Serving Independent Grocers Since 1940
Our Purpose
In 1940 the grocery industry was a rough place for independent retailers. Strong competition from national chains, increased prices from wholesalers and low margins left many families and independently-owned businesses with boarded windows. Determined to succeed against the competition, 34 independent retailers and Donald P. Lloyd, the then president of the Utah Grocers Association, joined together to combine their buying power and open a warehouse, leading to the birth of AFS.
OUr HISTORY
The Story of AFS
Since 1940 we have grown from 34 retailers in Utah to nearly 450 independent grocers across Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Oregon.
Recent News
Congressman Burgess Owens Visits Macey’s Murray
Congressman Burgess Owens (District 4) visited Macey’s Murray and met with the AFS Pharmacy and Government Affairs Team. The group discussed several important matters to independent retailers, including pharmacy benefit…
Associated Food Stores Receives Employer Legacy Award
Associated Food Stores (AFS) gathered with several community and employer partners to be honored by People Helping People (PHP) for collaborative efforts to support women along the Wasatch Front. In…
Former Chairman of AFS Board Inducted into UFIA Hall of Fame
Many store owners from members of Associated Food Stores and team members from Associated Retail Operations and AFS participated in the Utah Food Industry Association’s (UFIA) annual conference this week…
Sarah Pettit Named Public Affairs Director to Lead AFS’ Government Relations and Related Efforts
Sarah Pettit was recently named to a new leadership role as Associated Food Stores’ public affairs director, where she will focus on government relations, social responsibility and related communications initiatives. …
