Our company originally began in 1946 as Deering's Market located at 545 W. 11th Street in Traverse City, Michigan. This market was small and it specialized in meats. During the first weeks of business, sales averaged less than $500.00 a week. In 1953, after several additions and remodels, the market name was changed to "Tom's." On February 23, 1961, Tom's West Bay was opened. Seven years later, on July 23, 1968, the 14th and Division location opened. That same year the original Deering's Market closed. Since that time, four more stores have opened--Acme, April 1983; Cherryland, November 1986; Northport, May 1993; and the East Bay market in February 1994.