Shop 'n Save
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail (Supermarket) |
| Founded | 1979 in Belleville, Illinois |
| Defunct | November 19, 2018 |
| Fate | Ceased operations; stores sold to Schnucks Markets or closed |
| Headquarters | Kirkwood, Missouri , United States |
Area served | Greater St. Louis area; Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland (licensed stores) |
| Parent | SuperValu |
Shop ’n Save was a supermarket chain operating within the Greater St. Louis area, reaching a maximum of 36 locations. Its corporate headquarters were located in Kirkwood, Missouri, and it functioned as a fully owned division of SuperValu, which is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
In addition to its corporate stores, SuperValu licensed the Shop ’n Save brand to approximately 90 independently operated outlets situated in Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland. These stores received their inventory through SuperValu’s Wholesale segment. In July 2016, SuperValu expanded by acquiring 22 Food Lion stores across Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia. These establishments did not operate under the corporately managed Shop ’n Save banner but were made available for operation by wholesale clients. By August 2018, announcements were made regarding the closure of 13 of these stores. Ultimately, on November 19, 2018, all remaining Shop ’n Save locations ceased operations.
History
Established in 1979 in Belleville, Illinois, Shop ’n Save grew to encompass 33 supermarkets within the Greater St. Louis region and an additional three stores in Springfield, Illinois.
The chain was acquired by Ted Wetterau in 1982 and later became part of SuperValu following its purchase of Wetterau Inc. in 1992. Shop ’n Save combined elements typical of full-service grocers such as Schnucks and Dierbergs with features common to discount retailers like Aldi. Its stores were characterized by spacious layouts including deli counters, butcher shops, liquor departments, and pharmacies; however, they maintained a minimalist interior style. The chain focused heavily on private-label merchandise and required customers to bag their own groceries—though bags were provided at no charge.
In December 2007, Shop ’n Save launched its inaugural Fuel Express Center in Wood River, Illinois, followed by a second location in Alton, Illinois in March 2008. Alongside these fueling stations, a fuel rewards program was introduced in January 2008 that enabled shoppers to save up to nine cents per gallon based on their grocery purchases.
In April 2018, SuperValu declared its intention to divest the corporately owned Shop ’n Save stores located in St. Louis as well as the 21 former Food Lion outlets acquired in 2016. By September that year, SuperValu reached an agreement to transfer ownership of 19 Shop ’n Save supermarkets to Schnucks Markets; the remaining stores were scheduled to close by November.
See also
External links
- Official website (Archive)