Bashas'
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail (Supermarkets) |
| Founded | 1932 in Goodyear, Arizona, United States |
| Founder | Ike Basha, Eddie Basha, Sr. |
| Headquarters | Chandler , United States |
Area served | Arizona, New Mexico |
Key people | Edward Basha III (President, CEO, Chairman) |
| Products | Groceries, gourmet foods, ethnic foods |
| Owner | Raley family (through Raley's Supermarkets) |
Number of employees | 8,500 |
| Parent | Raley's Supermarkets |
| Website | www |
Bashas' is a supermarket chain predominantly situated in Arizona, with a presence of two stores located in New Mexico. The company's headquarters are based in Chandler. It manages 118 outlets under four distinct banners: Bashas', Food City, AJ's Fine Foods, and Bashas' Diné Market. Since December 15, 2021, ownership of Bashas' has been held by the Raley family through Raley's Supermarkets.
History
Established in 1932 in Goodyear, Arizona by brothers Ike Basha and Eddie Basha, Sr., who were sons of Lebanese immigrant Najeeb Basha, Bashas' originated as a company store catering to local laborers. The business grew by purchasing Megafoods locations within Arizona in 1996.
Confronted with financial difficulties and labor union conflicts, Bashas' sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2009, resulting in the closure of ten underperforming stores. The company successfully exited bankruptcy proceedings by late 2010 after resolving claims with creditors.
Leadership passed from Eddie Basha, Sr. to his son Eddie Basha, Jr., and following the latter’s passing in 2013, to Eddie Basha III. In March 2014, Edward Basha III assumed the roles of president, CEO, and chairman, supported by key executives to drive operational advancement. In 2017, Bashas' formed a partnership with Instacart to improve its delivery service offerings.
The 2021 acquisition by Raley's retained Bashas' established store formats along with its brand identity.
Overview
Operating more than 130 stores across Arizona and New Mexico, Bashas' presents four retail formats: traditional Bashas' supermarkets; Bashas' Diné Markets tailored to the Navajo Nation with culturally specific merchandise; AJ's Fine Foods specializing in gourmet and specialty products; and Food City stores that focus on ethnic and Hispanic groceries.
The company employs roughly 8,500 associates, primarily non-unionized, though some locations represented by UFCW were inherited through acquisitions.
Bashas' operates a major distribution facility in Chandler equipped with climate-controlled storage for perishables and logistics infrastructure to support its retail operations.
Bashas'
These conventional grocery outlets compete within Arizona against chains such as Kroger-owned Fry's Food and Drug, Albertsons, and Safeway.
Bashas' Diné Markets specifically serve the Navajo Nation by offering specialized items like Blue Bird flour and mutton. These stores also feature bilingual signage in both Navajo and English.
AJ's Fine Foods
These gourmet specialty shops provide chef-prepared meals, an extensive wine selection managed by trained cellar staff, and specialty baked goods. They represent the remaining former Bayless Markets locations.
Food City
Acquired initially in 1993 and expanded further through purchases including Southwest Supermarkets in 2001, Food City targets Arizona’s ethnic and Hispanic communities. It competes locally with retailers such as El Rancho Market and Fry's Mercado.
The Food City brand outside of Arizona is not affiliated with Bashas'.
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