History

In 1962, Robert and Mary Wilson purchased Goff’s Supermarket, which was located in the Unterrified Democrat newspaper building, in Linn, from Bob Goff. The store grew and in 1970 Mr. and Mrs. Wilson had a new building erected for their store, next to the Methodist Church. Their business name was then changed to Thriftway.

Thriftway in 1970!

Upon Mr. Wilson’s retirement in 1980, the business was purchased by Bob and Norma Lee (Wilson) Campbell. In 1996 a larger building was erected, by Kever Construction, at its present location, and continues to be owned and managed by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell. The new Thriftway store not only features high-quality, low price grocery, dairy, produce, frozen, toiletries, pet, and household items, but has added a deli, bakery, floral, liquor, video, and customer service department.