Milam's Markets
Milam's Markets (pronounced /my-lum/) is a family-owned and operated supermarket chain operating out of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Founded by Thomas "Pop" Milam and his son, Allen Milam in 1984. It operates service oriented stores with a focus on quality and diverse product offering.[1] There are currently five operating store locations with a sixth location opening at the Link at Douglas development adjacent to Douglas station.[2] There remains over 10 family members actively involved with the business.[1]
Miami's Family Grocer Since 1984 | |
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Supermarket |
| Founded 📆 | 1984 |
| Founder 👔 | Thomas and Allen Milam |
Number of locations | 6 |
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| Products 📟 | Conventional and organic grocery products, local items, produce, flowers, meat & seafood, deli, wine |
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Background[edit]
After returning home from deployment of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, Thomas Milam saw in opportunity for work with the tremendous amount of “mom and pop” style grocery stores opening up in the United States. In 1950 he began employment with a large food wholesaler called Malone & Hyde. After 26 years of working with the company he was transferred to Miami, FL as a division manager to help with the success of independent grocers.
Allen Milam, Thomas’s son, always wanted to be in the grocery industry. At 21 years old, Thomas told Allen to learn the business and when he retired they could open their own store together. Allen spent 8 years learning all aspects of grocery retail- starting as a stock clerk and working his way up to management positions. In 1983, Allen and Thomas decided it was time to embark on a new journey as an independent grocery retailer in Miami. Together they took over a former Grand Union at 5767 Bird Rd., just west of Coral Gables., and opened as a franchisee of the Piggly Wiggly grocery chain. Five years later Allen and Thomas decided to change the name to Milam’s Market,[3] which remains in operation today.[1]
Neighborhood Market Locations[edit]
Milam's Markets has six grocery store locations and one liquor store in Miami-Dade County.
Milam's Market Coconut Grove: Located in Grove Gate Shopping center right off of U.S. Route 1 at 2969 SW 32nd Ave.
Milam's Market Miami Springs: A staple neighborhood market for residents of Miami Springs. Located right off Curtiss Circle at 80 Curtiss Parkway.
Milam's Market Coral Gables: Milam's first store location in the iconic Redbird Shopping Center[4]. Found at the intersection of Red Rd. and Bird Rd. at 5767 SW 40th St.
Milam's Market Sunny Isles Beach: Tucked at the back of a shopping center on Collins Avenue amongst high-rises. Located just steps from the beach at 17100 Collins Ave.
Milam's Market Pinecrest: Opened in 2018 taking over a former Whole Foods Market.[5] at 11701 South Dixie Highway.
Milam's Market Douglas Station: Milam's newest store expected to open in 2022 at the Link @ Douglas project adjacent to Douglas Metrorail (Miami-Dade County) Station.
Grove Liquors: Next-door to Milam's Market Coconut Grove[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Milam's Market | About Us". www.milamsmarkets.com. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ↑ "Milam's Markets Opening 6th Location". Progressive Grocer. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ↑ Jacobs, Sam (November 1, 2015). "South Florida Company Profile: Milam's keeps a winning strategy". Miami Herald. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Red Bird Shopping Center | The Brandon Company". www.thebrandoncompany.com. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ↑ Buch, Clarissa. "Milam's Market to Open in Village of Pinecrest". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ↑ "Milam's Market | Locations". www.milamsmarkets.com. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
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