Metcalfe's Market

Ownership

Metcalfe's Market was founded in 1917 and has been purchased by SpartanNash, a food wholesaler that also has 144 grocery stores. As of 2024, the business is no longer independently owned but rather owned by a large corporate wholesaler/corporation, though it retains the family brand and some operational autonomy.

Local Sourcing

Metcalfe's has over 3,500 local foods and organic ingredients, and carries breads and pastries from 20 local bakeries and more than 500 varieties of artisan cheeses. However, the 10,000 square foot produce department is sourced mostly from Heartland Produce in Kenosha, WI and W. Newell & Co. in Champaign, IL, showing significant but not majority local sourcing.

Community Involvement

Brat Fest, founded by former owner Tom Metcalfe, has raised nearly $2 million for local charities, and Metcalfe's Market has partnered for more than two decades with NBC15 and Second Harvest. The company actively hosts in-store community events and supports local organizations extensively.

Local Workforce

Fourth-generation owners Tim and Kevin Metcalfe know that many employees have been with the company for more than two decades, and Metcalfe's Market has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 on Glassdoor, with 52% of employees recommending it to a friend. Employee reviews mention positive culture and flexibility, though wages range from $10.82 to $22.98 per hour, which is modest.

Revenue Retention

Metcalfe's was purchased by SpartanNash, a Michigan-based food wholesaler with 144 grocery stores. As a subsidiary of a large corporate entity, a significant portion of revenue flows out of the Madison community to the parent company, though the business maintains local operations and investment.

Local Presence

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