The decade after the war was defined by the boom of suburbia, the strip center and the supermarket. The evolution from service to self-service continued with the typical store offering 4,000 items. During this time, AG began its own evolution. In 1953, the company name was changed to Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc., (AWG) and the following year, AWG paid its first year-end patronage of $20,441 to members. Prior to 1954, members had received dividends on their stock, usually from $3-$6 per share. The rebate was definitely a better deal.
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