Food City has completed a major remodel at its store on S Mayo Trail in Pikeville, Kentucky. The project included a modern dĆ©cor package, new flooring throughout the interior, and new bakery/deli and produce cases. The meat department received new islands, and the checkout area was enhanced with new cash registers and the addition of […]
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Food City, founded in 1955 by Jack C. Smith, currently headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia, initially began its operations in Grundy, Virginia. The company’s primary business model revolves around providing customers with a comprehensive selection of groceries, fresh produce, meats, and household items at competitive prices.
Food City distinguishes itself through its strong emphasis on community engagement, supporting local farmers and producers whenever possible. Additionally, the company is known for its commitment to customer service and convenience, offering services such as in-store pharmacies, delis, and bakeries. With a focus on delivering value and quality to its customers, the brand has expanded its reach over the years and now operates over 130 locations across the southeastern United States.
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Food City Breaks Ground On Supermarket In Jefferson City, TN
Food City broke ground on a new store at W. Broadway Blvd. in Jefferson City, Tennessee, that will replace a current location. The 60,000āplusāsquareāfoot supermarket is expected to open next spring and will create about 75 new area jobs. āWe appreciate the support the residents of Jefferson City and Jefferson County have shown our company, […]
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Food City Promotes 2 Store Managers To District Roles
Food City has promoted Brad Holt and Eric Hozouri to district manager, joining the senior staff executive leadership team. They succeed Steven Jones and Brian Hemminger, who have advanced to new roles ā Jones as senior director of produce and floral operations and Hemminger as senior director of foodservice and Starbucks operations. āBrad and Eric […]
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Food City Parent K-VA-T Selects Homesome For Digital Commerce Platform
KāVAāT Food Stores Inc., parent company of Food City, has selected Homesome to power its digital commerce transformation. KāVAāT will deploy Homesomeās full platform suite across its 140 Food City locations, delivering a retailerābranded, endātoāend digital experience to customers across Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. Homesomeās enterprise, fulfillment and AI platforms give Food City […]
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For āExperience-Based Retailerā Food City, Every Element Of Store Matters
Walk into a Food City store and the first thing you see is a thank-you note. A tribute to the town ā whatever one it happens to be ā right there in the lobby, where the company has made a habit of saying thank you to the community before asking anything of it. āI just […]
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Food City Breaks Ground On Sixth Location In Metro Huntsville, AL
Food City company officials broke ground May 15 for a new store on Old Highway 20 in Madison, Alabama, the sixth location planned for the greater Huntsville market. The 56,000-plus-square-foot retail supermarket is expected to open next spring. “Our first four Huntsville locations have been very well received, and we would like to thank our […]
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Food City Growth Brings āFun Challengeā Of Managing Distribution, Culture
When an ice storm hits and the news tells everyone to stay home, Greg Sparks knows exactly what happens next. āOur drivers are out there,ā he said. That mindset ā part duty, part pride ā helps explain why Food City is The Shelby Report of the Southeastās 2026 Retailer of the Year. Having served friends […]
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Food City CEO Reflects On Legacy, Growth, Art Of Running Best Store In Town
Having served friends and neighbors for more than 100 years, Food City is proud to be locally owned and operated. With 164 retail outlets spanning five states, the companyās dedicated team of more than 19,200 associates is committed to the mission it was founded upon: to ārun the best store in town.ā That commitment to […]