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West Hartford Small Business Profile: ShopRite of Canton

A profile of a family owned supermarket in Canton.

As part of Canton Patch's Small Business Saturday series, we've asked local business to tell us a little more about themselves.

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ShopRite of West Hartford and Canton

Business Address

46 Kane St. in West Hartford

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110 Albany Turnpike in Canton

When and how did your business get started?

The ShopRites of Canton and West Hartford are proudly owned and operated by Joseph Family Markets, a locally-owned business founded in 2010 by Chuck and Debbie Joseph. The family relocated from New Jersey to open the stores, which included extensive remodeling and recruiting hundreds of associates.

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Why did you choose the town you chose to start your business in?

West Hartford and Canton were chosen when the Shaw's stores that were previously occupying the retail locations went out of business. The mission of Joseph Family Markets is to positively impact its associates, customers and community while upholding its core values of integrity, self realization, family, service, enjoyment and sustainability. As part of a larger retail cooperative, we are able to offer competitive prices; however, as a local, family-owned business, we are able to meet the individual needs of our customers and support other local businesses in the area.

What is your business best known for?

We carry a wide variety of products from Connecticut businesses (which run the gamut from Roger's Orchards apples, Omar coffee and LaMothe's Sugar House Maple Syrup to gluten free baked goods from Can it Be Gluten free in Canton) and pride ourselves on these local partnerships.

What's something interesting about your business your customers might not know?

It is a little known fact that the ShopRites of West Hartford and Canton (under the Joseph Family Markets banner) are local, family-owned businesses. We pride ourselves on living in and giving back to the communities we serve, focusing on the fight against hunger and youth initiatives. Since 2010, Joseph Family Markets has generously provided over $300,000 in financial support and product donations.

Does your business offer a special deals card or program?

As a retail cooperative, ShopRite offers great deals to its PricePlus card members, as well as digital coupons on the ShopRite website. As a local business, we also offer periodic promotions in the store and in our weekly ad circular.

How can people contact your business?

860-233-1713

What is your business website address?

www.shoprite.com

Can we find your business on Facebook?

https://www.facebook.com/josephfamilymarkets



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