Dillons and Kwik Shop Announce Plans To Return To Greensburg With Grocery Store
Greensburg, KS - Dillons and Kwik Shop recently announced plans to reopen a grocery store in Greensburg, Kansas as the town rebuilds in the aftermath of a devastating tornado.
"The community of Greensburg will rebuild, and we will be there with them during the rebuilding efforts and beyond. We look forward to serving our customers in Greensburg and Kiowa County again so they can continue to do their daily shopping in their hometown," said John Bays, president of Dillons Food Stores.
Kwik Shop has already reopened its convenience store in Greensburg and will convert the store to a combination Dillons grocery store and Kwik Shop by the end of September. The partnership of Dillons and Kwik Shop, both owned by The Kroger Co. and both based in Hutchinson, Kansas, enables the companies to begin offering expanded food choices for Greensburg residents.
Once the initial conversion is complete, Dillons will expand the store to offer additional products and services. The expansion project is expected to begin before the end of the year.
The new store will sell food and other items traditionally found in a Dillons grocery store and will retain many of the conveniences Kwik Shop currently offers, including a fuel service center. Customers will be able to meet their daily shopping needs as the store will have a selection of fresh produce, fresh meat, dairy, frozen foods and household items at prices customers find at other Dillons stores. Customers will be able to use their Dillons Plus card for loyalty rewards.
In partnership with KSNW-TV, Dillons and Kwik Shop have raised over $500,000 for families affected by the tragedy and have worked closely with the Salvation Army and Red Cross to help the community begin the rebuilding process.
Dillons and Kwik Shop plan to explore incentive options available through state and federal agencies and would like to work with community leaders to determine the best way to return any funds raised through incentives to customers who will be living and working in Greensburg.
"Our commitment and roots in Kansas run deep, and we believe in Greensburg," said David B. Dillon, Kroger chairman and chief executive officer. "Our teams at Dillons and Kwik Shop continue to work hard to find the best solutions for the Greensburg community, including our customers and associates."
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius thanked Dillons, Kwik Shop and Kroger for their commitment to the state. "Dillons has a rich history in Kansas and this is a great step for Greensburg residents and for the surrounding communities," said Governor Sebelius. "We are excited that Dillons and Kwik Shop will continue to be an integral part of the rebuilt Greensburg."
"A grocery store is a cornerstone for any rural community. I appreciate the decision of Dillons and Kwik Shop to continue their presence in Greensburg. This is news that Greensburg residents were hoping to hear and is an important step for rebuilding the community," said Congressman Jerry Moran, who represents Greensburg in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Dillons, based in Hutchinson, Kansas, operates 104 stores in Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. For more information about Dillon Stores, please visit http://www.dillons.com.
SOURCE: Dillons and Kwik Shop