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
La Despensa Latina Opens New Store in Denver’s Green Valley Ranch
DENVER — La Despensa Latina is opening a new grocery store with expanded offerings in Denver’s Green Valley Ranch area this week. The store, located at 18308 E. 47th Ave.,…
Lin’s Market Breaks Ground in Enoch, Utah
On Friday, September 19, 2025, Lin’s Market officially broke ground on its eighth store location in Enoch, Utah. The new 65,000-square-foot store will feature a drive-through pharmacy, an Arctic Circle…
Representative Maloy joins Round Table Meeting with Harmons and Associated Retail Operations
Representative Celeste Maloy and her staff joined team members from Harmons and Associated Food Stores on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Farr West Distribution Center. Members of the Congresswoman’s…
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…
