100 days interest free to pay opening inventory or receive 100 days interest if member pays opening inventory up front.
Access to funds for inventory and equipment purchases in conjunction with remodeled locations or acquisition of new store.
AWG’s custom New Item and Specialty Foods Programs provide incentives to members through new item distribution and curated specialty foods mix. Both programs are designed to streamline distribution enhancing speed to shelf while providing incremental sales and profitability on new item placements.
The Retail Marketing Network connects members’ proprietary digital platforms to AWG’s 3,600 store network of independent retailers by using vendor-funded content to drive increased shopper engagement and provide advertising revenue to participating stores.
1. AWG will pay the member an interest check. The interest amount may be based on the new or expanded store square footage or actual inventory delivered to the store. A check for the calculated interest amount will be sent 100 days after the first delivery from AWG.
2. AWG will allow the payment of the opening inventory to be deferred until the end of 100 days from the first delivery. At the end of the 100-day period, the opening inventory must be paid in full. Adequate collateral is required if this option is selected and this option requires Finance Committee approval prior to the first order being shipped.
3. AWG can provide inventory financing. If such financing is for a new store (just built or previously empty) or the expansion of an existing store, AWG may make a loan to include a 100-day interest and principal free period. Adequate collateral is required if this option is selected and this option requires Finance Committee approval prior to the first order being shipped.
Join the long list of retailers who have made the switch to AWG, and it could prove to be very profitable! Take a look at what our members are saying about us:
“AWG understands that nothing happens until the cash register rings at retail!”
“The purpose of any business is to provide a return to the shareholder. In the co-op business model, I am the shareholder. That’s a much different business model than my previous supplier! The folks at AWG understand that nothing happens until the cash register rings at retail. They have the experience and commitment to support my efforts to compete. The staff at AWG works hard to guard, protect and maximize the shareholder interest and as a co-op member my business is the winner.”
“Whether you have 1 or 10 stores, AWG makes everyone feel like family!”
“We have been with AWG for 15+ years and they have been truly instrumental in our growth and success. The Co-Op has been a huge success for us in that it provides us the ability to invest in our stores, which is an investment in our children and grandchildren. AWG strives to find the technology that it takes to keep us up to date with our competitors, including Advertising, Online Shopping, and Websites. Whether you have one store or 10 stores AWG makes everyone feel like family. I can’t imagine another Co-op or wholesaler that would be better for our business or our family.”
“One of our best business decisions!”
“Grolmus Enterprises has been a proud member/owner in AWG since 2010. We were looking for a new wholesale partner that had all the tools to help our company grow. AWG was the perfect fit for us. Their cost of goods and retailer focus were key factors in our decision. AWG truly has a great toolbox of programs, and people to help us grow. Their private label program is second to none in the industry. We have had tremendous growth in private label since joining AWG. With our previous wholesalers we peaked at 11-13% penetration in store brands. Today we enjoy over 30%. Moving to AWG was one of our best business decisions.”
“We can compete with any other retailer!”
“There is no downside to AWG. We can compete with any other retailer on any item by taking advantage of the programs they offer. To those independent retailers buying from other wholesalers, I would strongly encourage you to give AWG a hard look It could very well be the best move you ever make in your career. It was for me.”
