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Board recognizes Save Mart Companies as Progressive Grocer’s 2025 Retailer of the Year
Summary
The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors presented a certificate of recognition to Save Mart Companies after Progressive Grocer named the company Retailer of the Year, praising its local philanthropy and community partnerships.
The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors presented a recognition to Save Mart Companies after Progressive Grocer named the company 'Retailer of the Year' for 2025.
Supervisor Graywall introduced the recognition and praised the chain’s local investments, noting the company provided meal support and gift‑card assistance to families during a recent holiday funding lapse. Jim Perkins, identified as Save Mart's president, and several Save Mart officials attended and thanked the board. Perkins and other representatives described charitable work by the Save Mart Cares Foundation and local store partners.
Supervisor Graywall said the recognition honors both corporate achievement and the store-level associates who participate in community philanthropy. The presentation concluded with brief remarks and applause; board business resumed with the public‑comment period.
The item was ceremonial and did not require board action beyond the presentation and recognition.
