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Associated Supermarket Group provides retail solutions to independently owned grocery stores in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions, providing distribution, marketing, merchandising, promotional services, and store financing. A relationship with ASG allows independently owned and operated stores to take advantage of the economies of scale normally available only to larger supermarket chains. ASG’s supermarket banners include Associated, Associated Fresh, Compare Foods, Met Foods, Met Fresh, Metropolitan City Market, Pioneer and other independently named stores.

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History

Associated Supermarket Group operators comprise one of the largest and oldest groups of independently owned and operated supermarkets in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.

1939

1939

Queens Food Dealers (QFD) is founded as a purchasing group of small grocers to help them compete against the large chains.

1954

1954

Queens Food Dealers becomes Associated Food Stores.

1987

1987

Compare Foods opens in the Bronx, NY.

2004

2004

Associated Supermarkets celebrates its 50th anniversary.

2012

2012

AUA Private Equity Partners acquires Associated Food Stores.

2014

2014

Associated Food Stores adds Met Food and Pioneer banners to the portfolio of banners.

2015

2015

Associated Food Stores becomes Associated Supermarket Group (ASG).

2017

2017

ASG launches Avenue A.

2019

2019

ASG launches the ASG Supermarket Academy.

2020

2020

Associated Supermarket Group sold to senior management.

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Avenue A

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A brand designed to embody the vibrancy and diversity of the neighborhoods it serves.

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Why ASG?

A relationship with ASG allows independently owned and operated stores to take advantage of the economies of scale normally available only to larger supermarket chains. ASG offers supermarket entrepreneurs and operators the services and resources to work independently, with the flexibility and freedom to meet their individual consumer and store needs. Whether establishing new locations or converting existing stores, ASG provides services customized to the size of a store and the technology to run a successful operation.

Flexibility

Flexibility

Customize the ad program that will resonate with your consumer and the neighborhood your store serves. Capitalize on the deep understanding of multicultural marketing and merchandising to ethnic communities.

Financing

Financing

Secure the working capital needed to improve and renovate an existing store, acquire a new location, and/or finance your inventory fill.

Assortment

Assortment

Offer consumers freshness and quality across divisions with over 40K SKUs along with a wide variety in specialty, international, and organic products.

Profitability

Profitability

Maximize your profits with frequent promotional pricing and manage your cash flow with our Central Bill program. Train and develop your staff with the ASG Supermarket Academy.

Leverage

Leverage

Take advantage of the economies of scale normally available only to larger supermarket chains. License a banner with brand equity in the marketplace or use your own banner name.

Join Our Network

Become part of the ASG network. Whether you are a store owner or a vendor, ASG provides a community of experts to serve the needs of independent supermarkets.