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
Utah Food Industry Association Hosts Annual Meeting & Conference
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…
Macey’s Mascot Kong Celebrates 13 Years with Ice Cream Festivities
Macey’s beloved mascot, Kong, has turned 13, and Macey’s invited guests of all ages to join the celebration. Starting Monday, August 4, Macey’s kicked off a week of festivities including…
ARO Sweeps Utah’s Best Bagger Contest
Baggers. You likely interact with them every time you enter a grocery store, but many people aren’t aware that they are also elite athletes, not only bagging your items quickly,…
AFS Truck Hauls Utah’s Best 2,000 Miles to Washington for “Flavors of Utah” Event
It took nearly 2,000 miles on the road, but a truckload of Utah’s favorite foods made the trip from Farr West, Utah, to the U.S. Capitol last week to help…
