Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is the largest retailer-owned grocery distributor in the U.S. Headquartered in Kansas City, KS, AWG has experienced consistent, year over year sales growth and serves 3800 stores in 36 states. Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide our member-retailers all the tools, products, and services they need to compete favorably in all markets served. This includes top quality supermarket merchandise and support services, all at the lowest possible cost.