Last updated on 30 April 2025.
Introduction
Sacramento, California’s state capital, has been a thriving retail area almost from the beginning. In the twentieth century, it was served by such names as Skaggs Stores (later Safeway), Martha Washington Stores, Cardinal Stores (later absorbed by Lucky Stores), Albertsons, Mayfair Markets, Purity Stores, Raley’s, Bel-Air, and more.
looking for information/history of Sacramento grocery stores: Potter & Dewey (corner of 24th St. & 2nd Ave.), Pantry Market & Holiday Markets (Arden Park)