Associated Food Stores celebrated a major milestone in its distribution center modernization project with the official activation of Symbotic Inc.’s cutting-edge automation system. The event, dubbed “First ROAR,” celebrated the dedication and teamwork that brought this initiative to life, highlighting the outstanding…
Read moreJustin Johnson, director of logistics and transportation at Associated Food Stores, has been named to Samsara’s prestigious 100 Fleet Operators to Watch in 2025 . Samsara is a tech company that helps organizations manage physical operations (like trucks, construction equipment, and delivery…
Read moreAssociated Food Stores is excited to announce the successful activation of phase one of project ROAR, an ambitious warehouse modernization initiative at AFS’ Utah distribution center. This milestone advances AFS’s 85-year commitment to efficiency and service for nearly 500 independent grocers in…
Read moreTwo members of Associated Food Stores were recognized for their exceptional marketing and merchandising efforts at the National Grocers Association (NGA) Show this week. The annual Creative Choice Awards, presented by the NGA, celebrate the most innovative campaigns from independent grocery retailers…
Read moreMacey’s Pleasant Grove was honored last week with a “Hero’s Award” from the Pleasant Grove and Lindon Chamber of Commerce for its outstanding community service during the holiday season. The award recognizes Associated Retail Operations’ (ARO) donation of more than $35,000 in…
Read moreDan Hilgenberg, director of fresh bakery at Associated Food Stores (AFS), recently added a new accolade to his name: first-place winner at the IFA Cowboy Poetry Roundup. A member-owned cooperative supporting rural lifestyles for over a century, IFA celebrates storytellers like Dan…
Read moreKent’s Market and Associated Food Stores helped bring holiday cheer, and $40,000, to Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City during the hospital’s annual patient holiday event, themed this year as the “Twelve Days of Christmas.” On Tuesday, December 17, patients and their families…
Read moreIn support of students, Lin’s grocery store donated $20,000 in groceries to Utah Tech University’s Blazer Food Pantry, meeting the pantry’s need of nonperishable food for the remainder of the 2024-25 academic year. “This remarkable contribution will not only meet immediate needs…
Read moreHarvest of Hope drive sends semi-trailers full of food for those in need Throughout November, guests at Macey’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market, Lin’s, and Fresh Market came together for the stores' Harvest of Hope campaign, surpassing the original goal of $200,000 by raising…
Read moreFood insecurity is a real issue in our community. According to the Utah Food Bank, 317,000 Utahns face hunger and 1 in 10 Utah children don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Associated Food Stores with Holiday Oil, The Wagstaff…
Read moreMacey’s in Pleasant Grove recently took center stage in a heartwarming episode by This Is How We Bingham , a popular family-focused vlog with over 1.3 million YouTube subscribers. Known for their positive and uplifting content, the Bingham family has made it…
Read moreAssociated Food Stores was honored with two prestigious awards at the recent Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Annual Conference, recognizing its excellence in retail distribution and execution of its initiatives. AFS earned the “CAB Retail Distributor Marketer of the Year” award and was…
Read moreElizabeth Barnett, senior marketing specialist for Macey's, provided Deena Manzanares from Good Things Utah a comprehensive overview of the exciting new developments found within Pleasant Grove's newest and coolest grocery store. Story covered in these publications: Good Things Utah/ABC4 Progressive Grocer Shelby…
Read moreCampus Corner, a new 1,800-square-foot grocery store serviced by Associated Food Stores, has opened on the campus of Utah Tech University. The store is designed to serve the growing student population with convenience, fresh options, and innovative technology. Located within the newly…
Read moreCommunity Grocery Store Unveils Exciting New Features Pleasant Grove, UT (September 26, 2024) The Macey’s store on 931 W State St in Pleasant Grove, Utah recently completed a major remodel that will significantly enhance customers’ shopping experience. A re-grand opening and ribbon-cutting…
Read moreAssociated Retail Operations (ARO) team members have once again made a remarkable contribution to their local communities through the 2024 School Supply Drive. This year's initiative raised an impressive$77,574, which will be distributed to local schools and school pantries. The purpose of…
Read moreCongressman 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 manager reform, how independent retailers are doing all they can to keep…
Read moreAssociated 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 the Community and Employer Partner Legacy Awards Program, AFS was recognized as…
Read moreMany 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 at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah. During the conference, Monte…
Read moreSarah 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. Sarah began her grocery career with Associated Food Stores 12 years ago…
Read moreBrigham 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 will commence this month, with the new facility expected to open to…
Read moreRochelle 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 Mellor, the store director at Lin’s Market in Cedar City, Utah, was…
Read moreMacey’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 in various communities. The Make-A-Wish donation drive began June 3 and runs…
Read moreWhite Pine Sushi, a new in-store restaurant, was officially introduced during the Macey's Little Cottonwood grand opening on May 15 and continues to gain popularity among customers. This full-menu establishment offers a range of Japanese cuisine, including traditional, specialty and deep-fried tempura…
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