Straub's Markets (or Straub's Fine Grocers) is a specialty food retailer headquartered in downtown Clayton,

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founded in 1901 by William A. Straub. It sold ice cream at the

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and has four locations in the Greater St. Louis Area, having expanded from the original location in

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to Clayton in 1933, the

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in 1948, and Town and Country in 1966. According to the company, over 52 tons of its "World Famous Chicken Salad," are sold each year. The company is owned and operated by Jack W. "Trip" Straub III.

Awards

* N.A.S.F.T. Retailer of the Year (2009, 2006, 2001) * About.com's The Best Online Gourmet Shops #11The Best Online Gourmet Shops
About.com, accessed September 18, 2013. * Ladue News Platinum Award: Best Grocer (2011, 2010, 2009), Most Pleasing Grocery Experience (2008) * Fox 2 Hot List: Best Gourmet Grocer (2010) *

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Top Holiday Seller (2010, 2009) * Sauce Magazine Reader's Choice Award: Best Butcher (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005) *

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Best of St. Louis (2012, 2006, 2005, 2003) *

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World Class Customer Satisfaction Award (2002)

References

External links

Straub's Markets

Straub's Online Market

Straub's Facebook Page
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