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Overview Hy-Vee began in in 1930 when Charles Hyde and David Vredenburg opened their first store in Beaconsfield, Iowa. The store was called Hyde and Vredenburg. Hy-Vee had almost immediate success as by 1938, the corporation's gross sales topped $1 million. The corporate name, Hy-Vee, began in 1952. The name is a combination of the names of the co-founders.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, Hy-Vee has grown dramatically over the years and has been a leader in introducing new technologies and adopting new ideas. The slogan, "A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle" began in 1963. The company started its first express lane in 1961. Electronic cash registers were installed in 1975. The company had its first billion dollar year in 1982. Hy-Vee began accepting debit cards in 1984. Hy-Vee is the largest private employer in Iowa. Now, Hy-Vee has 235 stores in eight states. By 2009, the store had over $6.3 billion in sales.

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Hy-Vee now has 55,000 employees. By 1960, each employee could own shares in the company. If employees relocate with the company, Hy-Vee will help pay moving expenses. Hy-Vee's privately owned bank, Midwest Heritage, offers low interest loans to store employees as well as other financial benefits.

What jobs pay the most at Hy-Vee?

Store Director is the highest paying job at Hy-Vee at $135,000 annually.