Merchants Distributors
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Merchants Distributors, LLC (MDI), established in 1956 and now part of Alex Lee, Inc., operates a million-square-foot SQFI-certified distribution center in Hickory, North Carolina. For over 90 years, MDI has supplied grocery, foodservice, and non-food products to over 600 independent supermarkets across 12 states, including the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Their services include private-label product programs, refrigerated/frozen storage, digital marketing support, merchandising, third-party logistics, and export to more than 20 countries. MDI supports manufacturers with turnkey distribution infrastructure, promotional execution, and logistical reliability—rooted in strong local retail relationships.
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Retail-focused grocery distribution to 600+ independent stores across 12 states. Offers private-label program support, refrigerated/frozen warehousing, merchandising & digital marketing services, ecommerce enablement, 3PL, and export capabilities out of an SQFI-certified, 1-million sq ft facility.
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