Strong local leadership is at the heart of Save A Lot’s grocery operations. Lori Stivers is a prime example of this idea. Lori’s career path offers a clear example of how the Save A Lot licensing model supports sustainable success for hometown grocers. As the President of Anchor Foods—a multi-store Save A Lot Retail Partner in Kentucky—Lori leads an operation built on consistency, community investment, and the power of a model that allows independent businesses to thrive.
From Cashier to Company Leader: A Career Rooted in Community
Lori first joined Save A Lot as a cashier in the early 1990s. Over the next 30 years, she moved through leadership roles, first as a store manager, then district manager and eventually being named President of Anchor Foods in 2024.
Anchor Foods is a long-time Save A Lot Retail Partner that now operates nine stores throughout Kentucky. The organization’s local leadership and store teams are made up of tenured professionals, many of whom have been with Anchor for over a decade, with several celebrating 20 years with the company.
This kind of loyalty and operational stability is a testament to Lori’s leadership as well as our store model that empowers local teams to deliver consistent service, reinvest in operations, and stay connected to the guests they serve every day.
How Save A Lot’s Licensing Model Empowers Independent Grocery Operators
Lori’s journey with Anchor Foods shows the career growth that is possible with the Save A Lot system. Independent grocery operators can run their stores with flexibility, while benefitting from a strong brand, supply chain and operational support. With all the right resources, Retail Partners like the Anchor Foods team can stay focused on local market needs while growing their grocery business.
In addition to supporting our Retail Partners, Save A Lot is also dedicated to supporting accessible and local food options for our communities. Lori and Anchor Foods understand this commitment. In 2025, the company acquired a store in Versailles, Ky., and in 2024, reopened a remodeled store in Russell Springs, Ky. after a fire, a reflection of their long-term dedication to driving positive change in the communities they serve.
A Model That Works for Hometown Grocers
Lori’s story is one of personal success and growth turned into strong local leadership. Through her role at Anchor Foods and partnership with Save A Lot, she has been part of building a strong, community-based business.
For grocery operators looking to grow, reinvest or explore a new path in retail ownership, the Save A Lot licensing model offers an opportunity rooted in flexibility, efficiency and support. Lori Stivers and the Anchor Foods team are a testament to what’s possible with the right model and a clear vision.
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