Tom Thumb

Tom Thumb Here for the community, the food and the moments we share around the table. Join us, and share your stories! The men were J.R.

Local Boys Make Good

Back in 1948 two Dallas friends with family roots in the grocery business became intrigued with a new shopping concept. Bost and Bob Cullum. The new concept was called "supermarkets". Together they bought a small local chain and for the first few years worked nights and weekends to upgrade the selection, quality and overall shopping experience. They made sure that, despite t

heir small size, they could compete against the national chains. This eager customer service became represented by a friendly little cartoon figure in a grocer's apron, the still instantly recognizable Tom Thumb logo. Fabulous 50's

As Dallas boomed and its suburban limits expanded, so did Tom Thumb. The marketplace was fiercely competitive. But by leveraging its local advantage, it prospered and by 1956 had grown to 20 stores. Tom Thumb was well on its way to becoming a major regional chain. Bob Cullum was a tireless innovator, especially in offering non-food items such as housewares and health and beauty products. Construction of new, larger stores and purchases of small chains, continued non-stop. Don't Fence Me In

From 1950-66 Tom Thumb doubled its sales volume. They bought the gourmet specialty Simon David stores, 34 Hinky Dinky stores in the Midwest, even 17 Pantry Food Markets in California. Easily the most impactful move was the addition of Page Drugs. It signaled a new direction for Tom Thumb, combining food and drug in one store. It worked spectacularly. By 1974 sales had reached half a billion dollars. The zenith of this growth was in the 1980’s with a farsighted venture with Wal-Mart; the opening of A 220,000 square foot hyperstore. Despite its enormous sales volume, the project proved ahead of its time and was discontinued. Tom Thumb’s management took this opportunity to catch their breath. A refocused corporate strategy in the 90’s lead to a consolidation. In 1992 Jack Evans merged the Tom Thumb operations with those of a longtime colleague, Robert Onstead of Randall’s. Tom Thumb’s historic tradition of innovative customer service continued after the merger. In 1997 the first steps were begun to introduce online grocery service. In 2015, our parent company, AB Acquisition LLC, completed a transaction with Safeway that included Tom Thumb stores. Today, as part of the company’s Southern division, Tom Thumb operates 57 stores as part of the Albertsons Southern Division in North Texas, which is part of a 2,200+ store operation that employs approximately 265,000 people nationwide.

05/24/2026

When they’re this good… is there even a limit? 🌭
Tell us your number 👇
 

Congrats to our amazing FREE Groceries for a Year winners! 🎉 We’re so happy to be part of the Midlothian community and c...
04/27/2026

Congrats to our amazing FREE Groceries for a Year winners! 🎉 We’re so happy to be part of the Midlothian community and celebrate our newest Tom Thumb by sharing prizes like these. Thank you for welcoming us 🛒

04/23/2026

We open our doors in this Friday, April 24! We are so excited to serve this wonderful community!

Which 2 Easter classics are you keeping? 🐰🥚
04/05/2026

Which 2 Easter classics are you keeping? 🐰🥚

Comment when you see it 🌭🤭
04/01/2026

Comment when you see it 🌭🤭

Let us know. No wrong answers ⬇️
03/17/2026

Let us know. No wrong answers ⬇️

What are you eating this St. Patrick’s Day? ☘️
03/12/2026

What are you eating this St. Patrick’s Day? ☘️

03/10/2026

Have you visited our newest location in Argyle? We are so happy to be part of the community!

Let's gooooo 🏁
03/10/2026

Let's gooooo 🏁

03/09/2026

A big thank you to Tom Thumb for their generous $10,000 donation to NEF as part of their grand opening celebration in Hillwood’s Harvest Town Center! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome Tom Thumb to the Northwest ISD community and are grateful for their commitment to supporting local students and educators. Their gift will help NEF continue providing resources, programs, and opportunities that benefit classrooms across our district.

Congratulations on your grand opening, Tom Thumb! We’re so glad you’re here. 👏

Congratulations to our 2 lucky winners of FREE Groceries for a Year! We are celebrating our newest location opening in A...
03/07/2026

Congratulations to our 2 lucky winners of FREE Groceries for a Year! We are celebrating our newest location opening in Argyle by giving back to the customers that make it possible for us thrive in their community.
Come see us next weekend on 3/14 from 12pm -4pm where 4 more customers will have the opportunity to win FREE Groceries for a Year!

03/06/2026
03/06/2026

Last night we had the pleasure of being a part of the grand opening ceremony for the new Tom Thumb! We are incredibly grateful for their generous donation to AEF! As the first grocery store in Argyle, their support means so much to our community and to the students and teachers of Argyle ISD.

Partnerships like this help make a real difference in our schools. Donations to AEF directly support programs that strengthen our district, including teacher grants, student scholarships, teacher bonuses and more!

Thank you, Tom Thumb, for supporting Argyle’s teachers and students!

Don’t miss your chance to see the legendary Oscar Mayer Wienermobile! Snap a pic with this one of a kind hot dog on whee...
03/04/2026

Don’t miss your chance to see the legendary Oscar Mayer Wienermobile! Snap a pic with this one of a kind hot dog on wheels, and pick up an iconic Wiener Whistle 🌭 Join us this Friday, March 6th as we open our new store in Argyle!

Let the count down begin! We open our doors this Friday, March 6th in Argyle! Come see us on Grand Opening Day for great...
03/03/2026

Let the count down begin! We open our doors this Friday, March 6th in Argyle! Come see us on Grand Opening Day for great deals, demos and giveaways! Check out the details below 👇
First 300 customers will receive a FREE bag of our exclusive brands
8am - 2pm: visit the Oscar Mayer Weinermoblie
2pm - 6pm: ballon artist & face painter
5pm - 6pm: Meet & Greet with Cowboys Legend, Drew Pearson
Meet your favorite mascots throughout the day, like Chester Cheetah of Cheetos, Oatie from Little Debbie, Tom Thumb himself - and many more!
Delicious demos throughout the day will include:
Fresh Cut fruit & veggies from our produce department
Epic charcuterie board
Blue Bell Ice Cream
Just Bare Chicken
Alaskan Snow Crab
Mimosa sampling
Kaurina's Kulfi Ice Cream
BUBBL'R
Electrolit
Pepsi Zero
Dietz & Watson meats & cheeses
–and many more...

02/13/2026

Get the biggest, freshest, hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries for your valentine at Tom Thumb!

We are growing in Argyle, TX!Our newest location is opening soon, and we want YOU on the team! Apply online now, and com...
01/27/2026

We are growing in Argyle, TX!
Our newest location is opening soon, and we want YOU on the team! Apply online now, and come see us this weekend for open interviews. 👉 www.tomthumb.com/careers

Pick your fighter! 🍪 Frosted or Chocolate Chip? Comment your fave!
12/23/2025

Pick your fighter! 🍪 Frosted or Chocolate Chip? Comment your fave!

12/18/2025

Big news, Sunnyvale! Your new Tom Thumb is here to make shopping easier, fresher and better than ever! We couldn’t have done it without our hardworking team and the amazing Sunnyvale community! Thank you all for the support!

12/17/2025

Come see us in Sunnyvale!

12/17/2025

Hey Sunnyvale! The wait is almost over! We open our doors on your Tom Thumb tomorrow, December 17th at 6am. Until then, enjoy this sneak peek.

Sanger, you made our Grand Opening unforgettable! We were thrilled to celebrate with New Country 96.3 and give back by g...
12/14/2025

Sanger, you made our Grand Opening unforgettable! We were thrilled to celebrate with New Country 96.3 and give back by giving four amazing customers FREE groceries for a year. Thank you for welcoming Tom Thumb into your community, here’s to many more amazing moments together! 🛒

We’re nearly there Sunnyvale! Come celebrate the Grand Opening of your new Tom Thumb this Wednesday. Enjoy tasty demos, ...
12/14/2025

We’re nearly there Sunnyvale! Come celebrate the Grand Opening of your new Tom Thumb this Wednesday. Enjoy tasty demos, exciting giveaways, special appearances and so much more. You won’t want to miss out on all the fun, see you there!

12/12/2025

🎉 We’re officially open in Sanger, Texas! 🎉
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible employees, dedicated vendors, and amazing customers who made this day such a success. We’re proud to serve Sanger and the surrounding communities, and we can’t wait to welcome you into your new Tom Thumb!

12/11/2025

Our doors open tomorrow, December 12 in Sanger! Check out this sneak peek and come see us tomorrow for great deals, demos, giveaways and more!

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