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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]
Address: 145 Pleasant Hill Road Scarborough, Maine 04074 U.S.A. Telephone: (217) 883-2911 Fax: (207) 885-3165
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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.
By 1960, Hannaford Bros. had constructed a 200,000-square-foot (19,000 m 2) distribution center in South Portland, Maine, to better service more retail stores. With the purchase of 31 Sampson's grocery stores in 1966 as well as the 1967 purchase of Progressive Distributors, Hannaford expanded its retail presence.
Nov 16, 1995 · But the dearth of competitors won’t last long. North Carolina-based Harris Teeter will open its first Virginia Beach store in May and plans to open Newport News and Chesapeake stores in late 1996.
Falmouth, ME Hannaford. Hannaford was founded in 1883 by Arthur Hannaford as a small produce store along the Portland, Maine waterfront. In 1915, its location was 164–168 Commercial Street, a site now occupied by a Gorham Savings Bank. He was joined in 1902 by his brothers, Howard and Edward, and they incorporated Hannaford Bros. Co.
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By 1960, Hannaford Bros. had constructed a 200,000-square-foot (19,000 m 2) distribution center in South Portland, Maine to better service more retail stores. With the purchase of 31 Sampson's grocery stores in 1966 as well as the 1967 purchase of Progressive Distributors, Hannaford expanded its retail presence.
