This is a list of all known chain grocery addresses in Reno and Sparks between 1925 and 2015, compiled from city directories, telephone books, and other sources. It is generated through a live Google Spreadsheet so it reflects the latest information I have.
Access and download the location spreadsheet via Google Sheets.
Notes:
- Warehouse Markets would be purchased in 1982 by Scolari’s Markets of California.
- Mayfair Markets lasted longer in Reno than in most of Northern California, at least into the mid 1980s and perhaps longer.
- The Sewell United chain was also big in Salt Lake City.
- No data available for Carson City, 1964-1977.
Store tags:
- Albertsons
- Eagle Thrifty
- Mayfair
- Piggly Wiggly
- Raley’s
- Safeway
- Save Mart
- Scolari’s/Warehouse Markets
- Skaggs
- Smiths
- Washoe Super Market
- Winco
