Fresh Encounter, Inc. Email Format

RetailOhio, United States51-200 Employees

Fresh Encounter, Inc. is a mid-sized regional grocery retailer based in Findlay, Ohio. It operates a network of stores across Ohio, Indiana, and northern Kentucky under banners that include Great Scot, Community Markets, Sack n Save, King Saver, Germantown Fresh Market, Remke Markets, Chief Supermarkets, and Needler’s Fresh Market. The company is led by Ohio third-generation grocers Michael S. Needler, Jr. and Julie N. Anderson, reflecting a family-managed approach to its operations.

In 2024, SpartanNash acquired Fresh Encounter, Inc., marking a change in ownership within the regional grocery landscape, while the stores continue to operate under their local banners. The business positions itself as a regional retailer serving nearby communities through a diversified banner strategy and a network of neighborhood markets.

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