B&R Stores, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Family Fare Location in Beatrice, Nebraska
Lincoln, Neb. – April 7, 2026
B&R Stores, Inc. today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Family Fare store located at 1815 Court St. in Beatrice, Nebraska, from SpartanNash. The transaction is expected to close on April 30, 2026.
Following the acquisition, the store will undergo renovations in the coming months and will be converted to a Russ’s Market. The company plans to retain the current leadership team, with Family Fare Store Director Josh Gilbert continuing in his role as Store Director under the Russ’s Market banner.
B&R Stores also intends to interview all current employees and aims to offer positions to bring them onboard as part of the transition.
The company currently operates another Russ’s Market location in Beatrice and plans to continue operating both stores to serve the community.
“We are excited to expand our presence in Beatrice and continue investing in communities we know and value,” said Nick Kelso, Executive Vice President of Store Operations for B&R Stores, Inc. “This acquisition allows us to build on an already strong team, and we’re especially pleased that Josh Gilbert will continue leading the store. Our goal is to create a seamless transition for customers and employees while enhancing the overall shopping experience through the Russ’s Market brand.”
Additional details regarding the remodel and transition timeline will be shared in the coming months.
About B&R Stores, Inc.
B&R Stores, Inc. was founded in 1964 by Russ and Anita Raybould. The family-owned company has grown to include several supermarket banners including Russ’s Market, Super Saver, Apple Market, Allen’s, Cash Saver, C&R Markets, Mason’s and Joe’s Market located in Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri.