Jim Currier and his Currier’s Quality Market in Glover, was
honored by the Vermont Grocers' Association with the VGA “Retailer of the
Year” award during the association’s annual convention at the Sheraton
Burlington. The award was presented in recognition of their involvement with
the community, food industry, store operations and customer service.
Currier’s is a true Vermont general store owned and operated by Jim Currier
and his family 43 years ago. They stock just about everything from gas,
hardware, paint, full line of meats, deli, clothing, footwear, groceries,
plumbing supplies and you name it. They also serve as the Glover post
office. The market dates back to the 1800’s and was rebuilt following a fire
in 1908. The Curriers have expanded the store several times. It is a museum
of stuffed animals of just about anything found in Vermont, including a full
size moose. Family members joining Jim in the business include children Jeff
and Sheri, daughter in law, Wendy and grandchildren Abby and Bret.
They believe strongly in community service, and donate regularly to various
local non-profits and charities. Jim is active in the Glover Community
Church and a former board member of the Community National Bank. The market
is a member of the Vermont Grocers’ Association, The Vermont Alliance of
Independent Country Stores and a member-owner of the store’s primary
wholesaler, Associated Grocers of New England.
“We are very pleased to see Jim and his store recognized with this award.
They are dedicated to serving their customers and community,” said Jim
Harrison, VGA president, who presented the award. “They represent the best
of being a country storekeeper in Vermont, always taking care of the
customer first.”
The Vermont Grocers' Association is a statewide organization representing
approximately 700 stores and 245 suppliers to the industry. The presentation
took place at the association’s annual convention at the Sheraton Burlington
Hotel on September 25, 2010.
A photo of the award presentation can be found at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vtgrocers/5038578853/
A video of Currier’s showed at the award presentation can be found at:
ftp://maltedmedia.com/vga/ROY-2010-Curriers-79.mpg
