AMS was founded by the leading retailers of five European countries to create synergy in commodity buying.
Since 1987 AMS has been initiating, managing, and coordinating joint buying activities for its members, European retailers.
AMS creates economies of scale, pooling the expertise and volumes of thirteen major European retailers.
By sourcing commodities on a European/ Global scale, AMS delivers its members the best possible quality at the lowest price.
With AMS, retailers are now able to give shoppers greater value for money, which improves their bottom line, and gives them a clear competitive edge in today's fast-moving retail market.