New owner and operator Anchor Foods has reopened the Save A Lot at 480 Lexington Road in Versailles, Kentucky. The company and the Woodford County Chamber of Commerce celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 8. Customers who visited the store that day discovered special offerings and promotions. With the change in ownership came several […]
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Save A Lot is one of the country’s largest discount grocers. Their core values support their vision, help shape their culture and reflect what Save A Lot values most. They hold each other accountable for achieving great results.
They look every day for ways to simplify how they work. They’re driven to make life better—for their customers, their partners and their people. They take pride in inclusivity and treat everyone who comes through their doors with respect.
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Save A Lot, Southeast
Save A Lot Opens New Location In Clendenin, WV
Save A Lot has opened a new store at 106 Beech St. in Clendenin, West Virginia, that replaces an older location in town. Owned and operated by Houchens Food Group, the store features a deli with fried chicken, salads and other grab-and-go items. It is among the 88 Houchens Food Group locations across West Virginia, Kentucky, […]
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Save A Lot, Meals On Wheels Supporting Seniors Via Donation Campaign
In honor of National Grandparents Day on Sept. 7, Save A Lot is partnering with Meals on Wheels America to raise funds in support of local programs that deliver services to seniors experiencing hunger and isolation. Through Sept. 16, shoppers can donate $1, $3 or $5 to Meals on Wheels at checkout in participating locations […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Taps Mayo As New CEO
Save A Lot has promoted Bill Mayo, chief operating officer, to the role of CEO as Fred Boehler steps back from management of day-to-day operations. Boehler will remain in an advisory role to Mayo and the board of directors over the coming months. “I’m honored to serve alongside our experienced and talented team who work […]
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Save A Lot, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Reach Donation Milestone
Through food and monetary donations, Save A Lot has helped provide more than one million meals to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank since 2013. The food bank provides food and other essential items to hunger-relief partners within its network, serving eight northeastern Ohio counties – Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne. The hunger-relief […]
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Save A Lot Survey: Consumers Favor Private Labels For Better Value
Save A Lot recently surveyed 600 U.S. adults to learn how the economic landscape has impacted grocery shopping, how they feed their families and friends and how they decide where to shop. According to the survey, 79 percent of respondents say their average grocery costs have increased, compared to three months ago. Consumers are taking […]
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Save A Lot y Mas Concept Store Opens In Overland, MO
As part of an ongoing collaboration, Save A Lot and Leevers Supermarkets have opened a new store format called Save A Lot y Mas at 9430 Midland Blvd. in Overland, Missouri. The store builds on the core Save A Lot concept, offering an expanded selection of fresh Hispanic produce, specialty meats and bakery items. The […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Begins ‘Win Bacon For A Year’ Sweepstakes
As part of its Win Bacon for a Year Sweepstakes, Save A Lot is offering customers the chance to win a $500 gift card, equivalent to a year’s supply of Farmington bacon – one of the grocer’s exclusive brands. Customers can enter the sweepstakes one of two ways – via the Save A Lot app […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Shares 2024 Social Impact Report
St. Louis-based Save A Lot has released the “A Lot of Good Report 2024,” a social impact overview detailing the company’s work to drive value for stakeholders. The report offers a snapshot of key initiatives, programs and stories that highlight the 48-year-old company’s progress in creating a positive impact for employees, retail partners, customers and […]
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Save A Lot Donates More Than $27.7K In Pet Food To Shelters
Save A Lot donated more than $27,700 worth of Oliver & Scout private brand pet food to help local animal shelters and charities feed homeless pets during National Pet Month in May. Participating stores and each of Save A Lot’s seven distribution centers partnered with shelters to donate pallets of the pet food totaling more […]
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Houchens Food Group Acquires 3 Indiana Save A Lot Stores
Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Houchens Food Group Inc. (HFG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Houchens Industries, has entered the Indiana Save A Lot market by acquiring stores in three cities – Princeton, Sullivan and Vincennes. With the expansion, more than 60 employees at the three stores will join the HFG family, becoming future employee-owners through the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Finishing Store Conversion In Jersey Shore, PA
Save A Lot is preparing to open a store Feb. 27 at 701 Allegheny St. in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, after converting it from a previous banner. “We believe this community deserves high-quality food at a value price point that works for them while still enjoying the benefits of a locally-operated, family-run grocery store,” said Harry […]
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Save A Lot Customers Donate 67K Food Bags To Charities
With the help of its customers, Save A Lot donated 67,252 bags of food to organizations fighting hunger as part of its Bags for a Brighter Holiday effort. Throughout November and December, shoppers at 480 Save A Lot stores across the country bought pre-assembled bags of food that were donated to food charities and pantries. […]
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Save A Lot Opens Nominations For Hometown Heroes Program
Save A Lot is sharing the achievements of its Hometown Heroes program, which debuted in 2023 to honor people and organizations making a difference in the communities it serves. In 2024, the grocer recognized 21 people and awarded $10,500 in store gift cards. Standout recipients of 2024 include Canton Township firefighter-paramedics, consistently going above and […]
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RFMN Begins Partnership With Save A Lot’s Independent Grocers
Retail Fluent Media Network (RFMN), a retail media and ad tech company, has begun a partnership with Save A Lot’s independent retail partners, including its 750 independently-owned and -operated stores across 32 states in the U.S. Through this partnership, Save A Lot’s independent retail partners will have the opportunity to utilize Digital Window Signs to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, Save A Lot, Southwest
Save A Lot, Leevers Supermarkets Introduce Ahorra Mucho Concept Store
Save A Lot has begun a collaboration with Leevers Supermarkets to develop a new grocery format and in-store offerings to better reach Hispanic shoppers throughout the country. The first step in the concept development effort is the introduction of Ahorra Mucho, a discount grocery store and innovation center in Aurora, Colorado, that features Hispanic product […]
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Save A Lot Introduces Loyalty Rewards Program
Save A Lot has introduced its first loyalty program: Save A Lot Rewards. Provided through its mobile app, Save A Lot offers points or “dots” for shoppers to redeem for rewards at their local retailer. Though independent Save A Lot retail partners will have flexibility to customize the app with local offers, the loyalty program […]
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Save A Lot Partners With Fabric For Automated Delivery
Save A Lot and Fabric have entered into a new partnership to provide fulfillment solutions for on-demand grocery delivery with the opening of a Brooklyn, New York-based micro fulfillment center. This collaboration combines Fabric’s automation with Save A Lot’s grocery essentials to enhance convenience for value-conscious consumers. The rising cost of living has driven more […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Midwest, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Rolls Out Automated Solution For FSMA 204 Food Traceability
St. Louis-based Save A Lot has selected the ReposiTrak Traceability Network for automated traceability and compliance with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act Section 204 (FSMA 204). The ReposiTrak Traceability Network will enable Save A Lot suppliers to transmit FDA-required traceability data for every impacted lot code each time a shipment is sent […]
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Save A Lot Holds Grand Reopening In Russell Springs, KY
Save A Lot held a grand reopening Sept. 4 for its store at 238 E. Steve Warner Road in Russell Springs, Kentucky. It had been closed after a fire destroyed the store seven months ago. To celebrate the grand opening, Anchor Foods President Lori Stivers joined the Russell County Chamber of Commerce and the store […]