Last updated on October 17th, 2024
Campus Corner, a new 1,800-square-foot grocery store served by Associated Food Stores (AFS), has opened on the campus of Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah. The store is designed to serve the growing student population with convenience, fresh options and innovative technology.
Located within the new Campus View Suites building, the store was developed in response to the expansion of on-campus housing. With more than 1,600 students moving into new dormitories, the university identified a need to provide access to food and other essentials, especially for students with limited time and transportation.
“They wanted to create a space that caters specifically to the university community,” said Travis Hughes, Campus Corner’s retail sales counselor. “Students needed healthy and affordable options, right at their doorstep, so they can focus on their studies and this store delivers in impressive ways.”
The store features a range of departments, including grocery, frozen foods, dairy, produce, bakery and a quick-serve restaurant called Brooks Stop, which also includes sushi. Despite its compact size, the store offers a full-service shopping experience tailored to the campus environment.
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Several notable guests attended the opening festivities, including state officials, members of the Utah Board of Higher Education and representatives from the city of St. George and the Utah Tech University Board of Trustees.
The store is fully integrated with modern technology designed to streamline the shopping experience, offering AFS services like electronic shelf labels, self-checkout and inventory management systems.
While the store primarily serves the students, faculty and staff of Utah Tech, it is open to the public. A student-created video highlighting the store can be viewed here.
