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.