Save A Lot, Leevers Supermarkets Expand Hispanic Concept Store
Save A Lot and Leevers Supermarket have opened Save A Lot y Mas, furthering their strategic collaboration. The new store offers an expanded selection of fresh Hispanic produce, specialty meats, and bakery items.
The Overland, Missouri, store at 9430 Midland Blvd. is the latest addition to the new concept. Two additional locations in Colorado will operate as "test-and-learn" formats with the potential for further introduction into other Save A Lot stores serving a large Hispanic customer base.
"Save A Lot y Mas is an extension of our work, expanding on our commitment to delivering quality, culturally meaningful grocery experiences at affordable prices," said Bill Mayo, Save A Lot's chief operating officer. "We'll continue to test and learn as we expand our product offerings and store formats into other areas."
According to Save A Lot, the store concept is the next iteration in a continuing collaboration between Save A Lot and Leevers to better serve the Hispanic community. It follows the introduction of the Ahorra Mucho store format in Aurora, Colorado, in fall 2024.
Save A Lot y Mas incorporates learnings from Ahorra Mucho and blends these best practices within the successful value-driven Save A Lot platform customers know and love. Initial concept features include an enhanced and diverse produce assortment, a curated meat selection with popular cuts and ready-to-cook marinated options, and partnerships with local bakeries to offer fresh-baked sweet breads and other authentic bakery options.
Save A Lot y Mas will also introduce updated graphics and advertising designed to better connect with Spanish-speaking shoppers. Spanish will be prominently featured throughout the store and across marketing materials, including in-store signage and digital promotions.
"Save A Lot y Mas is part of our ongoing concept development efforts to better meet the needs of Hispanic shoppers," said Jon Koontz, chief operating officer at Leevers Supermarkets. "We're excited to bring these offerings to the vibrant St. Louis community. Using what we learn here, and in our locations in Colorado, we hope to be able to bring insights about how best to serve this growing customer base to the broader Save A Lot network."
