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
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.
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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.
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Beautiful 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…
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Media 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…
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Rancho 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…
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Most 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…
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Members 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…
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