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This location was formerly a Grand Union Falmouth, ME Hannaford. Hannaford was founded in 1883 by Arthur Hannaford as a small produce store along the Portland, Maine, waterfront. [4] In 1915, its location was 164–168 Commercial Street, a site now occupied by a Gorham Savings Bank. [5] The company's warehouse was at today's 25 Market Street. [6]
Hannaford Bros. was founded in 1883 by brothers Howard, Arthur, and Edward Hannaford. The Hannafords were farmers in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, where they grew a variety of fruits and vegetables. They opened their first shop on the Portland, Maine, waterfront as an outlet for the produce they grew on the farm.
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Arthur Hannaford sells high-quality fruits and vegetables from a one-horse produce cart on the Portland, Maine, waterfront.
Edward Hannaford succeeds his brother, Howard, as president. He served in this capacity for 34 years – the longest of any Hannaford president to date.
A leading produce wholesaler in Northern New England, Hannaford relocates to a five-story, state-of-the-art warehouse on Cross Street in Portland.
Hannaford begins a long-standing partnership with the United Way; in 2007, associates raise and donate more than $1.8 million to help fund United Way programs.
At the suggestion of Vice President Stewart Taylor, Hannaford joined the Clover Farm Group, a national organization of independent grocers, allowing the company to increase variety and inventory while reducing operating costs.
Hannaford expands into the wholesale grocery business with the purchase of H. S. Melcher Co., parent company of Red & White stores throughout Maine.
Stewart Taylor was rewarded for his business acumen by being named Edward Hannaford's successor as president of the company.
Hannaford ventures into retailing for the first time under a unique equity partnership arrangement with William T. Cottle, owner of Cottle's Supermarkets.
Continuing a strategic shift from wholesale to retail, Hannaford merges with T. R. Savage Co. of Bangor, laying the groundwork for future retail expansion in Northern Maine.
To service an expanding retail business, Hannaford opens a modern 200,000-square-foot warehouse in South Portland, Maine; Walter Whittier is appointed president of the company.
This location was formerly a Grand Union Falmouth, ME Hannaford. Hannaford was founded in 1883 by Arthur Hannaford as a small produce store along the Portland, Maine, waterfront. [4] In 1915, its location was 164–168 Commercial Street, a site now occupied by a Gorham Savings Bank. [5] The company's warehouse was at today's 25 Market Street. [6]
Nov 16, 1995 · Lots of pork.That’s what Hannaford Bros. Co. executives figure they’ll sell at their new store near the intersection of Virginia Beach and Independence boulevards in Virginia Beach.“I doubt ...
Hannaford was founded in 1883 by Arthur Hannaford as a small produce store along the Portland, Maine waterfront. He was joined in 1902 by his brothers, Howard and Edward, and they incorporated Hannaford Bros. Co. By 1920 the company became a leading produce wholesaler in northern New England. Hannaford then relocated to a new five-story ...
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Hannaford Bros., with $2.3 billion in sales last year, owns 129 stores, most in the Northeast. In Virginia Beach, a supermarket opened Wednesday at Virginia Beach and Independence boulevards. In Norfolk, a supermarket is planned for the Wards Corner Shopping Center. In York County, a supermarket is planned also. by CNB
