Alex Lee would like to thank our amazing employees and hosts across our organization for the vital work they do in serving our customers and guests. We’re deeply grateful for the commitment with which you serve our communities every day. Happy Supermarket Employee Day! Lowes Foods W. Lee Flowers & Co Souto Foods LLC Merchants Distributors, LLC
About us
Who We Are Alex Lee, Inc., is one of the largest grocery retail and wholesale distribution companies in the southeastern United States. We are the parent company of wholesale distributors Merchants Distributors (MDI), Souto Foods, W. Lee Flowers, and Import Mex, as well as grocery banners Lowes Foods and Kj’s Market. In total, we operate in 13 states; own over 140 retail stores; serve over 1,960 stores in wholesale; and count close to 15,000 people as part of the Alex Lee family. Alex Lee employees are a unifying force for our companies, guiding and supporting the entirety of the organization. Why We’re Different Alex Lee has remained privately held for over 90 years and now spans four generations. We continue to be a profitable and growing company because of our unique combination of full-service wholesale and retail, and our unwavering dedication to our founding philosophy: “If your customers are successful and your suppliers are successful, then you will be successful.” We stand the test of time because we do what is right for our customers and the communities in which we operate. We strive to always be a progressive company, which is why innovation is a long-held tradition at Alex Lee. We offer employees opportunities to showcase their ideas and creativity through our nationally recognized innovation programs and challenges. We are a team of talented people who thrive on putting our heads together and creating new and better ways of doing business. Growth is our only option – this applies to our business, our customers, and our people. We want Alex Lee to be a place where people want to stay and grow their careers, which is why we offer numerous tools and resources for learning and development, and pathways for advancement. This is why Alex Lee is recognized by our employees as being a place where they see themselves crafting a lifelong career.
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http://www.alexlee.com
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- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Hickory, North Carolina
- Type
- Privately Held
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120 4th St. SW
Hickory, North Carolina 28602, US
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Lowes Foods was recently recognized by Progressive Grocer as a top regional grocer by offering “a rich and rewarding customer experience”! With our grocery retail, Alex Lee creates stores that make shopping a pleasure. Read more about our recent distinction. Repost from PG's LinkedIn page: https://lnkd.in/e5SM3fFQ
Masters of their domain... A few regional grocers are beloved by shoppers for doing all of the things that the larger competitors find difficult; that is, offer a rich and rewarding customer experience. Progressive Grocer has identified 8 Top Regionals as worthy of the distinction: https://ow.ly/jqkz50QsPTL #foodretail #grocery #supermarket
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Hands on Health: Our wellness managers partner with leaders, hosts, and employees to ensure everyone at Alex Lee is supported in their health and wellness needs. If you want to be part of an organization that puts priority on employee well-being with comprehensive benefits, resources, and tools, click here. https://lnkd.in/g3UjWiq
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Be a Part of a Bigger Purpose: “Through COVID, through hurricanes, through ice storms, we’ve done a lot of great things for people.” – Skye Townley, MDI business analyst. Click here to find your role in feeding communities. https://lnkd.in/g3UjWiq
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Alex Lee received a City of Hickory’s 2023 Business. Well Crafted. Award in December. The awards honor local businesses that support the city’s economic vitality. We have always been dedicated to supporting growth, creating opportunities, and growing communities. Learn more about our recent award here. Want to help us drive positive change? www.alexlee.com Lowes Foods Merchants Distributors, LLC W. Lee Flowers & Co Souto Foods LLC
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Worldwide Recognition: Alex Lee’s hometown of Hickory, North Carolina was recently named the “World’s Greatest City” by How 2 Media! Hickory’s charm and close-knit community make it the perfect place to reside. If you’re interested in working in the “World’s Greatest City,” learn more about opportunities at our family of companies here. www.AlexLee.com Lowes Foods Merchants Distributors, LLC Souto Foods LLC W. Lee Flowers & Co
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Congrats to the Team at Kj's Market in Florence, SC on their successful Grand Re-Opening! #retailjobs
Congratulations to the Team at Kj's Market on 2300 Pamplico Highway in Florence, SC on their successful Grand Re-Opening this week! If you're in the area stop by to meet our amazing hosts and do a little shopping too! #kjsrocks #shoplocal #retailjob #retailcareers
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No matter if you’re starting out or starting over in your career, Alex Lee is the perfect place to begin your search. Explore all of the opportunities our family of companies has to offer. Click here! https://lnkd.in/g3UjWiq #careeropportunities Lowes Foods Merchants Distributors, LLC Souto Foods LLC W. Lee Flowers & Co
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If you have a career goal, Alex Lee will help you find a way: “You can go as far as you want in this company, as long as you have your goal in mind and you chase after it. There’s no stopping point.” – Katie Hicks, Lowes Foods store manager Click here to explore open roles across the company. Lowes Foods Merchants Distributors, LLC Link for "here": https://lnkd.in/g3UjWiq
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Check This Out! We recently launched our new Kj’s Market website, introducing our store guests to our updated and exciting Kj’s branding. The site brings a range of features designed to enhance our guests’ digital experience. Explore open roles at Kj’s Market here. Link for "website": https://www.kjsmarket.com/ Link for "here": https://lnkd.in/dZvwp2_d
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