HANCOCK, MD (April 17, 2026) — Save A Lot Retail Partners Melvin Shapiro and David Green are marking the 30th anniversary of their first store opening with special promotions across all 11 of their locations, featuring limited-time pricing that returns select grocery items to 1996 levels.
The milestone marks three decades since the duo launched their first Save A Lot store on April 16, 1996, in Hancock, Maryland, with a promise to be a low-price leader in their communities, a commitment they continue to uphold today.
Beginning April 8 and continuing through May 5, customers at all participating locations below will have the opportunity to win prizes including grills and gift cards, while also taking advantage of anniversary pricing designed to reflect what shoppers paid when the business first opened.
- Hancock, MD: 204-216 W. Main St.
- Hagerstown, MD: 1161 Maryland Ave.
- McConnellsburg, PA: 182 Buchanan Trail
- Chambersburg, PA: 1025 Wayne Ave.
- Waynesboro, PA: 712 S Potomac St.
- Charles Town, WV: 130 Augustine Ave.
- Martinsburg, WV: 205 Eagle School Rd.
- Cumberland, MD: 66 Queen City Dr.
- Cumberland, MD: 1050 W. Industrial Blvd.
- Frostburg, MD: 10601 New Georges Creek Rd.
- Bedford, PA: 8722 Lincoln Hwy.
Special promotions include a wide range of deeply discounted items across the store, from fresh meats and seafood to everyday grocery staples. Featured deals include chicken drumsticks priced at $0.39 per pound, three pounds of bananas for $1, and select pantry staples such as mac and cheese and yogurt at three for $1, highlighting the retailer’s effort to recreate the value customers experienced 30 years ago.
Other weekly promotions extend across snacks, beverages, frozen foods, and household essentials, reinforcing the operators’ focus on affordability and variety for families.
As an additional celebration, the team will acknowledge its official 30th anniversary with a “Road Show” meat and seafood event on April 18, featuring hot offers like $9.99 USDA angus boneless ribeye steaks or USDA select t-bone steaks; $14.99/lb Venezuelan fresh lump crabmeat; or a pint of fresh Chesapeake Bay oysters for just $9.99.
“Reaching 30 years is a testament to the communities we serve and the team we’ve built. We owe much of our success to the dedicated employees who have made serving our customers with pride a daily priority,” said Melvin Shapiro. David Green shared, “From day one, we’ve stayed focused on delivering value and quality, and this anniversary is our way of saying thank you to the customers who have supported us along the way and celebrating with our teams.”
Both third-generation grocers, Shapiro and Green introduced the Save A Lot model to the region, opening stores in underserved rural and suburban markets beginning in 1996. Throughout their 30 years in business, they’ve built a strong regional presence by focusing on value and meeting local needs by offering a strong assortment of meats and seafood, creating deep community engagement, and continuing to evolve the business through investments in e-commerce and prepared foods.
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About Save A Lot
Founded in 1977, Save A Lot is the largest independently owned and operated value-focused grocery store chain in the U.S., with approximately 650 stores in 29 states. True to its mission of being a hometown grocer, Save A Lot strives to provide unmatched quality and value to local families. Customers enjoy savings compared to traditional grocery stores on great tasting, high quality private label brands, national brand products, USDA-inspected meat, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, and other non-food items. For more information visit www.SaveALot.com and follow Save A Lot on Facebook (facebook.com/savealot), on X (@savealot), and Instagram (@SaveALotFoodStores), or for more information on becoming a Save A Lot independent retail operator, visit ownasavealot.com.
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