Happy 2026! This year is a big anniversary for us at Nugget Market—centennial big! My great grandfather and his father opened the very first Nugget Market back in 1926 making this our company’s 100-year anniversary. And it’s true what they say: time flies when you’re having fun!

Speaking of fun, we’ll be celebrating this milestone in a big way! We have lots of exciting things planned for both our amazing team and YOU, our guests, so stay tuned for hot promotions, great giveaways, and other surprises throughout the year. We’re 100 years strong and just getting started!
       - Riley Stille
         5th Generation Grocer
         Director Of Perishable Operations & Purchasing

A Brief History of Nugget Market:

• 1926: Dedicated to offering the freshest produce available, father-son team William and Mack Stille open the very first Nugget Market in Woodland, California.
• 1946: Nugget Market moves to its current location at 157 Main Street, making a splash with attention-grabbing promotions.
• 1960: Embracing new technology to stay competitive, Gene Stille, Mack’s son and Will’s grandson, takes over as president of Nugget Market.
• 1970–89: Growing by 70%, Nugget Market adds new departments like our Deli, hot food takeout, fresh seafood, Bakery, and Floral. Nugget Market opens a second store in 1981 in Davis (Mace Blvd.) and acquires two Alpha Beta stores in 1985.
• 1990s: Nugget Market introduces a fresh, European marketplace feel when Eric Stille, fourth generation, takes the helm as president and CEO. The market also adopts a new focus on associate training. Nugget Market’s first wine stewards, cheese specialists, and professional chefs join the team, offering even more local and imported wines, artisan cheeses, and scratch-made meal solutions.
• 2000s: New Nugget Markets open in Davis, Vacaville, Sacramento, West Sacramento, Roseville, El Dorado Hills, and Elk Grove! We also join the ranks of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.”
• 2015–16: Nugget Market acquires three stores in Marin County and Sonoma Market in Sonoma.
• 2020–21: Our new headquarters opens in Davis, and our 16th store opens in Roseville on Blue Oaks Blvd.
• 2023: Eric Stille retires and remains Chairman of the Board. Greg Hill becomes president and CEO.
• 2025: Our Granite Bay location opens, bringing our company up to 17 stores including 14 Nugget Markets, Sonoma Market, Fork Lift by Nugget Markets, and Food 4 Less Woodland!
• 2026: Whitney Ranch, Rocklin COMING SOON!