Redner's Markets Inc.

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In 1940, at the age of 16, Earl Redner started his career in the food business with the Grand Union Tea Company in Middletown, New York. His first job was potato bagger and stoker of the furnace. He spent the next 29 years working for Grand Union and during his time there, worked in various positions including assistant store manager, district sales manager, division grocery sales manager, and superintendent of stores in Washington, D.C. He still holds the Grand Union record for youngest manager, district store manager, and store superintendent.In 1968, Earl began his quest for a new challenge. His wife, Mary, played a major role in his decision because of her faith in his ability and her contribution of the financial resources to start the business. Mary has a Master's Degree in Education and taught school all the years of their marriage, except when their children were very young.In March 1970, the couple combined Mary's savings account and Earl's Grand Union stock and pension money to buy two small supermarkets near Reading, Pennsylvania.

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