From one store in 1969 to more than 200 neighborhood food stores today, Wilson Farms continues to grow. Thanks to you, our loyal customers, we look forward to a bright future... but now, let's take a look at the past.
1969:
Our very first Wilson Farms Neighborhood Food Store opens on Englewood Drive in Tonawanda, NY. It's named after a farm the company owns in Wilson, NY and signifies the farm-freshness of our products!
1978:
On June 20th of this year, the first Rochester area Wilson Farms opens its door to record crowds.
1981:
Wilson Farms expands into Syracuse and the march across New York State is underway!
1991:
Ahold purchases Tops Markets LLC., which includes Wilson Farms.
1997:
Wilson Farms celebrates the opening of our 100th store.
2000:
Wilson Farms acquires the Sugarcreek chain of convenience stores, with 87 locations throughout New York State.
Inside Wilson Farms Store.
2005:
Local to the Buffalo area, the Nanula Family partnered with a local investment group lead by Dan Shanahan along with Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co., LLC (www.brs.com) to purchase the Wilson Farms and Sugarcreek stores from Ahold USA.
Now, locally owned and operated, Wilson Farms continues to grow as everyone's favorite neighborhood food store! From convenient meal solutions and great coffee to a complete line of grocery, frozen and dairy products, we've got it all. That includes ATM's, postage stamps, lottery, money orders and gasoline in select locations.
Wilson Farms, your locally-owned neighborhood foods store...
