Carrs
Anchorage, AK Hours and Location

Our Story

always changing for the better

Pioneer Spirits

Before there was Carrs there was J.B. Gottstein & Company. Way back in 1915 when Anchorage was still a rough hewn town of sawmills, blacksmith shops and saloons, J.B. Gottstein began supplying groceries and other staples to Alaskans, making it today, the oldest company in Alaska. A generation later in 1949, J.B.’s son Barney, fresh out of school, assumed management of the company, and began expanding it into the region’s largest wholesale grocery distribution center. One of Barney’s early customers was Larry Carr. In 1947 Larry moved to Anchorage intending to just make enough money to return home to Southern California. In 1950 he opened a quonset hut grocery store on Gambell Street which proved to be an immediate success. Larry now called Alaska home.

Growing with Alaska

Unsurprisingly, Barney Gottstein and Larry Carr’s business dealings expanded as Alaska took its place among the 50 states and its economy and population boomed. In 1974 the two companies merged, pooling their retail grocery resources, their assets in drug stores and shopping centers, and their unparalleled knowledge of the Alaskan market. The move made the company the state’s largest retail chain, now with 28 locations.

Carrs and the Community

The company has always understood that its customers are its greatest asset. Trained interviewers regularly monitor shoppers’ needs and attitudes. Carrs commitment has always reached out to the community it serves. The company has donated more than a million pounds of food annually to non-profit organizations and churches. Carrs is actively involved in dozens of programs from the March of Dimes and the United Way to local hospitals and Little League teams. From the very beginning, as it is today, Carrs is deeply and proudly Alaskan.

A Local Instituation. A Legacy of Firsts

Within a few years 60% of the entire population of Alaska lived within three miles of a Carrs store. Although the company has small outlying bush stores to serve the state’s scattered citizens, the bulk of the sites are large supermarket/drugstore combinations that respond to local needs and interests in Fairbanks, Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula. Survey after survey has positioned Carrs as Alaskan’s most highly regarded source of fresh produce and meat at the most competitive prices. Equally as impressive are its scores for service and fast checkout.

Alaskans have come to expect continuing innovation at Carrs. It was the first supermarket chain in the state with a 24-hour pharmacy, the first with service delis and fresh bakeries, soup and salad bars, the first with scanning, 59-minute photo processing and in-store banking. Simultaneously the company has managed to enhance its core, year-round grocery business (with seasonless produce like tomatoes from Israel and raspberries from New Zealand) thanks in large part to operating its own, and Alaska’s only, full-line food distribution center.

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About this location:

Pharmacy Hours

Mon-Sat 9:00 am-9:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Sun 11:00 am-6:00 pm

Pharmacy Phone: 907-339-5260

Store Features

• Bakery

  A complete selection of premium birthday and wedding cakes, pies, desserts and cookies for all occasions.

• Floral

  Elegant yet affordable flower arrangements, bouquets, holiday gift baskets and plants for all occasions.

• Carving Station

  Our in-house experts are happy to custom cut your selection or season and marinate your meat or seafood free of charge.

• Pharmacy

  Great savings on brand name and generic medications, prescription refills and flu shots, we’ve got everything you need for your family to stay healthy.

• Starbucks

  Stop in for something fresh, hand crafted, and delicious. Choose from espresso, coffee, teas, cocoa, smoothies, and specialty drinks.

• Liquor

  From everyday essentials to wines, beers and spirits, we’ve got the best brands at the best prices.

• Deli

  Freshly made hot and cold deli sandwiches, soups, pizza, paninis, ribs, salads, and deli trays for any occasions.

• Fish Market

  Serving an excellent selection of fresh quality fish and seafood at great low prices.

• Fuel Station

  Shop with your Card to save at the pump. Earn Gas Reward Points on groceries, Gift Cards and Pharmacy purchases.

• Sushi Bar

  Our full-service sushi bar is a great place to take a break from your shopping and enjoy amazingly fresh and tasty tuna, salmon and California rolls.

• 1-Hour Photo

  Get all your recent vacation memories or family photos back fast with one hour photo processing.

• Olive Bar

  Take home delicious, flavorful gourmet olives to use in your recipes or enjoy on their own.

• Coinstar

  Exchange your coins for cash, eCertificates, or gift cards.

• Bank

  Denali's Alaskan Federal Credit Union (Branch & ATM)