United Supermarkets and United Express Convenience Store Open in Brownwood

The United Family leadership team joined Brownwood community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s first United Supermarkets and United Express fuel and convenience store in Brownwood. The grand opening ceremony for the 42,648-square-foot supermarket and 1,472-square-foot convenience store included a $10,000 check presentation to Good Samaritan Ministries, as well as a $1,200 donation to the Austin Avenue Church of Christ, the church that hosted the job fair events, company officials say. “This grand opening is the culmination of hard work and dedication demonstrated by many United Family team members and Brownwood community leaders,” says Robert Taylor, CEO of The United Family. “We are excited to introduce this community to our company’s special brand of service, while also providing a comprehensive selection of everyday items families need at an affordable price.” United Supermarkets features a large selection of fresh cut fruits and vegetables, including more than 100 organic options, fresh meat and seafood and experienced meat cutters. Other notable features include a full-service bakery and walk-in beer cooler, as well as Texas-made products, a large frozen food section and an extensive selection of gluten-free items. A drive-thru pharmacy is available for guests and plans are underway for the addition of an in-store clinic. In addition to standard convenience items, the United Express store has sandwiches, breakfast burritos and other items available that are made fresh daily in the primary store. It also has a four-pump (eight-dispenser) fuel station, which offers both gasoline and diesel. “This United Supermarkets represents our newest format for the banner, which Brownwood guests will really enjoy,” says Wes Jackson, chief merchandising officer for The United Family. “The store features an expanded offering of fresh foods including fresh prepared food complete with in-store dinning.” Jackson adds, “In a very recent exciting development, we will also feature an in-store Starbucks opening later this year.” Store director Lynn Day comes to Brownwood from Graham, Texas, where he served as the assistant store director since 1994. Prior to his arrival at United, Lynn spent 14 years in the grocery retail business with other regional companies. He and his wife Cindy have been married for 27 years and have four children. “Not only will guests be able to fulfil their grocery, gas and pharmacy needs here, but this store serves as an asset to our community,” says Day. “We are proud to provide employment opportunities and enable further economic development within the Brownwood economy.” The 9.8-acre site is responsible for nearly 200 jobs in the community and an estimated payroll of $1.35 million per year. “It has really been a pleasure to work with the community leaders and city of Brownwood over the last couple of years to make this a reality,” says Taylor. Guests of the new United Supermarkets and United Express can also sign up to become a Rewards program member to receive product recommendations, digital coupons and product discounts that are individually tailored to their shopping habits, allowing each guest to easily take advantage of relevant offers. Guests can sign up online at www.unitedtexas.com or by using the “United Market” mobile application, which is available for iOS and Android operating systems.