We have had a healthy relationship, and this seems to be a natural fit. He said he hasn't had an opportunity to think about the changes yet, noting that the announcement was made late Monday afternoon to store employees. He said meetings are scheduled later this week to address employee questions and concerns. About 80 percent of the Nash Finch business is generated through wholesale operations covering 30 states in the Midwest, West, mid-Atlantic and Southeast. The company distributes a full line of food products, including dry groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, fresh processed meats and dairy products and a variety of non-food items.
Most products are national brands, although the company also handles unbranded items.
Most of the Nash Finch retail stores are in six Midwestern states, as well as Kentucky and North and South Carolina. The company commands a No. 1 or No. 2 market share in most locations. The 18 Erickson Diversified properties include six in Wisconsin in the communities of Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Somerset, Barron and Durand. All of the Wisconsin stores are More 4 except Hudson's City Market. Stores in Minnesota are in Cambridge, Farmington, Fergus Falls, Hutchinson, Litchfield, Northfield, St. Peter, Waseca, Rochester, Winona and two in Red Wing.