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Bashas’ calls on customers to join in 90th anniversary celebration

Arizonans invited to get nostalgic and share their memories of the supermarket chain online

Michael Browne, Executive Editor

March 10, 2022

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Bashas’ will share the stories and memories that it collects during the third quarter of this year, when its anniversary festivities kick into full swing.Bashas'

As Bashas’ prepares to celebrate 90 years in business this year, the Arizona grocery retailer is inviting customers across the state to look back and share the sights, sounds, tastes and experiences that have become part of their memories. 

From now to April 30, 2022, Arizonans can share their Bashas’ memories by visiting Bashas.com/bashas_love/ or by scanning a special QR code and sharing their stories, photos and videos depicting how Bashas’ has played an important role in their lives. 

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“From a small market in Chandler, Ariz., to now more than 50 supermarkets across the state, Bashas’ has created a living legacy around family dinner tables and in communities across nearly 114,000 square miles of Arizona,” said Ashley Shick, Bashas’ director of communications and public Affairs. “Through the sharing of stories and experiences, we hope to pay tribute to Bashas’ incredible history and celebrate its impact for generations to come.”

Bashas’ will share the stories and memories that it collects during the third quarter of this year, when its anniversary festivities kick into full swing. Bashas’ plans to feature the stories on its website, social media platforms and in its weekly ad from July through September.  

During this same time, the grocer will serve up special promotions at its more than 50 supermarkets across the state. Customers can expect to see special price promotions and offers, enhanced community support efforts, and a few extra fun surprises throughout the summer. 

Related:Raley’s completes purchase of The Bashas’ Company

Bashas’ is a division of Bashas' Family of Stores, the family-owned grocer that operates more than 100 stores including Bashas’, Food City, AJ's Fine Foods, Eddie's Country Store and Bashas' Diné supermarkets. In December, the company was acquired by California-based The Raley’s Companies.

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Bashas' newly remodeled store in Kingman, Ariz., includes an expanded Starbucks, with a large seating area, which will serve hot breakfast sandwiches for customers on the go.

Bashas’ also recently held a grand reopening of its store in Kingman, Ariz., known as “The Heart of Historic Route 66” because the longest remaining preserved stretch of the famous all-American road, Route 66, runs through downtown. The newly remodeled store, originally opened in 1980, will have a host of expanded offerings, including an expanded Starbucks, with a large seating area, which will serve hot breakfast sandwiches for customers on the go; a new seating area in the Bakery with where customers can enjoy made-from-scratch donuts from the new self-serve donut case; more farm-fresh options than ever before in an expanded Produce Department, with a new bulk foods section, an expanded salad section and spice wall; and a newly added Floral Department.

Related:Bashas’ expands presence on Navajo Nation with newest Diné Market

About the Author

Michael Browne

Executive Editor, Supermarket News

Michael Browne joined Supermarket News in 2018 after serving in managing and executive editor capacities at leading B2B media brands including Convenience Store NewsLicense Global and Travel Agent. He also previously served as content production manager for print and digital in the Business Intelligence division of Informa, parent company of Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News.

As executive editor, Mike oversees the editorial content of supermarketnews.com as well as the monthly print publication. He also directs all content-based brand-related projects including the annual Top 75 Retailers report, Category Guide, Retailer of the Year, research surveys and special reports, as well as podcast and webinar content. Mike has also presented and moderated at industry events.

In addition to the positions mentioned above, Mike has also worked as a writer and/or editor for special projects at American Legal Media (ALM), managing editor for Tobacco International, special projects editor at American Banker • Bond Buyer, and as production editor for Bank Technology News and other related financial magazines and journals published by Faulkner & Gray.

A graduate of Fordham University, Mike is based in New York City, where he was born and raised.

Contact Mike at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

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