Articles from Smart & Final

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store known for delivering value to both households and businesses, will open a brand new 25,000-square-foot location in San Diego’s Midway District on December 10. Located at 3705 Rosecrans St., the new store will offer Smart & Final’s signature mix of fresh groceries, club-sized options and one-stop convenience to the Midway District – a neighborhood in the midst of a transformation into a walkable entertainment, retail and residential hub.

Smart & Final, the iconic Los Angeles-based grocery retailer, is thrilled to unveil its newest partnership with celebrity chef, Roy Choi. This partnership launches a rebranding campaign that celebrates the brand’s unexpected variety and superior customer service. The campaign also introduces the company's new tagline, “Where Else?”

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store, is opening its first Smart & Final Extra! store in Temecula, Calif., on April 24. Located at 32937 Temecula Parkway, the new 30,000-square-foot store will offer communities in the Temecula Valley, located just north of San Diego, a new shopping destination for quality groceries at everyday low prices. The opening marks the company’s second location in the region, alongside its existing store in Murrieta.

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store, is pleased to open its first Smart & Final Extra! store in Madera, Calif., on Nov. 15 at 2237 W. Cleveland Ave., Suite 101. The new 32,000 square-foot store will offer customers in the San Joaquin Valley a new destination for quality and budget-friendly household and club-sized products at everyday low prices.

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store, is opening its first Smart & Final Extra! store in Lancaster, Calif., on Oct. 25. Located at 2058 W. Avenue J, the new 32,000-square-foot store will offer shoppers in the Antelope Valley a new destination for quality and budget-friendly household and club-sized products at everyday low prices. The store opening marks the company’s third location in the region. A second Smart & Final Extra! store is set to open in Madera, Calif., this November.

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, is proud to launch its yearly campaign to raise funds for the 12th annual KFI PastaThon today. The fundraising event, organized by KFI AM 640, supports Caterina’s Club, which provides more than 25,000 meals per week for families in need at 100 locations in 30 cities across Southern California. Caterina’s Club, led by Chef Bruno Serato, has served more than 8 million meals since 2005 in addition to providing affordable housing assistance and youth job training to help end the cycle of poverty.

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, is expanding its presence in Santa Clara County with the opening of a new Smart & Final Extra! in San Jose on December 14. Located at 430 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose, the new 39,000 square foot Smart & Final Extra! will offer customers a vast selection of both household and club-sized products, all available without a membership fee.

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, is holding its annual fundraiser benefiting City of Hope’s Kids 4 Hope program. A world-renowned independent research center, City of Hope focuses on the treatment of cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. From August 24 through September 6, customers can donate at all Smart & Final locations in California, Arizona and Nevada, with all proceeds going directly to the Kids 4 Hope program.

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, announces the return of its annual fundraiser for Olive Crest, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and treating and educating at-risk children. Beginning today through July 5, customers at every Smart & Final location throughout California, Arizona and Nevada can support kids in crisis with a $1 donation at checkout. All proceeds go directly to Olive Crest’s Child Abuse Stops Here Network of agencies, including Olive Crest, Safe Refuge and Christian Family Care.

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, today announced that Scott Drew has been named president. Dave Hirz, current president and CEO, has been with Smart & Final for almost 12 years and is retiring effective February 1, 2022.

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, today launched its annual campaign to raise money for the 11th annual KFI PastaThon, a fundraising event organized by KFI AM 640 for Caterina’s Club. To date, Caterina’s Club has served 7 million warm meals to families in need through a program that provides more than 25,000 meals per week across Southern California. Headed by Chef Bruno Serato, the organization also provides affordable housing assistance and job training for youth to help end the cycle of poverty.

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, announces its annual Kids 4 Hope campaign. The fundraiser benefits City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. From August 25 until September 7 customers can donate at every Smart & Final location with all proceeds going directly to the Kids 4 Hope program.

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, announces its annual in-store fundraiser for Olive Crest, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse, and treating and educating at-risk children. From now until July 6, customers at every Smart & Final location can donate, with all proceeds going directly to Olive Crest benefiting at-risk and neglected children. The successful Give $5, Save $5 incentive is back again following the record-breaking 2020 fundraising campaign. Customers who donate at least $5 receive a $5 off $25 coupon good for their next in-store purchase at Smart & Final between July 7 – July 13.

Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, is commemorating its 150th Anniversary in 2021. Smart & Final’s history dates back to 1871 when it was founded in Los Angeles under the name Hellman-Hass Grocery Co. With more than 250 stores in California, Arizona and Nevada, it stands as one of the oldest and longest continually operating food retailers in the United States. To celebrate, the company is paying homage to their history and celebrating customers’ special moments after a historically difficult year.

Grupo Comercial Chedraui, S.A.B. de C.V. (“GCC”) (BMV:CHDRAUI) announced today that its subsidiary, Bodega Latina Corporation (“BLC”), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart & Final Holdings, Inc. (“Smart & Final”) from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:APO) (“Apollo”) for approximately U.S.$620 million, including the assumption of certain indebtedness.