KOHL WHOLESALE HISTORY

Kohl Wholesale, previously known as N. Kohl Grocer Co, was founded in 1873 by Niklaus Kohl. Mr. Kohl was born in Germany in 1836 and immigrated to the United States in 1857. He came to Quincy Illinois, and began employment in the wholesale grocery business. Industrious and energetic, in 1873 he bought shares in the firm where he was employed and Austin & Kohl Wholesale Grocers was founded. In 1896 Austin retired. With his four sons, Nikolas continued the business as N. Kohl Grocer Co., Importers, Wholesale Grocers and Coffee Roasters. The family owned business became one of the largest coffee roasters in the area as well as one of the best stocked wholesale grocery establishments in the Midwest. Over time the company went through many changes to facilitate the needs of their customers. In 1985 the company was renamed Kohl Wholesale to reflect the broadline services they provide.

As a broadline distributor, Kohl carries fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, fresh meat, frozen items, dry goods, disposables, kitchenware, equipment, and cleaning supplies. Kohl has been associated with the buying group Golbon since 1996 and carries over 250 Golbon Label products. Kohl is also proud to distribute many national brands in our inventory of over 10,000 products.

Kohl provides service to restaurants, hotels, supermarket delis, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, retail groceries, caterers, taverns, and many other businesses within a 150 miles radius of Quincy, Illinois.

The growth that Kohl has enjoyed over the years can be directly linked to the focus and value this family-owned business places towards providing great customer service.

With Kohl Wholesale you get the best quality and service only an independent distributor can provide.