OUR STORY
The history of Sparkle Markets dates back to 1955, when four local independent grocers sought to achieve one common goal: provide customers with neighborly service and high-quality products at the lowest prices possible. And after merging with an Akron-area group of grocers, they achieved just that by opening the first neighborhood Sparkle. Throughout the years, this quaint collection of local grocery stores gave big chains a run for their money, remaining “big enough to serve its community, yet small enough to care.”
Today, there are 17 Sparkle Markets serving communities in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, all sharing the same original values of friendly service, quality products and low prices. Throughout the years, store ownership has been passed from father to son to daughter, ultimately maintaining the core principles of Sparkle Markets.
OUR MISSION
is to wholeheartedly serve our communities by offering quality groceries at affordable prices.
OUR CUSTOMERS
can expect a clean and friendly shopping environment filled with quality products.
OUR ASSOCIATES
are met with a fair, challenging and rewarding work environment, free of discrimination.
OUR COMMUNITIES
receive an outpouring of support and service through donations and event sponsorship.
MEET SPARKY
He's clean-cut, passionate, hardworking, and for over 50 years has been the beaming face of the Sparkle Markets brand. Our iconic Sparky is displayed in stores and on advertisements as a constant, friendly reminder that Sparkle store owners are available to customers and associates and invested in their local communities.
COMMITMENT TO
FAMILY DINNER
Each week, we find and test three recipes for you to easily replicate and serve to your own family. Each dish is made with simple, affordable ingredients sourced from your local Sparkle. Stop at the front of our stores for a printed copy of the week's recipes or visit our online Recipe Archive to see what's cooking in the Great Groceries kitchen.
WE OFFER USDA CHOICE BEEF
At your locally owned and operated Sparkle Market, you'll find the best USDA Choice Beef and meats. Our skilled butchers are readily available in-store to help you choose the proteins and cuts that are right for you. At Sparkle, we want families like yours to benefit from nothing by high-quality ingredients and attentive service.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Becoming a member of the Sparkle Markets family is easier than ever!
Just download our PDF application, fill out the fields and mail the location you wish to apply. Visit our locations page to find each address.
Send applications for New Cumberland, East Palestine, Chester or East Liverpool to:
ATTN: Kim 1616 Pennsylvania Ave. East Liverpool, OH 43920