The United Family to acquire seven Lawrence Bros. stores

The United Family, Lubbock, Texas, and Sweeetwater, Texas-based Lawrence Bros. Co. announced that they entered into an agreement for United Supermarkets to purchase seven West Texas and New Mexico Lawrence Bros. locations. Lawrence Bros. Co. will still own and continue to operate stores in 17 markets.

The Texas stores are located in Abilene, Breckenridge, Clyde, Seminole and Seymour. The New Mexico locations include Roswell and Ruidoso. The transitions are scheduled to be complete by early summer, the companies said.

“The conversions and remodel of these stores will give the people of West Texas and Eastern New Mexico new and fresh options for their shopping experience,” said Robert Taylor, president, The United Family. “Our Lubbock-based distribution center is located within 250 miles of these cities. Since we serve other stores and cities in the area, United is well-positioned to include these new stores efficiently and effectively, translating into great quality and ultimate service for store guests.”

Stores in Breckenridge, Seymour, Clyde and Abilene will reopen as United Supermarkets locations. Stores in Roswell and Ruidoso will adopt the Albertsons Market banner. The Seminole store will reopen as a Super Saver Foods store, the companies said.