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What a show! The AWG Gulf Coast Division Support Center Holiday Food Show delivered record-breaking attendance, incredible engagement, and a memorable celebration of AWG's 100-year legacy. Attendees enjoyed stunning 100-year anniversary displays, and members connected with valued vendors partners. The event kicked off with a fantastic cocktail reception the evening before the food show. Thank you to our retailers, teammates, and vendor partners who made this event such a success. Here's to continued growth, strong partnerships, and the next 100 years! #AWGINC #AWG100 #FoodShow #IndependentGrocers

Our Mid-South Division Support Center and New Age Logistics teammates recently came together with their families and loved ones to celebrate a special 100th Anniversary Family Day event! Employees and their guests enjoyed food, refreshments, fellowship and activities while spending quality time together and creating lasting memories. The day offered a great opportunity to connect outside of work and celebrate the people and families who help make the AWG community so strong. A special thank you to everyone who helped plan, organize and support the event. Your hard work and dedication made the day a memorable experience for employees and their loved ones as we continue celebrating AWG's 100-year legacy! #AWGINC #AWG100 #CentennialCelebration #100thAnniversary #AWGFamilyDay

Let's celebrate our teammates' achievements from July! Congratulations on your promotions and best wishes for continued success and growth in your new role! Interested in advancing your career? Click here to learn more and apply now! >> awginc.com/careers #AWG #AWGProud #BestChoice

Good snacks are worth the trip. Highlight the cravnflavor snacks in your stores with this great campaign! The campaign assets are available on StoreFront. Showcase some of your favorites and let Chris Janson tell your customers about his favorite snacks while you're at it. Let's find out what your shoppers are snack'n on! #CravnFlavor #ChrisJanson #SnackFavorites #CravnFlavorPartner

Our Gulf Coast Division Support Center teammates and their families gathered recently to celebrate an incredible milestone, AWG's 100th Anniversary, with a Family Day full of fun, laughter and great memories! Families enjoyed bowling, delicious food and cake while spending quality time together and celebrating the people who have helped make AWG's first 100 years possible. Friendly competition on the lanes, plenty of smiles and meaningful connections made the day one to remember. The event was also a special opportunity to recognize the families who support our employees every day and to celebrate the strong culture and community that continue to define AWG. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this milestone celebration such a success! #AWGINC #AWG100 #CentennialCelebration #100thAnniversary #AWGFamilyDay

North Country allows AWG member retailers to harness the power of customer data and use it to drive sales. Client Success Architect Jamie Gray sat down with Sean Kosednar at the 2026 Innovation Showcase to explain how North Country can help AWG retailers. Subscribe today and never miss an episode! Grocer Pod is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen now: https://awginc.com/podcast

Congratulations to Anthony Estrada, owner of United Market and Operations Director for Mercado Fresco and World Market (all AWG member retailers), on being recognized during Kansas City's 816 Day City of Champions Luncheon. Anthony, a former AWG District Manager for the Kansas City Division Support Center, was nominated by Kansas City, Missouri City Manager Mario Vasquez for his leadership in reopening the grocery store at 31st and Prospect and for his ongoing commitment to community engagement, inclusion, and neighborhood development. His dedication to expanding access to essential services and strengthening the communities he serves continues to make a meaningful impact across Kansas City. Please join us in congratulating Anthony on this outstanding and well-deserved recognition!

Our Great Lakes Division Support Center teammates and their families enjoyed a fantastic Family Day at Historic Simmons Field in Kenosha, WI, cheering on the Kenosha Kingfish as they faced the Rockford Rivets! The fun started with a pregame tailgate, where families gathered to enjoy good food and great company. Everyone also loved spending time with Elvis, the Kingfish mascot, before heading into the ballpark. One of the day's biggest highlights was watching our own security extraordinaire, Troy McIntyre, throw out a ceremonial first pitch! Fun fact: Simmons Field was home to the Kenosha Comets of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1948 to 1951, adding a little baseball history to the celebration. The game went into 10 exciting innings, and while the Kingfish didn’t win, the night ended with an amazing fireworks show that made for a perfect finish to a great day with family and friends. #AWGINC #AWG100 #CentennialCelebration #100thAnniversary #AWGFamilyDay #GreatLakesDSC

The latest issue of COMPETE Magazine is now live! In this issue, we explore the growing momentum behind private brands and the strategies helping independent retailers strengthen customer loyalty, differentiate their assortments, and improve profitability. Featured topics include: -Why shoppers across income levels are embracing elevated private brands -The evolution of Superior Selections by Best Choice - A look back at 165 years of private brand history -Recognition of AWG's Vendor of the Year recipients, BR Data and Kellanova -Packaging and branding strategies that help products stand out on shelf -How AWG Family of Brands continues to evolve with today's consumers Whether you're an independent retailer, supplier partner, or grocery industry professional, this issue offers valuable insights into the trends shaping private brands and consumer purchasing decisions. Read the new issue of COMPETE Magazine: https://lnkd.in/dPJwaUbj #AWGINC #PrivateBrands #COMPETEMagazine #IndependentRetail #GroceryInnovation #BestChoiceBrands #RetailSuccess

That's a wrap on the Fall 2026 HGS Show! It was another fantastic and eventful show, with a record number of vendors participating to showcase their products and promotions. Thank you everyone for making the show a success, and helping us celebrate 100 years of AWG! We look forward to seeing you at the Spring 2027 HGS Show, February 9-11, in Overland Park, KS! #AWGinc #HGSShow #GroceryIndustry