The four-year deal allows NWG members to leverage KeHE’s national scale, according to a press release from KeHE, which notes that NWG was attracted to KeHE’s dedication to the specialty, natural and organic product categories.
“Northwest Grocers is known for their strategic support of their members,” said Gene Carter, KeHE Chief Operating Officer, in the release. “KeHE was founded by a passionate grocer in service of the needs of other retailers. Almost 70 years later, we’re even more dedicated to serving the unique, ever-changing needs of that customer base. This partnership will allow KeHE to collaborate with the NWG team in areas like supply chain and category management to drive growth and innovation for their members.”