Associated Grocers

Associated Grocers, Inc.
IndustryFood and general merchandise wholesaler
FoundedSeattle, Washington (1934)
FateAcquired by Unified Western Grocers, to form Unified Grocers
HeadquartersSeattle, Washington
Renton, Washington
Clackamas, Oregon
Tukwila, Washington
Key people
Ron Brake, Chairman
John S. Runyan, President and CEO
ProductsGroceries and general merchandise
Revenue$794.8 Mil (sales) (2004)
Number of employees
780

Associated Grocers was a retailers' cooperative that distributed full lines of groceries and general merchandise. Founded in 1934, it also provided retail services to independent groceries in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. Based in Seattle, it served over 300 members’ retail locations with 2004 sales of $794.8 million [1] before it was acquired by another cooperative, Unified Western Grocers on September 30, 2007.

Executive Officers

  • John S. Runyan - President and Chief Executive Officer
  • Steve Numata - Chief Financial Officer
  • Craig W. Palm - Vice President and General Counsel
  • Carl Morley - Vice President, Fresh Foods
  • Craig K. Calton - Vice President, Marketing and Sales
  • David L. Brumley - Vice President, Human Resources
  • John Wiedmann - Vice President, Wholesale Operations
  • Gene F. Puhrmann - Chief Information Officer

References

  1. ^ Siderius, Christina (2005-07-02). "Grocers' co-op weighs options". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2021-06-21.


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