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Vons, the Start-Up

Downtown Los Angeles was essentially a small town when Charles Von der Ahe opened his 20-foot wide Groceteria on the corner of 7th and Figueroa in 1906 with $1,200 in savings. It was a neighborhood store that catered to the needs of local families, where Von der Ahe pioneered “cash and carry” as an alternative to “charge and delivery.” His formula proved so successful that by 1928 Vons had expanded to 87 stores. Charles Von der Ahe sold his chain the following year, but four years later, despite the Depression, two of his sons, Ted and Will re-started Vons. Its growth and innovation over the next 70 years was non-stop. In 1948 the brothers opened their most ambitious store at the corner of Santa Barbara and Crenshaw. Thanks to the introduction of pre-packaged perishables, they were able to offer some of the first self-service produce, meat and deli departments. This milestone marked the advent of the first true supermarkets as we know them today. The most explosive growth occurred during the 1970’s when Vons branched out to 159 stores with 16,000 employees, making it firmly the #1 grocery retailer in Southern California. In 1996, Safeway Inc. acquired a 35% stake in Vons, and the two companies fully merged in 1997. Vons stretches from San Diego to Fresno, from Clark County, Nevada to the Pacific. Its 273 stores serve millions of Southern Californians and Nevadans.

Keeping Up with the Neighborhood

The marketing area which Vons covers comprises some of the most affluent, forward thinking, culturally mixed communities in the U.S. The Vons business strategy has always been to provide for the needs of these communities with the highest quality meat and produce at competitive prices. Equally important, Vons has been changing as Southern California changes. Capital spending insures a continuing pace of replacemement stores and remodels.

Enhancing the Shopper Experience

Vons has introduced shoppers to full-service banks within its stores, one-hour photo centers, professional pharmacies, dry cleaners and customer service centers which offer copying and faxing. Vons has never forgotten its commitment to quality. Most stores now contain full-service delis, scratch bakeries and complete floral departments. The company is particulary pleased to offer the Safeway SELECT line of premium quality products, encompassing over 1200 private label items. We also deliver groceries in many major U.S. cities and suburbs. Customers can order any time from their home or office, or order on-the-go using our mobile app.

Good Neighbor Policy

Vons has always taken its community responsibilties seriously. The company and its employees raise millions of dollars annually for their local Easter Seals Society. Employees are also able to earmark funds for specific charities through the Vons Foundation. The range of recipients has been broad, from teacher training to local food banks. It has always been the policy of Vons to support their communities at the local, personal level.

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Pharmacy Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00 am-9:00 pm
Sat-Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Pharmacy Phone: 818-246-8189

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.

  • 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.

  • Movie Rentals

    Visit your local Redbox kiosk and rent new DVD, Blu-Ray and video game releases while shopping for your groceries.

  • Online Grocery Delivery

    We make it easy for you to get quality groceries, fresh produce, meat and seafood delivered to your home or business.

  • Coinstar

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

  • Bank

    US Bank (Branch & ATM)

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