1935
Tom Raley opens his first Raley’s Market in Placerville, CA.
1942
Tom Raley opens stores in Sacramento, CA.
1947
Tom Raley opens the nation’s first self-service meat counter.
1973
Tom Raley “tears down the walls” between supermarkets and drug stores, creating the first “superstore.”
1984
Raley’s headquarters opens in West Sacramento, CA.
1985
Joyce Raley Teel, the daughter of Tom Raley, joins Raley’s.
1986
Food For Families, Raley’s non-profit organization, is established to help feed the hungry.
1991
Joyce Raley Teel and her husband, Jim Teel, become co-chairmen of Raley’s board of directors.
1991
Joyce Raley Teel becomes Raley’s sole owner, after the loss of Tom Raley.
1992
Bel Air Markets joins the Raley’s family of stores.
Raley’s opens a distribution center in North Natomas.
1994
The first Food Source opens in Folsom, CA.
1998
Michael Teel is named CEO of Raley’s.
Nob Hill Foods joins the Raley’s family of stores.
2003
Raley’s launches its first online shopping service with our store in Benicia, CA.
2010
Michael Teel returns as CEO of Raley’s.
2012
Raley’s launches its Something Extra savings program.
2014
The Raley’s Way is launched to encompass health and happiness.
2015
Michael Teel becomes majority owner, beginning the company’s third generation of family ownership.
Raley’s eliminates the sale of tobacco products in grocery stores.
2016
Raley’s stores enhance healthy items at the check stands, removing sugared beverages.
All stores offer free fruit for kids.
Raley’s sets new standard for cage-free private label eggs.
Raley’s eliminates artificially flavored private label brand sodas.
Raley’s awarded National Retailer of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
2017
Raley’s sources 100% sustainable seafood.
Raley’s launches same-day grocery delivery.
Raley’s introduces Shelf Guide for customer education and label transparency.
2018
Julie Teel joins Raley’s board of directors.
Raley’s expands footprint in Nevada with six additional stores.
Michael Teel opens new concept and specialty market, Market 5-ONE-5.