Fareway Stores, Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today for its Spirits & More opening at 2012 2nd Avenue NE, Stewartville. The more than 2,500 square foot store addition will provide for high quality wine, craft beer, an expanded liquor selection, as well as other specialty and exclusive items.
“We are excited to open a Fareway Spirits & More store in Stewartville,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We appreciate the efforts of everyone who have worked so hard to make this new store addition a reality.”
“It has been a pleasure to work with Fareway on the store expansion, and helping with the fulfillment of construction, licensing, and zoning requirements. The City is very appreciative and happy with Fareway’s home and first Minnesota store here in Stewartville, and we are thankful for their commitment and investment in the community,” said Stewartville City Administrator Bill Schimmel. “We wish them well in their continued and future success.”
"Fareway has been and always will be a valuable asset to Stewartville! Their spirits store will be another successful addition to this town and it's been fun to watch it take shape over the summer. We are so appreciative of Fareway and their employees for the support they give to our local organizations and community," said Chamber Administrator Gwen Ravenhorst.
The new store addition will be managed by Stewartville Fareway Grocery Manager Robert Hruska.
“We appreciate our customers’ patience and continued support during the construction process,” said Grocery Manager Robert Hruska. “We look forward to continuing to serve area residents with these additional store offerings.”
Fareway Stores, Inc. is a growing Midwest grocery company currently operating 121 store locations in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Fareway holds family values in the highest regard, demonstrating integrity, fairness, and honesty in relationships with customers, employees, vendors, and suppliers. Visit Fareway.com for more information.