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Smart & Final is a chain of warehouse-style food and supply stores based in Commerce, California, which developed through a series of mergers and expansions. The oldest of the combined companies, Hellman-Haas Grocery, was founded in 1871 in Los Angeles .
Hildane D. Final. The 'other' half of Smart and Final, leading wholesale grocers in Southern California-now a warehouse style grocery and restaurant supply with over 250 stores in the Western United States and Mexico.
May 10, 2024 · In 1914, banker J.S. “Jim” Smart purchased the Santa Ana Wholesale Grocery Company, which H.D. “Hildane” Final joined soon after as a partner.
- Contributing LA Food Editor
With a history that spans more than 152 years, Smart & Final offers customers fresh produce, quality meats and groceries as well as more than 3,000 club-sized items to fit every budget and need. We are the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store – without the membership fee.
Jun 2, 2021 · The original Hellman-Hass Grocery Co. merged with another grocery business – Smart & Final Wholesale Grocers – named after J.S. “Jim” Smart and H.D. “Hildane” Final.