Fareway Stores has broken ground on a 105,000-square-foot freezer building expansion at its Boone, Iowa distribution campus, a project the company says will nearly double pallet capacity and lay the groundwork for future automation investment. Gleeson Constructors and Engineers is set to complete construction by summer 2027. The Boone campus has served as the operational […]
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Fareway Stores, Inc. is a rapidly expanding Midwest grocery company with over 130 locations across seven states. Emphasizing family values, Fareway prioritizes integrity, fairness, and honesty in all relationships.
The company is dedicated to providing personalized service and distributing quality food products while fostering strong community ties through partnerships with local farmers, businesses, and charities. As a family-owned business and a major employer in Iowa, Fareway values its employees as part of its extended family.
With a commitment to delivering high-quality groceries at affordable prices and offering exceptional customer service, the company also provides online ordering and convenient pickup options. Customers can stay connected and access promotions and recipes through the Fareway app and social media channels.
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Fareway Launches Online Pickup Through Instacart Partnership
Fareway, the Iowa-based grocer with more than 140 Midwest stores, has partnered with Instacart to launch an updated e-commerce experience powered by Storefront Pro, its enterprise commerce platform. Fareway orders are available for pickup through the Instacart Marketplace with no markups and customers can shop at Shop.Fareway.com or through the Instacart app. The partnership gives […]
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Fareway Promotes 7 Corporate Officers To New Positions
Fareway Stores Inc. has promoted seven corporate officers for what the Johnston, Iowa-based grocer described as outstanding leadership and contributions to its success. “These promotions reflect the exceptional talent and dedication of our team,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds Cramer. “Each individual has demonstrated leadership and commitment to Fareway’s mission of being the best in meat […]
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Fareway’s Toys For Tots Campaign Raises $288K
Fareway Meat & Grocery donated $288,869.96 to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation through customer round-up purchases between Nov. 24-Dec. 24. The total reflects an increase of more than $13,000 compared to the previous year’s campaign. The annual toy drive also collected 20,381 new toys across participating Fareway locations for distribution to children across Iowa. […]
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Fareway Donates 69K Pounds Of Ham To Iowa Food Banks
Fareway Stores has donated more than 69,000 pounds of ham – totaling 5,504 hams – to help feed those facing food insecurity. The donation will be distributed through three food bank partners. The Food Bank of Iowa will receive 60 percent, while Siouxland Food Bank and River Bend Food Bank each will receive 20 percent. […]
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Fareway To Close Luverne Meat Market After Lease Expires
Fareway Stores Inc. plans to close the Fareway Meat Market at 220 W. Main St. in Luverne, Minnesota, after deciding not to renew its expiring lease. According to Fareway, closing the standalone market – the first of its kind for the company in Minnesota – is a business decision tied to lease terms rather than […]
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Fareway Opens New Store In Granger, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 22 for a new 21,000-square-foot store in Granger, Iowa. “We’re thrilled to serve Granger and its surrounding communities,” said Reynolds Cramer, CEO of Fareway Stores Inc. “Fareway is built on family values, quality and commitment to customer service. We’re excited to welcome area residents to their new […]
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Fareway, Iowa Farm Bureau Partner On Protein Donation To Food Banks
Fareway and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation have donated a truckload of protein to Iowa’s six Feeding America food banks as part of their annual Meat the Need partnership. The donation, delivered to the Food Bank of Iowa, includes 23 pallets totaling 25,000 pounds of protein – the equivalent of 100,000 servings. Dos Rios taco […]