Save A Lot Partners with Swiftly to Bring World-Class Digital Capabilities to its Independent Retailers

February 7, 2024 Save A Lot

Swiftly, a leading provider of innovative technology tools and solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Save A Lot, one of the country’s largest discount grocery chains. This collaboration aims to expand Save A Lot’s digital footprint while enhancing customer, supplier and retail media engagement.

Save A Lot Names Interim CEO Fred Boehler to Permanent Role

December 14, 2023 Save A Lot

Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced that its Board of Directors has named interim CEO Fred Boehler to a permanent role as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Boehler has been serving as interim CEO since October 31, following the departure of former CEO Leon Bergmann.

Save A Lot Sells Remaining Corporate Stores, Completes Transition to 100% Licensed Wholesaler

August 8, 2023 Save A Lot

Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., announced the re-licensing of its remaining 18 company-operated stores, finalizing its ongoing strategy to shift ownership and operations of all Save A Lot locations to independent, licensed ownership and to foster continued brand growth as a licensed wholesaler.

Yellow Banana Closes $26.5 Million Transformative Investment in Six Grocery Stores on Chicago’s South and West Sides

April 24, 2023 Yellow Banana

Yellow Banana, the owner and operator of eight Save A Lot locations in the Chicagoland area, today announced the March 31, 2023 closing of a $26.5 million investment into grocery stores on the South and West Sides of Chicago. This transaction marks the next step in Yellow Banana’s ongoing commitment to underserved communities throughout the City of Chicago and the U.S.

Grocer Save A Lot Lays Off St. Louis Workers, to Close Distribution Centers

Save A Lot CEO Leon Bergmann said in a statement that the cuts are part of the company’s transformation into a wholesale supplier to independently owned stores.