Campus 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 constructed Campus View Suites building, the store was developed in response to the expansion of on-campus housing. With over 1,600 students moving into new dormitories, the university identified a need to provide easy access to food and other essentials, especially for students with limited time and transportation.
“They wanted to create a space that caters specifically to the university community,” said Travis Hughes, the store’s retail sales counselor. “Students needed healthy and affordable options, right at their doorstep, so they can focus on their studies and this store delivers in impressive ways.”
The store features a wide range of departments, including grocery, frozen foods, dairy, produce, bakery, and a quick-serve restaurant called Brooks Stop, which now also includes sushi. Despite its compact size, it offers a full-service shopping experience tailored to the campus environment.
Several notable guests attended the opening festivities, including elected officials from the State of Utah, members of the Utah Board of Higher Education, and representatives from the City of St. George and Utah Tech University’s Board of Trustees.
In addition to its variety of products, the store is fully integrated with modern technology, offering AFS services like electronic shelf labels, self-checkout, and inventory management systems. These features are designed to streamline the shopping experience, making it as efficient as possible for busy students.
While the store primarily serves the students, faculty, and staff of Utah Tech University, it is open to the public, creating an accessible option for the broader St. George community. A student-created video highlighting the store can be viewed here.