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Bob Slone: Kentucky’s Grocery Visionary | Lexington News
Bob Slone, the visionary founder of Foodtown Supermarkets of Kentucky and a trailblazer in grocery innovation, passed away at 87 after a half-century shaping Kentucky’s retail landscape. Starting with a single store in 1960, he built a regional empire with 17 locations and pioneered scanning systems, online grocery ordering, and community-focused services like in-store childcare and coffee shops. A champion of local farmers and small businesses, he also championed inclusion, employing individuals with disabilities and serving on the Fayette County school board. Despite his forward-thinking…
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