MEDIA ADVISORY: March 23, 2026
The United Family set to break ground on United Supermarkets location in Wolfforth
WOLFFORTH, Texas — The United Family will break ground on a new United Supermarkets location in Wolfforth at an event open to media on Friday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. in the lot behind United Express (1110 Donald Preston Drive). The event is not open to the general public.
United Family representatives will be joined by representatives from several organizations including the City of Wolfforth, the Wolfforth Economic Development Corporation, and others. Interview, photo, and B-roll opportunities will be available to attending media members. For attire considerations, the event will be in an unpaved, dirt lot.
WHO: Sidney Hopper, President – The United Family
Mayor Charles Addington II – City of Wolfforth
Danielle Sweat, Executive Director – Wolfforth EDC
Chris James, COO – The United Family
Mark Yowell, RVP – The United Family
WHAT: Wolfforth United Supermarkets Groundbreaking Event
WHEN: Friday, March 27 @ 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Lot Behind United Express (1110 Donald Preston Drive, Wolfforth, TX 79382)
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In its 109th year of operation, United Supermarkets, LLC – d.b.a. The United Family® – is a Texas-based grocery chain with stores in 54 communities across Texas and New Mexico. A self-distributing company with headquarters and distribution centers in Lubbock, The United Family currently operates 100 retail grocery stores under four unique banners: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos, and Albertsons Market. It also operates 40 convenience stores under three unique banners: United Express, Market Street Express, and Albertsons Market Express. The United Family also includes ancillary operations R.C. Taylor Distributing, USM Manufacturing, and Llano Logistics. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Companies, Inc. For more information, please visit www.theunitedfamily.com.