The 1939 Group Inc., owned by the Schnuck family, will purchase 100 percent of the shares of the Wisconsin-based parent company of Skogen’s Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers Inc., according to an announcement by Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO of Schnuck Markets Inc. The purchase includes shares held by Mark Skogen, CEO of Festival Foods […]
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Schnucks, founded in 1939 by Anna and Edwin Schnuck in St. Louis, Missouri, has grown from a small neighborhood grocery store into a regional supermarket chain. The cornerstone of their business model is its commitment to providing customers with a convenient and enjoyable shopping experience. Offering a wide range of products including fresh produce, meats, bakery items, and specialty foods, the company caters to the diverse needs of its customers.
What sets Schnucks apart is its dedication to community engagement and customer service. The company actively supports local farmers and producers, prioritizes sustainable practices, and operates programs to address food insecurity in the communities it serves. With over 100 locations across the Midwest, the brand continues to expand its reach while maintaining its reputation for quality and service.
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Schnucks Markets To Close Location In Janesville, WI
Citing a change in market conditions, Schnucks Markets plans to shutter its store at 1501 Creston Park Drive in Janesville, Wisconsin, at 6 p.m. Sept. 21. “We salute our teammates’ valiant efforts while serving the Janesville community and thank our loyal customers for their more than two decades of patronage,” said Schnucks Chairman and CEO […]
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Schnucks Exec Calls Partnership With Upside ‘A Win-Win For Everyone’
Upside launched in early 2016 to help retailers offer their customers another incentive to shop. Gas stations were the first retailers to join the platform, followed by restaurants in summer 2017 and then grocery stores the following summer. The Upside app allows shoppers to earn cash back at participating retailers. The customer just follows a […]
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Schnucks To Build Replacement Store In Creve Coeur, MO
Schnuck Markets Inc. is finalizing plans to replace its store at 10650 Olive Blvd. at North Spoede Road in Creve Coeur, Missouri, with a new 68,0000-square-foot location in the adjacent Olia Village mixed-use master development. The current 36,500-square-foot store, which opened in 1967, is one of the oldest and smallest locations that Schnucks operates. An […]
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Schnucks’ Raises $150K For Folds Of Honor
Schnuck Markets Inc., along with its customers and vendors, has pledged $150,000 to Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of veterans and first responders who were killed or injured in the line of duty. The “Round Up at the Register” campaign, which ran May 14-27 at […]
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Schnucks Markets Donates $110K To Help Tornado Victims In St. Louis
Schnucks Markets, in collaboration with customers, has raised $110,000 to support St. Louis tornado victims following a recent two-week “Round up at the Register” campaign. The total will be split evenly between the United Way of Greater St. Louis and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to support the relief efforts for those affected by […]
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Schnucks Names Lockett Chief People Officer
Schnucks Markets has named Bob Lockett chief people officer, effective June 16. Lockett’s professional background includes most recently serving as chief people officer at CAE and, prior to that, chief diversity and talent officer at ADP. He has more than 25 years of experience in human resources leadership, with additional prior roles at Harrah’s Entertainment, […]
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Schnucks To Host Donation Campaign, Item Drive For Storm Relief
Within hours after a deadly tornado tore through the St. Louis area May 16, Schnucks employees had mobilized and delivered assistance to the neighborhoods most impacted. To continue its relief efforts, the grocer will host a personal care item drive and a “Round Up at the Register” campaign. Through June 6, customers are encouraged to […]