In your neighborhood… and a part of your life

With deep roots in California’s Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies and its family of stores prides itself in being a part of neighborhoods and putting people first. Our dedication to customers is reflected in the connections we’ve made in the communities we’ve served for more than 70 years.

205 Stores

Over 12,000 Associates

The Save Mart Companies’ footprint spans the West Coast, up and down Interstate 5 and Highway 99 from Washington state to the start of Southern California.

In 591 Neighborhoods

In 1952, our founders, Nick Tocco and Mike Piccinini opened the first Save Mart grocery store in Modesto California, the heart of the rich and fertile Central Valley growing region. Enjoying deeply rooted relationships with the area’s farmers, ranchers, and producers, Tocco and Piccinini saw the value in offering the bountiful fresh and local products available at farm stands throughout the valley in a convenient, modern grocery store. Equally important was providing groceries at prices that families could afford. The Save Mart Companies was born from bringing people together and celebrating our local roots.

In 2024, we transitioned to our current owners, The Jim Pattison Group, a family-owned, diversified holding company operating primarily in the U.S. and Canada and headquartered in Vancouver, BC. The Jim Pattison Group has a long-term strategic focus to see their companies succeed and grow. Shane Sampson leads The Save Mart Companies as our Chief Executive Officer and maintains the 70+ years dedication to our local roots – which inspires everything we do. Investing in neighborhoods, our stores, and our people is at the forefront of every decision we make and our grass roots partnerships with local suppliers and producers is our secret sauce.

We continuously focus on developing associates and understanding shoppers’ needs to run great stores, ensuring they are full, fresh, and clean with friendly associates who take care of each other and our customers. Everyday, we strive to offer our customers the most for their dollar with quality, fresh, and local products along with great promotions and affordable everyday prices. Our dedication to our associates and customers, commitment to growth, innovation and sustainability, along with our family traditions, all contribute to consistently delivering a remarkable shopping experience.

Our Journey

Through the Years

Mike Piccinini and Nick Tocco open the first Save Mart Supermarket in Modesto, a 6,000 sq.ft. store on Crows Landing
Bob Piccinini, Mike’s son, acquires Save Mart Supermarkets and embarks on a growth strategy as new CEO
FoodMaxx store banner brand launches in Bakersfield
The Save Mart Companies (“TSMC”) enters the Bay Area Market with 27 stores
TSMC acquires 25 stores and rebrands them as FoodMaxx, more than doubling the FoodMaxx brand, growing our footprint in California to the North and South
TSMC acquires 130 stores in Northern California and Western Nevada, reintroducing the storied and loved Lucky brand to the Bay Area
The Save Mart Companies joins The Jim Pattison Group, continuing with Shane Sampson’s leadership and remaining steadfast in delivering on continuous growth, innovation, and competitiveness, along with providing more value for our customers and growing units together with our supplier partners.
TSMC welcomes the Roth’s and Chuck’s Fresh Markets to our family of stores in January, growing our West Coast presence into the great Pacific Northwest and providing for families up and down Highway 5. With the best selection of fresh produce, meat, bakery, and deli offerings, Roth’s stores are throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley in Oregon and Chuck’s stores serve Vancouver in Washington.