The late Eddie Basha Jr. has been inducted into The Shelby Reportâs Food Industry Hall of Fame. Basha Jr. died in 2013 at the age of 75. Born in 1937 in Arizona, he carried on the family legacy of operating Bashasâ Supermarkets, growing the company and acquiring Food City and AJâs Fine Foods. Trey Basha, […]
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Bashas’ Family of Stores, founded in 1932 in Arizona by the Basha family, operates numerous locations and maintains its reputation as a beloved grocery retailer deeply rooted in the region’s history. It was among the first grocery stores in the U.S. to introduce a fully integrated electronic checkout system. As of 2023, Bashas’ continues to serve customers across Arizona.
Bashas’ continues to prioritize customer satisfaction while maintaining its tradition of delivering exceptional products and a warm shopping experience for generations of shoppers.
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Bashas’ Supermarkets Celebrating 90th Anniversary
Arizona-based Bashasâ Supermarkets is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2022. Bashasâ President Edward âTreyâ Basha recently visited with The Shelby Report of the Westâs EVP Bob Reeves about the history of the company. Trey Bashaâs grandfather, Eddie Basha Sr., and his great-uncle, Ike Basha, both the sons of Lebanese immigrants, started Bashas’ in 1932 on […]
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Basha Jr. Joins Hall Of Fame As Company Celebrates 90 Years
The late Eddie Basha Jr. has been inducted into The Shelby Report’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. This induction comes at an important time in the company’s history as it celebrates 90 years of service to its communities. Click the special section below to read about Basha Jr.’s legacy and to celebrate the 90th anniversary […]
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Bashas’ Breaks Guinness World Records Title For Anniversary Celebration
Bashasâ has been named the new Guinness World Records title holder for the largest doughnut mosaic (logo). Hundreds of people gathered July 12 at Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona, to witness the attempt. Building a record-breaking doughnut mosaic is just one activity that the grocer has in place to celebrate its 90th anniversary. To learn […]
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Bashas’ Launches 90-Day Celebration To Commemorate Anniversary
Arizona-based Bashasâ has begun a 90-day celebration to commemorate its 90th anniversary. The grocery chain will have grocery card giveaways, a local charity challenge and will attempt to break a Guinness World Records title. âWe are honored to celebrate our 90th anniversary with our team members, customers, vendors and charity partners,â said Edward âTreyâ Basha, president […]
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Bashas’ Stores To Hold Pop-Up Hiring Event May 21
Bashasâ Family of Stores is holding pop-up hiring events May 21 at all of its grocery stores in Arizona and New Mexico, in addition to its distribution center in Chandler. On this day, each location will have a welcome table with signage and a table for on-the-spot interviews so that managers can hire job applicants immediately. […]
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Bashasâ To Commemorate Navajo Police Officers Day May 13
Arizona-based Bashasâ DinĂŠ Markets will honor the commitment and dedication of the Navajo Nation law enforcement community with complimentary treats on May 13 for Navajo Police Officerâs Day. The nine grocery stores on the Navajo Nation will serve free pumpkin cookies and donuts from their bakeries, as well as free 12-oz. coffees and 24-oz. soft […]
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Bashas’ Opens Application Period For ‘Donut Flavor Craze’ Contest
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas is holding its seventh annual Donut Flavor Craze contest. Two winners â one kid and one adult â will have their creations featured in the grocer’s donut cases this summer, earning them Bashasâ Donut Ambassador titles in 2022. Through May 14, Arizonans are invited to submit their favorite carnival-inspired donut flavor. Kids […]