City Market
Along with the huge variety of fresh foods you expect, Citymarket is the only store you need for Home Fashion and Décor, Bed and Bath, Kitchen and Small Appliances, Home Office and Toys. Offering an abundance of the items you need for every part of your life, Citymarket is your one-stop shopping destination. Find what you need right inside and make your life a little easier. Now offering full-strength “real” beer in our store.
Prather's Market
Fresher Products - When it comes to product freshness choosing quality usually trumps big-box store bulk alternatives. Keeping the Cash At Home - After the sale is made, local businesses return almost 45% of earnings right back into the community where you live versus 13% when you shop big box or chain stores. Superior Service - Local grocers enjoy the opportunity to provide first rate service to guests shopping the store. When is the last time you were helped with your groceries at a big box store? Proximity - For many living in outlying communities the trip to a large retailer means a serious investment of time and money. Why waste either when similar items can be picked up just blocks away? More Local products - As independent local retailers we carry more local products than the big box and chain stores. Keep Our Community Unique - Locally owned businesses cater to the cultural base of the neighborhood it serves. Residents can find new adventure in a familiar environment. Where we live, shop and play is the foundation of our community. Unique businesses are vital to the diverse character of our neighborhoods. Get Better Service - Local businesses tend to hire people with some knowledge of the products they are selling and provide better customer care by giving special attention to each patron they serve. Reduce Environmental Impact - Locally owned businesses are usually found in thriving neighborhoods or city centers as opposed to developing on the border. They along with local residents are more likely to purchase local, resulting in less travel and reduced air pollutants. Invest in the Community - Local business owners live in the community they serve; this lessens the possibility of moving and increases their assets in the future of the community. Create More Good Jobs - Local businesses provide jobs for residents and are one of the largest employers nationwide.
AL-MART General Store
Al-Mart General Store is located in the historic Silverheels building at 11 South Main Street downtown Alma, Colorado est. 1873. Sitting at 10,578 feet above sea level, Alma is the highest incorporated town in the United States. Nestled below three of Colorado's 14 ers, Mt Bross, Lincoln and Democrat, we boast picturesque views, epic hiking spots and high altitude escapes. The Silverheels building was built in 1896; its history spanning from the early dance hall days and the Silverheels Saloon in the 70's, to the famous Molly McDuff Bakery of the 1990s. Established in 2007, the Al-Mart has continued to grow and is even considered a tourist destination. We visualized a place where locals and visitors can buy the things they need daily on this side of the Continental Divide.