Food Pyramid

1919After his time in the army, John Ramey buys a tiny grocery store in Springfield, Missouri. When this tiny neighborhood grocery store proved to be successful, he expanded his grocery business to eight small stores. 1939 Ramey establishes the area's 1st modern supermarket in an empty field outside of town. Due to the economy during World War II, Ramey consolidates his eight smaller stores into this one supermarket. 1946 Ramey sells the supermarket to two Kansas City men.