Connection: sponsor spotlight

This month, SOGA would like to take the opportunity to recognize one of its most long standing partners, SUPERVALU. Supporting SOGA as far back as 1988, SUPERVALU is not only a leader in the grocery retailing industry; they are leaders in the community.

A tradition of fresh thinking – that’s how SUPERVALU approaches an ever-changing market. SUPERVALU’s 135 years of food logistics innovation, coupled with their established retail expertise, gives them a unique blend of capabilities and a highly complementary business model that’s unlocking new opportunities.

Through innovation and focus, SUPERVALU has grown into a retail network of more than 2,500 stores. They also serve more than 5,000 retail end points via their supply chain and support services. Since 1870, the enduring mission of their approximately 200,000 employees has been to serve their customers better than anyone else could serve them.

SUPERVALU’s approach and accomplishments have earned considerable recognition within and beyond the industry. Among these are: Fortune 500 Company, Fortune Most Admired Company, Forbes Platinum 400 Company, Among Minnesota’s top public companies, Dividends paid to shareholders for more than 60 years.

For the 10th consecutive year, SUPERVALU will sponsor the Gymnastics venue at the 2010 Summer Games. As such, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the SUPERVALU team for their continued support.  We could not dream up a better advocate for the organization and the athletes we serve. We feel privileged to have your support. Thank you SUPERVALU!