Buehler’s Fresh Foods to Close Delaware, Ohio Store

WOOSTER, Ohio- January 4, 2016

Buehler Food Markets, Inc. today announced the decision to close their Delaware, Ohio store located at 800 West Central Avenue. It should be emphasized that the ACE Hardware Store will remain open, even after the supermarket closes.

“The actual date of closing will be determined over the next few weeks after consulting with our store management, employees, vendors and other tenants,” stated Dan Shanahan, President and COO of Buehler’s. “Most likely it will be mid-to-late February.” In the interim it will be business as usual with continued delivery of Buehler’s weekly ad. The supermarket does anticipate offering discounts over the next few months as they sell down inventory.

The painful decision to close came after a year of deliberating Buehler’s entire portfolio of stores. As the company continued to add stores, remodel and refresh their current base of stores, they had some hard decisions with respect to underperforming stores. Buehler’s tried a number of initiatives over the last few years at Delaware, but were at a disadvantage with only one store in a heavily overstored Delaware market.

Buehler’s extends its gratitude to the outstanding Delaware store team and their families for their years of service, understanding, and flexibility during this time of transition. 131 employees are affected by the store’s closing; 40 full-time, 23 part-time, and 68 seasonal. Eligible employees will be offered a position at other Buehler’s Fresh Foods locations. Those employees who choose not to transfer will be offered a severance package. Buehler’s will reach out to other Delaware supermarket retailers to recommend these individuals for employment.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods opened their first Delaware store in 1969, and moved to their present location at 800 West Central Avenue in 1986. E&H Family Group thanks the entire Delaware community, customers, and employees for 46 years of dedication, loyalty and support.

The ACE Hardware store, adjacent to the supermarket, will remain open. “We will continue to serve the hardware needs of the Delaware community with the friendly customer service ACE Hardware is known for,” stated Scott Buehler, President and COO E&H Hardware Group.

About E&H Family Group:

E&H Family Group is fully owned by the Buehler Family and operates fifteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Brunswick, Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township, Delaware, Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

E&H Family Group also owns and operates sixteen ACE Hardware stores located in Orrville, Medina, Dover, New Philadelphia, Delaware, Jackson Township, Independence, Rocky River, Westlake, Avon Lake, Middlefield, Oberlin, Garrettsville, Hilliard, Plain Township (Canton) and Kamm’s Corner in Cleveland, Ohio. 

E & H Family Group is a family owned company committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate.  For more information visit www.buehlers.com

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The Wooster Salvation Army kicked off the Christmas kettle campaign on Monday, November 23, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Buehler’s Milltown, 3540 Burbank Road, Wooster. Community leaders and Salvation Army representatives rang the ceremonial bells to officially welcome the familiar red kettle to the holiday season.

During the ceremony: Wooster Mayor Bob Breneman, United Way Executive Director Todd Jasin, and Buehler’s Vice President Bob Buehler expressed appreciation to the Salvation Army team for serving the Wooster community throughout the year. Sara Hider, Miss Ohio 2015, led the group in singing, and Captain Madelaine Dwier directed the ringing of the bells. To enhance the holiday spirit, The Salvation Army brass band treated attendees to festive holiday music.

The red kettle fund-raising effort, which will continue through Christmas Eve, depends on volunteers to raise funds in support of Christmas assistance, as well as the emergency shelter, on-site feeding program, and Family Life Center. Volunteer bell ringers are needed. To sign-up, contact The Wooster Salvation Army at 330-264-4704.

About The Wooster Salvations Army:

The Salvation Army in Wooster is dedicated to serving the men, women, and children who are at-risk and in need of financial, social services, and spiritual support. They are located at 437 South Market St., Wooster, OH 44691.

About E&H Family Group:

E&H Family Group is fully owned by the Buehler Family and operates fifteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Brunswick, Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township, Delaware, Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

E&H Family Group also owns and operates sixteen ACE Hardware stores located in Orrville, Medina, Dover, New Philadelphia, Delaware, Jackson Township, Independence, Rocky River, Westlake, Avon Lake, Middlefield, Oberlin, Garrettsville, Hilliard, Plain Township (Canton) and Kamm’s Corner in Cleveland, Ohio.

E & H Family Group is a family owned company committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate.  For more information visit www.buehlers.com

E&H Hardware Stores, locally operated and proudly owned by the Buehler Family of Wooster, Ohio, announces the opening of their sixteenth ACE Hardware store. The all new Kamm’s Corners ACE Hardware official opened the doors today at 3780 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, OH 44111.

Store hours are Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phone number for Kamm’s Corners ACE Hardware is 216-251-4223. Dale Smith, store manager, and his team are ready to serve the community in Cleveland. Watch for a Grand Opening announcement in the weeks ahead.

“We hired local people to comprise our Kamm’s Corners ACE team,” stated Scott Buehler, Executive Vice President and COO E&H Hardware Group. “They are trained, knowledgeable, and focused on providing outstanding customer service to the Cleveland community.”

The store offers Benjamin Moore and Valspar paints, with a full computerized color matching paint system, and Wooster brand painters’ tools. The Tool Department will feature hand and power tool brands from: Craftsman, Dewalt, Makita and Milwaukee. Hardware customers will also find a large selection of fasteners, nuts, bolts, hinges, and hangers. The Electrical and Plumbing Departments carries products to complete nearly any project for the homeowner or the professional installer.

The Garden Center, unique to the community, offers bagged mulch, soil, and seasonal live outdoor plants. The Lawn and Garden Department inside the store will offer a full line of Stihl power equipment, Craftsman lawn mowers, pressure washers and hand-held outdoor equipment. Additional brands carried in our Lawn and Garden Department will include: Scott’s, Ortho, Victor, Weber and Charbroil.

A distinctive Gift Department showcasing seasonal gifts, candles, greeting cards, and hard to find items, rounds out the one stop shopping features of this ACE Hardware location. With convenient “close to the door” parking, the ACE team is looking forward to serving the Kamm’s Corner community.

About Kamm’s Corners:

Kamm’s Corners Development corporation is a unique community with a mission to facilitate the development and promotion of the West Park neighborhood in coordination with their partners, engage with residents, businesses, institutions, and visitors in elevating the quality of life in their community.

About E&H Family Group:

E&H Family Group is fully owned by the Buehler Family and operates fifteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Brunswick, Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township, Delaware, Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

E&H Family Group also owns and operates sixteen ACE Hardware stores located in Orrville, Medina, Dover, New Philadelphia, Delaware, Jackson Township, Independence, Rocky River, Westlake, Avon Lake, Middlefield, Oberlin, Garrettsville, Hilliard, Plain Township (Canton) and Kamm’s Corner (Cleveland), Ohio.

E & H Family Group is a family owned company committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate.  For more information visit www.buehlers.com

Buehler’s Fresh Foods has signed an agreement with Wine Reserve of Medina to purchase the current beer, wine, and spirits business.

Dan Shanahan, President and Chief Operating Officer of Buehler’s stated, “the transfer of the liquor agency is still pending with the Ohio Division of Liquor Control. After the agency transfer is complete, Wine Reserve will remain open for business and continue to operate as usual; however, future plans will involve relocating the liquor agency into the Buehler’s River Styx location sometime in the fall 2016.”

In the meantime, Buehler’s is looking for employees with experience or willing to be trained to assist at the Wine Reserve. Please see Jack Rohrbaugh, Buehler’s River Styx store manager, if you are interested.