Hinky Dinky and their leased grocery departments
Posted: 11 Oct 2012 13:02
Just read an interesing article about the history of this Nebraska chain. The article said that they had quite a large division that had leased food departments in discount stores of the 60's and 70's...one of the main chains mentioned was The Treasury and Treasure Island...something like locations in 21 stores. Anyone have info on this? Just wondered what other stores they might have had departments in....and also wondered what wholesalers they may have used for these stores.
Article mentioned that they were one of the original Topco members....anyone know if the Treasury/Treasure Island stores had their own grocery house brand....or if they sold Food Club?
On a side note...I am going to be in Omaha and Lincoln next week...anyone have ideas on any older stores to see? I have located a couple of marina Safeways that are still operating as grocery stores...one of them was a Safeway....then a Hinky Dinky...and now an Avanza (Nash Finch Hispanic store)......any other thoughts on places to see would be appreciated.
Article mentioned that they were one of the original Topco members....anyone know if the Treasury/Treasure Island stores had their own grocery house brand....or if they sold Food Club?
On a side note...I am going to be in Omaha and Lincoln next week...anyone have ideas on any older stores to see? I have located a couple of marina Safeways that are still operating as grocery stores...one of them was a Safeway....then a Hinky Dinky...and now an Avanza (Nash Finch Hispanic store)......any other thoughts on places to see would be appreciated.