2016 Alabama Watermelon Queen to visit Buehler’s

Buehler’s Fresh Foods.Wooster Milltown and Nobles Pond Canton locations will host Madison Laney, recently crowned 2016 Alabama Watermelon Queen. Madison brings her product knowledge, recipes, and customer giveaways to Buehler’s, just in time for the holiday weekend. Everyone is welcome to come and meet Madison at Wooster Milltown on Friday, May 27, noon to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., and at Nobles Pond Canton on Saturday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   

“We are excited for our customers to meet Madison and learn more about the benefits of eating watermelon,” stated Jeff Tomassetti, Buehler’s Director Produce and Floral. “Madison will be offering watermelon tastings, recipe demos, and sharing stickers and coloring books with the kids.”

The Alabama Watermelon Queen is a public relations representative for the watermelon industry. Madison represents the Alabama Watermelon Association, sharing her knowledge on the nutritional benefits and versatility of watermelon.  She visits schools, farms, farmers’ markets, televisions stations, grocery stores, and watermelon festivals. Once her reign is complete she will compete for the 2017 National Watermelon Queen title in Lake Tahoe, Nevada where she will have the opportunity to share the watermelon message throughout the United States and abroad.

Miss Madison Laney of Ariton, Alabama was crowned at the annual Alabama Watermelon Association Convention held in February.  She is a student at the University of Alabama, majoring in fashion and retail design.

To learn more about the Watermelon Association, visit www.watermelon.org .

Buehler’s Fresh Foods Announces Opening of New Philadelphia Liquor Agency

Buehler’s Fresh Foods in New Philadelphia, Ohio, makes plans for the official opening of the New Philadelphia Liquor Agency, inside of the supermarket, for late afternoon Tuesday, May 10, 2016. This completes the transfer and relocation agreement with Wine Rack, to purchase the New Philadelphia Liquor Agency.

Dan Shanahan, President, and COO of Buehler’s Fresh Foods stated, “With the highly successful opening of our Ashland, Wooster and Coshocton State Liquor Agencies, this move continues the establishment of Ohio Liquor Agencies inside Buehler’s supermarket locations.”

Ron James, Buehler’s Director of Beer, Wine and Liquor added, “We are proud to offer our customers the convenience of one-stop shopping, and have strived to respect customers’ considerations by keeping this a “store within a store.”

Buehler’s New Philadelphia has a strong beer and wine offering, with over 500 beers and 1,000 wines available daily. There is a 10% discount on wine case purchases, and liquor agency customers may now use their credit or debit cards. Buehler’s New Philadelphia Liquor Agency hours will be Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays.

“We would like to thank the Wine Rack and the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for their assistance to complete the transfer and relocation of the liquor agency. We would also like to extend a special thank you to the New Philadelphia community for their patience during the process,” added Doug Wills, Store Manager, Buehler’s Fresh Foods in New Philadelphia.

Buehler’s, founded in 1929, is celebrating eighty-seven years as an independent, family owned and operated grocer. Buehler’s is recognized as a pacesetter in the industry, and is positioned for growth as a trusted business partner.

Family owned E&H Hardware Group, part of a team of nearly 4,700 locally-owned and independently operated Ace stores across the globe, is in the process of finalizing details to open an Ace Hardware store at 23200 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070, late next month.  This store will be located in the former Sears building, next to Levin Furniture.

North Olmsted Ace will feature renowned products from Stihl Power Equipment, Weber Grills, Craftsman Tools, Benjamin Moore Paints and Scott’s products for your lawn. Additional products and services will be announced as they get closer to the opening date in June.

James Kestner, North Olmsted store manager, and the Ace team are working to prepare the store conversion to the new Ace Hardware brand.  They will be hiring for full time and part time employees.  Please apply on www.indeed.com or pickup an application from the box located on the front door.

With convenient “close to the door” parking, the Ace team is looking forward to serving the North Olmsted community. Watch for store opening announcements and grand opening savings in the months ahead.

Buehler’s Delivers Value Pricing Options in Coshocton and Ashland

Buehler’s Fresh Foods stores in Coshocton and Ashland now offer customers value pricing on literally thousands of items every day! The new value pricing options stretch shopper’s food dollars, making grocery shopping more affordable. These value items are easy to locate in the store with large banners, hanging diamonds, and impactful signage.

“Customers will discover more ways to save than ever before at our Coshocton and Ashland stores,” stated Dan Shanahan, President and COO of Buehler’s. “Come in and shop us today. It’s like a treasure find each time you shop!”

New at Buehler’s Coshocton and Ashland:

• New Low Prices on the items you buy the most: milk, eggs, butter, ground beef, chicken bananas, lettuce, sugar, ice cream, pizza, bread, vegetables, and many more

• Valu Time Products save on nearly 150 quality food products at up to 30% below the cost of national brands

• 10 for $10 Bins make your dollar go further – mix and match $1 items – 57 items to choose from

• Savings Zone 137 favorite items located in one special section – stock up while the prices are low

• Basket of Values big savings on 122 items – easy to browse and shop

These value items are in addition to Buehler’s weekly advertised specials, giving customers a real savings impact to their weekly grocery budget. Customers will also earn Buehler’s Rewards on every purchase, redeemable for fuel savings at Speedway or grocery savings at Buehler’s register.

In addition, Buehler’s will continue to offer the brand name favorites, local products, and quality fresh products customers deserve and expect. Now Buehler’s customers will have a choice on how to spend their food dollars.

E&H Hardware Stores, locally operated and proudly owned by the Buehler Family of Wooster, Ohio, announced the opening of their seventeenth ACE Hardware store at 1515 Lexington Ave., Mansfield, Ohio.  The all new Appleseed ACE Hardware in Mansfield will celebrate an official Grand Opening celebration this weekend on Friday, April 15 through Sunday, April 17, 2016.

Store hours are Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phone number for Appleseed ACE Hardware is 419-756-8340. Jarett Ramey, store manager, and his team are ready to serve the Mansfield community.

“We hired local people to comprise our Mansfield ACE team,” stated Scott Buehler, Executive Vice President and COO E&H Hardware Group. “They are trained, knowledgeable, and focused on providing outstanding customer service to the Mansfield community.”

The new Appleseed ACE Hardware features expanded departments, including; lawn and garden, outdoor power equipment, builder’s hardware, electrical, housewares, and tools. A full service Paint Department will offer Valspar, Clark & Kensington, and custom color matching. An expanded Plumbing Department with pipe cutting and threading is offered, as well.  Other services include: screen repair, glass cutting, key cutting including automotive chip keys and automotive entry key fobs, and propane exchange.

The Rental Department continues to be a valued part of the new Appleseed ACE Hardware, now offering delivery and pickup service. Call the store for details.

Appleseed ACE Hardware features many of the name brand products you know and trust, including: Wooster Brush, Dewalt, Craftsman tools and power equipment, Weber grills, GE and Feit LED light bulbs, Scott’s Miracle Gro products, Ortho, Quikrete, and many more.

E&H Hardware to Purchase Foster’s ACE Hardware – Piketon

The family owned E&H Hardware Group is in the process of purchasing Foster’s ACE Hardware located at 617 Southwest Street, Piketon, Ohio. E&H Hardware will continue as an ACE Hardware, serving the Pike County community and surrounding areas. The Buehler family started in the hardware business in 1965 as part of Buehler’s Fresh Foods, and has expanded to seventeen ACE Hardware locations in Ohio.

Foster’s ACE Hardware was founded in 1978 by Fred Foster, who began as a True Value Hardware, and changed to the ACE brand in 1996.  After 38 years, Fred plans to retire from the hardware business, and focus his energy on his responsibilities as a recently elected Pike County Commissioner and spending more time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Foster’s ACE Hardware employees will be asked to continue working for E&H Hardware in the current location when the name changes to ACE Hardware. Additional employees may be hired to replace the current owners. The present friendly, helpful staff at Foster’s Hardware represent over 150 years of combined, professional experience and will continue to be available to help with each customer’s needs.

 ACE Hardware will continue to sell and service “Stihl” power equipment and a great selection of products and services.  The goals of ACE Hardware are the same as Foster’s Hardware; to provide helpful, friendly professional service to every customer.

The hardware will close at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, and reopen at 8:00a.m. on Monday, April 18th in order to complete the transfer.  Existing House Accounts are encouraged to complete a new application between now and then in order to be set up in the new computer system and facilitate a smooth transition in purchasing.

Scott Buehler, President & COO E&H Hardware Group, stated, “We are fortunate to find another family owned, community minded retailer similar to ourselves.  The Foster family has done a terrific job with Foster’s Hardware, and we are excited to have Foster’s Hardware join E&H Hardware under the ACE Hardware banner.”

About E&H Family Group:

E&H Family Group is fully owned by the Buehler Family and operates fourteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Brunswick, Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township (Canton), Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

E&H Family Group also owns and operates seventeen ACE Hardware stores located in Orrville, Medina, Dover, New Philadelphia, Delaware, Jackson Township (Canton), Independence, Rocky River, Westlake, Avon Lake, Middlefield, Oberlin, Garrettsville, Hilliard, Plain Township (Canton), Kamm’s Corner (Cleveland) and Mansfield, Ohio.

E & H Family Group is a family owned company committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate.  For more information visit www.buehlers.com

Buehler’s Fresh Foods has enhanced their online grocery shopping service to help bring many of the perks and conveniences their customers suggested. Beginning mid-March, Buehler’s “Click Load & Go” new online shopping site will be powered by Rosie, an online and mobile shopping application. The Buehler’s-Rosie partnership combines Buehler’s supermarket expertise with Rosie’s innovative online shopping and digital product development expertise.

Shop Online: https://www.buehlers.com/shop-online/

“Buehler’s has always been known for top-notch customer service and the finest quality, best tasting foods,” stated Dan Shanahan, President and COO of Buehler’s. “Our online shopping service exemplifies what sets us apart from other supermarkets. Customers appreciate the ease of having an entire virtual grocery at their fingertips, and trust our personal shoppers to hand select their order. This partnership will help to push our online shopping services to the next level.”

New features to Buehler’s Click, Load & Go, powered by Rosie, include:
• shop online or use the new Rosie mobile app (iOS or Android)
• service fee $5.95 per order (reduced from $7.95) – saving customers $2 per order
• choice of payment options: pay online or at curb-side pick-up
• site enhancements: larger photos, product recommendations and easier shopping cart management
• exciting online shopping improvements and site innovations over the coming months

Buehler’s established online grocery services include:
• our trained personal shoppers will hand-pick and assemble each order – shopping the way you would if you had time!
• first time users shop free – the $5.95 service fee is waived on the customer’s first three orders
• customer creates shopping list, and place repeat orders in minutes
• customer selects day and time to pick-up order – same day orders placed at least 3 hours in advance
• our guarantee of the freshest quality foods and customer satisfaction

Buehler’s Fresh Foods was one of the first supermarkets in Ohio to offer customers online grocery shopping with curbside pick-up. These new online shopping enhancements will take shopping for groceries to the next level, allowing Buehler customers to shop for groceries anytime, anywhere, with the touch of a finger. The Rosie mobile app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

About Rosie
The industry leading online grocery shopping platform for mobile and web, Rosie launched in July 2013 and today enables customers to shop online from their favorite local stores for same-day delivery or in-store pickup. Rosie partners with leading local retailers and their wholesalers to provide e-commerce, delivery opportunities, omni-channel marketing and deep data services. IBM selected Rosie as the Top Startup in North America in its 2014 IBM Smartcamp Competition. Visit rosieapp.com for company information and to sign up for a free account. Like us at fb.com/rosieapp. Follow us on twitter.com/rosieapp.
About E&H Family Group:
E&H Family Group is fully owned by the Buehler Family and operates fourteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Brunswick, Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township, Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

E&H Family Group also owns and operates sixteen ACE Hardware stores located in Orrville, Medina, Dover, New Philadelphia, Delaware, Jackson Township, Independence, Rocky River, Westlake, Avon Lake, Middlefield, Oberlin, Garrettsville, Hilliard, Plain Township (Canton) and Kamm’s Corner in Cleveland, Ohio.

E & H Family Group is a family owned company committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com
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Let your wedding planning begin at Buehler’s Wooster Milltown Bridal Open House event on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Open House, located at 3540 Burbank Road, Wooster, Ohio, will showcase the latest trends in food, flowers and cakes. This WOW event is free, and open to the public.

Brides-to-be are welcome to come and taste free food and cake samples prepared by Buehler’s accomplished chefs and talented bakers. Discuss your dream wedding with Buehler’s Catering Specialist (the food), Floral Designers (the flowers), All Events Rental (the setup), Winning Image (modeling gowns and bridesmaids dresses), and Buehler’s Beer & Wine Department (sampling).

“This is a great opportunity for future brides to see, taste and experience the vision for their wedding day,” stated Mike Merritt, Executive Chef, Director of Food Service. “Our goal is to show brides the possibilities, and then customize to make their day delicious and easy.”

Attendees booking their wedding catering food and flowers with Buehler’s will receive a FREE Wedding Cake! Ask the Catering Specialist for details, as minimum purchase is required.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods Announces Opening of Coshocton Liquor Agency

Buehler’s Fresh Foods in Coshocton, Ohio, announces the official opening of the Coshocton, Liquor Agency, inside of the supermarket, on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. This completes the transfer and relocation agreement with New York’s Deli & Beverage, to purchase the Coshocton Liquor Agency.

Dan Shanahan, President, and COO of Buehler’s Fresh Foods stated, “With the highly successful opening of our Ashland and Wooster State Liquor Agencies in 2014, this move continues the establishment of Ohio Liquor Agencies inside Buehler’s supermarket locations.”

Ron James, Buehler’s Director of Beer, Wine and Liquor added, “We are proud to offer our customers the convenience of one-stop shopping, and have strived to respect customers’ considerations by keeping this a “store within a store.”

Buehler’s Coshocton has a strong beer and wine offering, with over 500 beers and 1,000 wines available daily. There is a 10% discount on wine case purchases, and liquor agency customers may now use their credit or debit cards. Buehler’s Coshocton Liquor Agency hours will be Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sundays.

“We would like to thank New York’s Deli & Beverage and the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for their assistance to complete the transfer and relocation of the liquor agency. We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Coshocton community for their patience during the process,” added Denise Nine, Store Manager, Buehler’s Fresh Foods in Coshocton.

Buehler’s, founded in 1929, is celebrating eighty-five years as an independent, family owned and operated grocer. Buehler’s is recognized as a pacesetter in the industry, and is positioned for growth as a trusted business partner.

About E&H Family Group:

E&H Family Group is fully owned by the Buehler Family and operates fifteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Brunswick, Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township, Delaware, Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

E&H Family Group also owns and operates sixteen ACE Hardware stores located in Orrville, Medina, Dover, New Philadelphia, Delaware, Jackson Township, Independence, Rocky River, Westlake, Avon Lake, Middlefield, Oberlin, Garrettsville, Hilliard, Plain Township (Canton) and Kamm’s Corner in Cleveland, Ohio.
E & H Family Group is a family owned company committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate.  For more information visit www.buehlers.com

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Family owned E&H Hardware Group is in the process of finalizing details to open an ACE Hardware store in Mansfield, Ohio at 1515 Lexington Ave., in early March 2016. The store is currently a True Value Hardware, and will be converted to Appleseed ACE Hardware. The store phone number will remain the same 419-756-8340.

Ace Appleseed - Jerry Rentfrow for Press Release

Jerry Rentfrow, owner of Appleseed True Value Hardware, will retire after 24 years of operating this local business. Jerry began his career as a banker in Grand Rapids, MI. In his spare time he was the neighborhood handyman, and in 1992 he decided to combine these gifts to pursue his dream job of owning and operating a hardware store. That year he and his family moved to Mansfield and purchased Getz True Value.

“Helping people has been the most rewarding part of my hardware career,” Jerry reminisced. “Looking back I am reminded of the many hard working employees and loyal customers that have made our business successful.” While he will miss the daily interaction with long-time friends and customers, he and his wife Anne look forward to beginning a new chapter of their lives as they spend more time traveling with friends and family, and relaxing at their family cottage on Pleasant Hill Lake.

The Appleseed True Value Hardware will close at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27 and reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 3 (or sooner).  This will give E&H Hardware time to do a minor remodel and prepare the store for the ACE conversion.  Existing House Accounts are encouraged to complete a new application so they are able to purchase product during this time.  The rental department will remain open during this short period.

 All departments will be expanded, including; lawn and garden, outdoor power equipment, builder’s hardware, electrical, housewares, and tools. A full service paint department will offer Valspar, Clark & Kensington, and custom color matching. An expanded plumbing department with pipe cutting and threading is also planned.  Other services include screen repair, glass cutting, key cutting including automotive chip keys and automotive entry key fobs, and propane exchange.  The Rental Department will continue to be a valued part of the business with plans to begin delivery and pickup.

The store will feature many name brand products including: Wooster Brush, Dewalt, Craftsman tools and power equipment, Weber grills, GE and Feit LED light bulbs, Scott’s Miracle Gro products, Ortho, Quikrete, and many more.

E&H Hardware plans to keep as many current employees as possible, and will hire several to replace the void created by Jerry’s retirement.  Job postings may be found on www.indeed.com by searching Ace Hardware.

About E&H Family Group:

E&H Family Group is fully owned by the Buehler Family and operates fourteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Brunswick, Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township, Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

E&H Family Group also owns and operates sixteen ACE Hardware stores located in Orrville, Medina, Dover, New Philadelphia, Delaware, Jackson Township, Independence, Rocky River, Westlake, Avon Lake, Middlefield, Oberlin, Garrettsville, Hilliard, Plain Township (Canton) and Kamm’s Corner in Cleveland, Ohio.

E & H Family Group is a family owned company committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate.  For more information visit www.buehlers.com # # #