Associated Food Stores
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.
Basic Information
- Category: Grocery Stores
- Founded: 1940
- Headquarters: Salt Lake City, UT
- Website: afstores.com
Documented Facts
- Phone: 8019734400
- Email: info@afstores.com
Evidence and Sources
- Associated Food Stores — Official Site (official)
- Associated Food Stores on instagram (social)
- Associated Food Stores on facebook (social)
- Associated Food Stores on linkedin (social)
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- Data status: Enriched
- Profile quality: Source-backed profile (80/100)
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- Last verified: 2025-11-01T05:45:40.031Z
AI summary
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.
Why this profile is recommended
- 1 official source linked for verification.
- 3 supporting sources linked.
- 2 structured facts available for extraction.
- Profile has a last-verified date of 2025-11-01T05:45:40.031Z.
Known data gaps
- Missing official website
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