URM Stores Inc

"Retailer-owned wholesaler URM Stores Inc., which supports about 265 independent grocery retailers across the Pacific Northwest, has formed a strategic marketing solution with digital marketing solutions provider RSA America. Under the partnership, URM is deploying a centrally managed loyalty, digital marketing, retail media and AI-enabled commerce platform to provide enterprise-level intelligence and execution capabilities to retailers of all sizes." More here: https://lnkd.in/gQc76WEf

Congratulations to Rosauers Supermarkets Inc for winning the Best Grocery Store Chain in the Inlander's Best of 2026 Awards! It is very well deserved. #ShopLocal #InlandNorthwest #CommunityFirst https://lnkd.in/gdHUH7u9

Press Release March 31, 2026 Spokane, Washington URM Stores, Inc, One of the Largest Privately-Owned Companies in the Northwest, Invites Local Grocery Producers for Choose Local Initiative. URM Stores, Inc, is seeking a range of locally produced grocery products to distribute to our independent locally owned and operated grocery retailers. The Choose Local program is an expansion, into Center Store, of the very successful program launched by Peirone Produce two years ago. URM provides service to Over 250 Member-Owned grocery stores throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, as well as restaurants, convenience stores, and other institutional customers. Local producers are the fabric of the communities in which they operate, and we want to offer local manufacturers an opportunity to showcase their products in the communities where the products are produced. Top attributes with consumers are locally produced products and supporting local. Fill out this form for an opportunity to participate in our Made Local Supplier Product Summit on May 28, 2026, in Spokane, WA: https://lnkd.in/g68Qnrhi You will share your products’ local story with our retailers for the valuable opportunity to sell them in their stores, as part of the Choose Local program. Please contact Cecil Boyd- cboyd@urmstores.com for more information and/or fill out the form attached. URM Stores, Inc., is a Cooperative Grocery Wholesaler located in Spokane, WA, since 1921. 

Spotlight on Our Featured Speaker: Brent Shammo! 🍎 We are thrilled to highlight a key voice in the Pacific Northwest produce industry for our upcoming Regional Roundtable Luncheon! Join us as we welcome Brent Shammo, President of Peirone Produce Company, to the stage. With Peirone’s deep roots in the region, Brent brings a wealth of expertise and a unique buyer’s perspective on the evolving landscape of fresh produce. If you’re looking to gain insights into regional distribution, market trends, and what top-tier buyers are looking for today, this is a session you cannot afford to miss. Event Details: 📍 Location: The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie, WA 📅 Dates: March 19th & 20th, 2026 🕙 Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Brent and network with leaders from across the PNW. 🎟️ Secure your spot now: Visit www.fpfc.org to register.

February 2026 marks a significant milestone for URM Stores, Inc., 105 years of supporting our Member-Owners. This anniversary is far more than a number. It reflects 105 years of early mornings, warehouse shifts, trucks on the road, thoughtful risk-taking, steady leadership, and people committed to building an organization designed to endure. This year also brings several notable milestones worth recognizing. 91 years ago, in 1935, management signed its first labor contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for warehouse operations. That agreement established a foundation of partnership and long-term workforce stability that continues to shape our culture today. 90 years ago, in 1936, after raising funds through raffles, URM purchased its first three-quarter-ton truck. That investment symbolized ambition and belief in future growth at a time when resources were limited. It was a clear statement that the cooperative was prepared to invest in its own progress. 50 years ago, in 1976, URM expanded into Food Service and C-Store divisions, serving non-cooperative customers for the first time. This strategic decision broadened our reach and strengthened the organization while remaining true to our cooperative foundation. When viewed together, these milestones reveal a clear pattern: ·      We build through partnership. ·      We grow through thoughtful, strategic risk. ·      We adapt as markets evolve. ·      We honor our commitments. We stand today on 105 years of intentional decisions made by individuals who believed in something larger than themselves. Those who will celebrate our 150th anniversary will depend on the choices we make now. Thank you for being part of this legacy. Here’s to the next chapter.

February 2026 marks a significant milestone for URM Stores, Inc., 105 years of supporting our Member-Owners. This anniversary is far more than a number. It reflects 105 years of early mornings, warehouse shifts, trucks on the road, thoughtful risk-taking, steady leadership, and people committed to building an organization designed to endure. This year also brings several notable milestones worth recognizing. 91 years ago, in 1935, management signed its first labor contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for warehouse operations. That agreement established a foundation of partnership and long-term workforce stability that continues to shape our culture today. 90 years ago, in 1936, after raising funds through raffles, URM purchased its first three-quarter-ton truck. That investment symbolized ambition and belief in future growth at a time when resources were limited. It was a clear statement that the cooperative was prepared to invest in its own progress. 50 years ago, in 1976, URM expanded into Food Service and C-Store divisions, serving non-cooperative customers for the first time. This strategic decision broadened our reach and strengthened the organization while remaining true to our cooperative foundation. When viewed together, these milestones reveal a clear pattern: ·      We build through partnership. ·      We grow through thoughtful, strategic risk. ·      We adapt as markets evolve. ·      We honor our commitments. We stand today on 105 years of intentional decisions made by individuals who believed in something larger than themselves. Those who will celebrate our 150th anniversary will depend on the choices we make now. Thank you for being part of this legacy. Here’s to the next chapter.

We are thrilled to welcome Charles aboard the URM team as our new Chief Information Officer!

Our Foodservice team hosted our annual Sweater Weather Get Together yesterday! We had a great time playing games, winning prizes, and socializing by the fire - all while enjoying warm drinks and food to celebrate the fall season. Every year, URM provides their employees with a free Thanksgiving turkey to thank them for all the work they do, and our employees were able to collect theirs! Thank you to the employee teams who organized and provided this fun event!

URM Stores, Inc. was honored to support Spokane's Touch-a-Truck event, sponsored by the Junior League of Spokane! We loved being able to attend and highlight our Company while providing healthy fruit and snacks to all who stopped by! Thanks to the Spokane Indians Baseball Club for sending a special guest!

This week is Driver Appreciation Week! We appreciate the dedication and hard work put in by our drivers! To say Thank You, our Transportation Leaders made sure each day was special!  Continue to drive safe and give a friendly wave as you see our trucks on the road.