Harmons
Support Office
3540 South 4000 West
West Valley City, UT 84120
Phone: (801) 969-8261
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Harmons Grocery – Locally Owned, Family Operated
Local Partners – Keeping it Close
Buying locally and supporting local growers, farmers, businesses and communities has been a top priority of Harmons dating back to the original Market Spot. Focusing on local people and products creates benefits that reach far beyond our customers and local partners.
Bringing in fruits and vegetables from local growers ensures you will be able to get produce at the peak of freshness. Our growers are able to provide superior produce picked at just the right time. Because it does not have to travel across the country, or from other parts of the world, there is no need for early picking, freezing or artificial ripening. Also, because we have growers who grow specifically for Harmons, we are often able to provide unique produce and offer produce that may otherwise be affected by national recalls, weather situations or other environmental occurrences.
Quality and freshness benefits extend to more local products than just produce. We visit many of our local partners and have been able to experience, and participate in, all the steps it takes to bring great products to our customers. From getting muddy with the sheep in Morgan Valley, riding the tractor at Lehi Roller Mills to forming wheels at Beehive Cheese, we have seen first-hand the great pride and care that goes into raising and making some of these wonderful products.
Go green, save the green, share the green. Sustainability, savings on multiple levels and keeping local dollars circulating through our local economy are all natural benefits of buying and selling local products. Traveling shorter distances means less fuel needs to be used, a reduction in both fuel emissions and transportation costs. Many of our local growers and farmers practice organic and sustainable methods, reducing or eliminating chemicals entering our environment and our bodies. Someone has to pick the fruit, run the equipment, manage the accounts and drive the trucks. Supporting our local partners keeps jobs in our communities and money flowing through our local economy.
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Harmons History From Fruit Stand to Super Market
The American Dream - Jake and Irene Harmon
When Jake and Irene Harmon married in 1930, they had no way of knowing their combined drive, determination and good old common sense would firmly establish Harmon as an iconic Utah name. Yet more than 75 years later we continue to grow and expand, still building on the granite foundation established by Jake and Irene when they opened their first location in 1932.
The Market Spot, forerunner of Harmons Grocery, was a fruit stand located on the corner of 3300 South and Main Street. Demonstrating their determination early on, Jake and Irene built the fruit stand as well as their living quarters, a small room at the back of the store. They would take turns working around the clock in order to stay open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
From the beginning, Jake and Irene would only provide quality products and excellent customer service. This commitment built their reputation and increased their popularity. Jake, a natural entrepreneur, could see the benefit to his customers of carrying additional grocery items along with his fresh produce, thus eliminating the need for additional stops for the customer. Soon, every available space of The Market Spot was full of a variety of items for the customers to select from.
In 1942, misfortune struck when a semi-truck lost control and demolished the back end of the structure. Rather than re-build, Jake and Irene tried their hand at running a café, yet the grocery business was in their blood. In 1945 they sold the café, purchased land at 4000 West and 3500 South and built The Green Store. This was the original site of Harmons Market and is still the location of our West Store.
Terry (born in 1940) and Lynda (born in 1947) assisted their parents and grew up in the grocery business. This inspired an understanding and love for the business at an early age.
While at the Green Store, their growing popularity and reputation resulted in the need for Jake and Irene to add several additions to accommodate the growing business.
In 1971, the original Harmons Market burned to the ground but a determined family, discouraged but not defeated, went to work on building a new and improved super center. After touring throughout the country and overseas, armed with many innovative theories and ideas, the doors to Harmons Supermarket were opened.
Both Jake and Irene have passed away but their legacies continue to live on. Their history of innovations, quality, integrity and values are the bedrock of Harmons and the Harmons Family.
Read More about Harmons' History »
Thirteen Harmons locations span Utah from Ogden in the North to St. George in the South. Besides our 13 current store locations, we also have our Floral Design and Distribution Center and a valued Support Office. Check with the Business Center at your local store for information on store tours. Harmons is very excited to be adding three new stores to the family soon - Harmons Emigration Market, Harmons at City Creek in Downtown Salt Lake City and Station Park in Farmington.
All 13 Harmons store locations are open 6AM - Midnight, 7 days a week.
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Harmons
Support Office
3540 South 4000 West
West Valley City, UT 84120
Phone: (801) 969-8261
Facebook
Harmons Grocery – Locally Owned, Family Operated
Local Partners – Keeping it Close
Buying locally and supporting local growers, farmers, businesses and communities has been a top priority of Harmons dating back to the original Market Spot. Focusing on local people and products creates benefits that reach far beyond our customers and local partners.
Bringing in fruits and vegetables from local growers ensures you will be able to get produce at the peak of freshness. Our growers are able to provide superior produce picked at just the right time. Because it does not have to travel across the country, or from other parts of the world, there is no need for early picking, freezing or artificial ripening. Also, because we have growers who grow specifically for Harmons, we are often able to provide unique produce and offer produce that may otherwise be affected by national recalls, weather situations or other environmental occurrences.
Quality and freshness benefits extend to more local products than just produce. We visit many of our local partners and have been able to experience, and participate in, all the steps it takes to bring great products to our customers. From getting muddy with the sheep in Morgan Valley, riding the tractor at Lehi Roller Mills to forming wheels at Beehive Cheese, we have seen first-hand the great pride and care that goes into raising and making some of these wonderful products.
Go green, save the green, share the green. Sustainability, savings on multiple levels and keeping local dollars circulating through our local economy are all natural benefits of buying and selling local products. Traveling shorter distances means less fuel needs to be used, a reduction in both fuel emissions and transportation costs. Many of our local growers and farmers practice organic and sustainable methods, reducing or eliminating chemicals entering our environment and our bodies. Someone has to pick the fruit, run the equipment, manage the accounts and drive the trucks. Supporting our local partners keeps jobs in our communities and money flowing through our local economy.
Read More about Local Partners »
Harmons History From Fruit Stand to Super Market
The American Dream - Jake and Irene Harmon
When Jake and Irene Harmon married in 1930, they had no way of knowing their combined drive, determination and good old common sense would firmly establish Harmon as an iconic Utah name. Yet more than 75 years later we continue to grow and expand, still building on the granite foundation established by Jake and Irene when they opened their first location in 1932.
The Market Spot, forerunner of Harmons Grocery, was a fruit stand located on the corner of 3300 South and Main Street. Demonstrating their determination early on, Jake and Irene built the fruit stand as well as their living quarters, a small room at the back of the store. They would take turns working around the clock in order to stay open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
From the beginning, Jake and Irene would only provide quality products and excellent customer service. This commitment built their reputation and increased their popularity. Jake, a natural entrepreneur, could see the benefit to his customers of carrying additional grocery items along with his fresh produce, thus eliminating the need for additional stops for the customer. Soon, every available space of The Market Spot was full of a variety of items for the customers to select from.
In 1942, misfortune struck when a semi-truck lost control and demolished the back end of the structure. Rather than re-build, Jake and Irene tried their hand at running a café, yet the grocery business was in their blood. In 1945 they sold the café, purchased land at 4000 West and 3500 South and built The Green Store. This was the original site of Harmons Market and is still the location of our West Store.
Terry (born in 1940) and Lynda (born in 1947) assisted their parents and grew up in the grocery business. This inspired an understanding and love for the business at an early age.
While at the Green Store, their growing popularity and reputation resulted in the need for Jake and Irene to add several additions to accommodate the growing business.
In 1971, the original Harmons Market burned to the ground but a determined family, discouraged but not defeated, went to work on building a new and improved super center. After touring throughout the country and overseas, armed with many innovative theories and ideas, the doors to Harmons Supermarket were opened.
Both Jake and Irene have passed away but their legacies continue to live on. Their history of innovations, quality, integrity and values are the bedrock of Harmons and the Harmons Family.
Read More about Harmons' History »
Thirteen Harmons locations span Utah from Ogden in the North to St. George in the South. Besides our 13 current store locations, we also have our Floral Design and Distribution Center and a valued Support Office. Check with the Business Center at your local store for information on store tours. Harmons is very excited to be adding three new stores to the family soon - Harmons Emigration Market, Harmons at City Creek in Downtown Salt Lake City and Station Park in Farmington.
All 13 Harmons store locations are open 6AM - Midnight, 7 days a week.
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