EXHIBIT VIII MARKETING SPECIALISTS CORPORATION COMMON STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JANUARY 7, 2000 1,577,287 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PURCHASE AND SALE OF COMMON STOCK...............................1 1.01. Authorization of...Common Stock Purchase Agreement • January 11th, 2000 • Richmont Marketing Specialists Inc • Wholesale-groceries, general line • Delaware
