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lowes foods

winston-salem, north carolina, united states

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Lowes Foods began in 1954 as a single store in North Wilkesboro, NC, and has grown to become a major supermarket chain operating in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The company grew rapidly during the 1960s, '70s and early '80s. Lowes Foods was acquired by Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI) in 1984 and began an aggressive expansion program in 1986, opening 19 stores over the next four years. In 1997, Lowes Foods acquired Byrds Food Stores, located in eastern North Carolina. It continued its growth in 2000 with the purchase of 13 Hannaford stores. Today Lowes Foods operates close to 100 stores and continues to open new stores throughout North and South Carolina. Lowes Foods continued to expand by opening its first Lowes Foods Fuel station in 2007. In 2010, a new Lowes Foods concept store was opened in Hickory, NC and in 2011, we introduced a new value format called Just$ave. In 2013, Lowes Foods set out to break the mold of the standard supermarket and create a distinctive grocery shopping experience worthy of our Carolina roots. The development began with in depth consumer research and a series of overnight workshops designed to get the very best ideas from managers across all facets of the business including all store managers and many from MDI. During these workshops, our new vision for Lowes Foods was born: “We bring community back to the table.” And, a number of new concepts were created including Chicken Kitchen, SausageWorks, Pick & Prep, and the Community Table. In January, 2013, Lowes Foods re-opened the first store to offer all of the newly developed concepts in Clemmons, NC. This spirit of transformation is being carried through all of the Lowes Foods and Just$ave stores. And, the spark of innovation has led to continued development of new concepts to further differentiate our stores. While selection may vary from store to store, our commitment to quality, value and service are the same no matter where you shop.

Company Details

HQ Location

winston-salem, north carolina, united states

Industry

retail groceries

Employees

4,279

Founded

1954

No locations found

Director-Level

230

Manager-Level

Executive-Level

Entry-Level

Parent

alex lee, inc.

north carolina, united states

Who We Are Alex Lee, Inc., is one of the largest grocery retail and wholesale distribution companies in the southeastern United States. We are the parent company of wholesale distributors Merchants Distributors (MDI), Souto Foods, W. Lee Flowers, and Import Mex, as well as grocery banners Lowes Foods and Kj’s Market. In total, we operate in 13 states; own over 140 retail stores; serve over 1,960 stores in wholesale; and count close to 15,000 people as part of the Alex Lee family. Alex Lee employees are a unifying force for our companies, guiding and supporting the entirety of the organization. Why We’re Different Alex Lee has remained privately held for over 90 years and now spans four generations. We continue to be a profitable and growing company because of our unique combination of full-service wholesale and retail, and our unwavering dedication to our founding philosophy: “If your customers are successful and your suppliers are successful, then you will be successful.” We stand the test of time because we do what is right for our customers and the communities in which we operate. We strive to always be a progressive company, which is why innovation is a long-held tradition at Alex Lee. We offer employees opportunities to showcase their ideas and creativity through our nationally recognized innovation programs and challenges. We are a team of talented people who thrive on putting our heads together and creating new and better ways of doing business. Growth is our only option – this applies to our business, our customers, and our people. We want Alex Lee to be a place where people want to stay and grow their careers, which is why we offer numerous tools and resources for learning and development, and pathways for advancement. This is why Alex Lee is recognized by our employees as being a place where they see themselves crafting a lifelong career.

danube

Operator of the first ever hypermarket in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Danube supermarket brand is synonymous with its broad multi-national grocery and merchandise offering. Since becoming part of BinDawood Holding in 1998, it has grown to 47 current locations, with an ongoing program of expansion taking place across the Kingdom.

Tawa Supermarket, Inc.

Tawa Supermarket Inc. was established in 1984 by Mr. Roger H. Chen. As the Asian immigrant community grew in Los Angeles, so did the appetite for quality Asian food products. Sensing the demand, Mr. Chen opened the first Tawa Supermarket store in Westminster, California (Little Saigon). For more than 35 years, Tawa has satisfied the needs of Asian immigrants by providing them with their hometown flavors. Today, Tawa has grown from an individual supermarket into a grand diversified organization. We now serve customers in California, Nevada, Texas, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington. From day one, Tawa has embraced the customer-first philosophy and operated the company based on customer needs. Our objective is to create a shopping experience where service is excellent and efficient, selection is wide and endless, and pricing is competitive. Tawa is your premier grocery shopping destination and companion to your everyday life.

king soopers/city market

King Soopers & City Market is Colorado's largest, full-service retail grocery chain. Our roots began in Colorado. Today, we are proud to be a part of The Kroger Co., sharing its tradition of growth and stability. King Soopers & City Market employs over 23,000 people at its 150 stores located throughout Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. The employees at King Soopers & City Market will attest that we combine the best of both worlds: the feel of a family-driven atmosphere with the corporate support of a large, powerhouse grocery company.

Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets

Owned and operated by the Angelo Caputo Family since 1958, Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets is committed to operate with pride and passion the Freshest, Friendliest, and Cleanest stores in Chicagoland. We have always strived to exceed our customers' and our employees' expectations since 1958 and we are committed to continue doing so into the future. We offer a diverse assortment of International, Traditional, Healthy, and Organic foods. However, we do not believe that full variety, fresh food, and friendly service should cost you more. Therefore, you can count on Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets to offer you great savings on your grocery needs every day of the year. Simply stated, we want to assure you that Angelo Caputo's Fresh markets is a great place to work and shop.

PILGRIM'S MARKET

Since 1999, Pilgrim's Market has been the Inland Northwest HOT SPOT for the finest natural and organic foods, education, green events and more. As the health-seeking consumer continues to seek and support local food growers and retailers, Pilgrim's Market is the perfect example of a homegrown, locally owned alternative to massive, foreign-owned national chains like Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. Lacking nothing, Pilgrim's 25,000-square-foot store offers everything from organic produce to gourmet cheese, beer and wine, bulk foods, meat and deli departments, and supplements. Located just minutes off I-90, Pilgrim's Market is a frequent destination for locals and a must see for the health-conscious traveler.

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