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AFS Expands Instacart Solutions To Member Retailers, Banners

Utah-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) is bringing Instacart’s white-label e-commerce solutions Storefront and Storefront Pro to its owned and operated banners, including Fresh Market, Lin’s and Macey’s, and independent member stores, including Broulim’s, Davis Food & Drug, Kent’s and Lee’s, providing them with e-commerce and retail media capabilities “We’re excited to partner with AFS to […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Grocery Store Layout, News, West

Dan’s Foothill Celebrates Grand Reopening In Salt Lake City, UT

Dan’s Foothill in Salt Lake City, Utah, gathered employees, vendors and guests Oct. 8 in an upper parking lot overlooking the store to celebrate its grand reopening. Director of Construction and Maintenance Jan Whiteley, Regional Director Chris Otteson, VP of Retail Operations Greg Welling and Dan’s Foothill Store Director Janel Grangroth shared their appreciation for […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, Southwest

Clark’s Continued Serving Meeker Community Despite Encroaching Wildfire

When wildfires threatened Watt’s Ranch Market in Meeker, Colorado, this summer, two executives from the company that owns the store – Aspen-based Clark’s Market – stepped in to keep it operating while team members went home to prepare for possible evacuation. Clark’s COO Jim Clapp first arrived on the scene, later joined by Director of […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West

Lin’s Market Breaks Ground On New Store In Enoch, UT

Lin’s Market broke ground on its eighth store Sept. 19, a 65,000-square-foot location in Enoch, Utah, that will feature a drive-thru pharmacy, Arctic Circle restaurant, Starbucks and Ace Hardware.  For more than 50 years, Lin’s has offered quality food, friendly service and strong community partnerships. The groundbreaking ceremony highlighted those values as leaders shared their […]

Posted inExecutive News, Associated Food Stores, News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News

AFS Shares Executive Promotions As White Prepares For New URM Role

Following the news that EVP and COO Roger White will be leaving the company in June to become the next CEO of URM Stores Inc., Salt Lake City-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) has announced the promotions of three executives. The appointments, which will take effect following White’s departure, include: Glen Keysaw will become EVP of […]

Posted inExecutive News, Health & Wellness, News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Associated Food Stores Shares Pharmacy Leadership Promotions

Associated Food Stores (AFS) has made three leadership promotions within its pharmacy division to guide modernization efforts, which include implementing new processes and exploring innovations such as central fill automation. Eliseo Faz has been named SVP of pharmacy, where he will oversee all pharmacy operations across the company. Chris Sheard has been promoted to VP […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, West

Superior Grocers Increases Protection, AFS Rewards ‘Hero’ Employees

Grocers in the West are doing what they can to protect and reward their employees, who are on the front lines in the battle against Covid-19. Superior Grocers is making changes to protect its employees and customers, and Associated Food Stores (AFS) is giving its employees “Hero” bonuses.   Superior Grocers installing plexiglass guards Superior […]

Posted inBakery News, Deli News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Produce News, West

AFS Licenses Its First Location—A Macey’s Owned By Ridley’s

The new Macey’s store that opened Sept. 18 in Highland, Utah, is the first first store licensed by Salt Lake City-based Associated Food Stores (AFS). The store’s owner is Ridley’s Family Market. Being an AFS licensee mean that all business operations for the store will be performed in accordance with AFS policies and procedures, but […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Store News, Supply Chain News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News

AFS Expands E-Commerce To 33 Corporate Stores

Salt Lake City, Utah-based wholesaler Associated Food Stores (AFS) and its Macey’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market, Lin’s and Fresh Market locations will expand their relationship with Rosie to provide e-commerce curbside pickup to 33 of their locations by Oct. 31. The new service will be extended to locations from Cache Valley and Salt Lake City, to […]