Associated Food Stores is a leading regional cooperative wholesale distributor that supplies groceries and other products to more than 500 independent supermarkets in about eight Western states. It also offers support services for its member-owners, including market research, real estate analysis, store design, technology procurement, and training. In addition, Associated Food Stores owns a stake in Western Family Foods, a grocery wholesalers' partnership that produces Western Family private-label goods. The co-op was formed in 1940 by Donald Lloyd, then president of the Utah Retail Grocers Association, and 34 other retailers.

Global Partners LP, through its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale and commercial distribution of refined petroleum products and natural gas, and provides ancillary services in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Wholesale and Commercial. The Wholesale segment sells gasoline, home heating oil, diesel, kerosene, and residual oil to unbranded retail gasoline stations and other resellers of transportation fuels, home heating oil retailers, and wholesale distributors. The Commercial segment sells unbranded gasoline, home heating oil, diesel, kerosene, and residual oil to the public sector, and commercial and industrial customers. This segment also purchases, custom blends, sells, and delivers bunker fuel and diesel to cruise ships, bulk carriers, and fishing fleets generally by barges. It serves federal and state agencies, municipalities, and industrial companies; autonomous authorities, such as transportation authorities and water resource authorities, colleges, and universities; and a group of small utilities. As of December 31, 2009, the company owned, leased, or maintained storage facilities at 22 refined petroleum product bulk terminals with the capacity of approximately 50,000 barrels. Global GP LLC serves as the general partner of the company. Global Partners LP is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Navarre Corporation engages in the distribution and publication various computer software, home entertainment, and multimedia products in the United States and Canada. It operates in two segments, Distribution and Publishing. The Distribution segment distributes computer software, home video, video games, and accessories; and provides a range of value-added services including, vendor-managed inventory, Internet-based ordering, electronic data interchange services, fulfillment services, and retailer-oriented marketing services to the vendors and retailers. The Publishing segment owns or licenses various computer software and home video titles, and other related merchandising and broadcasting rights. This segment publishes print, personal productivity, education, family entertainment, and system utilities computer software categories; and packages, brands, markets, and sells to retailers, third party distributors, and the company’s distribution business. The company’s customers include wholesale clubs, mass merchandisers, third party distributors, computer specialty stores, book stores, office superstores, and electronic superstores. Navarre Corporation was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Hope, Minnesota.

MIECO's got the power, but it's willing to make a swap. The subsidiary of Marubeni trades in petroleum products, natural gas, and electricity; it also offers transportation and risk management services, as well as marketing and trade financing. The company's customers include utilities, independent power producers, and other energy-related companies. The petroleum products trading group, set up in 1985, has been the cornerstone of MIECO. Other activities include product terminalling and fuel oil marketing. MIECO INC., which has offices in California, New Jersey, and Texas, serves supply and distribution needs in the American and Pacific Rim markets.

Associated Grocers is a leading grocery wholesale cooperative that distributes broadline grocery products to more than 215 independent retailers in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. In addition to supplying its member stores with food and non-food items, it also offers such services as advertising, marketing, and merchandising, as well as back office accounting services and technology support. The wholesaler is also a retailer with some 35 company-owned stores in Louisiana. Associated Grocers was founded in 1950 by 17 member stores.

InfoSonics is one of the premier providers and distributors of wireless handsets and accessories serving Latin America. InfoSonics facilitates the delivery of wireless handset from the factory floor to the final consumer throughout Latin America. In this complex chain of events, we do the technical adaptation of the product to the different wireless networks; we customize the software for these devices so they can communicate with the operators’ towers and have access to internet and other web services. In addition, we provide a basket of services that include selling, marketing, after sales service and consumer support.Since our founding in 1994, we have grown our business by focusing on the needs of our customers, developing and maintaining close relationships with manufacturers, entering new markets, and sourcing new and innovative products, while maintaining close attention to operational efficiencies and costs. Our customer base consists of network operators, retailers, and distributors throughout Latin America. We strive to develop, strengthen and expand these relationships to ensure continuing growth of our business, maintain our market positioning and increase shareholder value. Our corporate headquarters is located in San Diego, California. Our Latin America headquarters and our logistical and operational facility are located in Miami, Florida. We also have sales offices and facilities throughout Latin America, including Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, Chile, and Colombia.

Certco is a food distribution cooperative that serves independent grocers in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and in parts of Iowa and Illinois. It distributes an inventory of more than 45,000 items, including bakery goods, frozen foods, meat products, and produce, as well as general merchandise under the Surefine, Surefresh, and Top Care labels. In addition, Certco offers its member-operators such services as advertising, merchandising, and other business support services. The cooperative was formed in 1930 as Central Wisconsin Cooperative Food Stores.

Vistar Corporation is a leading distributor of snacks, specialty food products, and other "impulse items" to vending and foodservice operators. From more than 20 distribution centers throughout the country, Vistar delivers candy, snacks, and beverages to more than 33,000 customers in the vending, concessions, and convenience store segment. Besides its distribution services, the company sells its products wholesale through about a dozen Merchant's Mart cash & carry locations across the US. Formed in 1997, Vistar became a unit of Performance Food Group (PFG) in 2008.

Colonial Commercial Corp., through its subsidiaries, distributes heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, climate control products, appliances, and plumbing and electrical fixtures and supplies to building contractors and other users primarily in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, eastern Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Vermont. It also supplies indoor air components and systems, and parts and accessories; and distributes appliances, such as washers and dryers to appliance dealers. In addition, the company engages in the design and sale of energy conservation control systems; and the fabrication of customized UL listed control panels, as well as provides technical assistance and training to customers. Colonial Commercial Corp. sells its products primarily to contractors who purchase and install equipment and systems for residential, commercial, and industrial users. Colonial Commercial Corp. was founded in 1964 and is based in Hawthorne, New Jersey.

Richmond Wholesale Meat is a leading wholesale distributor of fresh and frozen food products to foodservice customers in California, Hawaii, and markets throughout the Pacific region. It supplies fresh meat and vegetables, dry goods, and frozen convenience items, as well as dairy products and baked goods. Richmond Wholesale Meat serves restaurants and hotels, as well as institutional foodservice operators. In addition, it is a major supplier of food products to US military bases. Werner and Jeanne Doellstedt started the family-owned company in 1959.

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