THE TOP U.S. WHOLESALERSTHE TOP U.S. WHOLESALERS

Following is the top-5 lineup of U.S. wholesalers once Richfood's acquisition of Super Rite Corp. is consummated:

ern Corp., Elizabeth, N.J., $3.7 billion

4. Richfood Holdings, Mechanicsville, Va., $3 billion-plus*

5. Associated Wholesale Grocers, Kansas City, Kan., $3 billion (includes acquisition of 29 Homeland stores since end of fiscal year)

*Figure takes into account a full year's sales of Rotelle Inc. and Camellia Food Stores' wholesale division, which are two companies recently acquired by Richfood.