Russ's Market
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Grocery store |
| Founded | May 1964 |
| Founder | Russ Raybould, Clayton Burnett |
| Headquarters | Lincoln , United States |
Area served | Nebraska, Iowa |
Key people | Pat Raybould (President) |
| Owner | B&R Stores, Inc. |
Russ's Market is a grocery store chain headquartered in Nebraska, with locations in Lincoln and Hastings. It operates under the ownership of B&R Stores, Inc., a corporation based in Nebraska.
History
The origins of Russ's Market trace back to May 1964, when Russ Raybould and Clayton Burnett—both former Safeway employees—opened a small neighborhood grocery at the intersection of 17th and Washington Streets in south Lincoln. Eventually, Raybould purchased Burnett’s share, and B&R Stores, Inc. remains headquartered in Lincoln today.
Currently, Russ's Market maintains stores in Lincoln and Hastings, along with one store situated in Glenwood, Iowa. Pat Raybould, son of Russ Raybould, holds the position of president. The company has earned accolades from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for its efforts in encouraging the use of reusable shopping bags. Besides managing Russ's Market, B&R Stores oversees ten Super Saver locations throughout Nebraska and western Iowa, as well as Save Best in Lincoln and Grand Central Apple Market located in Kearney.
B&R Stores
B&R Stores, Inc., a privately held supermarket company based in Lincoln, Nebraska, operates 35 stores under eight different brand names across Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri as of 2024. The enterprise employs approximately 2,000 individuals and remains family-owned by the Rayboulds. Pat Raybould serves as both president and CEO.
History
B&R Stores was established in 1964 by Russ Raybould and Clayton Burnett—the same year Russ's Market was founded. The company’s expansion has been driven by both acquisitions and new store openings. Significant growth began in 1979 with the launch of a 25,000 square-foot Russ's Market location in Lincoln, followed by the purchase of a store at 33rd Street and Nebraska Parkway in 1981.
In 1984, B&R Stores entered the Hastings market through acquisition of a local grocery store. The company further expanded its footprint in 1995 by acquiring three Food-4-Less outlets in Lincoln and converting them into Russ's Market stores. A new Russ's Market facility was constructed in Lincoln in 2001. In 2008, B&R Stores added Grand Central Apple Market in Kearney to its portfolio.
The acquisition of Lovegrove's Grocery in Waverly occurred in 2017, with the store subsequently rebranded as Russ's Market Express. Further growth included purchasing Allen’s store in Hastings in 2020.
B&R Stores made its entry into Missouri’s grocery sector by acquiring C&R Markets’ ten-store chain in 2022. In 2023, Mason’s Market located in Minden was incorporated into the company’s holdings.