Stinker has earned 2025 Chain of the Year honors for its innovative mindset, focus on operational excellence, people-first culture and future-focused direction.

Boise, Idaho-based Stinker Stores has taken its place as the 2025 Chain of the Year and the 36th winner of the award that recognizes operational excellence, culture, innovation and strategic direction. While Stinker Stores shines with best-in-class, new-to-industry (NTI) stores; a revamped loyalty program and mobile app; a commitment to a people first culture; foodservice excellence; and future-focused growth, what truly sets Stinker Stores apart is its unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, consistently upgrading and refining its systems and programs. Refusing to settle for “good enough,” the chain remains focused on modernizing and adapting to meet the needs of tomorrow.

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