Village Super Market operates a regional chain of supermarkets in the northeastern U.S., primarily under the ShopRite banner, alongside Fairway and Gourmet Garage stores. The company's core ShopRite locations are large, full-service supermarkets offering traditional groceries, perishables, prepared foods, and pharmacies. Fairway stores specialize in natural, organic, and gourmet foods, while Gourmet Garage operates small-format specialty markets in New York City. Village sells through physical retail stores and offers online ordering for pickup and delivery across all banners. The company operates a centralized commissary supplying deli, bakery, and prepared foods across its store network. Village's business model is tied to its membership and 13% ownership in Wakefern, a retailer-owned food cooperative. Wakefern provides Village with volume purchasing scale, private-label products, distribution, and retail technology, while distributing earnings back to members via patronage dividends. Village's growth strategy focuses on replacing older, smaller stores with larger modern formats, remodeling existing stores, and expanding digital retail capabilities.
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