Unified Grocers, Inc. Introduces Next Generation of Loyalty and Customer Relationship...

Unified Grocers, Inc. Introduces Next Generation of Loyalty and Customer
Relationship Software to Its Members Through Accelitec | interact

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Sept. 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unified Grocers, Inc., one
of the largest member-owned grocery cooperatives in the western United States,
has begun introducing a next generation software service offered by Accelitec,
Inc., to its members.

Accelitec | interact is an innovative software service that helps retailers move
beyond the traditional way of discount pricing to improve customer retention and
store profitability.

As the challenges of the current economy continue, the importance of delivering
ongoing value, convenience, and relevancy to existing and new customers remains
very high for Unified Grocer, Inc.'s independent retailers. Introducing
Accelitec | interact to its independent retailers is an important way for
Unified to help bolster the competitive advantage its members have in their
local communities. Accelitec | interact enhances the shopping experience with a
range of customer communications, including targeted marketing promotions,
recall notifications, and other unique value added services.

The RFID-enabled program can also be used to motivate specific customer
behavior, such as driving sales of particular products, increasing per-trip
spending and accelerating the rate of return trips. In an industry where pricing
wars and perishable inventory are the norm, Accelitec | interact provides a way
for independent retailers to differentiate their business without compromising
lean margins or creating unsustainable customer expectations.

"Bringing Accelitec | interact to customers throughout the west is consistent
with Unified Grocers, Inc.'s goals of being a leader in our industry and a
strong partner to the many fine independent retailers and communities we serve,"
said Dan Murphy, Senior Vice President, Retail Support Services, Unified
Grocers, Inc. "We want to help our independent retailers do more than hold their
own in a very competitive market, and this is an important way we can help them
grow their market share."

"Working closely with Unified Grocers, Inc. will accelerate our ability to help
bring meaningful competitive advantages to the independent retailer market,"
said Tom Bartz, founder and CEO of Accelitec. "We are excited to work closely
with Unified Grocers, Inc.'s independent retailers to provide them with the
tools they need to create long-lasting relationships and increase customer
profitability."

About Unified Grocers, Inc.

Founded in 1922, Unified Grocers, Inc. is a retailer-owned wholesale grocery
distributor that supplies independent retailers throughout the western United
States. Unified Grocers, Inc. and its subsidiaries, which generated
approximately $4.1 billion in sales during fiscal 2008, offer independent
retailers all the resources they need to compete in the supermarket industry.

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About Accelitec, Inc.

Accelitec, Inc. is a software development company located in Bellingham, Wash.,
delivering software-as-a-service solutions to the independent grocery market and
other retail categories to achieve greater customer retention and acquisition
goals.

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CONTACT: Unified Grocers, Inc.
Kory Burwell
323 264 5200 x 4222

Accelitec, Inc.
Peter Gruman, President
360 671 8882 x237