Stewart's Shops is an employee and family-owned convenience store chain based in Saratoga Springs, NY.  Stewart's is known for offering milk, ice cream, coffee, food to go, gasoline, and other convenience items.  Our success comes from the integration of our manufacturing and distribution systems.  We make and/or distribute ¾ of what we sell in our shops at our plant in Greenfield, NY.  Today there are 327 Stewart's Shops located in over 30 counties across upstate New York and southern Vermont.

NOW HERE'S THE LATEST STEWART'S NEWS...

MAPLE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL HOSTS
INTERNATIONAL DESSERT NIGHT

Chris Paige, Manager of the West Sand Lake, NY Stewart's Shop, treats Lexie Keenan to an ice cream cone at the Maple Hill Middle School 16th annual "International Dessert Night." The event raises funds to support work study/mentor programs at the school. More than 200 Stewart's ice cream cones were served to those in attendance!

ST. JUDE'S SCHOOL RAISES FUNDS FOR HAITI

Justin McLaughlin, Manager of the Wynantskill Stewart's Shop,
is joined by students of the St. Jude's School.

The St. Jude's School in Wynantskill, NY recently held a fundraiser to support Haiti. For a small donation, students and staff members enjoyed Make Your Own Sundaes at the school last week. All proceeds from the event will go to benefit those in need. The students even had the help of Justin McLaughlin, the Manager of the Wynantskill Stewart's Shop. Great job!

David Caruso, Vice President of Operations, presents Veronica Hickok with a gold medal in recognition of her outstanding sub and sandwich sales. Veronica is the Manager Trainee at our Ushers Road shop in Ballston Lake, NY. Great job Veronica!

Stewart's Soda comes in a variety of great flavors?  Why not try some today?  2 liter bottles only $1.29 each or 2-2 liters for only $2.29!

Gary Dake, the President of Stewart's Shops, worked a four hour shift at the Stewart's on Jones Road and Route 50 in Saratoga Springs, NY on Friday, January 29th.  The visit by Gary was to recognize the shop for their performance during the recent Holiday Match collection.  Rumor has it Gary makes a mean Banana Split!

CONGRESSMAN SCOTT MURPHY VISITS STEWARTS

Bill Dake (L) speaks with Congressman Scott Murphy.

U.S. Representative Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, has been touring businesses in New York's 20th District, and made a stop at the Stewart's Warehouse and Distribution Center on Route 9N in Greenfield, NY. His tour was led by Stewart's Shops Chairman of the Board Bill Dake, who spoke with the Congressman about the manufacturing, distribution, and vertical integration that have helped make Stewart's successful. His tour took him from the warehouse to the freezer.

Congressman Murphy and Bill Dake pose with John
who works in the freezer at the Stewart's plant.

IT'S THE LARGEST STEWART'S HOLIDAY MATCH EVER!
$1.26 MILLION RAISED FOR LOCAL CHILDREN

Stewart's Shops' Holiday Match program completed its 23rd year of collecting donations for local children's charities with a record dollar amount. The company proudly announces that Stewart's customers contributed $630,000 between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Stewart's Shops is matching that amount, for a total of $1.26 million to be distributed to local children's charitable organizations in Spring 2010. 

"We are thrilled to have finished the drive up over 10% from last year, set a record for Holiday Match, and to soon donate the money back into the communities we serve. Our customers, shop partners and media partners have surpassed everyone's expectations," says Susan Dake, Stewart's Foundation President.

The Holiday Match program relies on customers making contributions in the 327 Stewart's Shops located in upstate NY and western VT from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day. The money raised benefits children's organizations directly within the communities where Stewart's Shops are located.  There are no administrative costs, and 100% of the funds collected and matched benefit the communities that have made this program so successful.  After this year's funds are distributed, over $13 million will have been allocated since the program's inception in 1986.

The $630,000 that Stewart's is matching is just over a 1/4 of the $2,250,000 donations budget for Stewart's Shops in 2010.  "Last year we were able to help thousands of organizations by contributing $2.25 million back into our communities. We are already seeing a high level of requests for assistance. We will continue to mirror our company theme, We are Closer to You," says Dake. 

Children's charities can still apply for funding from the Holiday Match Program.  Applications are available in all Stewart's Shops or online at http://www.stewartsshops.com.  Applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2010 to be considered for funding.  Visit Stewart's Shops' website (http://www.stewartsshops.com) for further information on the program.

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TOP 10 HALF GALLON ICE CREAM FLAVORS
 as of 1/11/10

1. Peanut Butter Pandemonium
2. Philly Vanilla
3. Chocolate
4. Vanilla
5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
6. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
7. Vanilla/Chocolate/Strawberry
8. Chocolate Swirl
9. Vanilla/Chocolate
10. Death by Chocolate

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Stewart's Ice Cream Production Partners pose for a photo outside the plant with their trophy and new jackets in honor of producing the #1 ranked vanilla ice cream in the world!

Stewart's Shops Philly Vanilla ice cream has been named the #1 vanilla ice cream in the world! That was the word from the judges at the World Dairy Expo 2009, held in Madison, Wisconsin. Philly Vanilla is named after Philly Dake, the inventor of our famous Make Your Own Sundae, the Make Your Own Scholarship for the college age children of Stewart's employees and the one who recently gave a gift of  $775,000 worth of "My Money Cards" to the over four thousand Stewart's employees.

Philly Vanilla, pure vanilla ice cream speckled with crushed vanilla beans, licked 24 other contenders from around the globe to be named the #1 Vanilla ice cream in the world. "This is a great example of the focus on fresh ingredients and quality that our customers enjoy everyday. All of us at Stewart's thank the hardworking people in our Ice Cream department" said Stewart's Shops President Gary Dake.

The judges at this year's World Dairy Championship Dairy Product Contest tested all the entries for flavor, body & texture, appearance & color, and melting quality. The award for being #1 was given out on September 29th at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. Philly Vanilla is available in pints, "full" half gallons, and at the cone counter.

SOME OF OUR RECENT LOTTO WINNERS INCLUDE

SHAREHOLDER OF THE MONTH

Heath Mattison congratulates Dan Hogan (L) for being named the Shareholder of the Month at the plant.  Dan is energetic and shows great productivity and accuracy in the Grocery Department.  He also has a positive attitude and is always willing to volunteers mentor new partners.  For being named the Shareholder of the Month, Dan received $100 and a Shareholder of the Month sweatshirt.  Other nominees were Dave Pregent, Tim Barney (and crew), Pierre Poulin, and Dana Park. Congratulations to everyone. Keep up the good work!

An anniversary/retirement celebration was recently held for three of our longtime partners. In the picture above (L to R) is Bob Groff, Lyn Bloomingdale, and Jimmy Staulters. Both Bob and Jimmy celebrated their 30th anniversary at Stewart's. Lyn Bloomingdale (center) recently retired after 43 years! In the picture below are the partners at our plant who have been working for us at least 30 years. They include Dave Beagle, Bill Dake, Ricky Staulters, Bob Groff, Howie Boice, Lyn Bloomingdale, Jimmy Staulters, and Jimmy Izykowski. Thank you to everyone for your hard work, and congratulations on your retirement, Lyn!

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