NEW YORK, June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — L&R Distributors Inc. (L&R), the largest non-foods specialty distributor in the continental United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the non-foods and general merchandise business of United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI). This line of business was originally acquired by UNFI as part of its acquisition of Millbrook Distribution Services, Inc. As part of this acquisition, L&R will become UNFI’s non-foods distributor of choice. This alliance brings together the largest specialty general merchandise distributor (L&R) with the largest distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods in North America (UNFI).

The acquisition continues L&R’s strategic growth within the supermarket trade both nationally and regionally. L&R remains committed to be the best in class distributor providing competitive pricing, outstanding service levels, in-store merchandising and “first to market” programs.

About L&R Distributors, Inc.

L&R is a privately held, national distributor of specialty non-food merchandise with over 60 years of experience in categories such as cosmetics, general merchandise and health & beauty aids. L&R provides full retail solutions for over 30,000 items in regards to shipping, in-store service, resets, and inventory management. L&R manages over 7,000 points of distribution to supermarkets, national and independent drug stores, mass retail stores and the military. For sales information, please contact Reilly Murray, Senior Vice President of Sales at 718-272-2100 Ext 2570 or email Rmurray@lrdist.com.

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