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Category: Balls Foods

 

Balls Food Stores, established in 1923 by Sidney and Mollie Ball in Kansas City, Kansas, began as a single family-owned grocery store and has grown into a prominent regional supermarket chain.

The company operates under various banners, including Hen House Markets, Price Chopper, and Sun Fresh, each designed to meet different community needs and preferences.

Balls Food Stores are known for their innovative approach to grocery retail, such as the introduction of the first in-store pharmacy in Kansas City and the implementation of a comprehensive rewards program for loyal customers.

The company also stands out for its commitment to health and wellness, featuring dietitian services and wellness workshops in many of its stores. Currently, Balls Food Stores operates over 25 locations in the Kansas City metropolitan area, continuing to evolve and innovate in the grocery industry

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Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest

Balls Food Stores Celebrates 100th Anniversary

by Sommer Stockton May 4, 2023July 26, 2024

Balls Food Stores has been serving Kansas City, Kansas, for 100 years and will host special anniversary events throughout the year to mark the occasion.  In 1923, Sidney and Mollie Ball purchased a building on the corner of 16th and Stewart in the city. That decision would lead to generations of Balls family members working […]

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