Wakefern Wholesale | Services Built for Independent Retail
Built in retail. Ready for your business.

Retail expertise.
Wholesale power.

One connected partner for technology, operations, engineering, procurement, merchandising and growth. Choose the capabilities you need, then scale with confidence.

The Wakefern story

Scale with an independent retailer’s mindset.

The same foundation built to help independent grocers compete can now support wholesale customers with a flexible mix of products, services and operational expertise.

From retail to wholesale, a story of growth

Interactive company snapshot
1946Founded
365Retail locations
73Wholesale customers
29Countries served
43Member customers
2Corporate-owned retail subsidiaries
$20.1BRetail company
24/7Support center
Our point of differentiation

Not just a list of vendors. A retail operating partner.

Wakefern combines service breadth, scale, technology knowledge and hands-on retail experience in one relationship.

01

Retail-tested

Solutions are tested and refined in diverse, independent retail environments.

02

Connected

Technology, operations, procurement and store support work as an integrated system.

03

Flexible

Start with à la carte services or combine capabilities into a tailored package.

04

Accountable

Dedicated account management and customer support reduce handoffs and friction.

Built around the store

Fresh food, smart technology and people working together.

Wakefern’s services connect the shopper experience, store operations and the teams behind them.

Fresh produce, bakery and seafood departments in a modern independent supermarket
Fresh & retail

Keep the store experience at the center.

Support products, operations and services around what matters most to shoppers.

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Store technology

Turn technology into practical store value.

Technology and retail operations professionals collaborating
Expert collaboration

Bring the right people to the table.

Service explorer

Build the right solution for your operation.

Filter by business need, then open any card for a quick view of how Wakefern can help.

Technology

POS, Payments & Store Technology

Point-of-sale, payment processing, electronic shelf labels, store automation and connected infrastructure.

Operations

Inventory & Replenishment

Ordering, demand planning, inventory visibility, stock control, analytics and reporting.

Operations

Engineering & Project Management

Store design, refrigeration, HVAC, budgets, bids, installation oversight and project closeout.

Growth

Merchandising, Marketing & Advertising

Assortment, space planning, in-store marketing, circulars, content, media and digital targeting.

Digital

E-Commerce & Customer Experience

Web and mobile experiences, online assortment, customer apps and fulfillment support.

Procurement

Indirect Procurement & Equipment

Vendor networks, sourcing, equipment, store supplies, repair programs and spend analytics.

Quality

Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Retail food safety programs, training, audits, recall readiness and regulatory support.

Business services

Financial & Corporate Services

Credit card processing, banking-related services, communications, public affairs and customer care.

Strategy

Pricing, Analytics & Retail Consulting

Pricing recommendations, competitor checks, operational insights and retail specialist consulting.

Third party mall gift card display in a supermarket
Additional revenue opportunities

Services shoppers see. Support retailers feel.

Programs such as third party mall gift cards extend the store offering, while operational and technology support help simplify what happens behind the scenes.

Discuss retail services
A clearer path forward

From discovery to ongoing support.

A practical engagement model keeps the solution centered on the customer’s actual operating needs.

01 Discover

Understand the operation

Business goals, systems, sites, vendor contracts and performance priorities.

02 Design

Build the right package

Choose targeted services, responsibilities, dependencies and success measures.

03 Deliver

Coordinate implementation

Manage the plan, stakeholders, training and transition into service.

04 Optimize

Improve over time

Support, reporting, insights and a path to add services as needs evolve.

The advantage in action

Capabilities that work together.

Consolidated model

Reduce complexity without losing flexibility.

  • Standardized POS and front-end solutions
  • Centralized processing for coupons, gift cards and related programs
  • Unified IT infrastructure and support
  • Clearer ownership and service accountability
Independent focus

Protect what makes your business distinct.

  • Tailored service packages rather than a one-size-fits-all model
  • Tools designed to help operators focus on serving customers
  • Account executives connected to Wakefern resources
  • A path to scale services as the business grows

Let’s build what your business needs next.

Tell us where you are today and what you want to improve.

Contact Wakefern Wholesale