Welcome to EASY-WAY® Produce Stores Online

Welcome to
EASY-WAY®
Produce Stores Online!

The first Easy-Way store at 80 N. Main

Pate Carter, Sr.
Pate Carter, Sr. (the current owners' grandfather) opened the first Easy-Way store on December 2, 1932 at 80 N. Main. This store remains in operation today, and is a full service grocery store, with produce and meat departments.

Barry Carter, Sr.
Barry Carter, Sr. took over operation of the store from his father, and Barry Carter, Jr. and brother David Carter are the current owners with their father who is retired from day to day operations.

Barry Carter, Jr.

David Carter
1970 - Early 1970's: Barry Sr. opened the first produce-only store at the curb market in Midtown Memphis, and Barry Jr. and David have continuously expanded the produce-only stores throughout Memphis. Easy-Way now has seven produce-only locations, as well as the original store downtown.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is fresh produce delivered to each Easy-Way location?
Fresh produce is delivered to each store daily. During peak period and Home-Grown season (summer-spring) 2-3 deliveries daily are common.

What are your store hours?
Summer 7:00am - 7:00pm (except Mid America Mall and Cleveland store close at 6:00pm.) Winter 7:00am - 6:00pm (except Stage Rd., Bartlett and W. Poplar Ave., Collierville open until 7:00pm.)

Why are all the Easy-Way stores orange?
The color orange is supposed to be an appetite stimulant and it draws a lot of attention.

Are there going to be any more store openings any time soon or in the future - if so where?
Planned in the future, yes. Soon, no definite planned locations at present. We are interested in future locations in Cordova, Millington, and north Mississippi.

Where does your produce come from?
Local (TN.- ARK. - MS. - Missouri) when available all over the U.S. and from various countries for seasonal items such as Chilean Grapes, New Zealand apples and Kiwi fruit.

When are Vidalia Onions available?
Early spring through early summer - storage Vidalias are available later in the year, but because of the moisture content have not held up well in the past year.

When are Ripley, TN tomatoes available?
Green tomatoes from Ripley are first available late May - early June - vine ripened red tomatoes late June through August.