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Great Scot Donates to Cancer Patient Services

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Community Markets

17,000 bowls to be donated for the Annual Chili Cook-Off

Findlay, OH, December 5, 2011. Fresh Encounter announced today that the Great Scot stores located in Findlay have donated 17,000 disposable bowls to February Cancer Patient Services chili cook-off.

“We are pleased to again partner with Cancer Patient Services again this year as a supporter of the chili cook-off. This is a tremendous fund raising event and a great way to promote the programs of Cancer Patient Services”, said Eric Anderson, EVP of Fresh Encounter, Inc.

The Annual Chili Cook-Off will take place at the University of Findlay’s Koehler Center on February 18, 2012.

Headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, family owned Fresh Encounter, Inc. is Ohio’s largest independent grocery retailer operating 32 outlets throughout Ohio and Indiana.  Fresh Encounter operates supermarkets under the brands of Community Markets, Great Scot Community Markets, Fulmer Community Markets, Save-a-Lot and Sack-&-Save Supermarkets.

For information on family owned Community Markets, visit the website at http://www.CommunityMarkets.com For an electronic copy of this press visit http://www.CommunityMarkets.com/PressWriteUps

Plymouth, Ohio to receive a new supermarket

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Community Markets

Plymouth, OH  Moore’s IGA located at 626 Sandusky Street in Plymouth, Ohio has been sold to Community Markets, a division of Fresh Encounter, Inc., based in Findlay, Ohio.

Community Markets will operate from 7am-9pm seven days per week. It is expected to employ around 20-25 store associates in its full service operation.

Community Markets will offer a full service meat department with onsite meat cutters, fresh locally grown produce, an in-house bakery and deli, and a full assortment of groceries. Although not currently open, the store plans to have a full service pharmacy on site as well.  Additional services include money orders, check cashing and DVD rentals.

“Plymouth is our target market”, said Eric Anderson, Chief Marketing Officer for Fresh Encounter, Inc.  “Our roots are in Northwest Ohio small towns. People still cook here. People know HOW to cook here. That’s why we like to offer the freshest and best ingredients at competitive prices.”

Community Markets plans on opening prior to Thanksgiving.

Headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, family owned Fresh Encounter, Inc. is Ohio’s largest independent grocery retailer; now operating 32 outlets throughout Ohio and Indiana.  Fresh Encounter operates supermarkets under the brands of Community Markets, Great Scot Community Markets, Fulmer Community Markets, Save-a-Lot and Sack-N-Save Supermarkets.

For information on family owned Community Markets, visit the website at http://www.CommunityMarkets.com For an electronic copy of this press visit http://www.CommunityMarkets.com/Press

Community Markets becomes a Lions Drop Off Spot

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Community Markets

The New Holland Lions Club is proud to announce that the local Community Markets is now a drop-off point for those who want to donate their old eyeglasses, glasses cases or hearing aids.

Giving Back In Bluffton, Ohio

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Community Markets
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Community Markets made a donation to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program Incorporated.  We are proud to give back to our local community.

Next Up: State Finals

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Community Markets

Let The Washing Begin

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Community Markets

Community Markets hosted a 90 Second Shopping Spree

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Community Markets
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On January 4th, one lucky customer had 90 seconds to grab as many groceries as possible from the Wapakoneta Community Markets on Defiance St. Wapakoneta Choral Music Society (WCMS) has been working tirelessly over the past several weeks to sell tickets provided by Community Markets at no charge.

Once all tickets were sold, one lucky winner was drawn to run the supermarket in what can only be described as a “feeding frenzy”. The lucky winner was Christina Kiefer. Christina has two children in high school that are both members of WCMS. Her winnings from the shopping spree totaled $12.50. Christina only grabbed one roll of city trash bags because she did not want to take away from the fundraising efforts. WCMS was able to raise an astonishing $2042.50. Any non-profit organization can have their own shopping spree to raise money, according to Eric Anderson, Executive Vice President, ³Your Community Market¹ is not a slogan, it¹s our philosophy for doing business.

Being able to help out a great non-profit organization like the Wapakoneta Choral Music Society is just one of the many ways we give back to the community we serve.² The Community Markets store is located at 805 Defiance St. Wapakoneta, Ohio.

Charities wishing to conduct their own 90-second shopping spree can contact their local Community Market, Great Scot or Fulmer store manager for details. Charities can also contact Stephanie Mumma at 419-427-2772. Community Markets is part of the Fresh Encounter group of supermarkets. Operating 31 locations throughout Ohio and Indiana, Fresh Encounter is Ohio’s largest independent grocery operator. Markets. For information, visit their website at http://www.CommunityMarkets.com .

New Carlisle Community Markets Shopping Spree Frenzy!

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Community Markets
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On December 28th, The New Carlisle Community Markets will be hosting a 90-second customer shopping spree. The event will benefit Bethel Church United Food Pantry.

Bethel Church United Food Pantry. has been working tirelessly over the past several weeks to sell tickets provided by Community Markets at no charge. Once all tickets were sold, one lucky winner was drawn to run the supermarket in what
can only be described as a “feeding frenzy”. It is expected that Bethel Church United Food Pantry will raise an estimated $450 for their efforts.

Charities wishing to conduct their own 90-second shopping spree can contact their local Community Market, Great Scot or Fulmer store manager for details. Charities can also contact Stephanie Mumma at 419-427-2772.

Tena Evans joins Fresh Encounter

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Community Markets
Tena Evans has been named director of bakery and deli operations for Fresh Encounter’s 31-store grocery operation.

Evans will oversee all functions of the bakery and deli operations, including personnel, procurement, merchandising and sales.

She is a native of Traverse City, Mich., and was formerly director of bakery and deli operations for Tom’s Supermarkets. She has nearly 30 years of grocery experience.

Based in Findlay, Fresh Encounter is Ohio’s largest independent grocery retailer. It operates 31 outlets in Ohio and Indiana.

Fresh Encounter operates supermarkets under the brands of Community Markets, Great Scot Community Markets, Fulmer Community Markets, Save-a-Lot and Sack-N-Save Supermarkets.

Great Scot Community Markets hosts 90 Second Shopping Spree

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Community Markets

On Tuesday, August 17, one lucky customer had 90 seconds to grab as many groceries as possible from the Wapakoneta Community Markets on Defiance St. God’s Storehouse sold raffle tickets for the shopping spree to raise funds purchase food and non-food items to be distributed to their clients. The lucky winner was Itzel Strawn Itzel winnings from the shopping spree totaled an impressive $221.80. God’s Storehouse was chosen as this years sponsored shopping spree by Community Markets, meaning God’s Storehouse was able to keep the $503.00 they raised to help the community. Any non-profit organization can have their own shopping spree to raise money, according to Eric Anderson, Executive Vice President, “Your Community Market’ is not a slogan, it’s our philosophy for doing business. Being able to help out a great non-profit organization like Liberty Benton Football Parents is just one of the many ways we give back to the community we serve.” The Community Markets store is located at 805 Defiance Street Wapakoneta, Ohio and is open 7 days a week from 6am – 1am

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