Lin’s Fresh Market provided drinking water, food and ice to Hurricane residents after flooding damaged homes near the store, including families still recovering from an August flood.
Read moreBeautiful weather, a large crowd and an enthusiastic store team set the stage Sept. 30 as Lin’s and Ace Hardware held a grand opening in Enoch, Utah. Local students, community…
Read moreMedia Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elizabeth Barnett elbarnett@afstores.com 801-978-8466 Lin’s Fresh Market and ACE Hardware Celebrate Grand Opening in Enoch New stores bring 165 jobs, expanded shopping…
Read moreRancho Market is celebrating the opening of its newest location in American Fork, further expanding its presence in Utah and its commitment to serving Hispanic and multicultural communities. The store…
Read moreMost people may not realize competitive grocery bagging is a thing. Each year baggers across the state come together to compete for a change to represent Utah at nationals. On…
Read moreMembers of Utah’s food industry, including retailers and leaders from Associated Food Stores, Associated Retail Operations and others, gathered for the annual Utah Food Industry Association (UFIA) conference, a daylong…
Read moreCommunity Grocery Store Unveils Exciting New Features Lehi, UT (Aug. 13, 2026) — Macey’s celebrated the grand re-opening of its remodeled Lehi store Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a donation to Lehi…
Read moreIn 2026, Full Circle Market is entering a new chapter. At its core, the brand champions a simple yet powerful idea: when people stay true to what matters most, every…
Read moreSALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A tradition that has been part of Macey’s stores for generations will be featured on a national stage this Independence Day weekend as drone footage of…
Read moreSarah Pettit, director of public affairs at Associated Food Stores, has been named to the Utah Food Bank board of directors. This role builds on AFS’ ongoing work to support families facing food insecurity…
Read moreAmerica’s Potluck officially launched in a kickoff event at North Salt Lake Lee’s Marketplace, Foxborough, on June 4, bringing together state leaders and prominent voices from across Utah to celebrate connection, community, and shared meals. The evening event set the stage for…
Read moreThe 2026 Feed Utah Food Drive was held in March and brought communities across Utah together to fight hunger. Food insecurity affects one in five Utah children and 445,000 people across the state. Associated Food Stores (AFS) and its Associated Retail Operations…
Read moreSummer is calling, and Red Button Vintage Creamery is answering — with a refreshing trio of limited-edition sherbets that are as vibrant and refreshing as the season itself. As temperatures rise and backyard gatherings pick up, Red Button Vintage Creamery is once…
Read moreKent's Market in Plain City turned its parking lot into a staging ground of gratitude on Armed Forces Day, hosting its annual Meals for Military event in partnership with Operation Homefront, Associated Food Stores and dozens of national and local vendors. On…
Read moreFor the second year in a row, Dan Hilgenberg, director of fresh bakery at Associated Food Stores (AFS), has claimed first place at the IFA Cowboy Poetry Roundup—this time with his original poem, Sorrel Mare . A video of his performance, shown…
Read moreAt the recent National Grocers Association (NGA) event, Instacart held its 2026 Independent Grocer Award Winners ceremony, where Associated Food Stores (AFS) received the Wholesaler Partnership Excellence Award. AFS was recognized for its deep collaboration with Instacart throughout the onboarding process, as…
Read moreMaKenzie Wood, a bagger from Fresh Market in Layton, Utah, earned a second-place finish at the National Grocers Association’s Best Bagger Competition last week, taking home $5,000 and a trophy. Her national success followed a first-place finish at the Utah Food Industry…
Read moreAs the Big Game approaches, Food Club—Topco’s flagship brand and a trusted Exclusive Brand across the AFS network—has turned up the volume (and the heartstrings) on giving back with a campaign that blends pop culture, pantry staples, and purpose. The Boy Band…
Read moreDick’s Market in Centerville served as one of the filming locations for the feature film “STANDOUT: The Ben Kjar Story,” which opens in theaters nationwide this weekend following its win at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival. The film chronicles the life of…
Read moreBrigham Young University officially celebrated the grand opening of its new BYU Creamery on Ninth East on Monday, January 12. The event highlighted a major milestone for one of campus’s most beloved destinations and a proud partnership with Associated Food Stores that…
Read moreSam Patch Grocers & Sundries celebrated its grand opening last week in Wellsville, drawing a large crowd and enthusiastic response from the community. The 23,000-square-foot store, located at 825 E. Main St. near Highway 89 and just northeast of Maverik, officially celebrated…
Read moreKent’s Market, together with Swire Coca-Cola, Associated Food Stores and other community partners, donated more than $74,000 to Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City during a check presentation Tuesday afternoon. The donation was presented at a holiday event at the hospital, where retailers…
Read moreAFS and Macey’s once again partnered with Thanksgiving Heroes Salt Lake City to support their mission of ensuring no empty tables on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Heroes is dedicated to helping those experiencing food insecurity in Utah. Duwayne Warren, Todd Bell, Steve Skinner, AFS…
Read moreRecord Attendance from Community Celebrating Utah City’s First Grocery Store VINEYARD, Utah (November 17, 2025) — The Utah City community turned out in full force for the highly anticipated grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of locally-owned Bella’s Market. Located within Utah City,…
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