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It is owned by K-VA-T Food Stores, a privately held family corporation headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia . K-VA-T Food Stores also owns Mid-Mountain Foods, a distribution center it acquired in 1998, as well as Misty Mountain Spring Water, LLC, a producer of Bottled Water . Although the nameplate dates back to 1918 , the company traces its history to 1955, when the first store opened in Grundy, Virginia , opened by founder Jack Smith. It has expanded steadily, acquiring many locations from competitors such as Piggly Wiggly and Winn Dixie as well as constructing new stores. K-VA-T recently celebrated its 50th aniversary. Food City sponsors two NASCAR events at Bristol Motor Speedway , the Spring Nextel Cup race and the Fall Busch Series race. On Friday, February 17, 2006, Food City announced the purchase of eight Bi-Lo locations in Knoxville, TN, Maryville, TN, and Oak Ridge, TN bringing Food City's market share to approximately 30% in the Knoxville area market. Food City in Arizona is not owned by K-VA-T Food Stores; it is owned by Bashas'. Bashas' operates under the following banners: Bashas', Bashas' Farmers Market, Bashas' Dine Markets, Food City, Bashas' Mercado, and AJ'S Fine Foods. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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