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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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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.
Customer Portal
Book on-demand access to manufacturer specialty and seasonal items, submit wholesaler claims, track transportation deliveries, and access account information.
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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
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
Secure the working capital needed to improve and renovate an existing store, acquire a new location, and/or finance your inventory fill.
Assortment
Offer consumers freshness and quality across divisions with over 40K SKUs along with a wide variety in specialty, international, and organic products.
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
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.