Shop & Save Market

What Shop & Save Market does

Shop & Save Market is an independent, privately-held grocery chain operating 11 physical storefronts across the Chicago metropolitan area, headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois. Its core offering is a full-service neighborhood supermarket — fresh produce, meats, seafood, dairy, liquor, and everyday pantry items — differentiated by an in-house scratch bakery, a house-made deli with smoked meats, a daily hot buffet, and an exclusive assortment of European and international specialty foods (with a particular emphasis on Polish and Central/Eastern European imports) that the company states are unavailable at mainstream competitors. The chain is community-oriented, positioning itself around personalized service and neighborhood-tailored inventory rather than scale economics, and has operated for over 20 years.

The business generates revenue through in-store point-of-sale grocery sales across the 11 locations, supplemented by an event catering service capable of serving 10 to 300 guests with custom menus, custom cakes, and optional on-site service personnel. Digital channels include a proprietary iOS and Android mobile app (delivering exclusive coupons, weekly deals, shopping lists, and catering access), store-specific weekly digital advertising via email subscription, an SEO-driven corporate website with a store locator, and a third-party logistics layer through Instacart for online ordering and delivery. The technology stack is standard grocery retail — no proprietary AI/ML systems, no API platform, and no disclosed data flywheel — and the company is certified compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility and Illinois BIPA and PIPA privacy requirements.

In May 2026 the company initiated a major expansion by taking over all six Butera Market (founded 1963) locations in the Chicago area under a phased rollout through July 2026, with a Local Market sub-brand used at the transitioning sites to preserve neighborhood identity. The expansion doubles the store footprint but does not yet appear to be funded via institutional capital — no funding rounds, parent company, or external investors are disclosed — and revenue, ownership structure, and management team are not publicly detailed.

Name

Shop & Save Market

Legal name

Shop And Save Market

Website

https://shopandsavemarket.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shop & Save Market is an independent, privately-held Chicagoland grocery chain operating 11 neighborhood stores offering fresh produce, meats, European and international specialty foods, in-house bakery and deli, catering services, and online ordering via Instacart and a proprietary mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Grocery Retail

NAICS

Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) (44511)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411)

akta.pro primary industry

Prepared Foods & Catering-Focused Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Neighborhood grocery retail
• International specialty foods
• In-store bakery deli
• Event catering services
• Fresh produce meats

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Plaines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. In-store Grocery Sales: Traditional retail grocery sales from physical store locations. Customers purchase fresh produce, meats, dairy, bakery items, deli items, international specialty foods, and everyday essentials at point of sale.
2. Online Ordering (Instacart): Customers can order groceries online through Instacart marketplace integration. Instacart handles delivery while Shop & Save fulfills orders from their stores.
3. Catering Services: Full-service catering for events from 10 to 300 guests. Includes made-from-scratch prepared foods, USDA choice cuts, custom cakes, and event menus. Service personnel available for larger celebrations.
4. Digital Coupons and Loyalty Programs: Digital coupons, loyalty/rewards program, and promotional deals offered to customers through email sign-up and mobile app. Generates customer data for targeted marketing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shop & Save Market operates brick-and-mortar grocery stores in the Chicago metropolitan area, selling fresh produce, quality meats, seafood, dairy, liquor, pantry essentials, and international specialty foods (notably European and Polish imports). Each store features an in-house scratch bakery, house-made deli, and hot buffet, complemented by online ordering via Instacart, a proprietary mobile app, and full-service event catering.

Product overview

Shop & Save Market is an independent Chicagoland grocery chain operating as a single unified retail format with multiple store locations. The core offering includes fresh produce, quality meats, dairy, pantry essentials, beer, wine, and spirits, supplemented by signature in-house departments: scratch bakery, house-made deli, hot buffet, and ready meals. The company has expanded through acquisition of Butera Market locations, rebranding them under the Local Market sub-brand. Additional services include catering for events of 10-300 guests, a mobile app for coupons and deals, and Instacart online ordering integration. The chain is distinguished by its international product selection, particularly European and Polish imports exclusive to their stores.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shop & Save Market In-Store Grocery Retail Full-service neighborhood grocery retail offering fresh produce, quality meats, seafood, dairy, beer/wine/spirits, pantry essentials, and international specialty foods across 11 physical store locations in the Chicago metropolitan area.
• Shop & Save Market Mobile App Proprietary iOS and Android mobile application that enables in-store shopping convenience with exclusive digital coupons, weekly deals, shopping list functionality, and catering menu access.
• Catering Services Full-service event catering for gatherings of 10 to 300 guests, featuring made-from-scratch prepared foods, USDA choice cuts, custom cakes, traditional Polish home cooking, and full menus tailored to occasions with optional service personnel for larger celebrations.
• Online Ordering via Instacart Online grocery ordering and delivery service delivered through Instacart marketplace integration, allowing customers to remotely shop and receive groceries from Shop & Save Market stores.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Butera MarketcoreOthers · 26 May 2026Shop & Save Market is acquiring all six Butera Market locations in the Chicago area. Butera Market, founded in 1963, operates stores in Harwood Heights, Norridge, and Algonquin (with additional locations in Grayslake and Lindenhurst). The transition begins May 26, 2026 with Algonquin, followed by Grayslake (June 8), Harwood Heights (June 22), Lindenhurst (July 6), and Norridge (July 27). Palatine location is also planned. This acquisition significantly expands Shop & Save's footprint in the Chicagoland market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ShopSaveMarket
• Facebookfacebook.com/shopandsavemarket

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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