It just made sense.
Fred's has been part of Applewood since the 1960s. We live here, we raised our kids here, and we wanted to keep the legacy going.
A name the neighborhood knows.
If you grew up in Applewood, you might remember this shopping center with a Safeway, the Jefferson County Library and a night out at Applewood Lanes. Fred's was there too.
- 1960s
Fred Sylvester opens up
The original Fred's starts at 1901 Youngfield in the Applewood Grove Shopping Center.
- 2001
Moving next door
On March 2, Fred's moves to its current home at 1895 Youngfield, then owned by Rajeev Jerath.
- 2013
Neighbors take the keys
Chris and Becky Prall, longtime Applewood residents, take over to keep the legacy going.
- Today
Still the neighborhood store
Open seven days, stocked for the people who live nearby.
Friendly faces behind the counter.
Courteous people with a passion for their work, happy to help you find something you'll like.

Chris Prall
Owner and President. Store management and purchasing.

Becky Prall
Vice President. Operations, quality control and accounting.
Margaret DuPrey
Sales Associate. Events and sales.

Yes, sometimes there's a dog.
Our four-legged greeter even made it onto the label of Fred's Red, our “Doggone Good Wine.” Stop in and you might get to say hi.
Got a suggestion, or inventory you'd like to see in stock? Let us know.
Neighbors upstairs: PEI Insurance Agency, 303-237-1220.
