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Utah Food Industry Association Urges Members To Stay Engaged

Many Associated Food Stores retailers and team members from Associated Retail Operations participated in the Utah Food Industry Association’s (UFIA) annual conference Aug. 6 at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah. Leadership transitions and recognition  Brandon Peterson, operations manager at Peterson’s Market and the outgoing chairman of the board, was recognized for his service. […]

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Utah Market Profile: Strong State Economy Supports Store Growth

by Stacy Weichel/contributing writer Utah has a strong economy and a strong stable of grocers, both chains and independents. Chains include Smith’s (a Kroger banner),Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market; independents include Lee’s Marketplace, Harmons and Associated Food Stores (AFS), which has both wholesale customers and its own corporate stores. A new Trader Joe’s will […]