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
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. …
Backed by AFS, BYU Announces Construction of New Creamery on Ninth
Brigham Young University has unveiled plans, and held a groundbreaking ceremony, for a new Creamery on Ninth building. The new facility will enhance and expand the iconic campus store. Construction…
Local Lin’s Grocery Director Celebrated Nationally
Rochelle Mellor Awarded one of the Top Women in Grocery Each year Progressive Grocer receives over a thousand nominations for its Top Women in Grocery (TWIG) awards. This year, Rochelle…
Granting Wishes with Make-A-Wish – See the Happy Faces!
Macey’s, Dan’s, Lin’s, Dick’s Market and Fresh Market are partnering with Make-A-Wish, as they do each year, to collect donations throughout June, aiming to grant the wishes of local children…
