Copps started in business in 1892, when E. M. Copps began selling food and
grain to loggers, river men and farmers. The company incorporated in 1912, and built a warehouse to meet growing demands. In 1944, Copps joined the
Independent Grocer's Alliance (IGA) and, two years later, directly entered food retailing with its first store in
Black River Falls, Wisconsin. In 2001,
Roundy's acquired the Copps Corporation, based in
Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The Warehouse and Transportation departments at this center consist of a total warehouse capacity of , including an perishable warehouse.