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Fun Fact: Why the Founder of Safeway Started His Stores

Posted by Adam (Neko Random) on
Fun facts about grocery stores

The Skaggs family turn Safeway into one of America’s largest chains of supermarkets. The name comes from its cash and carry system, as the family believed the credit system used in other grocery stores at the time was evil.

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  1. Debra She Who Seeks says:
    August 31, 2022 at 3:46 pm

    I wonder if the bluegrass musician Ricky Skaggs is from that (undoubtedly) wealthy family?

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