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History

January 2015 <<<

Team members use mobile devices to ensure quality. Imperial continues to fulfill its enduring mission as The Performance Leader.

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Voice-pick technology increases efficiency and improves service. Imperial supports over 3500 retail stores and expands its reach to the Mid-west and South.

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 >>> January 2000

Imperial’s new showroom facilitates the development of customized assortments, promotions and retail pricing strategies.

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Electronic ordering system enhances accuracy and productivity. Imperial doubles its customer base to 2000 retail locations with 20,000 SKUs.

January 1980 <<<

The warehouse expands and technology advances to improve customer service.

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Imperial increases its Non-Food offerings across categories and supplies its first chain supermarkets.

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 >>> January 1960

Imperial builds its new facility in Auburn, MA and adds general merchandise to its broadening assortment.

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Frank Sleeper’s son, Michael, joins Imperial in 1964 and becomes its president in 1973.

January 1950 <<<

Frank Sleeper does it all!

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Imperial trucks deliver and service the company’s first supermarket customer, Grand View Market, on Stafford Street in Worcester, MA.

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 >>> January 1940

Imperial introduces patent medicines and beauty care products into grocery stores.

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Imperial Drug Co. opens its first warehouse on Winter Street in Worcester, MA.

January 1930 <<<

Using a garage as his first warehouse, Frank Sleeper establishes Imperial...and his role as a pioneer of grocery Non-Foods.

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In the 1930s, Frank Sleeper sells assembled first aid kits door-to-door. The inspiration for Imperial is born.

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