Shop Rite
was established in 1966, when John Dan Gielen approached his mother, Julia
J. Gielen and his Aunt Genevieve J. Saab, and asked to
purchase a lot 
in south Crowley where his grandfather once operated a neighborhood
grocery store. He wanted to open a convenience store, which would
have as its only competition a Phil-A-Sak on North Parkerson in Crowley.
In spite of some objection and a few fears, a house and store building
were removed from the property (525 South Parkerson) and construction of
the first Shop Rite was begun. It opened its doors to business in
1966. The business was based on
friendly, courteous and fast customer service and is still
in operation today. |
in south Crowley where his grandfather once operated a neighborhood
grocery store. He wanted to open a convenience store, which would
have as its only competition a Phil-A-Sak on North Parkerson in Crowley.
In spite of some objection and a few fears, a house and store building
were removed from the property (525 South Parkerson) and construction of
the first Shop Rite was begun. It opened its doors to business in
1966. The business was based on
friendly, courteous and fast customer service and is still
in operation today.