Longtime Market Street Manager Matt Edwards Retires After 26 Years

Edwards has been a fixture at the Amarillo, Texas grocery store since it opened in 2000.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Matt Edwards, the store director at the Market Street grocery store in Amarillo, Texas, is retiring after 26 years with the company. Edwards has been with the United Family grocery chain for 40 years total, and has been a beloved figure at the Market Street location since it opened in 2000. Customers will miss his helpfulness, kindness, and personal touches, like helping a customer find a special birthday sign.

Why it matters

Edwards' retirement marks the end of an era for the Market Street location, which has relied on his leadership and community connections since it first opened its doors. His departure will be felt by regular customers who have come to depend on his assistance and familiarity with the store.

The details

Edwards started working at United Family 40 years ago, and has been the store director at the Market Street location in Amarillo since it opened in 2000. He is known for his helpfulness to customers, such as special ordering products and going the extra mile to find items. Edwards recently had a retirement party to celebrate his decades of service.

  • Matt Edwards started working at United Family 40 years ago.
  • The Market Street location in Amarillo opened in 2000.
  • Edwards is retiring on February 19, 2026.

The players

Matt Edwards

The store director at the Market Street grocery store in Amarillo, Texas, who is retiring after 26 years with the company.

United Family

The grocery chain that owns the Market Street store where Matt Edwards has worked for the past 40 years.

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What they’re saying

“I have been blessed with two families that I love dearly! I will be leaving my United family so I can spend more time with the amazing family God has blessed me with. It was a very special evening and I am humbled by all the kind words.”

— Matt Edwards

What’s next

Edwards' last day at the Market Street store will be on February 19, 2026.

The takeaway

After 26 years of dedicated service, Matt Edwards' retirement from the Market Street grocery store in Amarillo marks the end of an era. His helpfulness, kindness, and personal touches will be missed by the store's loyal customers, who have come to rely on his leadership and community connections.