LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart &
Final is now the Official Grocery Partner of the Los Angeles
Dodgers as part of a multi-year partnership that celebrates food,
community and America's pastime.
"The Dodgers are beloved in Los
Angeles, the city where Smart & Final opened its first
store 147 years ago, and our shared history here and values around
community outreach make this partnership a great fit," said
Joseph VanDette, Vice President of
Marketing, Smart & Final. "We're looking forward to making a
positive impact in Los Angeles, as
part of the Dodgers and Dodgers Foundation's Thanksgiving event to
provide turkeys and sides to many local families in need."
Smart & Final's partnership with the Dodgers is part of the
Los Angeles-based retailer's
ongoing efforts to place food, community and people at the
forefront of its shopping model – one that offers everyday value on
products big and small, and farmer's market freshness. It's also
where Dodger fans can find all their game day essentials, including
Farmer John Official Dodger Dogs in an 18-pack party size, which
are only available at Smart & Final stores throughout
Los Angeles.
Within this partnership, Smart & Final signage will be
featured throughout Dodger Stadium including the prominent behind
home plate location. In November, the retailer will provide more
than 1,200 turkeys and food donations as the presenting sponsor of
the 14th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway produced by the
Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, benefiting local
families in need. The 2019 season will bring in-store promotions
and opportunities for Smart & Final customers to win exclusive
Los Angeles Dodgers prizes.
"As industry leaders with deep roots in Los Angeles, we're thrilled to welcome Smart
& Final to the Dodger family as our Official Grocery Partner,"
said Michael Wandell, Senior Vice
President of Corporate Partnerships, Los Angeles Dodgers. "From an
exciting vendor program to meaningful community initiatives, we've
constructed a partnership that will excite Dodger fans while giving
back to our city."
About Smart & Final
Smart & Final Stores, Inc.
(NYSE: SFS), is a value-oriented food and everyday staples
retailer, headquartered in Commerce (near Los
Angeles), California. The
Company offers quality products in a variety of sizes, saving
household, nonprofit and business customers time and money. As of
June 17, 2018, the Company operated
322 grocery and foodservice stores under the "Smart & Final,"
"Smart & Final Extra!" and "Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores"
banners in California,
Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Montana and Utah, with an additional 15 stores in
Northwestern Mexico operated
through a joint venture. In business for 147 years, the Company
remains committed to giving back to local communities through
employee volunteer opportunities and Company donations to local
nonprofits.
About the Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers
franchise, with six World Series championships and 22 National
League pennants since its beginnings in Brooklyn in 1890, is committed to a tradition
of pride and excellence. The Dodgers are dedicated to
supporting a culture of winning baseball, providing a first-class,
fan-friendly experience at Dodger Stadium, and building a strong
partnership with the community. With the highest cumulative fan
attendance in Major League Baseball history, and a record of
breaking barriers, the Dodgers are one of the most cherished sports
franchises in the world. Visit the Dodgers online at
www.dodgers.com, follow them on Twitter @Dodgers and like them on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/Dodgers. For media information, visit
www.dodgerspressbox.com.
About the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
The Los
Angeles Dodgers Foundation is the official team charity of the Los
Angeles Dodgers. Its primary focus is to support cornerstone
programs in Sports + Recreation, Education + Literacy and Health +
Wellness benefitting children and families in need throughout the
greater Los Angeles region. By
leveraging strategic partnerships, the mission is to harness the
power of the Dodger brand and the passion our fans have for
Los Angeles into a vehicle for
positive change in under-served communities. Visit the Dodgers
Foundation online at www.dodgers.com/ladf, follow them on Twitter
@DodgersFdn, Instagram @dodgersfoundation and like them on Facebook
at http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesDodgersFoundation.
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