Save A Lot Unveils New Ownership in Van Wert

Save A Lot, one of the largest value focused grocery chains in the U.S., today announced a grand re-opening event at its Van Wert store located at 1022 S. Shannon St.


VAN WERT, OH (December 1, 2025) Save A Lot, one of the largest value focused grocery chains in the U.S., today announced a grand re-opening event at its Van Wert store located at 1022 S. Shannon St.

Karla’s Kupboard officials join the Van Wert store team for the donation.

On November 19 the store team gave the first 100 customers a free prepackaged bag of groceries as well as a smoked ham portion. The team also donated a $500 Save A Lot gift card to Karla’s Kupboard, a local food pantry in Van Wert.

The upgrades to the store include a renewed focus on fresh produce, meat cut daily in store and award winning Save A Lot private label products. “I’m proud of the work our team has done to provide the best shopping experience for our customers,” said Jerome Bouyer, Vice President of Retail Operations for Save A Lot. “We are excited for this opportunity to serve the Van Wert community and provide them with the high-quality shopping experience they deserve.”

Save A Lot believes that all neighborhoods should have access to fresh, high quality food options. Stores focus on offering everyday low prices on great tasting, high quality private label brands as well as national brand products, USDA-inspected meat cut fresh in store, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, and other non-food items.

The Van Wert store is open Monday thru Saturday daily from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sunday. Customers can learn more by visiting SaveALot.com.

About Save A Lot

Founded in 1977, Save A Lot is the largest independently owned and operated value focused grocery retailer in the U.S., with approximately 700 stores in 30 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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