AWG Invests $110M in Louisiana Distribution Center
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Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is investing $110 million to upgrade its Pearl River, Louisiana distribution center, focusing on advanced automation for improved efficiency and service to independent grocers in the Southeast. Construction begins in January 2027, with full operations expected by November 2027, enhancing order accuracy and product handling. As the nations largest cooperative food wholesaler, AWG supports over 1,100 member companies and 3,500 store locations across 33 states, with the Pearl River site serving as the Gulf Coast division hub. The project is praised for job growth, logistics advancement, and resilience against severe weather and peak demand periods, ensuring long-term stability in regional operations.
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