Felpausch
Encyclopedia
Felpausch is a grocery store
chain based in Hastings, Michigan
, United States
. The first store opened in Hastings in 1933, and the chain has since expanded to nineteen stores; eighteen are located in the southwestern and south-central Lower Peninsula, while one (a former Carter's Foods
) is located in Kimball , just outside of Port Huron
.
Felpausch is run by the third generation of family members and has been operating as an associate-owned company since 1995. In March 2007, it was announced that Felpausch was being purchased by Grand Rapids, Michigan distributor and retailer, Spartan Stores
.
Grocery store
A grocery store is a store that retails food. A grocer, the owner of a grocery store, stocks different kinds of foods from assorted places and cultures, and sells these "groceries" to customers. Large grocery stores that stock products other than food, such as clothing or household items, are...
chain based in Hastings, Michigan
Hastings, Michigan
Hastings is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the county seat of Barry County as well as the county's only city. The population was 7,095 at the 2000 census. The city borders Hastings Charter Township on the north, east, and south, and Rutland Charter Township on the west...
, United States
United States
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. The first store opened in Hastings in 1933, and the chain has since expanded to nineteen stores; eighteen are located in the southwestern and south-central Lower Peninsula, while one (a former Carter's Foods
Carter's Foods
Carter's Foods, more commonly known as Carter's, was an employee-owned supermarket chain based in Charlotte, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1952, Carter's grew to over 30 stores throughout Michigan's Lower Peninsula, including two in Charlotte. In 2006, the chain declared bankruptcy, with its...
) is located in Kimball , just outside of Port Huron
Port Huron, Michigan
Port Huron is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of St. Clair County. The population was 30,184 at the 2010 census. The city is adjacent to Port Huron Township but is administratively autonomous. It is joined by the Blue Water Bridge over the St. Clair River to Sarnia,...
.
Felpausch is run by the third generation of family members and has been operating as an associate-owned company since 1995. In March 2007, it was announced that Felpausch was being purchased by Grand Rapids, Michigan distributor and retailer, Spartan Stores
Spartan Stores
Spartan Stores Inc. is an American food distributor and grocery store chain headquartered in Byron Township, Michigan. The company distributes national and Spartan brand products to over 400 independent grocery stores in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.-History:...
.