JANUARY 2014 • The Shelby Report of the Midwest
Schnucks Anniversary Special
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Collinsville store is remodeled. Schnucks reaches a partnership with U.S. Bank that makes it the exclusive banking partner for Schnucks stores in the St. Louis area.
2007
Schnucks opens its Bridgeton, Mo., consolidation store (Carrollton and Breckenridge).
The company’s 63,000-s.f. Twin Oaks, Mo., replacement store opens featuring the first Kaldi’s Coffee inside a Schnucks as well as the first Sandwich Express made-to-order gourmet sandwich bar.
–2006 This is a year for leadership transitions. As of February, Scott is president and CEO, Todd is EVP and Craig is chairman of the executive committee. On Nov. 6, Scott becomes chairman and CEO, Todd becomes president and Craig remains chairman of the executive committee. A series of severe thunderstorms ravage the St. Louis area, knocking out power at many stores and the distribution center. A seafood clerk at the Stonebridge store goes on a vicious rampage, stabbing several associates. Schnucks launches its e-scrip community card. Schnucks opens a Loughborough replacement store in St. Louis. Schnucks opens its Westfall Plaza consolidation store in St. Louis (Dellwood and Jennings). Schnucks partners with instaClinic for four in-store clinics at Mid Rivers in St. Peters, Mo., Butler Hill and Lindell in St. Louis and Alton, Ill.. The clinics are not successful and quickly close. –2007 Schnucks begins offering Full Circle natural and organic private brands. The Food Marketing Institute presents the Sidney R. Raab Award to Craig Schnuck. The honor recognizes his supermarket industry leadership in technology, industry relations, diversity and community service. Schnucks establishes its Food Education and Culinary Arts department with the hiring of Director Kathy Gottsacker. Schnucks holds its first Produce University session. The company opens stores in Normal, Savoy and DeKalb, Ill. Schnucks introduces reusable bags. Schnucks stores launch the first “Paint the Stores Pink” event in honor of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Schnucks launches the Schnucks Cooks and Meal Creations concepts. –2008 The Schnuck family is recognized by the St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Associates with the “Right Arm of St. Louis” award for outstanding community leadership. A replacement store opens in Waterloo. A fire closes the company’s Washington, Mo., store for two weeks. Schnucks opens two new restaurant style concepts at the remodeled Woods Mill store. Schnucks Pharmacies launch 30-day generic prescriptions for $4 and 90-day generics for $10. Schnucks acquires stores in O’Fallon, Mo., and Bethalto, Ill., from the Homer Group, bringing the total number of Metro East stores to 14. Schnucks opens a Newburgh, Ind., replacement store. –2009 Schnucks receives the prestigious Black Pearl Award for food safety from the International Association for Food Protection. EyeSite kiosks are placed in 30 St. Louis-area Schnucks stores. –2010 The Schnuck family receives the “Citizen of the Year Award,” which is sponsored by the St. Louis PostDispatch. It is the first time the award has been given to a family. Schnucks Pharmacies now offer free prenatal vitamins. –2011 Schnucks launches its Peace of Mind Quality campaign highlighting the quality of products offered by Schnucks. This marks the company’s entry into social media, which includes the Qualityville game. On July 28, the Sangamon store has to close its doors
2007 2007 Schnucks launches the “10,000 Lower Prices” campaign.
Schnucks Pharmacies launch a free prescription antibiotic program.