EXCLUSIVEBRANDSOURCING RETAILER/WHOLESALER ...

Principal Business: Nash Finch is the second largest publicly traded food wholesalers in the US,
which through its 14 distribution centers supplies products to 1,800 independent grocery stores in
28 states, including independent retailers such as IGA and Food Pride stores. Also, it services 181
military commissaries and 200+ exchanges in 33 states, the District of Columbia, Europe, Puerto
Rico, Cuba, the Azores, and Egypt. The company also owns and operates 52 retail stores, mostly
in the upper Midwest, principally with five banners, covering 45 conventional supermarkets, fie
AVANZA grocery outlets (4 Hispanic food outlets), a Wholesale Food Outlet and a food Bonanza
outlet. These stores operate under the banners: Sun Mart, Econofoods, AVANZA, Family Thrift
Center, Pick ‘n Save, Family Fresh Market, Prairie Market, and Wholesale Food outlet. This
company is a leading wholesale owner in the IGA voluntary supermarket alliance (also in this
database).
EB Identities: Our Family, Our Family Pride (premium), Our Family Organics, Value Choice
(economy range), Nash Brother Trading Company, FAME, Avanza (Hispanic foods), Signature
Program (Ground Central, Cinnfully Good, Bernini, etc.) plus exclusive brands that are licensed
or franchised from others—ShurFine, Red & White, Piggly Wiggly, and IGA
EB skus: 2,600+
Profile: In 2006, Nash Finch (NASDAQ: NAFC) launched its Operation Fresh Start initiative,
which has kept its business growing. In February 2009, Nash Finch completed the acquisition of
three distribution centers (Florida, Kansas, and Texas) from GSC Enterprises, Sulphur Springs,
TX, for $ 80 million cash. This business extended its growing commitment in the US military
market. In December 2009, it acquired a 450,000 square foot distribution center in Columbus,
GA, whose construction was completed late in September 2010. Also in this fiscal period, Nash
Fish purchased a 303,000 square foot facility in Bloomington, IN, to support its growing military
business. The year 2010 marked this company’s 125th anniversary. Net earnings bounced back, up
by 1,733.7% to $ 50.9 million, after a net loss in 2009 from a non-cash goodwill charge ($ 50.9
million and an asset impairment of $ 8.2 million. In August 2009, this retailer introduced a new
brand, Nash Brothers Trading Company--inspired by Simpler Times, which pays tribute to the
wholesaler’s founders, The Nash Brothers, Fred, Edgar, and Willis, circa 1885. Starting with some
50 products (steamed vegetables, peanut butter, preserves, waffles, etc.), the line is expected to
grow to 420 products by 2011. Nash Finch has segmented the range under natural, organic, and
premium products.
Procurement Contacts: John Paul, VP of Sales & Marketing; Bill Sabol, Marie Francisca Gallegos,
Sr. Director Marketing & Merchandising; Product Development Manager of Store Brands; Terry
Pettinger, Sr. Product Development Manager; Christopher Brown, President & COO/Nash Finch
Wholesale
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES (NACDS)
413 North Lee St., P.O. Box 1417- D49, Alexandria, VA 22313-1480 USA
Tel: (703) 549-3001