For those who have regular Stop & Shops (not huge Super Stop & Shops); has your S&S been remodeling their store?Newington CT has and as I hear, it'sa total mess in the store and they're even changing location of the big departments like the deli. I think that they are trying to make the store look like the newer stores.
My local store (Old Connecticut Path location, Framingham MA) is remodeling. It's a Super Stop & Shop, but it is one of the older ones, opened in 1994 or 1995, and is on the smaller side. The store previously appeared to have many 70's/80's style features (a very retro font on this big ugly thing that said "Creamery"). The Bakery is moving from one side of the store to the other, and they are adding a Boston Market and an "Asian buffet", what ever that may be. The Deli has even been temporarily relocated to what will become a future butcher shop, as the Deli half of the store gets remodeled. Right now, it's a mess, but the future product looks really nice. Many of the interior details remind me of the newer Hannaford stores (notably the Westbrook ME and Falmouth ME locations). I go there all the time, but hopefully it will be done soon.
I went on Sunday to the Newington store, and it sounds that (JustinT), that they're doing the same exact thing. But, my store never was "behind the times". It opened in 1993, and was remodeled to look like the current design in 2001, and our family shopped there at the time, and all they did was made the store look fancier, but kept mostly everything in its place except the Cheese Shop and Natural Foods section. Now, you can't even see that section. They are really changing it now. The aisle area is more darker lit, and I saw a map on what the dpts. are supposed to look like. It looks nice, just like Bristol. The produce department is cut down to two small aisles. It is only a convenience for us, as we shop at Price Chopper.
the famouse chain that onced owned Bradlees well till bradlees went out on it own anyways i dont like them thjat much i also Call them Top & Hop thats what u get when u take the to S's away
heard a card i got:boring:
hears what my Stop & Shop looks like it was onec a Grand Union as u can tell heh lol the logo is tilted and the stores small too
STop and shop has reformated their stores alot.
The newest one is on the pictuer I display here. IT has stuff like TOys r us inside and OFfice Depot inside. And those ones are like in the 70,000s and early 80,000s of square feet.
Some stores have been changed twice since they first opened, and they have relocated a lot of stores, and most stores are large Super STop n shops. They just entered new hampshire and will enter maine and vermont.
Stop & Shop just filed for chapter 11 and are going out of business!
QuoteOriginally posted by 76BraldorZayKamesfanBBTB
QuoteOriginally posted by storehistoryguy
Stop & Shop just filed for chapter 11 and are going out of business!
NO THEY ARN'T IF THEY WERE THEY WOULD SAY SO ON THEIR WEBSITE!
Yeah, I know. I was just bored. Not much going on here. Postings slow.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
STop and shop has reformated their stores alot.
The newest one is on the pictuer I display here. IT has stuff like TOys r us inside and OFfice Depot inside. And those ones are like in the 70,000s and early 80,000s of square feet.
Some stores have been changed twice since they first opened, and they have relocated a lot of stores, and most stores are large Super STop n shops. They just entered new hampshire and will enter maine and vermont.
thast one big stop shop
when while what happend s to a super market when the go out do they old Goiing outta bisness sales:question:
I wonder how they liquidate a supermarket that GOB. I'm thinking they sell off all Gen. Merchandise and boxed and canned goods, and buy limited amounts of service counter items. But, supermarkets are full-service convenience stops for many, and going for something and not getting it would be crazy. The only think to lure in customers would be very low prices.
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
I wonder how they liquidate a supermarket that GOB. I'm thinking they sell off all Gen. Merchandise and boxed and canned goods, and buy limited amounts of service counter items. But, supermarkets are full-service convenience stops for many, and going for something and not getting it would be crazy. The only think to lure in customers would be very low prices.
The one I remember (from about 8 yrs ago - so it may not be completely correct) was an A&P (the last one in the capital region - in Wynantskill). They only reduced some of the stuff (I think it was Health & Beauty and the perishables plus a few other odd things - I remember a few A&P labelled products - this at least a year or two after they had changed most of the stuff over to America's Choice) - apparently most of the rest was to be moved to another store (where I don't know since the next nearest even then was probably Pleasant Valley or Massachusetts). I think it went to 50% off at the best. Of course, this was an older store to begin with, so they only had dairy, produce and packaged meat (maybe limited bakery) to deal with (no service meat, fish, sushi, cafe, etc.).
Almost forgot about GU's - several of those - they seemed to sell off everything - just closing down areas as they ran out (like deli, meats, dairy etc.) starting with a low % and finally going to 80 or 90% for the last couple days.
Seems to me that both continued to accept coupons (except maybe the very end) but not do doubles (as they both previously had).
A cool truck from the Stop & Shop companies.
QuoteOriginally posted by Zayre88
A cool truck from the Stop & Shop companies.
what is mida mart are they still around???
QuoteOriginally posted by Caldor1999
QuoteOriginally posted by Zayre88
A cool truck from the Stop & Shop companies.
what is mida mart are they still around???
It probably was a pharmacy chain and i'm sure it's not around anymore.
The company had supermarkets (Stop & Shop), discount stores (Bradlees) and pharmacies (medi Mart)...
Now, a single Super Stop & Shop has all three in one store!
hears anouther pic of my stop and shop
QuoteOriginally posted by 76BraldorZayKamesfanBBTB
QuoteOriginally posted by Caldor1999
hears anouther pic of my stop and shop
The "Shop" part looks like its ready to fall.
yea i know the logo tilted it was a Grand Union them in 2001 it became stop & shop they dident changes the inside that much it even has the old Grand UNION SMELL lol
The "Super G" stores in Southern NJ have all been converted to Stop & Shop in the last few weeks.
STop and shop's stores have a new look now. They 2 years ago entered new hampshire and have stores in Manchester on Valley st, one in manchester on South willoow st, one in Hudson on lowell ave, one in peterborough (it replaced A&P), one soon to open in Exeter, one soon to open Milford and one in Bedford.
When I went to Rhode Island, they were remodeling the ones in Cumberland, North providence and Coventry to the new look.
this stop and shop in Malden mass was a Purity supreme and is either 51000 sf or 60000 sf
from www.srweiner.com
this is what the newer shop and shops look like.
this is in peeksill ny and is 66000 squrae feet. the ones expanded or built in late 1980s or early 1990s are being expanded or relocated. they are remodeling a lot of Rhode island stores to this.
from .marchassociates.com/ Projects/Retail/new/s...
Stop & Shop in Manchester NH just before the opening in 2003. Located on site of the former Bradlees.
ahhh Stop & Shop. I remember the old stop light logo sitting in the shopping carriage. Never really cared for them since my parents usually went to Star Market or on rare occasions Almacs. The first "Super" Stop & Shop was built in Warwick RI around 1983-84 and pretty soon they were everywhere. The older stores were shut down to prevent competiton with the newer ones. This is one market to always and I mean always check your receipts that the discounts were taken. I believe they were also the first market (in my area at least) to install the self serve check out areas.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
this stop and shop in Malden mass was a Purity supreme and is either 51000 sf or 60000 sf
from www.srweiner.com
thast a old stop & shop
QuoteOriginally posted by Caldor1999
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
this stop and shop in Malden mass was a Purity supreme and is either 51000 sf or 60000 sf
from www.srweiner.com
thast a old stop & shop
taht was purity supreme.
this was their old logo in the past
from www.a-aronson.com
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by Caldor1999
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
this stop and shop in Malden mass was a Purity supreme and is either 51000 sf or 60000 sf
from www.srweiner.com
thast a old stop & shop
taht was purity supreme.
this was their old logo in the past
from www.a-aronson.com
i never lied there logo i think they shold change it
this stop and shop is in Boston on tremont st and 35000 sf.
from www.finard.com
Question: I've seen Stop & Shop cards and buildings and products and such stuff and I've alot of it is very simular to the Giant Food/Edward's Markets chain. Are they also connected?
QuoteOriginally posted by storehistoryguy
Question: I've seen Stop & Shop cards and buildings and products and such stuff and I've alot of it is very simular to the Giant Food/Edward's Markets chain. Are they also connected?
Yes. (And Edwards markets hasn't been around for years--they became SuperG in New Jersey and have now been relabeled Stop & Shop)
here is the stop and shop in secaucus new jersey. it was edwards foods.
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/propsearch.pl?qtype=by-retailer&prop=true&q=Work%27n+Gear
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the stop and shop in secaucus new jersey. it was edwards foods.
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/propsearch.pl?qtype=by-retailer&prop=true&q=Work%27n+Gear
more of the former edwards now stop and shop in secaucus new jersey.
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/propsearch.pl?qtype=by-retailer&prop=true&q=Work%27n+Gear
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the stop and shop in secaucus new jersey. it was edwards foods.
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/propsearch.pl?qtype=by-retailer&prop=true&q=Work%27n+Gear
more of the former edwards now stop and shop in secaucus new jersey.
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/propsearch.pl?qtype=by-retailer&prop=true&q=Work%27n+Gear
more of the former edwards now stop and shop in secaucus new jersey. the indoor entrance.
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/propsearch.pl?qtype=by-retailer&prop=true&q=Work%27n+Gear
this is the stop and shop in fairfield Ct. it was next to bradlees. older ones of bradlees and stop and shop were always next to each other. bradlees and stop and shop used to own medi mart and the walgreens here must have been a medi mart
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137810730&subNum=12209000265
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
this is the stop and shop in fairfield Ct. it was next to bradlees. older ones of bradlees and stop and shop were always next to each other. bradlees and stop and shop used to own medi mart and the walgreens here must have been a medi mart
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137810730&subNum=12209000265
another of stop and shop in fairfield. I wonder if this got enlarged.
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137810730&subNum=12209000265
stop and shop that was on connecticut ave in norwalk taht got moved to a bigger one and this was 37000 square feet. this probably opened 1967. it is now tj maxx. it was next to bradlees that is now wal-mart.
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137810730&subNum=10209001046
here is the stop and shop on flatbush ave in ny where caldor was
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137815747&subNum=10213001173
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the stop and shop on flatbush ave in ny where caldor was
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137815747&subNum=10213001173
here is the stop and shop on flatbush ave
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137815747&subNum=10213001173
this former 42,000 square foot edwards supermarket is now stop and shop and this store is in east brunswick nj
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137868996&subNum=10215000368
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
this former 42,000 square foot edwards supermarket is now stop and shop and this store is in east brunswick nj
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137868996&subNum=10215000368
And now it isn't any supermarket - at least the last time I was down there it was something else (forget what, but a non grocery store for sure).
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
this is the stop and shop in fairfield Ct. it was next to bradlees. older ones of bradlees and stop and shop were always next to each other. bradlees and stop and shop used to own medi mart and the walgreens here must have been a medi mart
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137810730&subNum=12209000265
this stop and shop along with bradlees next door got converted into a more updated and larger stop and shop that is 75,000 square feet. the store got a grand reopening late last august and the proposal for this started in at latest 2003.
here is the 70,000 square foot stop and shop in pembroke mass in the north river plaza. it opened in june 1982 as it was the first super stop and shop. the store was remodeled as the last time I saw it it was silver. stop and shop seems to want its stores to look like that.
from http://www.kgiproperties.com/properties/location/12/
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the 70,000 square foot stop and shop in pembroke mass in the north river plaza. it opened in june 1982 as it was the first super stop and shop. the store was remodeled as the last time I saw it it was silver. stop and shop seems to want its stores to look like that.
from http://www.kgiproperties.com/properties/location/12/
more stop and shop in pembroke
from http://www.kgiproperties.com/properties/location/12/
this was the old stop and shop in smithfield ri
from http://www.kgiproperties.com/properties/location/2/
here is the old stop and shop in warwick ri on warwick ave in the crossroads plaza that opened in 1983 and 53,000 sf. the new stop and shop is across the street, that opened in early 2004 or early 2005.
from http://www.kgiproperties.com/properties/location/16/
here is the 75,000 sf stop and shop in revere on suffolk downs that opened a year ago
from http://www.cedarshoppingcenters.com/suffolkdowns.htm
here is the 60,000 sf stop and shop in wethersfield ct on jordan lane. it opened like 1996 maybe
from http://www.cedarshoppingcenters.com/jordanlane.htm
here is the stop and shop in franklin mass that opened in 1988 and just got remodeled and expadned from 55,000 sf to 70,000 sf
from http://www.cedarshoppingcenters.com/franklin.htm#
here is stop and shop in yonkers ny on cross country shopping center on central park ave in its older form. this one form is 23,850
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1141430918&subNum=40214000001
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is stop and shop in yonkers ny on cross country shopping center on central park ave in its older form
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1141430918&subNum=40214000001
here is the stop and shop newer form in yonkers ny on cross country shopping center on central park ave
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1141430918&subNum=40214000001
The first two are the Poughkeepsie location (off Route 44) - the first their old store (now Big Lots) and the 2nd their current store (which was built on the site of a Caldor formerly in that plaza).
The 3rd & 4th are the Rhinebeck location - the 4th is the former Grand Union which Stop & Shop bought during the bankruptcy. The 3rd is their newly built store next door - this sits on the site of a former Jamesway which had sat empty since they went out until this store was built (maybe 2-3 yrs ago). Now the old GU sits empty (for how long, I wonder??).
Last is the Hyde Park store - it was built as a ShopRite (probably one of, if not the, last ones by Big V before they went bankrupt). It replaced a store across the road (in with Ames) and was only open a short time before being closed down (along with a few others in the area) - it was later re-opened as a Stop n Shop.
Here's an old trailer featuring the old logo I found in the back of the former Charter Oak Mall in East Hartford, CT. You can see it clearly off I-84 East, after Exit 58.
1st is the Pittsfield/Lenox store on Route 7/20 right near the line between Pittsfield & Lenox. The 2nd photo shows their gas station (the only one in the area - the only other one I know of is at the Poughkeepsie store). This one was recently remodeled (thus the door under the left hand point).
3rd is the Pittsfield store just off the intersection of Route 8&9. This is a slightly older design (not sure if they had a store in the area or just expanded an existing store - this one has been here at least 10-15 years).
Last is the North Adams store on Route 2 - another of the newer style (not newest, but it was until about 2 years ago).
Here's a really old-looking Stop & Shop in Peterborough, New Hampshire. The inside of it isn't like most recent Stop & Shop stores.
Here's a retro sign to an older looking Super Stop & Shop located in on the Hazard Avenue strip in Enfield, CT. This store also had a "Medi Mart" trashcan which I failed to capture.
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Here's a really old-looking Stop & Shop in Peterborough, New Hampshire. The inside of it isn't like most recent Stop & Shop stores.
It's probably a store they aquired from someone else - I have seen shots of a former A&P that closed in 2003, maybe that?
In south-central CT, Stop & Shop stores seem a lot busier than Shaw's stores. How is it in other area of CT. MA and RI?
In New Britain Stop & Shop was located in the Columbus Plaza in downtown for many years. They recently built a new store on West Main Street as part of the rehiblitation of the Cor-West Shopping Center. The old Stop & Shop was vacant for many years. Price Rite finally opened a year or so ago.
The one in the Unionville section of Farmington is a converted Edward's. It's supposed to be demolished along with the Elite 8 Plaza in the back. A new Super Stop & Shop is supposed to be built in its place.
The smallest Stop & Shop I ever was in was one somewhere up Route 44 in Litchfield County. It was about the size of a convience store. I don't remember what town it was in. We only stopped there to use the restroom on. We drove up that way to see all the folliage.
And I don't remember why, but I remember Super Stop & Shop was forced to sell it's Avon store to Big Y.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
The smallest Stop & Shop I ever was in was one somewhere up Route 44 in Litchfield County. It was about the size of a convience store. I don't remember what town it was in. We only stopped there to use the restroom on. We drove up that way to see all the folliage.
Perhaps the Canaan store would be the one you are thinking of - I remember stopping at that one. Maybe not as small as a convenience store, but small compared to a modern one. Of course, that area doesn't have much else (I don't think) so that might be one reason why.
For those that don't want to visit my website attached is the photo of the 2 year old Bristol Connecticut Super Stop & Shop. They tore down Bradlees to build it.
The Old Super Stop & Shop in Bristol is now Job Lot. The new facade was put up this spring.
hears the super stop & shop in Danbury CT idk when it opend but its been tehr for as long as i cann rememebr might have opend in the mid to late 80's
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
For those that don't want to visit my website attached is the photo of the 2 year old Bristol Connecticut Super Stop & Shop. They tore down Bradlees to build it.
I'm pretty sure that this design originated with a store in Walpole, MA which opened in November 2002. The company's previous style, the colonial house-style with fake windows, originated on Cape Cod in the early 1990s, with the Framingham, MA OCP store opening as one of the first "mainland" stores in 1994. Prior to that style, they used a somewhat boxier form in the early-90s seen on the outside of the Natick, MA and (IIRC) Revere, MA stores.
Before these three unique styles, you had the mostly boxy stores seen in many of these photos.
here is the STop and shop in WEst hartford in the town's center. it is very small.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the STop and shop in WEst hartford in the town's center. it is very small.
west hartford
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the STop and shop in WEst hartford in the town's center. it is very small.
west hartford
west hartford ct
A VERY uncredibly small stop and shop in unionville Ct (in farmington CT and near canton, avon and on the way to bristol) off rt. 177.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
A VERY uncredibly small stop and shop in unionville Ct (in farmington CT and near canton, avon and on the way to bristol) off rt. 177.
the isles have the old logos. hahaha.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
A VERY uncredibly small stop and shop in unionville Ct (in farmington CT and near canton, avon and on the way to bristol) off rt. 177.
the isles have the old logos. hahaha.
side of the unionville one.
That Stop & Shop in Unionville (along with the Small Strip Mall with the McDonald's and the Bagel Shop in it) is being torn down and will be replace by a much bigger Stop & Shop and a New McDonald's. It was previously an Edward's.
From the July 12 New Britain Herald
here is the stop and shop in vernon Ct near kmart that is 68,000 sq.ft.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the stop and shop in vernon Ct near kmart that is 68,000 sq.ft.
old one in vernon near the current one in the kmart plaza
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the stop and shop in vernon Ct near kmart that is 68,000 sq.ft.
old one in vernon near the current one in the kmart plaza
gas station in vernon Ct one
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the stop and shop in vernon Ct near kmart that is 68,000 sq.ft.
old one in vernon near the current one in the kmart plaza
gas station in vernon Ct one
sign in vernon one
here is the current stop and shop in manchester CT in the center of town.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the current stop and shop in manchester CT in the center of town.
manchester ct sign
here is the old stop and shop in manchester ct in thet old bradlees plaza.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the old stop and shop in manchester ct in thet old bradlees plaza.
old stop and shop in manchester ct
here is the stop and shop in south windsor Ct up the road from the buckland hills plaza in manchester
here is the stop and shop in east hartford in charter oak mall and is like 70,000 sq.ft. and was half that size 15 yrs ago. it looks remodeled a 2nd time.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the stop and shop in east hartford in charter oak mall and is like 70,000 sq.ft. and was half that size 15 yrs ago. it looks remodeled a 2nd time.
east hartford ct store
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the stop and shop in east hartford in charter oak mall and is like 70,000 sq.ft. and was half that size 15 yrs ago. it looks remodeled a 2nd time.
east hartford ct store
back of the east hartford store. notice the labelscar.
here is the stop and shop in glastonbury CT on oak st.
stop and shop in glastonbury CT on glastonbury Blvd
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
stop and shop in glastonbury CT on glastonbury Blvd
glastonbury blvd store
here is the hartford CT stop and shop on new park ave
here is the wethersfield CT stop and shop in jordan lane plaza on rt. 5 not far from the newington line and it is 60,000 sq.ft.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the wethersfield CT stop and shop in jordan lane plaza on rt. 5 not far from the newington line and it is 60,000 sq.ft.
wethersfield
here is what was possible an older stop and shop location in wethersfield in the jordan lane plaza.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is what was possible an older stop and shop location in wethersfield in the jordan lane plaza.
sign of the jordan lane plaza.
what was an old stop and shop location in wethersfield CT on Silas Deane Hwy and there is a bigger one up the road in rocky hill.
here is the stop and shop in rocky hill CT in the wal-mart plaza.
here is the stop and shop in windsor CT near where kmart clsoed and is becoming target off rt. 91.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the stop and shop in windsor CT near where kmart clsoed and is becoming target off rt. 91.
sign of windsor one
here is the 65,000 sq.ft. stop and shop in simsbury CT and it is near the farmington plaza that has bob's, bed bath beyond etc.
here is the original stop and shop in Bristol Ct in the bristol plaza
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the original stop and shop in Bristol Ct in the bristol plaza
new stop and shop in bristol plaza where bradlees was.
stop and shop in bristol Ct on pine street not far from the plainville line
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
stop and shop in bristol Ct on pine street not far from the plainville line
more bristol ct one
stop and shop in newington CT near the new britian line.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
stop and shop in newington CT near the new britian line.
stop and shop newington sign
here is the stop and shop in new britain CT
here is the stop and shop in southington CT (it is like over one mall from everythingelse)
stop and shop in the old bradlees plaza on Reidville Drive in waterbury Ct
stop and shop sign in Reidville Dr in waterbury CT
stop and shop on rt. 69 and wolcott st in the new naguatuck valley shopping plaza and it is like the 70,000s of sq.ft.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
stop and shop on rt. 69 and wolcott st in the new naguatuck valley shopping plaza and it is like the 70,000s of sq.ft.
sign in the waterbury one on wolcott st
here is the stop and shop that is 66,000 sq.ft on chase ave in the waterbury plaza.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the stop and shop that is 66,000 sq.ft on chase ave in the waterbury plaza.
waterbury chase ave store
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the stop and shop that is 66,000 sq.ft on chase ave in the waterbury plaza.
waterbury chase ave store
what was probably the original stop and shop in waterbury chase ave.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the stop and shop that is 66,000 sq.ft on chase ave in the waterbury plaza.
waterbury chase ave store
what was probably the original stop and shop in waterbury chase ave.
you can see stop and shop old sign is not there and a new one is
stop and shop in naugatuck ct in mt. view plaza with the dead ames and KB toys. one of my friends from the college I recently graduated from works here.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
stop and shop in naugatuck ct in mt. view plaza with the dead ames and KB toys.
naugatuck
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
stop and shop in naugatuck ct in mt. view plaza with the dead ames and KB toys.
naugatuck
stop and shop sign and gas station in naugatuck
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
stop and shop in naugatuck ct in mt. view plaza with the dead ames and KB toys.
naugatuck
stop and shop sign and gas station in naugatuck
What I beleive could have been the original stop and shop in this plaza. It looks like it was a stop and shop in this plaza and I am sure it relocated form this spot as the current one looks like 1997-2001 era.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
stop and shop in naugatuck ct in mt. view plaza with the dead ames and KB toys.
naugatuck
stop and shop sign and gas station in naugatuck
What I beleive could have been the original stop and shop in this plaza. It looks like it was a stop and shop in this plaza and I am sure it relocated form this spot as the current one looks like 1997-2001 era.
here is the stop and shop in watertown CT down the road from kmart. it seems a lot of stop and shops like this one and southington are on hills.
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here is the stop and shop in watertown CT down the road from kmart. it seems a lot of stop and shops like this one and southington are on hills.
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stop and shop southbury CT in the southbury plaza and it looks recently renovated or such.
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stop and shop southbury CT in the southbury plaza and it looks recently renovated or such.
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stop and shop in danbury CT across berkshire plaza on newtown rd and looks 1985-1996 era. it probably relocated from across the street
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stop and shop in danbury CT across berkshire plaza on newtown rd and looks 1985-1996 era. it probably relocated from across the street
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stop and shop in danbury CT across berkshire plaza on newtown rd and looks 1985-1996 era. it probably relocated from across the street
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danbury newtown rd
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stop and shop in danbury CT across berkshire plaza on newtown rd and looks 1985-1996 era. it probably relocated from across the street
danbury newtown rd one
danbury newtown rd
here is what was probably the original danbury CT one on newtown rd and it is in the berkshire plaza near where bradlees was and now wal-mart. notice the labelscar on the side of the building bradlees and it seems to have also said stop and shop there (They were owned by same corp once from 1961-1992).
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stop and shop in danbury CT across berkshire plaza on newtown rd and looks 1985-1996 era. it probably relocated from across the street
danbury newtown rd one
danbury newtown rd
here is what was probably the original danbury CT one on newtown rd and it is in the berkshire plaza near where bradlees was and now wal-mart. notice the labelscar on the side of the building bradlees and it seems to have also said stop and shop there (They were owned by same corp once from 1961-1992).
possible original danbury newtown location
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stop and shop in danbury CT across berkshire plaza on newtown rd and looks 1985-1996 era. it probably relocated from across the street
danbury newtown rd one
danbury newtown rd
here is what was probably the original danbury CT one on newtown rd and it is in the berkshire plaza near where bradlees was and now wal-mart. notice the labelscar on the side of the building bradlees and it seems to have also said stop and shop there (They were owned by same corp once from 1961-1992).
probable original danbury one
possible original danbury newtown location
possible oriiginal danbury one
stop and shop in somers ny
here is the stop and shop in peekskill ny
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here is the stop and shop in peekskill ny
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here is the stop and shop in peekskill ny
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ridgefield Ct and it looks recently remodeled. the whole plaza does.
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ridgefield Ct and it looks recently remodeled. the whole plaza does.
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ridgefield Ct and it looks recently remodeled. the whole plaza does.
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stop and shop danbury CT on mill plain rd
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stop and shop danbury CT on mill plain rd
danbury mill plain sign like the 1985-1996 era, most likely int he early 1990s sign.
stop and shop newtown CT
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stop and shop newtown CT
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stop and shop danbury CT on mill plain rd
This one is a bit unusual, with the front being so close to the road and parking alongside.
Also - These (most of them brown, this one grey) front designs seem to have a spot in the center which looks like another door/window - I'm guessing it wasn't (since that is where customer service usually winds up)?
here is the stop and shop gas station in waterbury CT on rt. 69 and wolcott st
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stop and shop in danbury CT across berkshire plaza on newtown rd and looks 1985-1996 era. it probably relocated from across the street
form what iknow that stop&shop in danbur has been there for awile it was also the first time i ever wentt o a s top & shop from the looks of it i was probley bulit in the late 80's
sign of the one in new britain ct
stop and shop in berlin ct and it has the new look. my fav look
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stop and shop in berlin ct and it has the new look. my fav look
berlin ct
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stop and shop in berlin ct and it has the new look. my fav look
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berlin ct
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stop and shop in berlin ct and it has the new look. my fav look
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berlin ct
berlin ct
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stop and shop in berlin ct and it has the new look. my fav look
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berlin ct
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sign of the berlin ct one
stop and shop in cromwell ct across kmart
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stop and shop in cromwell ct across kmart
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stop and shop in middletown Ct and it opened in this 68,000 sq.ft location in 1993 after moving from an old one with bradlees (I wonder where it was)
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stop and shop in middletown Ct and it opened in this 68,000 sq.ft location in 1993 after moving from an old one with bradlees (I wonder where it was)
sign of middletown ct
stop and shop in meriden ct that is 70,000 sq.ft and on broad st intersection near downtown (which I found most of an eyesore)
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stop and shop in meriden ct that is 70,000 sq.ft and on broad st intersection near downtown (which I found most of an eyesore)
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stop and shop in meriden ct that is 70,000 sq.ft and on broad st intersection near downtown (which I found most of an eyesore)
meriden broad st
meriden broad st
stop and shop in meriden ct in the outskirts in continental plaza
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stop and shop in meriden ct in the outskirts in continental plaza
meriden continetal
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stop and shop in meriden ct in the outskirts in continental plaza
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meriden continetal
stop and shop in wallingford ct as of august 4, 2006 and it is under renovation. I have an idea what it looked like before: probably the early 1990s era
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stop and shop in wallingford ct as of august 4, 2006 and it is under renovation. I have an idea what it looked like before: probably the early 1990s era
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stop and shop in wallingford ct as of august 4, 2006 and it is under renovation. I have an idea what it looked like before: probably the early 1990s era
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stop and shop in wallingford ct as of august 4, 2006 and it is under renovation. I have an idea what it looked like before: probably the early 1990s era
wallingford ct
wallingford ct
wallingford ct
what is now original 31,000 sq.ft. stop and shop in hamden ct in hamden mart which moved 10 yrs ago across the street.
the stop and shop across hamden mart in hamden ct that replaced the one in hamden mart and opened 10 yrs ago.
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the stop and shop across hamden mart in hamden ct that replaced the one in hamden mart and opened 10 yrs ago.
stop and shop sign across hamden mart
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what was probably the old stop and shop in middletown ct
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what was probably the old stop and shop in middletown ct
possibly the old stop and shop in middletown ct
hears the Stop & Shop in ossing ny this store is very dated and old it probley opend in the 70's i also cheacked this store out online and they consider it a super stop & shop
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hears the Stop & Shop in ossing ny this store is very dated and old it probley opend in the 70's i also cheacked this store out online and they consider it a super stop & shop
maybe they plan to rebuilt it into a bigger stop and shop.
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hears the Stop & Shop in ossing ny this store is very dated and old it probley opend in the 70's i also cheacked this store out online and they consider it a super stop & shop
maybe they plan to rebuilt it into a bigger stop and shop.
i Doubt it theres no more room to expand if anything they need to work on rentvading it but hey its alot bettetr then my stop & shop size wize that is
stop and shop in exeter nh that opened last winter and is 65,000 sq.ft.
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stop and shop in exeter nh that opened last winter and is 65,000 sq.ft.
exeter nh
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stop and shop in exeter nh that opened last winter and is 65,000 sq.ft.
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stop and shop exter nh
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stop and shop in exeter nh that opened last winter and is 65,000 sq.ft.
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There were 2 Stop and Shops in Groton, One at Shoppers Strip Mall and one next to Walmart, The One at Shoppers mall was the oldest and grossest one I've ever seen, But it closed and was demolished and was rebuilt as a Big Y, That Stop and Shop had the Old logo, not like what the current one looks like.
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There were 2 Stop and Shops in Groton, One at Shoppers Strip Mall and one next to Walmart, The One at Shoppers mall was the oldest and grossest one I've ever seen, But it closed and was demolished and was rebuilt as a Big Y, That Stop and Shop had the Old logo, not like what the current one looks like.
I would love to have seen it as was old school.
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this former 42,000 square foot edwards supermarket is now stop and shop and this store is in east brunswick nj
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137868996&subNum=10215000368
This is a Shoppers World now. It was also a Mayfair Foodtown before 1996. I don't know if it was anything else before that.
It seems like most of the Mayfair Foodtown stores in NJ that Ahold acquired in '96 have closed in the last few years, and in some cases were replaced with new Super Stop & Shops in nearby locations. The two remaining ones that I'm familiar are the one on Inman Road in Edison, and the small one in Highland Park.
Would anybody happen to have any other pictures of Edwards stores? (I suppose maybe I should create a separate thread for that.)
i a tckley work for stop and shop the oen by me iopen in 2001 in a former grand union its been there for 6 years now and there clsoing it this april
Super Stop & Shop; Torrington, CT. 3-9-07.
Busy store in the back areas of town. This brown store never got a white-over paint job!
Super Stop & Shop; Torrington, CT. 3-9-07.
One of the few brown stores in the state. Probably hasn't been repainted since the 80s?
Super Stop & Shop; Torrington, CT. 3-9-07.
Another interesting thing; the store is located on a hill, next to some old factory and the entrances are strange.
Super Stop & Shop; Torrington, CT. 3-9-07.
Road pylon. This plaza's kind of isolated and the facade is bizarre and features an off-mall grounds JCPenney anchor (one of the few if only in CT).
i heard the company is haveing probelms with over expanding and such there also clsoing some udner prefomroing stores too this year one of them being the one i work at
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the stop and shop across hamden mart in hamden ct that replaced the one in hamden mart and opened 10 yrs ago.
i cal it the style of the 90's :yup:
The original Stop & Shop at the former Charter Oak Mall in East Hartford. The store opened in April 1976 but has since remodeled and relocated a few times since. The original store is now occupied by Big Lots.
More surprise! There's also a small Bradlees labelscar on the building side!
I have heard that the Berlin Stop and Shop closed their Seafood department due to poor sales. Has that happened in any other Stop and Shop?
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I have heard that the Berlin Stop and Shop closed their Seafood department due to poor sales. Has that happened in any other Stop and Shop?
I've heard Shaw's radio commercials claiming that some grocery stores are shutting down their seafood dept. while Shaw's is keeping them and is always fresh... and so on...
I didn't knew what was the chain targeted in this ad.
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I have heard that the Berlin Stop and Shop closed their Seafood department due to poor sales. Has that happened in any other Stop and Shop?
I've heard Shaw's radio commercials claiming that some grocery stores are shutting down their seafood dept. while Shaw's is keeping them and is always fresh... and so on...
I didn't knew what was the chain targeted in this ad.
I work for Stop & Shop and this is something they've done chainwide, I believe about 1/3 of the stores no longer have a full-service seafood dept. But, the self-serve seafood depts., we still have seafood associates that still cut the fish and check it/cut it several times throughout the day just like the meat dept. Several chains in NY are advertising the same thing... like King Kullen's "We're keeping the Customer Service", meanwhile go into almost any King Kullen, or Waldbaum's/A&P for that matter and you're lucky if the seafood dept. is open by 10 or 11, and if their is even an associate around at all- and the dept. reeeeeks big time. The thing that is good about self-serve seafood dept.'s is that the seafood isn't being handled in and out of the case for 2 or 3 days being exposed to air and not half as fresh; with self-serve once it is cut and wrapped, it isn't exposed to air, it's fresher and tastes better. The only thing that sucks is... no more lobsters in these stores... other than that though, it's going over pretty well.
Stop & Shop's "sister chain", Giant (Maryland/Delaware) is also cutting back on the full service departments like seafood and floral. The problem with seafood is, unless it is a real high volume store in a middle-upper class neighborhood, the seafood is just not going to sell well (seafood is expensive!).
I'd thought I add that Stop & Shop is doing so poorly in South Jersey (they haven't been there that long, most converted from the "Super G" banner), that Ahold, the parent company, sold them off to independent Shop Rite operators.
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I'd thought I add that Stop & Shop is doing so poorly in South Jersey (they haven't been there that long, most converted from the "Super G" banner), that Ahold, the parent company, sold them off to independent Shop Rite operators.
Good. The one here in Jackson NJ blows. I hope they make it a set of woods again :cool:
I read that Stop & Shop is closing the Liberty Tree Mall store in Danvers, MA. I think it was open for only a few years. Is anyone familiar with that store? Did it ever do well?
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stop and shop in Danvers (liberty tree) is closing due to poor sales and too many supermarkest in the area: here is the url http://salemnews.com/punews/local_story_341094139
That Kohl's on the other end must've been a Bradlees. The era of mall Stop & Shop stores are coming to an end. They, like many other retailers, prefer their own stand alone properties nowadays.
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stop and shop in Danvers (liberty tree) is closing due to poor sales and too many supermarkest in the area: here is the url http://salemnews.com/punews/local_story_341094139
That Kohl's on the other end must've been a Bradlees. The era of mall Stop & Shop stores are coming to an end. They, like many other retailers, prefer their own stand alone properties nowadays.
kohl's was a ann and hope and so was stop and shop. ABout this Stop and shop in Rutland vt, I saw the building up and no logo this past March and a few weeks ago!!! I heard it might not open, But why?
They were supposed to open one in Rutland, VT. They built it, put the signs up and everything, but then, everything stopped, and it's been sitting like that for about a year now.
they are building a new one on long island. it's going to be huge. should be open next month i would say.
The old Ames in New Paltz NY was demolished to build a Super Stop and Shop.
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they are building a new one on long island. it's going to be huge. should be open next month i would say.
In which town of Long island will it be opening?
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They were supposed to open one in Rutland, VT. They built it, put the signs up and everything, but then, everything stopped, and it's been sitting like that for about a year now.
I read that the Rutland, VT Stop & Shop will open as Hannaford.
My local Stop & Shop in Hamden, CT (2335 Dixwell Avenue) is getting its health & beauty department rearranged. I was wondering if this is happening at other Stop & Shops too.
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My local Stop & Shop in Hamden, CT (2335 Dixwell Avenue) is getting its health & beauty department rearranged. I was wondering if this is happening at other Stop & Shops too.
I have seen it at Stop & Shop stores in NY and MA also, so it is probably a chainwide operation.
I have seen other stores (like drugstores) do this once a year or so, in order to get rid of slow moving merchandise and add in new stuff (as you may have noticed, only a small amount of any item were marked down (like 1 or 2 Garnier hair care, out of 25+ types they stock for example).
I saw that New York City has many unusual looking Stop & Shops with rooftop parking such as this one.
See the link for photo.
http://maps.live.com/#JnE9eXAuc3RvcCslMjYrc2hvcCU3ZXNzdC4wJTdlcGcuMiZiYj00MC42NDgxMzExOTMxNTk1JTdlLTczLjk1NjA0ODQ4NTc2NCU3ZTQwLjY0NTc5ODMzMTQ0NTMlN2UtNzMuOTU4MDA0Njg1MTk2NA==
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I saw that New York City has many unusual looking Stop & Shops with rooftop parking such as this one.
See the link for photo.
http://maps.live.com/#JnE9eXAuc3RvcCslMjYrc2hvcCU3ZXNzdC4wJTdlcGcuMiZiYj00MC42NDgxMzExOTMxNTk1JTdlLTczLjk1NjA0ODQ4NTc2NCU3ZTQwLjY0NTc5ODMzMTQ0NTMlN2UtNzMuOTU4MDA0Njg1MTk2NA==
that one was a caldor at one time that also had a rooftop parking
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this stop and shop in Malden mass was a Purity supreme and is either 51000 sf or 60000 sf
from www.srweiner.com
I found the site plan for this Stop & Shop on the W/S Development website. It appears from the drawing to be in the shape of the new look of Stop & Shop. Has this store been remodeled (with a new facade), or is it still a work in progress?
Anyone have a pic of the
Danvers S&S its being knocked down soon. Nordstroms is going in.
I found this picture from picasaweb. It shows how the new Unionville, CT Stop & Shop will look. I have never seen a Stop & Shop looking like this before. Is this how new stores will look now? Or was it a special look for this location only?
that looks like the Stop and Shop they built in Montville CT last year. I think its their design for new stores. They're really nice inside too.
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Anyone have a pic of the
Danvers S&S its being knocked down soon. Nordstroms is going in.
Here is a picture of the former Danvers (Liberty Tree Mall) Stop & Shop (next to Kohl's). It looks very new, and it was open only for a few years.
Picture from info-usa/live maps/
They are knocking that down? Is it closed already? It was only open for probably two or three years, tops.
I think the Danvers (Liberty Tree Mall ) Stop & Shop closed early this year.
I guess Nordstrom's paid S&S a lot of $$ for the property....must be a very high class area
I noticed on the Atlantic Retail website that Stop & Shop has a surplus property of 68,000 square feet at the Indian Brook Commons in Dover/Somersworth, NH. Did Stop & Shop ever have a store open there? Or did it build a store and not occupy it (like in Rutland, VT)?
Nice to see Stop & Shop's popping up all around. The one in Lodi , NJ just put in a Staples express late last year.
Who knows, maybe in a few years down the road you will see them revive Bradlees & Medi-Mart for ole time sake LOL. Highly doubtful but it is a nice thought.
We need freedom of choice again like back in the 1970's
What do you think of the new Stop & Shop logo? I am amazed how different it looks from the old one. It seems refreshing.
logo from mvi
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What do you think of the new Stop & Shop logo? I am amazed how different it looks from the old one. It seems refreshing.
logo from mvi
WTF! What the hells going on with everyone going to retro logos.....its a good thing and all but DAMN!
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What do you think of the new Stop & Shop logo? I am amazed how different it looks from the old one. It seems refreshing.
New Logo? Well I guess that's why the last time I was at the Forestville, CT location the brown bags were all blank and the plastic bags just had instructions about recycling the bags on them
When I came back from Florida last week, I took a trip down to Stop & Shop and was taken by surprise about the new logo. As you may know, there are no S&S down that far south.
Oddly enough, the "fruits" design hasn't made the change on the website yet but I found this graphic of another concept logo/look the chain might be implementing on 2008+ and remodeled stores.
Looks like Stop & Shop is really trying to drop the "Super" and move towards the sun -- like Walmart!
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What do you think of the new Stop & Shop logo? I am amazed how different it looks from the old one. It seems refreshing.
logo from mvi
Um, yeesh, WTF is that supposed to be? the older one at least made SENSE this looks like they, took the same shape and repeated it over and over, I'm not impressed is it supposed to be a fruit basket? if it is it's bad at it, I've also heard their replacing Dunkin Donuts with Starbucks, geez they were good at they were doing now they decide to go 180 degrees in a bad attempt to be contemporary, and "fresh" blegh.
ok, maybe I'm guessing but seems to be vaguely alluding the shopping basket in the old old stop and shop logo from around 40 years ago.
okay now I'm seeing wheels with the O's, I doubt this placement is accidental. :bigsmile:
the following image was put together by me, using the image posted here fron mvi and cropping an image from Dave from the http://pleasantfamilyshopping.blogspot.com/ blog that I saved into my pictures myself, I cropped it down and brightened so far that it doesn't look like the original, this is meant for comparison only, nothing else.
If he minds I will take it down, however I doubt this counts as copying the exact image and posting it and claiming as my own, that is not my objective.
What's the difference between a regular Stop & Shop and a Super Stop & Shop?
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What's the difference between a regular Stop & Shop and a Super Stop & Shop?
Ahhh, my young padawan, you have much to learn in the ways of vintage stores.
Seriously though, the answer is pretty simple. At one time, most if not all supermarkets were small. You went there for bread and milk and that was it. Stop and Shop (at least here in Rhode Island) changed all that. The first Super Stop and Shop was in Warwick. It was different from everything else. The store were 2-3 times larger than what was around, carryed more products, actually had book departments (no paperback carousel and rack of magazines at checkout), expanded grocery, deli, bakery areas. Most had pharmacies inside as well as video rentals (not red boxes), actual floor space and employees dedicated to it. At the time they were considered massive. Stop and Shop closed all their smaller stores and concentrated on the mega ones. Of course this drove out the small chains of Star Market and Almacs. Only Shaw's managed to hang on by have the cash to build similar sized markets. Of course now Super Stop and Shop is building even larger markets that make the old Super ones look tiny in comparison. Personally I miss the smaller markets where you could run in, find what you needed and leave in a matter of seconds.
On another note, my receipt from Stop and Shop had the new logo on it, there is also some giveaway going on, the cards also have the new logo. No word yet if the actually signage is going to change.
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QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
What's the difference between a regular Stop & Shop and a Super Stop & Shop?
Ahhh, my young padawan, you have much to learn in the ways of vintage stores.
Seriously though, the asnwer is pretty simple. At one time, most if not all supermarkets were small. You went there for bread and milk and that was it. Stop and Shop (at least here iin Rhode Island) changed all that. The first Super Stop and Shop was in Warwick. It was different from everything else. The store were 2-3 times largeer than what was around, carryed more products, actually had book departments (no paperback carousel and rack of magazines at checkout), expanded grocery, deli, bakery areas. Most had pharmacies inside as well as video rentals (not red boxes), actually floor space and employees dedicated to it. At the time they were considered massive. Stop and Shop closed all their smaller stores and concentrated on the mega ones. Of course this drove out the small chains of Star Market and Almacs. Only Shaw's managed to hang on by have the cash to build similar sized markets. Of course now Super Stop and Shop is building even larger markets that make the old Super ones look tiny in comparison. Personally I miss the smaller markets where you could run in, find what you needed and leave in a matter of seconds.
On another note, my receipt from Stop and Shop had the new logo on it, there is also some giveaway going on, the cards also have the new logo. No word yet if the actually sinage is going to change.
New logos and cards mean NOTHING. haha. I like all the price checkers in grocery stores nowa....daze. I can't find any on ebay lol.
QuoteOriginally posted by Crawford
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
What's the difference between a regular Stop & Shop and a Super Stop & Shop?
Ahhh, my young padawan, you have much to learn in the ways of vintage stores.
Seriously though, the answer is pretty simple. At one time, most if not all supermarkets were small. You went there for bread and milk and that was it. Stop and Shop (at least here in Rhode Island) changed all that. The first Super Stop and Shop was in Warwick. It was different from everything else. The store were 2-3 times larger than what was around, carryed more products, actually had book departments (no paperback carousel and rack of magazines at checkout), expanded grocery, deli, bakery areas. Most had pharmacies inside as well as video rentals (not red boxes), actual floor space and employees dedicated to it. At the time they were considered massive. Stop and Shop closed all their smaller stores and concentrated on the mega ones. Of course this drove out the small chains of Star Market and Almacs. Only Shaw's managed to hang on by have the cash to build similar sized markets. Of course now Super Stop and Shop is building even larger markets that make the old Super ones look tiny in comparison. Personally I miss the smaller markets where you could run in, find what you needed and leave in a matter of seconds.
On another note, my receipt from Stop and Shop had the new logo on it, there is also some giveaway going on, the cards also have the new logo. No word yet if the actually signage is going to change.
ok, thanks. I do not live in an area with stop & shops and I have never been in one in my life. which is why i don't know much about it.
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ok, thanks. I do not live in an area with stop & shops and I have never been in one in my life. which is why i don't know much about it.
The company has been trying to escape the "Super" prefix now for awhile and go back to simply "Stop & Shop". It's not unusual for companies to retrofit and go simple and contemporary by design. As far as I know, "Super" Stop & Shop models started in the early 80's.
As for the new logo, it's in full force: on the receipts, labels, decals in store windows and in commercials and ads. I'm awaiting the sight of the logo on a newly built or remodeled store... I'll keep my eyes open for it.
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QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
ok, thanks. I do not live in an area with stop & shops and I have never been in one in my life. which is why i don't know much about it.
The company has been trying to escape the "Super" prefix now for awhile and go back to simply "Stop & Shop". It's not unusual for companies to retrofit and go simple and contemporary by design. As far as I know, "Super" Stop & Shop models started in the early 80's.
As for the new logo, it's in full force: on the receipts, labels, decals in store windows and in commercials and ads. I'm awaiting the sight of the logo on a newly built or remodeled store... I'll keep my eyes open for it.
thats so odd because when i worked for them from what i was told they were trying to phaseout the regualer stop and shops so they can focause more on makeing there stores with the super compact
This logo is also going to be employed on Giant stores as well.
http://www.giantfood.com/
You can still spot vestiges of the old traffic light logo if you use your imagination enough.:bounce::insane:
I work for S&S and the reason we are doing this is to bring our company into the 21st century. We are getting new shirts and the most of our store will be "refreshed" with some new departments in some stores(i.e butcher shops).
I think we should have kept the old logos, and spent the money in lower our prices even more!!
But what do I know? ha ha!!
QuoteOriginally posted by Joeg
I work for S&S and the reason we are doing this is to bring our company into the 21st century. We are getting new shirts and the most of our store will be "refreshed" with some new departments in some stores(i.e butcher shops).
I think we should have kept the old logos, and spent the money in lower our prices even more!!
But what do I know? ha ha!!
one thing i liked about working there is that they let you were blue jeans i hope they still keep that also when it comes to prices there not that bad its alot cheaper to shop there then to shop at A&P or shoprite from what i nodiced
they recently opened a new one by me. it was a totally new store, not a reno. they put the super stop and shop name on it. it's open maybe 2 months now.
What town is your stop and shop in?? when did it open??
Does anyone know if the new Unionville CT location will incorporate the brand new design? Is the store even close to completion? Also, do you think the company will be planning renovations to exteriors of existing locations in order to show off the new logo?
I don't know if they have even started yet. Yes they will incorporate any new logo/designs/new departments in this store if they every build it.
Most stores will be "refreshed" with the new logo etc etc.
QuoteOriginally posted by Joeg
I don't know if they have even started yet. Yes they will incorporate any new logo/designs/new departments in this store if they every build it.
Most stores will be "refreshed" with the new logo etc etc.
Dude it's gonna open in October.
Thanks Dude!
I went recently to the Milford, CT Stop & Shop (near the CT Post Mall). I hadn't been there in about 10 years (when it first opened). I noticed that the Buffet Today (cafeteria like restaurant) was gone and replaced by the natural food department. The outside of the store had the same late 90s Stop & Shop look it had when built. However the inside of the store was completely remodeled and had the recent Stop & Shop look. Now with the new logo, I wonder if another inside look will be instituted. I think the recent look has a lot of yellow, so it would fit in also with the new logo.
Here's a photo of the store from vision appraisal
In 2007, I went to Ocean City, Maryland. There were convenience stores at various gas stations under the Stop & Shop name. The logo was exactly the same as the Stop & Shop we know. It would seem the only stores in Maryland Stop & Shop would have any connection to are Giant and possibly Bradlees. :huh::holysh:
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
In 2007, I went to Ocean City, Maryland. There were convenience stores at various gas stations under the Stop & Shop name. The logo was exactly the same as the Stop & Shop we know. It would seem the only stores in Maryland Stop & Shop would have any connection to are Giant and possibly Bradlees. :huh::holysh:
Now that you mention it, I almost think I remember a Convenience Store up in NY that had the name Stop and Shop. As far as I know, it was no relation or ever was to the Supermarket Chain.
QuoteOriginally posted by powersbt
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
In 2007, I went to Ocean City, Maryland. There were convenience stores at various gas stations under the Stop & Shop name. The logo was exactly the same as the Stop & Shop we know. It would seem the only stores in Maryland Stop & Shop would have any connection to are Giant and possibly Bradlees. :huh::holysh:
Now that you mention it, I almost think I remember a Convenience Store up in NY that had the name Stop and Shop. As far as I know, it was no relation or ever was to the Supermarket Chain.
The logo was exactly the same.
NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT S&S already has the new logo on the building and on the road sign as well. Was there last week when I was visiting a friend. Didn't take any pix because I didn't take my camera because I didn't know we were going there. Oh yeah and that one closes at 10PM. All the ones in my area Farmington Ave in Bristol, Pine Street in Bristol, and North Main in Southington all close at Midnite.
I read that the Unionville, CT Stop & Shop will open tomorrow. If anyone will go to it, I would be happy to see photos of its outside and inside, if possible. Thank you.
Here's the one in the "CorWest" Shopping Center in New Britain, CT. It's on the corner of Corbin Avenue and West Main Street hence the name "CorWest" Shopping Center. Plaza and adjacent Sting Night Club was completely torn down and rebuilt a few years ago to make room for the new Super Stop & Shop. It's been open for several years. It replaced a much smaller store on Columbus Blvd.
Picture taken 10/21/08.
The other part of the New Britain Super Stop & Shop. Taken 10/21/08.
The Middletown CT store is in the final process of re-modeling.
Should have its grand re-opening before Thanksgiving.
QuoteOriginally posted by Joeg
The Middletown CT store is in the final process of re-modeling.
Should have its grand re-opening before Thanksgiving.
The Middletown A&P needs to get things in to perspective and face the competition. I think an 'A&P Fresh' remodel needs to happen if they want to stay competitive.
You are correct!! I helped open this store back in 1983 and it is sad how A&P let this store slide. It needs a maaaajoor update if it is going to be able to compete.
Do the department signs of the Stop & Shops now being opened or remodeled look like the one in this picture, or do they look different?
This photo is from seacoastonline and it shows the store in Exeter, NH.
Vacant half of former Super Stop & Shop Bristol, CT. Store built a new location on former Bradlees site at the other end of the plaza in 2004. Other half of old S&S is a new TJ MAXX. Site was a Job Lot until January 08. Job Lot is opening in old TJ MAXX on Black Friday. Pic take 10/29/08.
Old Stop and Shop bottle return Bristol, CT. Yep it's still there. The store moved the other end of the plaza in 2004. JOB LOT and the landlord used the old bottle return for storage until 2008. Whoever leases the other half of the old Stop & Shop is gonna have to knock down the wall that seperates the former bottle return area from the rest of the store front.
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Do the department signs of the Stop & Shops now being opened or remodeled look like the one in this picture, or do they look different?
This photo is from seacoastonline and it shows the store in Exeter, NH.
No, that's the
previous new look.
Notice the double stoplight shape, which is
absent in the new logo.
you can spot some of the new signage in the photos and this video I found, try to ignore the over smiling and ridiculous head tilt in the video. :insane:
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/stopandshop/34519/
update:
The Waterbury Stop & Shop (which has been recently renovated to the new store design)next to Target has the new logo up on their storefront already, I spotted it as our family and I were going home from Fridays, it looks excellent, the purple "Stop & Shop" shows up nicely at night, and the sign colors stand out well, only the dark purple slice blends into the dark at night, and is hard to see. It looks excellent this logo has really changed the Stop & Shop image to me.
Went shopping at the one in the Forestville section of Bristol yesterday. Noticed they had new "Self-Scan" machines. Different even than the ones at the new (4 year old) store in Bristol.
Went to the Southington Stop & Shop with my mom on Saturday. They now have these scan guns that you scan and bag your items as you walk through the store. (We didn't try it). They also have these new digital produce scales. You weigh your items, punch in the PLU Number and press print and it prints out a label for you. It saves the cashier from having to weigh the produce.
The store still has the old Stop & Shop Sign on the Building and on the road sign, tho the new logo is painted on the windows. New shopping carts as well.
Yes , Stop and Shop has come a long way in the last couple of years. East Hartford S&S is getting ready for the Big Y to close next week.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
Went to the Southington Stop & Shop with my mom on Saturday. They now have these scan guns that you scan and bag your items as you walk through the store. (We didn't try it). They also have these new digital produce scales. You weigh your items, punch in the PLU Number and press print and it prints out a label for you. It saves the cashier from having to weigh the produce.
The store still has the old Stop & Shop Sign on the Building and on the road sign, tho the new logo is painted on the windows. New shopping carts as well.
I am familiar with those scan guns they're called "Easy Shop" I worked for the marketing company (through a temp agency) that was in charge of that program. Myself and 3 other people demonstrated the Easy shop system in the Newtown store in December 07 through January 08. it was a replacement for the shopping buddy.
Anybody else get a glimpse of the new Stop & Shop pharmacy logo? I did on a recent TV commercial sort of reminds me of the Medi Mart logo, it still has the mortar and pestle, but it's simplified.
Sadly the website is down for some unknown reason.:flaming:
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QuoteOriginally posted by standa
Do the department signs of the Stop & Shops now being opened or remodeled look like the one in this picture, or do they look different?
This photo is from seacoastonline and it shows the store in Exeter, NH.
No, that's the previous new look. Notice the double stoplight shape, which is absent in the new logo.
you can spot some of the new signage in the photos and this video I found, try to ignore the over smiling and ridiculous head tilt in the video. :insane:
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/stopandshop/34519/
update:
The Waterbury Stop & Shop (which has been recently renovated to the new store design)next to Target has the new logo up on their storefront already, I spotted it as our family and I were going home from Fridays, it looks excellent, the purple "Stop & Shop" shows up nicely at night, and the sign colors stand out well, only the dark purple slice blends into the dark at night, and is hard to see. It looks excellent this logo has really changed the Stop & Shop image to me.
The Stop and Shop in Clifton NJ just finished it's remodel with the new logo. It was previously an Edwards with only minor decor changes when it switched over to Stop and Shop. The store was relatively new... and HUGE. I was looking forward to seeing the new remodel and was sooooo disappointed when it was complete. Everything in the store is very white and cold looking. Departments do not have individual design treatments. The wall signage is the same style and coloring for each. I just don't understand the new look. Most stores are going the "Fresh Market" route with warm and inviting color schemes. The new Stop and Shop look is the exact opposite.... harsh and incredibly generic. Can't understand why Stop and Shop gave up on the look in the picture that standa posted.
Also... the purple logo on the Clifton store does not read at all at night when it is lit up. You truly cannot see the name on the store. I was looking at the signage in absolute disbelief... with this store the back of the building faces Route 3. This is where you enter the shopping center. At night you cannot see the purple lettering on the store... just the logo... which still doesn't make much sense. I would not be surprised if the change the purple lettering to white... not being able to see the name of the store certainly will not help business. That's for sure.
The new Stop & Shop Pharmacy logo can be spotted here:
http://www.stopandshop.com/images/shop_online/pharmacy/antibiotic/sns_antibiotics.jpg
This photo from boston.com shows the new Stop & Shop inside look. My local store in Hamden, CT (Dixwell & Skiff) never even got to the most recent previous look. It appears that it will get remodeled within the next few months.
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
This photo from boston.com shows the new Stop & Shop inside look. My local store in Hamden, CT (Dixwell & Skiff) never even got to the most recent previous look. It appears that it will get remodeled within the next few months.
On Long Island, Riverhead, Shirley, and East Islip have the new design style. It looks better with everything matching with the new design than it looks with the old design and new logo signs.
It appears Stop & Shop is back building smaller stores.
www.courant.com/news/local/hc-whdmarket0128.artjan28,0,4975166.story
Sounds kind of like what Price Chopper recently proposed doing in Saratoga (a smaller, community store that fits with the area)
Sounds neat. Anyway went to the one on Farmington Ave in Bristol today. A woman had scanned almost her entire order on the self-scan register when the computer crashed. The Front End Supervisor told her nothing could be done and she would have to rescan her entire order. Also I've gotta make tracks to New Britain to find out what they did with the old DD in the store.
In North Seekonk Mass, Stop and Shop took over the last remaining Ro-jaks supermarket which had taken over a very ancient Almacs. This market is smaller than the usual behemoths and actually has the new logo. Next time I am up in that area I will try and remember to take a picture.
Stop & Shop on Chase Ave., Waterbury, CT (next to Target) has been completely remodeled with new facade, new logos on the road and store. I'll get pictures soon.
Do most Stop & Shops and Giants have Starbucks now?
This photo from keypointpartners.com shows the new Stop & Shop at the Greenwood Shops in Warwick, RI.
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
This photo from keypointpartners.com shows the new Stop & Shop at the Greenwood Shops in Warwick, RI.
Wow, it looks nice.
Looks like Ahold is using the Giant-PA look on the newest Stop & Shop stores, just compare:
(http://www.thecrsteam.com/images/l-2.jpg)
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
This photo from keypointpartners.com shows the new Stop & Shop at the Greenwood Shops in Warwick, RI.
they tore down the one in Ossining NY and rebuilt it and it looks just like that one i lovw this new look there going for
Here's a brand-new Stop & Shop with the new logo in Dayville, CT in the new Killingly Commons. These are popping up in all sorts of locations (in CT: Unionville, Waterbury/Chase Ave., and Newtown) but still rare finds.
Here's a brand-new Stop & Shop with the new logo in Dayville, CT. Taken today (2-15-2009).
Here's a brand-new Stop & Shop with the new logo in Dayville, CT. Taken today (2-15-2009).
Nice photos. The Dayville store opened a few months before the new logo arrived. I guess it had the old logo on its front for only a short time.
These photos from the town of Killingly, CT website show the Dayville Stop & Shop when it first opened in the spring of 2008. Did it along with the other stores opening at the end of the old logo period get their inside repainted not long after their Grand Opening? Did they have a Grand Reopening soon after their Grand Opening, with a new logo? Or were the changes made quietly, just to prevent still new stores from looking "outdated"?
The five year old Super Stop & Shop in Bristol, CT is slated for a remodel later this year or early next year. A vacant Bradlees was demolished so that Stop & Shop could build a bigger and better store. The old Stop & Shop of course is now TJ Maxx and a vacant store.
i been to a stop and shop ther prices arnt the best
Groton CT used to have 2 Stop & Shop's, One in the Bradlees (Now Kohl's) Shopping Plaza, and one downtown, where Big Y and Job Lot are now.
They recently renovated the Stop & Shop in the Kohl's Shopping Plaza. The other Stop & Shop was knocked down, and Big Y took its place.
The Stop & Shop that had been knocked down, was closed in the early 90's, It was real Unsanitary like you wouldn't believe, It reminds me of a couple Old A&P's that are still open in Northern Ct, and also how Unsanitary Adams (In New London) was before it became C-Town.
Kinda wish I had photos to share for that Stop & Shop which had been knocked down.
QuoteOriginally posted by wwefan101
i been to a stop and shop ther prices arnt the best
depends on were u live here its the cheepest and its a hell of alot better then shoprite
price chopper has the lowest prices in my opion
QuoteOriginally posted by DerangedHermit
QuoteOriginally posted by Caldor1999
QuoteOriginally posted by wwefan101
i been to a stop and shop ther prices arnt the best
depends on were u live here its the cheepest and its a hell of alot better then shoprite
On Long Island, I shop at Pathmark, Stop & Shop and Target. Those three are usually the cheapest around here.
Waldbaums is what A&P is called here, and their prices are bad. King Kullen's prices are even worse. Shoprite doesn't have many stores on the Island (and none near me), although their prices are in line with Stop & Shop and Pathmark. And most of the Wal-Marts around are disgusting and are not supercenters.
ive only seen one shoprite on long island im not that far from there im in westchester county and well a&p is pricey shop rites in the middle and stop and shop is just right we also do have pathmarks but there mainley in ghetto locations near me and we use to have alot of waldbaums but there all A&ps now
The Stop & Shop store in Hamden, CT (corner of Dixwell Avenue and Skiff Street) has begun the remodeling process. So far some of the floor tiles and department signs have been removed.
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
The Stop & Shop store in Hamden, CT (corner of Dixwell Avenue and Skiff Street) has begun the remodeling process. So far some of the floor tiles and department signs have been removed.
Why can't Shaw's do this type of remodel. I haven't been back to my Shaw's in a few weeks, but their idea of a remodel pales in comparison to Stop and Shop (I won't start; I promise). No wonder they have so many stores and people like them. I'm always for the little guy, but I believe these other chains like Shaws and A&P would become more popular in CT if they refreshed their image every once in a while. I doubt if the Newington S&S will see yet another remodel. Their last one was in 2005. However it is not as fancy as the newly built Bristol or Berlin stores. Maybe Newington is remodeling too this year. I don't know because I never shop there. This S&S is a 1992/93 store. It has the same exterior design as the New Britain store.
One S&S that truly needs a remodel is the Wethersfield CT one on the Berlin Turnpike near the Hartford border. It still has the 2001/02 design and it looks more like a 1990s S&S stuck in a time warp. It has the general layout of the Big Y in Plainville with the bakery as the last department you see before the registers. This location must be old of course. I'm surprised it never got a remodel.
The Stop & Shop store in Hamden, CT (corner of Dixwell Avenue and Skiff Street) is halfway done with its remodel. Often parts of aisles are blocked off as items are placed in other parts of the store. Many aisles appear shorter, giving more space to the back and front of the store. All the freezers were changed, the produce section was redone, and the natural foods are now behind the produce, instead of in the alcove next to the prepared foods.
I wonder what will go in that alcove, I guess maybe more prepared foods and/or a food court/seating area. Does anyone know (from having seen another store which either opened or was remodeled recently)?
QuoteOriginally posted by DerangedHermit
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
The Stop & Shop store in Hamden, CT (corner of Dixwell Avenue and Skiff Street) is halfway done with its remodel. Often parts of aisles are blocked off as items are placed in other parts of the store. Many aisles appear shorter, giving more space to the back and front of the store. All the freezers were changed, the produce section was redone, and the natural foods are now behind the produce, instead of in the alcove next to the prepared foods.
I wonder what will go in that alcove, I guess maybe more prepared foods and/or a food court/seating area. Does anyone know (from having seen another store which either opened or was remodeled recently)?
Ahahaha, a food court. Yeah right. That's honestly one thing Stop & Shop needs to put in their stores. Edwards had cafes in some of their stores, and when Stop & Shop took them over, they took them out and replaced them with prepared foods.
As for the stores that opened recently, it's more of a cosmetic change than anything. They still have the same basic layout as the previous models (the stores built or remodeled between 2003-2008).
Years ago some Stop & Shops had a cafeteria/food court called Buffet Today. I know the one in Milford, CT (near the mall) and one in Quincy,MA had it. I didn't see it recently at the Milford location (it was replaced by natural foods). This linked article about the new Stonington, CT store mentions that prepared foods could be taken home or eaten in the store. Therefore I thought that the new store design would include a cafe/food court area.
http://zip06.theday.com/blogs/stonington_times/archive/2009/02/04/start-shopping-march-27-stonington-stop-amp-shop-project-nears-completion.aspx
They removed the cafe seating for an expanded natural foods department at my local S&S which is a former Bradlees. No sign of Dunkin' or Starbucks yet.
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
They removed the cafe seating for an expanded natural foods department at my local S&S which is a former Bradlees. No sign of Dunkin' or Starbucks yet.
In what town is this Stop & Shop located?
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
They removed the cafe seating for an expanded natural foods department at my local S&S which is a former Bradlees. No sign of Dunkin' or Starbucks yet.
In what town is this Stop & Shop located?
Actually this is a Giant in PA, which is basically the same as a Super Stop & Shop. Same company of course.
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
They removed the cafe seating for an expanded natural foods department at my local S&S which is a former Bradlees. No sign of Dunkin' or Starbucks yet.
In what town is this Stop & Shop located?
Actually this is a Giant in PA, which is basically the same as a Super Stop & Shop. Same company of course.
I would appreciate knowing the town, even if it is a Giant store.
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
They removed the cafe seating for an expanded natural foods department at my local S&S which is a former Bradlees. No sign of Dunkin' or Starbucks yet.
In what town is this Stop & Shop located?
Actually this is a Giant in PA, which is basically the same as a Super Stop & Shop. Same company of course.
I would appreciate knowing the town, even if it is a Giant store.
Broomall, PA. It was also a Two Guys, then Jefferson Ward. Next to a former A&P as well.
QuoteOriginally posted by DerangedHermit
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
They removed the cafe seating for an expanded natural foods department at my local S&S which is a former Bradlees. No sign of Dunkin' or Starbucks yet.
In what town is this Stop & Shop located?
Actually this is a Giant in PA, which is basically the same as a Super Stop & Shop. Same company of course.
It's the same company but Giant Landover (the one in MD, DE, VA and DC) is in the same division as Stop & Shop and shares the same logo with Stop & Shop. Giant PA is run differently than S&S and Giant Landover.
I looked at the online circular of Giant PA. It appears that it is a more upscale store than Stop & Shop. Is it true? (I mean by the way the products are presented, not the prices necessarily).
QuoteOriginally posted by DerangedHermit
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
They removed the cafe seating for an expanded natural foods department at my local S&S which is a former Bradlees. No sign of Dunkin' or Starbucks yet.
In what town is this Stop & Shop located?
Actually this is a Giant in PA, which is basically the same as a Super Stop & Shop. Same company of course.
It's the same company but Giant Landover (the one in MD, DE, VA and DC) is in the same division as Stop & Shop and shares the same logo with Stop & Shop. Giant PA is run differently than S&S and Giant Landover.
And it seems Giant PA/Martin's, Tops, and FINAST are the same division too.
QuoteOriginally posted by DerangedHermit
Stop & Shop is opening its first store in the Hamptons on Friday. Eat it, King Kullen.
I found this photo (from www.27east.com) of the new Hampton Bays, NY store.
It has an interesting exterior design. I think that the logo looks good on a white background.
QuoteOriginally posted by DerangedHermit
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
QuoteOriginally posted by DerangedHermit
Stop & Shop is opening its first store in the Hamptons on Friday. Eat it, King Kullen.
I found this photo (from www.27east.com) of the new Hampton Bays, NY store.
It has an interesting exterior design. I think that the logo looks good on a white background.
That looks weird. I think it was a concession to the Town of Southampton to get it built.
It reminds me of Christmas Tree Shops
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
QuoteOriginally posted by DerangedHermit
Stop & Shop is opening its first store in the Hamptons on Friday. Eat it, King Kullen.
I found this photo (from www.27east.com) of the new Hampton Bays, NY store.
It has an interesting exterior design. I think that the logo looks good on a white background.
that looks very nice! I agree it looks BETTER on a white background.
Here's the new logo on the Stop & Shop on Route 25 in Newtown. My friend who lives down there picked me up and we stopped at the store for pretzels and soda. Pic take 4/24/09. Weird. A Stop & Shop without a Dunkin Donuts. A sign on the building says they have a Starbucks. Don't know. Didn't look at the entire store.
My Torrington Stop & Shop still has a Dunkin Donuts in it, should I be thinking it will be leaving pretty soon?
Will every S&S get the new logo on the front of the building and will most S&S stores (especially well performing ones) get remodels?
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
Will every S&S get the new logo on the front of the building and will most S&S stores (especially well performing ones) get remodels?
I think all Stop & Shops will eventually get the new logo and a remodel, (that was what the company said when the new logo was presented). However, I don't know whether every store will be remodeled in the same way.
The Hamden, CT (Dixwell & Skiff) store is almost through with the remodeling. The former prepared food counter is now the cheese shop, and the former natural foods alcove is opened (no wall anymore between it and the florist) and filled with prepared foods. The natural foods are now behind the produce (where the cheese was previously).
The store has most of the new department signs now and it has a more open look, reminiscent of Whole Foods.
The Hamden, CT (Dixwell & Skiff) Stop & Shop will begin its grand re-opening celebration tomorrow, as you can see from this photo of the front page of the circular from stopandshop.com
Here is a picture of the Stop&Shop on Valley Street at night. The location was built within the last 8 years. I'm not sure if and when they will replace store front logo to it's new innovative image.
On the way back to Southington from Watebury yesterday instead of taking the Queen Street Exit (#32) my dad took Exit 28 (Route 322). We followed that up to Old Turnpike Road to Route 10. We drove past the Southington Stop & Shop and noticed that they had taken the sign off the building and there was a huge label-scar in its place. A banner with the new logo and the words Stop & Shop was hanging above the label-scar.
Meanwhile I went to S&S on Pine Street in Forestville today and they still had the old sign up.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
Meanwhile I went to S&S on Pine Street in Forestville today and they still had the old sign up.
Update. I went to the Pine Street S&S today and they were taking the sign off the building. It was really neat how they had all the letters piled on the ground. The Stop & Shop banner was hanging above where the sign used to be. Apparently they also plan on remodeling this 15 year old store as there was a guy walking around with rolled out blue prints with the Stop & Shop logo on them. I don't know if they ever remodeled this store aside from adding the Dunkin Donuts about 8 or 9 years ago.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
Meanwhile I went to S&S on Pine Street in Forestville today and they still had the old sign up.
Update. I went to the Pine Street S&S today and they were taking the sign off the building. It was really neat how they had all the letters piled on the ground. The Stop & Shop banner was hanging above where the sign used to be. Apparently they also plan on remodeling this 15 year old store as there was a guy walking around with rolled out blue prints with the Stop & Shop logo on them. I don't know if they ever remodeled this store aside from adding the Dunkin Donuts about 8 or 9 years ago.
I was on Shunpike Road in Cromwell today and noticed that the Cromwell Super Stop and Shop now has the new sign on the building and on the pylon sign on the street.
What store was previously in the Hyde Park, NY Stop & Shop building?
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
What store was previously in the Hyde Park, NY Stop & Shop building?
That would have been a ShopRite - they built it new to replace an older store across Route 9, in the plaza with the (still empty) Ames.
This was not too long before Big V (the then-owner of the ShopRites in most of NY outside the city area) went into bankruptcy, and they closed several stores in that area, but the others were all older (Quonset style) buildings, which were probably expensive to maintain, being as old as they were.
It seemed kind of odd that they closed this store, being both fairly new, lacking much competition (the only other store in Hyde Park at the time was a small Grand Union, though the Poughkeepsie stores are not far), and also the fact of being the closest store to at least one, if not two, colleges.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
[Update. I went to the Pine Street S&S today and they were taking the sign off the building. It was really neat how they had all the letters piled on the ground. The Stop & Shop banner was hanging above where the sign used to be. Apparently they also plan on remodeling this 15 year old store as there was a guy walking around with rolled out blue prints with the Stop & Shop logo on them. I don't know if they ever remodeled this store aside from adding the Dunkin Donuts about 8 or 9 years ago.
Update #2: I went there tonight to pick up a few things and also noticed the other signs are off the building as well. The ones that say Fish Market, Peoples Bank, etc. Also I gassed up my car there for $2.39/gallon. Not bad considering the going price in that area is $2.69/gallon.
They took the sign off the 5 1/2 year old Farmington Avenue Bristol Stop & Shop today. The store was built where Bradlees once stood. S&S was originally at the other end of the plaza, which is now a 1 year old TJ Maxx and a vacant store. The TJ MAXX relocated from the old D&L last September. That spot is now a 1 year old Job Lot. (The had moved from the old Stop & Shop).
I have a picture of The Forestville Stop & Shop with its new sign lit up in the dark from last night. I will post it as soon as I can find my the wire to connect my camera.
Also The Farmington Avenue Stop & Shop in Bristol bought the abandoned gas station adjacent to the Ocean State Job Lot store and will begin selling Stop & Shop gas there soon.
The new logo on the 14 or 15 year old Stop & Shop located in The Forestville Commons in the Forestville section of Bristol, Connecticut - 747 Pine Street. Picture taken by me on 11/12/09. It looks really nice all lit up. Sorry it's a little blury the batteries in my camera were dying.
The Gas Station at the Forestville Stop & Shop. Again sorry about the blurrieness.
The Newington S&S still doesn't have the new logo. Maybe they will make their way to this area soon.
None of the stores in the Poughkeepsie area have the new logo yet either.
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
The Newington S&S still doesn't have the new logo. Maybe they will make their way to this area soon.
Keeping with that particular area, neither does the relatively new one on the corner of Farmington Ave and Lower Lane in Berlin.
Update: Yet another S&S with the new logo. I went by the S&S in New Britain at the West Main Street/Corbin Avenue intersection and they had the new logo on their building. We're getting closer!
My uncle works at a Stop and Shop either in Dartmouth or New Bedford Mass. I can't remember... anyway here's what the new outfits look like as well as a rather awesome cake he custom did for my cousin :)
<a href="http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=105502778&albumID=2520717&imageID=44999995"><img src="http://hotlink.myspacecdn.com/images02/56/a99413cdb381410eb3ae55b8afe00a12/m.jpg" alt="haha my uncle makes some badass cakes! dont you agree?" /></a>
Here is the listing of all the Stop & Shop locations in 1986, from an old Stop & Shop New England Map. I thought you would be interested.
Very cool. The one in Bristol, CT became a Super Stop & Shop in the early 90s.
The 5 1/2 year old store on Farmington Ave in Bristol now sports the new logo. :-)
The one in Simsbury, at that time, was still attached to the Farmington Valley Mall. Was torn down and rebuilt about 150 feet further back as a Super around 1992.
QuoteOriginally posted by DerangedHermit
I'm surprised they had a location in NY at that point. I know they had tried and failed an expansion in NY and NJ in the '70s, but they didn't really try again until the mid '90s, at which point Ahold bought them and converted the proposed S&S's to Edwards (only to reconvert them a few years later).
I can't figure out where that address is - the current Poughkeepsie store is 2540 South Road, the Price Chopper (across the street) is 2585, the CVS (opposite side, just a bit south) is 2503 and the Shop Rite (in what was the South Hills Mall) is 1895 - so 483 would be quite a bit farther South than that.
However, Staples (which is just South of the South Hills Mall), is listed as 1849 South Road, Wappingers Falls.
Unless there was a change in the number system at some point?
QuoteOriginally posted by farmingtonvalleymall
The one in Simsbury, at that time, was still attached to the Farmington Valley Mall. Was torn down and rebuilt about 150 feet further back as a Super around 1992.
This one is another one still sporting the old school logo. Scot Haney from Channel 3 was there this morning collecting turkeys for Food Share.
QuoteOriginally posted by BillyGr
QuoteOriginally posted by DerangedHermit
I'm surprised they had a location in NY at that point. I know they had tried and failed an expansion in NY and NJ in the '70s, but they didn't really try again until the mid '90s, at which point Ahold bought them and converted the proposed S&S's to Edwards (only to reconvert them a few years later).
I can't figure out where that address is - the current Poughkeepsie store is 2540 South Road, the Price Chopper (across the street) is 2585, the CVS (opposite side, just a bit south) is 2503 and the Shop Rite (in what was the South Hills Mall) is 1895 - so 483 would be quite a bit farther South than that.
However, Staples (which is just South of the South Hills Mall), is listed as 1849 South Road, Wappingers Falls.
Unless there was a change in the number system at some point?
I remember seeing that store more than 20 years ago. It was an old store next to Bradlees. Does anyone remember whether the new South Road store replaced the Bradlees store? Maybe the street numbers had changed.
Hamden, CT 's Stop & Shop at 1245 Dixwell Avenue will have its grand re-opening on December 11. This store, which opened in 1989 had the honor of being next to an Ames for a few years.
The switch from the red and green to purple is quite drastic.
The S&S in Clifton, NJ was torn down for a new store. Oddly enough the new store is not a Super S&S. The old one was a former Grand Union and Penn Fruit before that. Apparently, the first Linens 'N Things was in this small shopping center. In pictures: http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/update-to-former-acme-style-bonus-store.html
There's no such thing as Super Stop & Shop any more. That name was phased out when they began phasing in the new logo.
Anyway the store in rural Granby, CT still sports the old logo as of 12/24/09.
Does Stop & Shop have any stores in South Jersey?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_%26_Shop
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
Does Stop & Shop have any stores in South Jersey?
They did for about one year, 2005-2006? They were formerly Super G locations. The one in Sicklerville, NJ is now a Shop Rite, and the one in Rio Grande, NJ is still vacant.
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
Does Stop & Shop have any stores in South Jersey?
They did for about one year, 2005-2006? They were formerly Super G locations. The one in Sicklerville, NJ is now a Shop Rite, and the one in Rio Grande, NJ is still vacant.
I ask because I think there might have been one next to the Bradlees across from Shore Mall.
That was lastly a Ross clothing store, but I don't know what it was originally. Where did you hear that?
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
That was lastly a Ross clothing store, but I don't know what it was originally. Where did you hear that?
Right next to the Bradlees? I just assumed. That might not have been an original Bradlees. Maybe Stop & Shop pulled out of the area when Bradlees closed.
Stop & Shop on North Main Street in Southington has shut down the in-store Dunkin Donuts permanently. I don't shop there regularly, but I know it had to have closed fairly recently because my mom was at the store before Christmas and it was still open. The store is now offering fresh hot coffee free of chage for it's customers until 4PM.
i was at the trift store and got a older stop and shop bag with light logo on it
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
Stop & Shop on North Main Street in Southington has shut down the in-store Dunkin Donuts permanently. I don't shop there regularly, but I know it had to have closed fairly recently because my mom was at the store before Christmas and it was still open. The store is now offering fresh hot coffee free of chage for it's customers until 4PM.
I just went to the Newington S&S and the same thing. Dunkin Donuts just disappeared. In it's place is a display of chips.
BTW, the Newington store has become sort of run-down. The floors (even though it's winter) are extremely filthy going beyond cleaning. They are just plain old worn. With the volume of business this store does, I think it's time for another update, especially since DD is gone. They should move the bakery to the produce/deli area and move Natural Foods to the other end of the store where the Bakery is. Same concept like the Berlin and Bristol stores. For a store that was so well mantained in it's past years, it has changed and not for the better.
QuoteOriginally posted by DerangedHermit
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
I just went to the Newington S&S and the same thing. Dunkin Donuts just disappeared. In it's place is a display of chips.
This is what they did with the closed Starbucks in the Holbrook, NY store, and the closed pharmacy in the Sayville store.
QuoteBTW, the Newington store has become sort of run-down. The floors (even though it's winter) are extremely filthy going beyond cleaning. They are just plain old worn. With the volume of business this store does, I think it's time for another update, especially since DD is gone. They should move the bakery to the produce/deli area and move Natural Foods to the other end of the store where the Bakery is. Same concept like the Berlin and Bristol stores. For a store that was so well mantained in it's past years, it has changed and not for the better.
What kind of remodel job did it have? Is it the 2003-ish to 2008 job they did? (attached picture from earlier posts at bottom) I have a feeling they're holding off most of those stores for last, while they remodel older stores first.
The Newington store was last remodeled in early 2005. The floral department looks like the photo you posted. However, the age of this store, combined with it's high volume of traffic and business, I figure it would be in the running for some "cleaning up" As I said earlier, this store has gotten dirty and unkept. They at least need a new floor. I never understood why they never located the bakery where all of the other fresh departments were. Now with DD gone, that whole area is awkward looking.
On another note, the Wethersfield CT store on the Berlin Turnpike, on the Hartford line is even older looking. They might still have the produce cases from the 90s.
You are absolutely right. They will eventually get to these area stores, but I can't imagine that a store that does so well slipped like this. Same with Wethersfield. It's not like they are located in isolated areas.
QuoteOriginally posted by XISMZERO
Super Stop & Shop; Torrington, CT. 3-9-07.
Road pylon. This plaza's kind of isolated and the facade is bizarre and features an off-mall grounds JCPenney anchor (one of the few if only in CT).
you can see alot of label scars i see Hit or Miss!
A classic Stop & Shop sign awaiting replacement on the Revere, MA store.
On route 1 in Saugus, MA sits a newly remodeled Stop & Shop store.
The Stop & Shop in Saugus, MA. It's renovations have made it very purple now..........
QuoteOriginally posted by gu4ever
The Stop & Shop in Saugus, MA. It's renovations have made it very purple now..........
That's what Newington CT's store looks like. It has the "low prices, great food" slogan as well. The New Britain store does not have the slogan, but has the new logo.
Waterford CT's Stop & Shop Signage has changed, but nothing of the Facade was remodeled. I was hoping it'd be changed to look like the Groton or East Lyme store.
A classic Stop&Shop sign in woburn, MA waits for it's new replacement sign.
The former Stop&Shop supermarket in Danvers, MA.
QuoteOriginally posted by gu4ever
The former Stop&Shop supermarket in Danvers, MA.
Wow. Did it look like that as an S&S?
That was the look they were giving Stop & Shop's built in the early part of last Decade. The one on Farmington Ave in Bristol built in 2004 looks like that.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
That was the look they were giving Stop & Shop's built in the early part of last Decade. The one on Farmington Ave in Bristol built in 2004 looks like that.
When and why did it close?
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
When and why did it close?
According to a thread titled "Short-Lived/Abandoned Grocery Stores" The Danvers Stop & Shop pictured above opened in 05 and closed in 08. No reason is given. But I think 08 was the same year they built a couple stores in Vermont or New Hampshire but never opened them and sold them instead.
Wethersfield, CT is slated for remodel in May, finally. That must be one of the few stores left in CT that hasn't been remodeled since the early to mid 90's. From what the store tells me, the store has been constantly put on the backburner due to financial reasons.
I'm pretty sure most, if not all the DD's are gone out of the S&S's at this point. Their contracts expired, and were never renewed. They were going to be replaced with Starbucks, and in some cases, stores which were remodeled or built in the past couple years may have Starbucks, but that company has scaled back as well, and is no longer going forward with placing these in the stores at the moment.
Old logo still on the Simsbury, CT store
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z162/filmo70/stopnshop01.jpg)
I just visited the Newington, CT S&S on Fenn Road and they have replaced Dunkin' Donuts with a self-serve coffee machine on one side and on the other they have created a small "room" with pre-packaged bakery items (Hostess, Drakes, Little Debbie, etc. items).
heres a stop & shop that never opened in lakegrove ny
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e232/CharmedOne9805/lakegrove.jpg)
Quote from: Caldor1999 on March 08, 2010, 04:29:21 PM
heres a stop & shop that never opened in lakegrove ny
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e232/CharmedOne9805/lakegrove.jpg)
Why not these are from the 90s judgeing its sitride nice design is it still vacant
Quote from: jmcnamara96 on March 08, 2010, 04:30:39 PM
Quote from: Caldor1999 on March 08, 2010, 04:29:21 PM
heres a stop & shop that never opened in lakegrove ny
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e232/CharmedOne9805/lakegrove.jpg)
Why not these are from the 90s judgeing its sitride nice design is it still vacant
idk most of the pics from that sight were taken between 1996-2003
Quote from: DerangedHermit on March 09, 2010, 04:39:11 PM
Quote from: Caldor1999 on March 08, 2010, 04:29:21 PM
heres a stop & shop that never opened in lakegrove ny
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e232/CharmedOne9805/lakegrove.jpg)
This can't be Lake Grove. The one that did exist in Lake Grove looked nothing like this, and there are no lots nearby that resemble that. The nearest one that does look like that is open (South Setauket). Where did you get that pic from?
He said Siteride
Apparently they are now closing their Starbucks too: http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x1080448841/Stop-Shop-and-sister-chain-closing-43-in-store-Starbucks-kiosks
Acme has been closing their Starbucks too. Lots of them have been replaced with Seattle's Best Coffee (which Borders Books has too).
There was a Stop & Shop in Keene, NH that closed in the early 90's and was demolished. It was pretty far away from the rest of the shopping district in Keene, all the way down West Street, then past Keene High School. I believe it existed for around 20 years, but like I said demolished in the early 90's, a picture probably will never surface.
Have there been many closed S&S stores?
Also it struck me that every supermarket in Keene, NH closed in the early 90's to become something else
Stop & Shop
Edward's Supermarket closed to become Toy Works/CVS in the early 90's
IGA closed to become Shaws in the early 90's
Sun Foods closed to become Hannaford in 1995/1996
I don't know why, but I always seem to find myself at Stop & Shop even tho there price's aren't always the best. I usually go to the one on Pine Street in the Forestville section of Bristol. It's easier to get to than the one on Farmington Ave (US Route 6). Less traffic. US Route 6 is often a parking lot. It's about a 12 min drive from where I live to the one in Forestville. Probably the same amount of time to drive to the one on Wolcott Street in Waterbury.
I have been to the "new" Stop and Shop in Newington, CT in the former Shaw's. I call this store "Stop and Shaw's". The store really has not changed much at all. The store got a new paint job, signage, and registers. Almost everything is in the same locations as they were in Shaw's. The floors are all the same. All of the departments are in their respective spots. At times, you have to think about what store you are shopping. I think it's because S&S wanted to get this location open quickly and want to see how well the store does before doing any further changes.
They also STILL don't have a salad bar in the store. I have no idea why. Basically, this is like a continuation of Shaw's with Stop and Shop items. It's not bad though for a quick transition store. The bulk of the Stop and Shop staff are former Shaw's employees, with a few extra employees mixed in throughout each department. It's nice to have a part of Shaw's stick around.
PICTURES TO COME.
Quote from: AmesNewington on April 17, 2010, 07:44:03 PM
I have been to the "new" Stop and Shop in Newington, CT in the former Shaw's. I call this store "Stop and Shaw's". The store really has not changed much at all. The store got a new paint job, signage, and registers. Almost everything is in the same locations as they were in Shaw's. The floors are all the same. All of the departments are in their respective spots. At times, you have to think about what store you are shopping. I think it's because S&S wanted to get this location open quickly and want to see how well the store does before doing any further changes.
They also STILL don't have a salad bar in the store. I have no idea why. Basically, this is like a continuation of Shaw's with Stop and Shop items. It's not bad though for a quick transition store. The bulk of the Stop and Shop staff are former Shaw's employees, with a few extra employees mixed in throughout each department. It's nice to have a part of Shaw's stick around.
PICTURES TO COME.
Are the aisles still short?
Quote from: standa on April 17, 2010, 09:00:28 PM
Quote from: AmesNewington on April 17, 2010, 07:44:03 PM
I have been to the "new" Stop and Shop in Newington, CT in the former Shaw's. I call this store "Stop and Shaw's". The store really has not changed much at all. The store got a new paint job, signage, and registers. Almost everything is in the same locations as they were in Shaw's. The floors are all the same. All of the departments are in their respective spots. At times, you have to think about what store you are shopping. I think it's because S&S wanted to get this location open quickly and want to see how well the store does before doing any further changes.
They also STILL don't have a salad bar in the store. I have no idea why. Basically, this is like a continuation of Shaw's with Stop and Shop items. It's not bad though for a quick transition store. The bulk of the Stop and Shop staff are former Shaw's employees, with a few extra employees mixed in throughout each department. It's nice to have a part of Shaw's stick around.
PICTURES TO COME.
Are the aisles still short?
YES they are.
"New" converted Stop and Shop #2613 in Newington, CT (both day and night).
They should at least cover that small window with grey vinyal siding like the other
Quote from: AmesNewington on April 17, 2010, 07:44:03 PM
I have been to the "new" Stop and Shop in Newington, CT in the former Shaw's. I call this store "Stop and Shaw's". The store really has not changed much at all. The store got a new paint job, signage, and registers. Almost everything is in the same locations as they were in Shaw's. The floors are all the same. All of the departments are in their respective spots. At times, you have to think about what store you are shopping. I think it's because S&S wanted to get this location open quickly and want to see how well the store does before doing any further changes.
They also STILL don't have a salad bar in the store. I have no idea why. Basically, this is like a continuation of Shaw's with Stop and Shop items. It's not bad though for a quick transition store. The bulk of the Stop and Shop staff are former Shaw's employees, with a few extra employees mixed in throughout each department. It's nice to have a part of Shaw's stick around.
PICTURES TO COME.
I think over time they will rebuild how they want it to look and yes it looks justjust like shaws. My mother told me that the Stop and Shop in Wethersfield (up the street) doesnt have the new signs yet. I havent seen this store this packed in a while, alot of employees and alot of customers. While S&S does have higher prices, i think many dont care for that. One hing i did notice is they have music over the loud speakers and other things (which shaws didnt have).
I went to the Hamden, CT Stop & Shop (southern part of town). I noticed that its remodel featured yellow/ beige walls instead of white as other new look stores I saw. Also, some cash registers were removed in the front, leaving an open space with patio furniture near the entrance. Do you know other Stop & Shops remodeled in this way?
Quote from: TRU7536 on April 18, 2010, 11:49:06 AM
Quote from: AmesNewington on April 17, 2010, 07:44:03 PM
I have been to the "new" Stop and Shop in Newington, CT in the former Shaw's. I call this store "Stop and Shaw's". The store really has not changed much at all. The store got a new paint job, signage, and registers. Almost everything is in the same locations as they were in Shaw's. The floors are all the same. All of the departments are in their respective spots. At times, you have to think about what store you are shopping. I think it's because S&S wanted to get this location open quickly and want to see how well the store does before doing any further changes.
They also STILL don't have a salad bar in the store. I have no idea why. Basically, this is like a continuation of Shaw's with Stop and Shop items. It's not bad though for a quick transition store. The bulk of the Stop and Shop staff are former Shaw's employees, with a few extra employees mixed in throughout each department. It's nice to have a part of Shaw's stick around.
PICTURES TO COME.
I think over time they will rebuild how they want it to look and yes it looks justjust like shaws. My mother told me that the Stop and Shop in Wethersfield (up the street) doesnt have the new signs yet. I havent seen this store this packed in a while, alot of employees and alot of customers. While S&S does have higher prices, i think many dont care for that. One hing i did notice is they have music over the loud speakers and other things (which shaws didnt have).
TRU, the Wethersfield S&S will indeed be getting a remodel this year, so I suppose they are waiting to change the sign until then.
Quote from: standa on April 18, 2010, 09:23:50 PM
I went to the Hamden, CT Stop & Shop (southern part of town). I noticed that its remodel featured yellow/ beige walls instead of white as other new look stores I saw. Also, some cash registers were removed in the front, leaving an open space with patio furniture near the entrance. Do you know other Stop & Shops remodeled in this way?
The Newington Store which just opened has those same colors.
It appears Wethersfield Stop & Shop is finally getting their much needed remodel. Within the next couple of weeks, they are going to begin the process.
Rocky Hill Stop & Shop just changed over to their new signs only a couple weeks ago. This for some reason was one of the stores converted fairly late compared to the surrounding stores. Wethersfield being the exception of course.
Quote from: Bdubs on May 03, 2010, 10:21:21 PM
It appears Wethersfield Stop & Shop is finally getting their much needed remodel. Within the next couple of weeks, they are going to begin the process.
They began redoing the Pine Street Store in Bristol (Forestville) a few weeks ago. They started moving stuff around and now they're doing "major" stuff.
I wish they would hurry up and finish this. I can't find anything anymore. >:(
The Forestville Store is about 98% done. Just need to do some minor cosmetic stuff.
The town of Southington has approved Stop & Shop's $550,000 plans for interior remodel for their North Main Street store. I was wondering if they were gonna remodel this store as it's somewhere in the neighborhood of 3-5 years older than the Forestville store that they just finished remodeling.
Quote from: Marc82 on December 31, 2009, 08:37:20 PM
Anyway the store in rural Granby, CT still sports the old logo as of 12/24/09.
Granby, CT and Agawam, Mass still have the old signs/logos on their buildings as of 7/18/10. Nohing has changed in the 7 months since my last report in December 09. Went by both stores on the way to my Uncle Al's wake yesterday. (With his passing I guess I won't be going up that way any more). Of note the Agawam store has a Citizen's Bank in it.
Here in Torrington the High Street Stop & Shop is renovated inside and out new signs outside and in. Also, they recently finished the new East Main Street Stop & Shop it's located in the back of Mascarello's near Applebee's.
BTW the original location of the Stop&Shop was where Staples is now, after they left for the current location which I'm guessing is 1991 PriceBuster Foods snatched it up in 1993, and after PriceBuster moved to their East Main Street location now where Big Lots is. Then that spot was taken by Staples.
For the past week they've been doing work at the former Stop & Shop on Farmington Ave in Bristol, CT. 6 years ago they built a new store at the other end of the plaza leaving a vacant spot which first became Job Lot in November 2005 and eventually became a relocated TJ MAXX in 2008 and vacant space. There have been rumors Savers is coming to town. Perhaps this is where it's going to be?
There's speculation among the locals in Newington, CT that the Shaw's-turned-Stop and Shop off the Turnpike is only temperary until Elmwood/W. Hartford opens in the coming months. Word is the Kitts Lane S&S in Newington will close and employees/operations will be moved to Newington Rd/Route 173 in the new Elmwood plaza. Would this be a logical scenerio???
It's an interesting idea to say the least. I'm not sure what I think except that anything is possible.
Quote from: AmesNewington on September 02, 2010, 08:23:50 AM
There's speculation among the locals in Newington, CT that the Shaw's-turned-Stop and Shop off the Turnpike is only temperary until Elmwood/W. Hartford opens in the coming months. Word is the Kitts Lane S&S in Newington will close and employees/operations will be moved to Newington Rd/Route 173 in the new Elmwood plaza. Would this be a logical scenerio???
That would be just a waste of time and money by Stop and Shop.
Quote from: AmesNewington on September 02, 2010, 08:23:50 AM
There's speculation among the locals in Newington, CT that the Shaw's-turned-Stop and Shop off the Turnpike is only temperary until Elmwood/W. Hartford opens in the coming months. Word is the Kitts Lane S&S in Newington will close and employees/operations will be moved to Newington Rd/Route 173 in the new Elmwood plaza. Would this be a logical scenerio???
I dont think they will close the Newington/Turnpike store. Just went today and they are preparing to open Peoples bank. I dont think Peoples would have wasted the time or money to have close a few months down the road.
Quote from: TRU7536 on October 29, 2010, 07:01:55 PM
Quote from: AmesNewington on September 02, 2010, 08:23:50 AM
There's speculation among the locals in Newington, CT that the Shaw's-turned-Stop and Shop off the Turnpike is only temperary until Elmwood/W. Hartford opens in the coming months. Word is the Kitts Lane S&S in Newington will close and employees/operations will be moved to Newington Rd/Route 173 in the new Elmwood plaza. Would this be a logical scenerio???
I dont think they will close the Newington/Turnpike store. Just went today and they are preparing to open Peoples bank. I dont think Peoples would have wasted the time or money to have close a few months down the road.
I think if anything, this was the answer I was looking for. I found out a week ago.
heres the old stop & shop in manchester ct when it was still open in 1988 i did alot of digging to find this
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e232/CharmedOne9805/1988-1.jpg)
inside view of the store
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e232/CharmedOne9805/n1516241526_30174582_8153.jpg)
checkout lines
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e232/CharmedOne9805/manchesrer.jpg)
another shot
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e232/CharmedOne9805/n1516241526_30174595_1408.jpg)
Quote from: Caldor1999 on November 18, 2010, 06:06:17 AM
heres the old stop & shop in manchester ct when it was still open in 1988 i did alot of digging to find this
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e232/CharmedOne9805/1988-1.jpg)
Wow that brings back memories of when Torrington Stop & Shop just opened up I guess around 1990, that's EXACTLY what it looked like!
Quote from: CTAmeshopper on November 20, 2010, 05:55:51 PM
Quote from: Caldor1999 on November 18, 2010, 06:06:17 AM
heres the old stop & shop in manchester ct when it was still open in 1988 i did alot of digging to find this
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e232/CharmedOne9805/1988-1.jpg)
Wow that brings back memories of when Torrington Stop & Shop just opened up I guess around 1990, that's EXACTLY what it looked like!
makes you wish they didnt paint them
The new store in the Elmwood Section of West Hartford, CT opened on Friday 12/3.
http://articles.courant.com/2010-12-01/business/hc-west-hartford-stop-and-shop-opens-20101201_1_aldi-industrial-safety-supply-price-rite
We all know that Stop & Shop flopped in Maine, and folded in Vermont before they opened in Rutland, but what about New Hampshire? From most informal reports Stop & Shop isn't doing much business there, and from what I can tell there's no sign of them expanding in the Granite State. They closed the former A&P in Peterborough a couple of years ago, and it's hard to imagine S&S holding market share with Market Basket's impending assault on Manchester, the one market in NH where Stop & Shop has a substantial presence. In the 90s Stop & Shop exited New Hampshire after they bought Purity. With A&P now up for grabs in markets where Ahold has a much stronger presence, are we about to see history repeat itself in NH? I wouldn't be surprised if they sold out to Delhaize (Hannaford) sooner rather than later.
Stop & Shop may open in former New Haven, CT Shaw's.
http://nhregister.com/articles/2011/01/14/news/new_haven/doc4d30b398094c3393302314.txt
Part of the Waterbury Shaw's is scheduled to become Sav-A-Lot.
Quote from: standa on January 14, 2011, 10:28:08 PM
Stop & Shop may open in former New Haven, CT Shaw's.
http://nhregister.com/articles/2011/01/14/news/new_haven/doc4d30b398094c3393302314.txt
I've been following the Whalley Avenue Shaw's situation since SVU announced they were getting out. Looks like a high-risk situation for S&S to me; I wonder why they would want to get involved. And people wonder why we have food deserts...
There has been some mystery with New Haven supermarkets in the past few years. For example C-Town which has currently two stores in the Fair Haven and Hill neighborhoods opened a store a few years ago on Dixwell Av. , near the Shaw's. This was a location which went through many short lived supermarkets through the decades and periods of vacancy. The C-Town lasted only one or two years, I believe. Shortly before Shaw's announced its closing, it was discussed that Sav-A-Lot wished to open in a former Rite Aid or Staples a little south of Shaw's. Residents were confused why Supervalu wanted stores so close to each other. I believe that the project was not approved. While this was happening, New Haven told everyone that a supermarket was expected to open on the first floor of the new downtown building at 360 State St., never mentioning the name. Whole Foods and Trader Joe were approached but not interested.
After Shaw's announced the closing of the New Haven store, it appeared that no one wanted to buy it, and the 360 State store was still a mystery. Not long after that, a food coop was announced for 360 State Street (it will open this summer), and I read that Shoprite was the mystery chain supposed to open there, but it backed out after Shaw's closed. I don't understand why. It only would have made sense if they opened a store in the Shaw's of New Haven space. However they expressed no interest, when asked by a journalist, and opened a store instead the former Hamden Shaw's.
My guess is that the New Haven store was expensive security wise and they wanted to encourage New Haveners to shop at their Hamden store instead. This store is actually much busier than the Shaw's there previously, although the nearby Stop & Shop is also still busy.
Stop & Shop appears to be a chain more willing to take risks than Shoprite. I know that an inner city store in Providence was open for only a short time (I think still empty), as was a Shaw's there (now a large upscale, Pricerite).
They may feel that if Shoprite of Hamden attracts people from New Haven, a Stop & Shop very close to them would encourage them to be Stop & Shop customers.
Hamden has two Stop & Shops and New Haven, with twice the population, only one. Therefore there would be customers for sure.
I'm surprised that PriceRite didn't jump at this vacancy, as it seems to appeal to a budget-oriented, inner-city clientele, but then I read the various stories about the city chasing Save-A-Lot away (which came two months before the Shaw's closing announcement) and the various comments about what people should be eating, where their food should come from, etc. and I figured that PriceRite was wise to pass on this 'opportunity.' Well, I guess we should admire Ahold for its bravery if nothing else...
Stop & Shop will definitely open in the former Shaw's in downtown New Haven, CT.
www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/stop_and_shop_to_set_up_shop/id_33386
Now a Hannaford
The Freehold TownÂship, Manalapan, Neptune City, Point Pleasant Beach and Long Branch locations are being sold to Ahold
http://www.app.com/article/20110322/NJBIZ/110322004/Norkus-sell-5-Foodtown-groceries-Stop-Shop-take-over
Exterior views of the Stop & Shop conversion of the former Shaw's in New Haven.
http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2011/apr/01/stop-shop-to-open-in-two-weeks/
http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/stop_n_shop/id_35207
And an interior view...
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/New-Stop-and-Shop-Ready-to-Open-With-Local-Employees-119199564.html
New Stop & Shop opens a day early for invited guests:
http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/new_haven_cty/folks-excited-over-new-nh-stop-%26-shop
I'm not too familiar with Stop & Shop. I've visited a store in Bedford NH and while the store was nice, clean and modern, prices were not that good. I've seen better at Hannaford and Market Basket!
Is Stop & Shop discontinuing the Staples products? I noticed at my local store that they were replaced with stationery of other brands, mostly Stop & Shop store brands.
Quote from: standa on May 04, 2011, 09:20:29 AM
Is Stop & Shop discontinuing the Staples products? I noticed at my local store that they were replaced with stationery of other brands, mostly Stop & Shop store brands.
Yeah, they did that a while ago at my store.
Stop & Shop has teamed up with Shell Gas Stations for its gas program.
Middleboro, MA is closing in July; Trucchi's may takes its place...
http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/x1046545784/Stop-Shop-closing-Middleboro-location#ixzz1M2ulCgLo
http://www.wickedlocal.com/bridgewater/newsnow/x600912973/Trucchi-s-Supermarkets-interested-in-Stop-Shop-s-current-Middleboro-location#axzz1MiC1OWpd
Stop & Shop has finalized the purchase of five Norkus-owned Foodtowns in NJ and the conversions are already underway
http://pointpleasant.patch.com/articles/stop-shop-to-open-in-point-beach-next-week
The town of Amityville, Long Island is upset with Stop & Shop over its new "Fruit Bowl" logo. Town officials say the colors violate a town ordinance that dictates what color buildings and signs can be.
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/07/05/amityville-at-odds-with-stop-shop-over-new-logo/
Quote from: Marc B on July 05, 2011, 12:14:23 PM
The town of Amityville, Long Island is upset with Stop & Shop over its new "Fruit Bowl" logo. Town officials say the colors violate a town ordinance that dictates what color buildings and signs can be.
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/07/05/amityville-at-odds-with-stop-shop-over-new-logo/
It's especially funny because Amityville is not significantly different aesthetically from any other South Shore town on Long Island. Even the Town of Southampton (which encompasses all the major Hamptons except East Hampton, and also has strict zoning ordinances) didn't freak out like this over the Stop & Shop in Hampton Bays.
Foodhold USA (owners of Stop & Shop and Giant) are changing the logos on their Guaranteed Value Products.
These Chicken Patties I picked up at the Bristol, CT store today 8/22/11. They were right along side the ones with the older logo. They were on sale for $3.99
Quote from: Marc B on August 22, 2011, 11:46:16 AM
Foodhold USA (owners of Stop & Shop and Giant) are changing the logos on their Guaranteed Value Products.
These Chicken Patties I picked up at the Bristol, CT store today 8/22/11. They were right along side the ones with the older logo. They were on sale for $3.99
I noticed this the other week (in giant in philly) I like it alot, better than the previous look imo.
Quote from: EddieJ1984 on August 22, 2011, 03:23:43 PM
I noticed this the other week, I like it alot, better than the previous look imo.
Now instead of looking like old no frills packaging, it looks like Walmart Great Value stuff.
Quote from: RoleModel on August 23, 2011, 12:39:57 AM
Now instead of looking like old no frills packaging, it looks like Walmart Great Value stuff.
It's weird that 3 separately owned chains use "Value" in the store/generic brand.
Walmart: Great Value
Price Chopper: Clear Value (Generic)
Stop & Shop/Giant: Guaranteed Value
Quote from: Marc B on August 23, 2011, 07:38:22 AM
Quote from: RoleModel on August 23, 2011, 12:39:57 AM
Now instead of looking like old no frills packaging, it looks like Walmart Great Value stuff.
It's weird that 3 separately owned chains use "Value" in the store/generic brand.
Walmart: Great Value
Price Chopper: Clear Value (Generic)
Stop & Shop/Giant: Guaranteed Value
Also dont forget "Shoppers Value" from supervalu (acme and the others)
Quote from: Marc B on August 23, 2011, 07:38:22 AM
Quote from: RoleModel on August 23, 2011, 12:39:57 AM
Now instead of looking like old no frills packaging, it looks like Walmart Great Value stuff.
It's weird that 3 separately owned chains use "Value" in the store/generic brand.
Walmart: Great Value
Price Chopper: Clear Value (Generic)
Stop & Shop/Giant: Guaranteed Value
It's not weird at all. There are only so many words in the English language for value.
Quote from: Marc B on August 23, 2011, 07:38:22 AM
Price Chopper: Clear Value (Generic)
Stop & Shop/Giant: Guaranteed Value
Clear Value is a Topco brand that doesn't see much use probably because it competes with ValuTime. Oddly enough, it's use of yellow packaging is why the BiLo chain down south picked it up after being sold by Ahold to replace Guaranteed Value.
We shopped at Giant tonight (I'm really getting to like that place!) and should have taken a photo. I happened to be looking at the Guaranteed Value canned dog food and noticed something wrong-turns out half of them were labeled "Giant" and the other half had the "Stop & Shop" logo!
Quote from: shore72 on August 26, 2011, 10:05:40 PM
We shopped at Giant tonight (I'm really getting to like that place!) and should have taken a photo. I happened to be looking at the Guaranteed Value canned dog food and noticed something wrong-turns out half of them were labeled "Giant" and the other half had the "Stop & Shop" logo!
Aren't there gas stations/convenience stores in Maryland with the "Stop & Shop" name? Yes the same company, but with a slightly different logo?
Quote from: shore72 on August 26, 2011, 10:05:40 PM
We shopped at Giant tonight (I'm really getting to like that place!) and should have taken a photo. I happened to be looking at the Guaranteed Value canned dog food and noticed something wrong-turns out half of them were labeled "Giant" and the other half had the "Stop & Shop" logo!
The products with the "Stop & Shop/Giant MD" logo is the current design of Ahold USA's products being sold at Stop & Shop, Giant [MD], Giant [PA], and Martin's
I had to laugh, today I was in Stop & Shop and I just happened to be walking down the soda aisle and notice that a case of 2 liter soda branded "Hannaford" (Hannaford Bros. based outta Mass.) had been placed on the shelf in the private label section.
Must have been a mistake at the warehouse, and was either put on the shelf anyway, or someone just wasn't paying attention.
Quote from: Bdubs on September 12, 2011, 07:57:14 PM
I had to laugh, today I was in Stop & Shop and I just happened to be walking down the soda aisle and notice that a case of 2 liter soda branded "Hannaford" (Hannaford Bros. based outta Mass.) had been placed on the shelf in the private label section.
Must have been a mistake at the warehouse, and was either put on the shelf anyway, or someone just wasn't paying attention.
I've seen Acme table salt and Shaws ice cream pops in the Stop & Shop I work at on Long Island, and I've seen Acme and Guaranteed Value items at Pathmark.
I've seen Safeway products (namely Eating Right*) at Giant-Landover locations before and not too long I saw some Best Yet products in the grocery section of my local Target. I chalk the latter to a C&S error.
Of course, there then are Ahold store brands ending up at the wrong places and Supervalu store brands ending up at the wrong places (Shaw's pudding, Acme rice, and Jewel cereal at a Shoppers) which makes no wonder why both companies are standardizing their store brands.
* Safeway DOES syndicate Eating Right to some chains outside their sales area, Price Chopper being one of them.
There has been a minor change made to the Stop & Shop flyer. I live in Bristol, CT and when I get my weekly Stop & Shop flyer in the mail it would say Bristol/Forestville on the front of the flyer meaning the sales were valid at both Bristol Locations - the main one on Farmington Ave and the one on Pine Street in the Forestville section of Bristol. Today Bristol/Forestville is not on the front page of the flyer and then I see on the back page of the flyer:
Bristol, Forestville, Cromwell, Middletown, Groton, Waterford, Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford, Manchester, Montville, Naugatuck, Torrington, East Torrington, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, and Willimantic.
Stop & Shop is opening a new Chelmsford store in just over a week; some observers see it as a reaction to Wegmans. The new store, which is situated across from Market Basket, was tied up in litigation for ten years (the Demoulas family, of course.)
http://www.progressivegrocer.com/top-stories/headlines/industry-intelligence/id34150/stop-shop-readies-next-evolution-store/
http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x1100396259/New-Stop-Shop-concept-store-opens-in-Chelmsford
Quote from: retailisking on November 09, 2011, 01:39:49 PM
Stop & Shop is opening a new Chelmsford store in just over a week; some observers see it as a reaction to Wegmans. The new store, which is situated across from Market Basket, was tied up in litigation for ten years (the Demoulas family, of course.)
http://www.progressivegrocer.com/top-stories/headlines/industry-intelligence/id34150/stop-shop-readies-next-evolution-store/
This is what they need to continue to do: take good ideas from their sister Giant-PA division (and their competitors that do these kinds of things, like some ShopRites and Wegmans).
Aside from Scan-It, shopping at Stop & Shop is very average and ordinary.
Hell, the new Chelmsford, MA store even LOOKS like what Giant-PA's new stores look like. More of these, less Stop & Shop mediocrity.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/chelmsford/newsnow/x890862949/Chelmsford-welcomes-new-Stop-Shop?photo=0#axzz1ePf9J7AO
Here is a video of the new Stop & Shop in Chelmsford, MA. It looks good. What amazes me is that it has an older Stop & Shop building design, as shown in the video. Does anyone know whether Stop & Shop is going back to that older design?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh3mpFVIB-s
Quote from: standa on November 22, 2011, 05:39:25 PM
Here is a video of the new Stop & Shop in Chelmsford, MA. It looks good. What amazes me is that it has an older Stop & Shop building design, as shown in the video. Does anyone know whether Stop & Shop is going back to that older design?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh3mpFVIB-s
The outer design is old because from what I had Googled, Market Basket sued them in the middle of them constructing the store and dragged out the court case for 10 years.
Stop & Shop bought 3 Staten Island locations from King Kullen and they plan to convert them. I'm not surprised. King Kullen had no business being out of LI (they have no stores outside of Nassau and Suffolk aside from those stores, and haven't for a while), and S&S is probably the only supermarket in the NYC metro that would have been able to capitalize on these stores going onto the market.
King Kullen exits Staten Island with this sale. They entered the market with the purchase of four Waldbaums and one Pathmark that were sold off as a condition of the A&P/Pathmark merger. Stop & Shop will only operate two of the three stores they are purchasing from King Kullen; the other store will be closed.
From Newsday: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/stop-shop-bid-for-gas-station-likely-a-no-go-1.3373282 (I think it's paywalled)
Stop & Shop wants to build a gas station in Amityville, NY, but Amityville Village says they will most likely reject it.
I figured with the Shell deal that their own gas stations in the NYC Metro area wouldn't be far off. Even if this doesn't go through, I won't be surprised to see others that will.
I went to Stop & Shop in the Nauagtuck Valley Shopping Center in Waterbury, CT today. (One of 3 locations in town). Looks like they took a bunch of old Walmart carts and rebadged them. One side said "Metal Carts only". The other side said "Plastic Carts only".
Stop & Shop closer to starting construction in Hyde Park, NY. The former Ames was originally built as a Barkers Discount Dept Store, then Jamesway, and finally Ames...
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20120307/NEWS01/303070018/Stop-Shop-begin-building-new-Hyde-Park-store?nclick_check=1
Kind of surprising that they'd go to the trouble of doing that - the building they are currently in (which was a replacement ShopRite for the one also located in that plaza, at the opposite end from the Ames) isn't that old (Big V closed it during their bankruptcy in late 2000, and it hadn't been there more than a handful of years at that time, so still less than 20 years old now)
Not really sure why Big V picked to close it in the first place, given it's lack of competition (the tiny then Grand Union in town, which was going to relocate across from Marist - see empty building still there, as far as I know, in plaza w/Home Depot and Staples - until they too had bankruptcy issues a year or so later) and the colleges close by (still closer to one even if GU relocated) - most of the other stores they closed were the old (round roofed) buildings, due to higher upkeep costs (see the Poughkeepsie store on 44 and the Wappingers Falls store on 9).
They say due to a better location, but that seems minimal (other than direct acess from 9 vs the side entry currently, but it's not that hard to get into, is it?).
Quote from: BillyGr on March 07, 2012, 09:20:42 PM
Kind of surprising that they'd go to the trouble of doing that - the building they are currently in (which was a replacement ShopRite for the one also located in that plaza, at the opposite end from the Ames) isn't that old (Big V closed it during their bankruptcy in late 2000, and it hadn't been there more than a handful of years at that time, so still less than 20 years old now)...They say due to a better location, but that seems minimal (other than direct acess from 9 vs the side entry currently, but it's not that hard to get into, is it?).
It's not old but it is a bit on the smallish side especially for a store that was built in the mid 90s. That place has always had a cramped layout and can get crowded quickly and has been that way since the ShopRite days. Otherwise this is typical for Stop & Shop to upgrade if they have a chance.
I wonder if the identical sister location at the NY 55/DC 9 intersection in Poughquag is holding up since it's in a similar boat (only game in town) without a upgrade opportunity.
QuoteNot really sure why Big V picked to close it in the first place, given it's lack of competition (the tiny then Grand Union in town, which was going to relocate across from Marist - see empty building still there, as far as I know, in plaza w/Home Depot and Staples - until they too had bankruptcy issues a year or so later) and the colleges close by (still closer to one even if GU relocated) - most of the other stores they closed were the old (round roofed) buildings, due to higher upkeep costs (see the Poughkeepsie store on 44 and the Wappingers Falls store on 9).
As a former resident of Poughkeepsie, it bugs me to no end that that empty, purpose-built, space has sat idle for over a decade and NOBODY has wanted to fill it since it'd be profitable from Day One. For a combined city/town with over 75,000, Poughkeepsie could support a lot more than four full-service supermarkets and there has to be something in some lease keeping that spot vacant and Hannaford/Price Chopper/ShopRite away from a good money making opportunity.
Similarly, those two other ex-ShopRites you mention seem similarly hexed. The one on 44 is still vacant and the one on 9 took 4 years to be converted and the half that went to Borders is now vacant again.
Quote from: Scrabbleship on March 09, 2012, 06:33:10 AM
I wonder if the identical sister location at the NY 55/DC 9 intersection in Poughquag is holding up since it's in a similar boat (only game in town) without a upgrade opportunity.
I've been in that one (at least I think that's the one on 55 heading out to 216 to Stormville airport) - never thought of it being a Shoprite. Assuming it closed at that point also?
Quote from: Scrabbleship on March 09, 2012, 06:33:10 AM
As a former resident of Poughkeepsie, it bugs me to no end that that empty, purpose-built, space has sat idle for over a decade and NOBODY has wanted to fill it since it'd be profitable from Day One. For a combined city/town with over 75,000, Poughkeepsie could support a lot more than four full-service supermarkets and there has to be something in some lease keeping that spot vacant and Hannaford/Price Chopper/ShopRite away from a good money making opportunity.
Similarly, those two other ex-ShopRites you mention seem similarly hexed. The one on 44 is still vacant and the one on 9 took 4 years to be converted and the half that went to Borders is now vacant again.
Good question on the GU site (was it ever advertised as a future GU? I knew that by the look only since there was an identical one up here in Albany that did open (for 6 months - probably one of the shortest lived stores ever).
The wholesaler (C&S) bought most of the existing GU stores then re-sold then to others (as examples the one in Rhinebeck that became S&S or the Kingston store that became Hannaford) - they still operate some (25ish) in areas where no competition exists (Millerton being the only one down that way that I know of) and have closed many since when other stores opened in the area. However, I don't know if they would have included a not yet open store, or if GU was just able to cancel the lease in bankruptcy. Either way, you'd think whoever has it would want SOMEONE to use it, if not for grocery then for something else (not sure how finished the inside got, but even then a re-do wouldn't be that hard).
The old Shoprite on 44 would likely be used for something else (at least I'd think), given it's smaller size and age, unless a smaller grocery (Freshtown or Key Foods type store) but who knows - maybe the owners there were expecting Kmart to go out and allow them to re-do the whole space?
Also - when you mention 4 groceries in Poughkeepsie, I assume you're thinking of the 2 S&S (44 and 9), PC & Shoprite on 9? I never remember exactly where the lines run as to what is Poughkeepsie and what isn't. Speaking of which - any idea what caused PC to close the store that is now ShopRite - seems unusual as they don't do that often (at least not up here - usually any closing store is due to a newer replacement being built)?
The Grand Union across from Marist College was originally built to be a Mega Save Grand Union. Two things put the cabbosh on it. First, the poor results from the Albany Mega Save (not counting first month open) and second, their bankruptcy (from former GU people in the know).
Also (and again, from people in the know), Hannaford would love to open this store. I believe someone is paying rent/lease to keep anyone out. This is not the first time I have heard of this happening.
And, Price Chopper closed the South Hills location in July 2006 due to losing money in the end. The owners of the South Hills Mall were not showing any interest in fixing up the sad state of the mall. New owners now and Shoprite is doing quite well....
Yet another Stop & Shop opens that looks like a Giant-PA design, in Tarrytown, NY. I guess these are the prototypes for a potential future decor change at S&S, as other stores are still being opened with the purple and yellow design.
Is there a distinction between the New York Metro Division and the rest of the chain regarding design?
Another article on the soon to be built Hyde Park, NY store...
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20120419/NEWS01/304190014/Merchants-eagerly-await-new-store-Ames-site?nclick_check=1
They are remodelling the store in Colchester, CT right now. From what I am seeing, it is looking like they are backing away from the purple and yellow, based on how they have begun to paint the interior over the different departments.
Quote from: Bdubs on April 22, 2012, 08:04:55 AM
They are remodelling the store in Colchester, CT right now. From what I am seeing, it is looking like they are backing away from the purple and yellow, based on how they have begun to paint the interior over the different departments.
Colchester"s S&S is what 15 years old....? I know it was built circa 1995...
They are going to be starting the East Hartford, CT store soon.
The Fenn Road store in Newington needs a major update. For such a high volume store, it looks worn and old in places. It is due anyway for a remodel. It's been 7 years since the last one (2005).
Quote from: Joeg on April 27, 2012, 08:47:54 AM
They are going to be starting the East Hartford, CT store soon.
The Charter Oak Mall store?? When did they opened that store... I think it was 2002, when rthey remodeled it that last time.
Stop & Shop- New England has a new boss. Kelley is well-versed in the New England grocery market and has worked at many of the players over the years. I ordinarily don't mention executive changes, but given that Ahold has stated that they're on the acquisition trail, and we know already what's up for grabs (*cough*Shaw's*cough) maybe something noteworthy could happen soon.
http://supermarketnews.com/ahold-usa/marsh-ceo-kelley-joins-stop-shop
The Griffin Report has more:
"In two major personnel actions, Ahold USA last week announced that Mark McGowan has been promoted to executive vice president of the supply chain for Ahold USA and Joe Kelley is leaving Marsh Supermarkets in Indiana to lead the Stop & Shop New England Division in Boston as its president. Both appointments take effect on May 21.
Mr. Kelley will run all aspects of the division. Stop & Shop New England currently operates 218 supermarkets in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and parts of Connecticut, and employs more than 35,000 associates.
Mr. Kelley, who grew up in Massachusetts and knows the New England market well, has more than 25 years of retail experience. Most recently, he was the chairman, president and chief executive executive officer of Marsh Supermarkets. Prior to working at Marsh, Mr. Kelley was the executive vice president for Price Chopper. He joined Price Chopper in 2005 as the vice president of sales, merchandising and marketing, and was promoted four times there over five years. He has also held leadership roles at Bozzuto’s, Adams Hometown Markets in Connecticut, A&P and Purity Supreme.
With more than 21 years of experience with Stop & Shop, Mr. McGowan will focus on leading a supply chain organization that supports all of Ahold USA and its four divisions. He will continue to establish the supply chain function as a source of competitive excellence, which will help drive brand, format, and merchandising strategies in support of the four divisions.
Bill Holsworth has been appointed interim chief officer of Marsh until a new leader is chosen."
A lawsuit filed by a Buick Dealer ship over a traffic light continues to delay construction of a Stop & Shop in East Hampton, Mass. This has been going on for over 8 years now.
http://www.wggb.com/2012/07/03/auto-dealer-new-stop-shop-traffic-light-could-ruin-business/
Quote from: JimSawhill on April 26, 2012, 04:05:26 PM
Quote from: Bdubs on April 22, 2012, 08:04:55 AM
They are remodelling the store in Colchester, CT right now. From what I am seeing, it is looking like they are backing away from the purple and yellow, based on how they have begun to paint the interior over the different departments.
Colchester"s S&S is what 15 years old....? I know it was built circa 1995...
Sorry for the delayed reply, but it was originally built as an Edwards mid 90's.
That only lasted a handful of years as Stop & Shop acquired the Finast chain. When they converted that to a stop & shop they had such a short window to do so, much was left unchanged. Everything was still set up like an Edward's until they did a massive remodel back in 01-02 to set it to the "up to date" S&S look. This time around, they just did a refresh, new flooring, new paint scheme, signage, and that's about it. Much was left unchanged except for the most drastic I noticed is a butcher section very similar to Big Y, in an open case, and 2 full aisles of cold beer, and 3 large aisles of natural foods. No longer stuffed in a corner near a deli dept, but the first 3 aisles in the store. Vast improvement.
They have certainly stepped away from purple and yellow, and have gone more towards deep reds, light brown and tans, and faux rock inside to compliment some of the departments,
The 8 year old Stop & Shop on Route 6 in Bristol, Connecticut is being remodeled.
Stop & Shop opened a bigger, newer, more modern store in Hyannis, Mass.
http://supermarketnews.com/retail-amp-financial/stop-shop-replaces-cape-cod-store
FOX 61 News reported that the Madsion Ave Stop & Shop in Bridgeport, CT will be closing for good on September 20th. Can't find a link on FOX 61's website CTNOW.COM or on the website for the CT Post Newspaper.
Quote from: Marc B on September 04, 2012, 09:47:59 PM
FOX 61 News reported that the Madsion Ave Stop & Shop in Bridgeport, CT will be closing for good on September 20th. Can't find a link on FOX 61's website CTNOW.COM or on the website for the CT Post Newspaper.
Found it on the NewsTimes website
http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Stop-and-Shop-closing-a-Bridgeport-store-3842961.php
The Madison Av., Bridgeport, CT store is still listed in the website circular. Has the the closing been delayed or will it remain open?
Quote from: standa on October 04, 2012, 08:08:22 AM
The Madison Av., Bridgeport, CT store is still listed in the website circular. Has the the closing been delayed or will it remain open?
The location is no longer on the store locator pulldown, but the phone number rings through to the usual automated attendant menu. I assume the phone number has been forwarded to another Bridgeport store, because the Madison Ave. store is closed and there's a "for lease" sign on the property.
http://blog.ctnews.com/financialmines/2012/09/26/former-foe-missing-stop-shop/
Quote from: retailisking on October 04, 2012, 05:15:13 PM
Quote from: standa on October 04, 2012, 08:08:22 AM
The Madison Av., Bridgeport, CT store is still listed in the website circular. Has the the closing been delayed or will it remain open?
The location is no longer on the store locator pulldown, but the phone number rings through to the usual automated attendant menu. I assume the phone number has been forwarded to another Bridgeport store, because the Madison Ave. store is closed and there's a "for lease" sign on the property.
http://blog.ctnews.com/financialmines/2012/09/26/former-foe-missing-stop-shop/
The Madison Av. store is still listed on the circular.
The Stop & Shop on North Main is still open...but that's weird that they would continue to put a now-closed location in their circular.
There's also this. How could a closed store join a celebration? (Read fine print below address of Main St. store)
The NEW Stop & Shop in Hyde Park, NY is scheduled to have their grand opening November 9th....
Hyde Park, NY grand opening...
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20121110/NEWS01/311100025/Bigger-brighter-Stop-Shop-has-Wi-Fi-bank?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|PoughkeepsieJournal.com
Here is a photo of the just opened Stop & shop in Wayland, MA (from Businesswire). It is ironic that just a couple of years after remodeling most of its stores to look a certain way (purple and yellow signs) they changed again. This look may never make it in most of their current stores, because for the next remodel 7 - 10 years from now, something else will probably come along.
Quote from: standa on November 16, 2012, 08:20:10 AM
Here is a photo of the just opened Stop & shop in Wayland, MA (from Businesswire). It is ironic that just a couple of years after remodeling most of its stores to look a certain way (purple and yellow signs) they changed again. This look may never make it in most of their current stores, because for the next remodel 7 - 10 years from now, something else will probably come along.
Their "super" stores are coming up to the point where they're going to get remodeled, and this is more fitting than the purple and yellow decor for those stores.
This article has more pics of the newly-opened Wayland store
http://wayland.patch.com/articles/stop-shop-opens-as-first-business-at-wayland-town-center-423b830a
It looks like they're now using the exact same sign package as Giant-PA; that Patch article is also the same as the press releases Giant sends out when a new store opens (they're basically form letters where they just change the names and dates).
Anybody recall two Stop & Shop's in Groton CT, open at the same time?
I think they both opened in 1962.
Quote from: Whoser on December 06, 2012, 08:08:07 PM
Anybody recall two Stop & Shop's in Groton that were open at the same time?
And they were only down the road from each other. One was a traditional store, and the other one (which is still open) is a super stop & shop. The little one has been demolished and is now a Big Y.
I knew I remembered there being two stores. Are there any pictures of the former S&S location (Where Big Y) is now?
Our Stop & Shop near High St. is fully remodeled, I heard rumors that they're doing to demolish the former Taco Bell that has been there since the early 1990s. What they're supposed to replace it with is a Stop & Shop Gas Station. Unfortunately it looks like they're waiting for a new tenant to take the space. I guess the gas station is on hold.
This annoys me!
Heres the Stop&Shop on Wilson/Valley Streets in Manchester NH
http://www.flickr.com/photos/82768625@N04/8459369851/in/photostream/
I stand corrected, the first Stop and Shop opened in April 1959 in New London, CT and the second one opened in Groton CT, sometime in 1962.
Stop & Shop will now have two supermarkets in the city where the chain was founded in 1914
http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/real_estate/2013/02/johnnies-in-teele-sq-to-be-stop-shop.html
(http://assets.bizjournals.com/boston/real_estate/0208_Johnnies_Somerviille.jpg?v=1)
After moving merchandise around last summer, the 9 year old Stop & Shop on Farmington Avenue in Bristol, CT is getting an interior facelift. New floors, new wall boards, and other stuff.
When will Fenn Road Newington be next? It's getting dumpy.
Don't know, but they're also painting the walls inside the Farmington Avenue Bristol store new colors, installing new fixtures, and in places putting faux bricks on the walls.
My how time flies. I coordinated the closing of that old Bristol store when they opened up the new one. Always loved closing stores, it was tough work, but was a fun experience.
Continuing with the updates on the Farmington Avenue store in Bristol - they moved the Floral Dept from right near the entrance closest to the Dorothy Road right by the entrance closest to Dress Barn. When you go in that entrance in the lobby is the bottle room, then the shopping carts. In the store Dunkin Donuts is on the right and the new Floral Dept is on the left. They have plastic sheeting covering the area where the Floral Dept used to be. Also it looks like they're moving the bread aisle to the last aisle (#26 I think) which used to be the Natural Food Aisle. The bread aisle used to in the center of the store with the Frozen Food. Before they redid the Pine Street Bristol (Forestville) store and in the old Farmington Avenue Stop & Shop (now TJ Maxx/Savers) the Bread was in the last aisle.
Quote from: Bdubs on January 27, 2013, 10:29:54 AM
I believe this is a scare tactic put into place by the company, trying to make the unions think "they aren't messing around." This happens all the time when a contract negotiation comes up. I worked for Stop & Shop for 10 years and I can remember one time the union cut it so close to the contract deadline that the UFCW had brought in all these big wigs to go in all the stores and hype up all the union employees to rile them up guaranteeing they weren't going to back down and settle for less. Some people even made signs for the picket lines and had them in their cars. Just a pissing match between corporation and union.
Unfortunately, I believe the union is also a reason why Stop & Shop's prices are so high.
New contract approved.
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/national/article_fe3778e6-8a4c-11e2-a982-001a4bcf887a.html
Quote from: Marc B on March 03, 2013, 02:10:33 PM
Continuing with the updates on the Farmington Avenue store in Bristol - they moved the Floral Dept from right near the entrance closest to the Dorothy Road right by the entrance closest to Dress Barn. When you go in that entrance in the lobby is the bottle room, then the shopping carts. In the store Dunkin Donuts is on the right and the new Floral Dept is on the left. They have plastic sheeting covering the area where the Floral Dept used to be. Also it looks like they're moving the bread aisle to the last aisle (#26 I think) which used to be the Natural Food Aisle. The bread aisle used to in the center of the store with the Frozen Food. Before they redid the Pine Street Bristol (Forestville) store and in the old Farmington Avenue Stop & Shop (now TJ Maxx/Savers) the Bread was in the last aisle.
Where was the Farmington Avenue store... was that the one in Unionville??
Quote from: JimSawhill on March 22, 2013, 10:57:46 AM
Quote from: Marc B on March 03, 2013, 02:10:33 PM
Continuing with the updates on the Farmington Avenue store in Bristol - they moved the Floral Dept from right near the entrance closest to the Dorothy Road right by the entrance closest to Dress Barn. When you go in that entrance in the lobby is the bottle room, then the shopping carts. In the store Dunkin Donuts is on the right and the new Floral Dept is on the left. They have plastic sheeting covering the area where the Floral Dept used to be. Also it looks like they're moving the bread aisle to the last aisle (#26 I think) which used to be the Natural Food Aisle. The bread aisle used to in the center of the store with the Frozen Food. Before they redid the Pine Street Bristol (Forestville) store and in the old Farmington Avenue Stop & Shop (now TJ Maxx/Savers) the Bread was in the last aisle.
Where was the Farmington Avenue store... was that the one in Unionville??
The Farmington Ave S&S was at the opposite end of the strip mall its currently in. TJ Maxx and Savers occupies the former S&S. S&S is in the space of the former Bradlees.
Work continues in The Bristol Stop & Shop on Farmington Avenue. They have new Aisle signs and a new bottle redemption room. The new bottle redemption room is opposite from the old one. They knocked down a wall to make it. Don't know what they're planning on doing with the old bottle redemption room. They still haven't done anything with the old Floral Department. It's still surrounded by a plastic tarp.
More than a month since my last post and they're still not done with the work at the Farmington Avenue Stop & Shop in Bristol. The area where the floral department used to be is a seasonal merchandise area now. It looks like they might be putting in a Food Court. There's a new partially enclosed area on the left hand side when you come in the Dress Barn entrance and there's tables and chairs in there. Whatever it is, it's not finished.
Looks like they're almost finished with the remodel of the Bristol Stop & Shop. It looks nice. And they put in a cafe area with free wifi.
If you ever went to the Wethersfield Stop & Shop pre-remodel a couple years ago, youd think the company forgot about this store. Their facade was so old, the video rental slot was still on the front of the building WITH the sign still above it!
Quote from: Bdubs on June 06, 2013, 08:56:22 PM
If you ever went to the Wethersfield Stop & Shop pre-remodel a couple years ago, youd think the company forgot about this store. Their facade was so old, the video rental slot was still on the front of the building WITH the sign still above it!
Growing up in that area, I still remember when it was the old Stop and Shop and Bradlees before they torn it down to build what it is now. I think when they opened, it was the first with that design around the area.
Quote from: standa on November 16, 2012, 08:20:10 AM
Here is a photo of the just opened Stop & shop in Wayland, MA (from Businesswire). It is ironic that just a couple of years after remodeling most of its stores to look a certain way (purple and yellow signs) they changed again. This look may never make it in most of their current stores, because for the next remodel 7 - 10 years from now, something else will probably come along.
GIANT (PA) is now using the same decor packaging that Stop & Shop is using:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5326/9021258680_08aecb445a_z.jpg)
That's some of what they did to the Bristol, Connecticut Stop & Shop on Route 6.
I can't wait to see what they will do to the Fenn Road S&S in Newington this summer. It still has the 2005 design.
Quote from: AmesNewington on June 12, 2013, 05:20:44 AM
I can't wait to see what they will do to the Fenn Road S&S in Newington this summer. It still has the 2005 design.
They finally redesigning the Newington one? Haven't been in that store in years!
Quote from: TRU7536 on June 12, 2013, 06:41:11 AM
Quote from: AmesNewington on June 12, 2013, 05:20:44 AM
I can't wait to see what they will do to the Fenn Road S&S in Newington this summer. It still has the 2005 design.
They finally redesigning the Newington one? Haven't been in that store in years!
Someone who works there told me they are remodeling the store this summer.
They're remodeling my store on LI, adding a pick-up service where the floral department and greenhouse used to be.
http://www.ack.net/StopShopgrandopening062913.htm
Is this the smallest Stop & Shop, at 12,000 sq. ft.
Nantucket Harbor Stop & Shop isn't the chain's smallest store. That honor goes to the Vineyard Haven Stop & Shop which at 9,300 sq.ft. is the smallest.
And S&S already has the only other supermarket on Nantucket Island.
This downtown store was an A&P before they pulled out of MA, which is when Grand Union took it over.
Seems kind of odd that they would even be allowed to take it over (you'd think the govt rules would want a second operator to prevent a monopoly)?
Quote from: BillyGr on July 05, 2013, 05:23:14 PM
And S&S already has the only other supermarket on Nantucket Island.
This downtown store was an A&P before they pulled out of MA, which is when Grand Union took it over.
Seems kind of odd that they would even be allowed to take it over (you'd think the govt rules would want a second operator to prevent a monopoly)?
That begs the question as to whether any other supermarket operator was interested in operating on the island.
Quote from: Bdubs on June 06, 2013, 08:56:22 PM
If you ever went to the Wethersfield Stop & Shop pre-remodel a couple years ago, youd think the company forgot about this store. Their facade was so old, the video rental slot was still on the front of the building WITH the sign still above it!
Is that the Jordan Lane Shopping Center location? What is in the old Bladlee's/ Railroad Stores location?
I stopped at the one in New Britain yesterday they had a couple signs that said "Pardon our Appearance While We Remodel."
Quote from: JimSawhill on July 09, 2013, 11:28:11 AM
Quote from: Bdubs on June 06, 2013, 08:56:22 PM
If you ever went to the Wethersfield Stop & Shop pre-remodel a couple years ago, youd think the company forgot about this store. Their facade was so old, the video rental slot was still on the front of the building WITH the sign still above it!
Is that the Jordan Lane Shopping Center location? What is in the old Bladlee's/ Railroad Stores location?
The old plaza had a railroad store? i remember a bradlees and stop and shop only.
Quote from: Marc B on July 10, 2013, 02:26:50 PM
I stopped at the one in New Britain yesterday they had a couple signs that said "Pardon our Appearance While We Remodel."
I hope Newington Fenn Road follows soon. I'm thinking the former Newington Shaw's S&S will be gone within the next year if Best Market is a big hit.
The remodel in my LI store is not complete yet, they still haven't put a large portion of the decor up, and they're in the process of adding a fourth row of freezers and massively rearranging the aisles.
Quote from: AmesNewington on July 10, 2013, 07:19:43 PM
Quote from: Marc B on July 10, 2013, 02:26:50 PM
I stopped at the one in New Britain yesterday they had a couple signs that said "Pardon our Appearance While We Remodel."
I hope Newington Fenn Road follows soon. I'm thinking the former Newington Shaw's S&S will be gone within the next year if Best Market is a big hit.
Best Market is good, but they do not have the muscle to beat Stop & Shop. You can't quite accomplish a full shopping trip there, it's like IGA or another similar small grocery store.
This announcement comes a week after Shaw's decided to close six underperforming stores in the Granite State. I never knew why S&S bothered continuing to build after Exeter flopped as badly as it did. Hannaford is a likely candidate to take over Exeter, as their nearest stores are in Hampton and Portsmouth. Then again, Market Basket has been trying to build a larger store in Stratham...should be interesting!
http://supermarketnews.com/retail-amp-financial/stop-shop-pull-out-new-hampshire
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130806/NEWS02/130809527
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130806-NEWS-130809835
http://milford-nh.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/nh-shoppers-are-going-to-miss-stop--shop
http://www.wmur.com/news/money/stop-shop-closing-its-nh-stores/-/9857662/21350640/-/g3eo2/-/index.html
Quote from: Marc B on August 06, 2013, 04:47:12 PM
Mom had time to kill in-between 2 doctor's appointments in New Britain, CT this afternoon so we stopped at the New Britain Stop & Shop to pick up a few things. - Yikes! Even though it was recently updated the store is still a pit. They should've bought the empty Shaw's down the street.
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130806-NEWS-130809835
WHY IS STOP AND SHOP CLOSING All in NH?? First shaws now this?
Stop and Shop was on the TV news today. The report said all 6 of the stores in NH would close at 9 pm today instead of next month. Stop and Shop never really caught on in NH. Even with Shaw's in decline, their business never picked up, it all went to Hannaford and market Basket, the latter having opened 4 new locations in NH and replaced at least 3 older stores with new stores. MB also has plans underway in Plymouth and Conway.. The S+S stores are all new construction, so someone will likely buy the leases and bring employees back to work.
Sorry, Market Basket opened 5 new locations in NH, Bedford, Hooksett, Manchester, Epping (right near wal-mart supercenter), and Swanzey
I think Wal Mart may pick up some locations and maybe turn them into Neighborhood Markets??
Quote from: paul3124 on August 16, 2013, 09:46:50 PM
Stop and Shop was on the TV news today. The report said all 6 of the stores in NH would close at 9 pm today instead of next month. Stop and Shop never really caught on in NH. Even with Shaw's in decline, their business never picked up, it all went to Hannaford and market Basket, the latter having opened 4 new locations in NH and replaced at least 3 older stores with new stores. MB also has plans underway in Plymouth and Conway.. The S+S stores are all new construction, so someone will likely buy the leases and bring employees back to work.
I went to the stop and shop sales in Bedford and both in MAnchester on Fri and ALMOST NOTHING was left. what went wrong with STop and Shop in northern NEw england. remember what happened in Vermont. What will replace those Stop and Shops?
yah they want to put a Market Basket in my town, Plymouth near the new relocated Mcdonalds and 2 miles from my house. What will happen in Conway as Shaws and Hannaford are already there. I bet MArket BAsket will relocate into the Kmart in Portsmouth.
Quote from: d_fife on August 18, 2013, 12:55:29 AM
I went to the stop and shop sales in Bedford and both in MAnchester on Fri and ALMOST NOTHING was left. what went wrong with STop and Shop in northern NEw england. remember what happened in Vermont. What will replace those Stop and Shops?
yah they want to put a Market Basket in my town, Plymouth near the new relocated Mcdonalds and 2 miles from my house. What will happen in Conway as Shaws and Hannaford are already there. I bet MArket BAsket will relocate into the Kmart in Portsmouth.
Stop & Shop are union, so they couldn't compete with Hannaford or Market Basket (or even Shaw's, whose NH stores are non-union) on price. Boar's Head aside, they also couldn't establish an upscale niche to compensate for their higher cost structure. Stop & Shop has been in and out of NH multiple times throughout its history; Ahold apparently thought it would be different this time, but no. One very astute comment I've come across, which is really common sense but bears repeating, is that expansions like Stop & Shop's into New Hampshire were borne of optimistic projections of growth that never quite materialized due in part to the recession. The economic downturn seems to have caused a fundamental shift in shopping behavior that hasn't altered during four years of recovery (such as it is.) That realization has prompted Stop & Shop and Shaw's to pull out of overly competitive situations where they don't see any hope of a turnaround.
Hannaford has stated that they have no interest in any of the closing Shaw's or Stop & Shop stores in New Hampshire; I have my doubts. I can't believe they wouldn't want to enter the Milford or Exeter markets, for example. Hannaford is funny, though; they seem to have no interest in competing with Shaw's in the North Country, but I think they would thrive there. Maybe they're just waiting out Shaw's, but with only Walmart and a smattering of independents there isn't much competition for food dollars.
Is there enough business to support three major supermarkets in Conway? Shaw's would seem to be the odd supermarket out in that situation. Biddeford suddenly seems kind of vulnerable too.
I can't see why Market Basket wouldn't want the larger Kmart space in Portsmouth. The question becomes, what will fill the Market Basket space if they move?
Is this why Stop & Shop tends to look better in the NY area - because almost everyone else is union as well (except the usual suspects)? I don't think the union infrastructure is entirely the cause of Stop & Shop failing in NH - surely the economy of scale Ahold has as compared to Market Basket would let them compete if Ahold wanted to? Or is Ahold too complacent, caught between its investors and a hard place?
Probably a little bit of both.
Stop & Shop at 1245 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut is closing on October 10th. The one at 2335 Dixwell Avenue will remain open.
http://www.wtnh.com/news/new-haven-cty/stop-shop-closing-hamden-store
Not surprised there... I think you will see more Stop and Shops in CT and Mass closing.
I wouldn't read too much into this closure. Probably the smaller store at Putnam Place with its downscale tenant mix wasn't doing enough volume to justify keeping both of them open and they figure most folks will migrate to the larger S&S at the swankier Marketplace at Hamden just up the road. I don't think S&S is in any danger of massive closures in their core markets.
You never know... I think you will see more closings, especially in CT.
I'm the farthest thing from a S&S fanboy as you can imagine, but I suspect there are quite a few underperforming supermarkets in CT under various banners. How many Price Choppers have little or no business, for example? Big Y?
Stop and Shop grew too much. The main problem is that they have a tendency of opening second locations in the same town, some for different reasons. I know Bristol must have been on their own terms, and Waterbury too, because they wanted to cover all points of the two cities. However, I can't really see their reasoning of having the second Newington store. This was one of the locations they bought from Shaw's. Nevertheless, there are too many locations in the same area, and Newington is a smaller town. If they wanted to keep another supermarket from opening there, they should have kept it empty or allowed a different type of retailer to move in. I go to this S&S often, but it is never busy. During the week, they only have 2 regular checkouts and the 4 self checkouts open. The store is huge, so I'm not sure how they are able to maintain so much merchandise when the store must not do much business. I like to go there, because I don't like Price Chopper much, but once Best Market opens, the Kitts Lane S&S will be in trouble. PC will do fine, but I believe there is no longer a need for two S&S stores in Newington. We also have the Wethersfield, Berlin and Elmwood stores close by.
Waldbaum's/Foodmart had multiple locations in the same town many years ago, and look what has happened to Foodmart, down to nothing. These days, S&S is too expensive, and with competitors coming in like ShopRite and hopefully more Best Markets in the coming years to CT, S&S will need to slow down opening new stores and focus on what they have. Other grocers strategically map out where they will open. S&S just wants a store in every town.
Great minds think alike... 8)
http://exeter.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/is-hannaford-coming-to-exeter
http://sachem.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/farmingville-to-get-first-long-island-stop-n-shop-gas-station
Quote from: retailisking on September 01, 2013, 07:57:14 PM
Great minds think alike... 8)
http://exeter.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/is-hannaford-coming-to-exeter
They did it in Kennebunk, they know exactly how to do it again and at what cost.
Do you have any idea what could be a good replacement for the Stop & Shop in southern Hamden, CT which closed last week? This store was located, as you may know, next to an Ames for a few years from 1989, when it opened, to the early 90s, when that Ames closed down.
The town would like to have another supermarket there. What chains would want to locate a supermarket in a 60,000 sq ft space? I can think of Big Y, PriceChopper and Walmart Neighborhood Market as the only ones in that category who appear to be sort of expanding in CT, although slowly. Do you think any of them may be interested? Currently, besides the other Stop & Shop, Hamden has Shoprite (in the former Shaw's), Pricerite and Sav-a-Lot(near the closed Stop & Shop).
Are there any other stores you suggest?
If the space is subdivided it could accomodate something like Aldi, Savers, Ocean State Job Lot, or Big Lots, none of which are full service supermarkets.
Here is the link to the shopping center leasing webpage if you are interested in seeing it.
http://dlc.propertycapsule.com/properties/putnamplace/#overview
http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/real_estate/2013/10/stop-shop-buys-canalside-for-10M.html
(http://photos.mycapture.com/WCKD/REMOTES/9371985E.jpg)
http://www.enterprisenews.com/business/x1069224425/Holbrook-s-only-supermarket-to-close-next-month
http://www.wickedlocal.com/holbrook/news/x2132754003/Holbrook-Stop-Shop-to-close
Stop & Shop in Orange, CT is closing.
http://orangectlive.com/2013/12/03/orange-live-called-it-say-goodbye-to-stop-shop/
This is the first time that Stop & Shop is closing several New England stores within a few months.
Won't be the last..... keep tuned!
Two Stop & Shops that come to mind that, in my opinion, that would be on their chopping block are Vernon and Newington, both former Shaw's, and only a few miles down the road from a larger Stop & Shop.
Aside from just riding out their leases, shutting the stores down and holding onto the vacant stores, I would see this being cheaper than running a store in the red.
Quote from: Bdubs on December 07, 2013, 10:37:18 PM
Two Stop & Shops that come to mind that, in my opinion, that would be on their chopping block are Vernon and Newington, both former Shaw's, and only a few miles down the road from a larger Stop & Shop.
Aside from just riding out their leases, shutting the stores down and holding onto the vacant stores, I would see this being cheaper than running a store in the red.
I agree. I LOVE the location and the size of the Newington Shaw's/Stop and Shop, but the building is being wasted in my opinion. It hasn't got a real renovation since 1996 when Shaw's opened. A minor remodel to the front and a few aisles was done in 2001, but that's it. Granted, the employees are nice at S&S, however, the store is not needed there. S&S doesn't even have to keep it empty if they close it. Just lease it to a non-grocery type store like Christmas Tree Shop or something similar or even multiple tenants. That spot would go quick because it's right off the Berlin Turnpike, and it's a big space, which is not really available on the Pike at the moment.
When did the Stop & Shop in Chelsea, MA (next to Boston) open? Also, when did it close? All I know for sure is that at least part of this space is now a Save-A-Lot, and the Bradlees next to it is now a Home Depot.
Quote from: Marc B on December 04, 2013, 08:37:27 AM
Stop & Shop in Orange, CT is closing.
http://orangectlive.com/2013/12/03/orange-live-called-it-say-goodbye-to-stop-shop/
Wow...I wonder what will take its place??
First Stop & Shop gas station on LI opened earlier in the week, in Farmingville.
Long Island Stop & Shop (and King Kullen) employees sign new 14 month Union contract.
From the all new 103.9 Long Island News Radio in Islip, Long Island - http://linewsradio.com/local-supermarket-employees-stay-job/
is Waterbury as bad as Hartford, Bridgeport and New haven (those 3 are among the most dangerous cities in the US)
Quote from: d_fife on March 05, 2014, 10:11:52 PM
is Waterbury as bad as Hartford, Bridgeport and New haven (those 3 are among the most dangerous cities in the US)
Some parts yes. Particularly the areas surrounding The Brass Mill Mall & Commons. Oh and people are also advised to stay away from Sin City Night Club on Freight Street. Lots of drug dealings, shootings, and other shady goings on there.
Did anyone hear about the Stop & Shop in East Hartford, CT closing? Its space seems to be for lease (see link)
http://www.chartweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/OAK-CHARTER-OAK-MALL-FLYER.pdf
Quote from: standa on March 25, 2014, 08:25:45 AM
Did anyone hear about the Stop & Shop in East Hartford, CT closing? Its space seems to be for lease (see link)
http://www.chartweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/OAK-CHARTER-OAK-MALL-FLYER.pdf
Don't know. Stop & Shop's website still shows it in that location.
I went to the Stop and Shop in Newington in the old Shaw's over the weekend, and I still can't believe they are still open. They haven't done much since they took over Shaw's besides rearranging all of the aisles. It's neat and organized, but the place was dead compared to Price Chopper down the street.
Quote from: Ames Newington on March 25, 2014, 01:52:27 PM
I went to the Stop and Shop in Newington in the old Shaw's over the weekend, and I still can't believe they are still open. They haven't done much since they took over Shaw's besides rearranging all of the aisles. It's neat and organized, but the place was dead compared to Price Chopper down the street.
Even when it was Shaws it was pretty dead. Way to many supermarkets if you ask me around the area. It's to bad, would have loved Shop Rite to come into town.
Quote from: Marc B on March 25, 2014, 12:35:04 PM
Quote from: standa on March 25, 2014, 08:25:45 AM
Did anyone hear about the Stop & Shop in East Hartford, CT closing? Its space seems to be for lease (see link)
http://www.chartweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/OAK-CHARTER-OAK-MALL-FLYER.pdf
Don't know. Stop & Shop's website still shows it in that location.
When a landlord does something like this, it's a good indication the store will close soon. There aren't that many supermarkets in that area.
Quote from: TRU7536 on March 25, 2014, 05:30:29 PM
When a landlord does something like this, it's a good indication the store will close soon. There aren't that many supermarkets in that area.
Sometimes. RK Centers had Ruby Tuesday in the Queen Plaza in Southington, Connecticut listed as a Future Vacancy several times and it's still open. Right now they have Ruby Tuesday listed as a Current Vacancy and Hot Tans listed as a Future Vacancy. Both are open.
http://www.rkcenters.com/property-pdfs/SOUTHINGTON.pdf
Quote from: TRU7536 on March 25, 2014, 05:27:40 PM
Quote from: Ames Newington on March 25, 2014, 01:52:27 PM
I went to the Stop and Shop in Newington in the old Shaw's over the weekend, and I still can't believe they are still open. They haven't done much since they took over Shaw's besides rearranging all of the aisles. It's neat and organized, but the place was dead compared to Price Chopper down the street.
Even when it was Shaws it was pretty dead. Way to many supermarkets if you ask me around the area. It's to bad, would have loved Shop Rite to come into town.
Well, I always never cared for Price Chopper on the Turnpike. Preferred the one in Southington. There aren't many great supermarkets in the vicinity of the Turnpike. S&S is not the best option. The new Best Market is great, but not always meant for a weekly shopping trip. The only affordable weekly shopping option is ShopRite, and we shop in West Hartford where I work. I would love to have one at least in Berlin. That would be ideal. A&P and Shaw's were always my family's go-to supermarkets. I miss A&P (I called it Foodmart) the most. I miss Berlin, Newington and West Hartford. As old as the store was, they were a solid choice that felt like family.
When did the Stop & Shop in Manchester, CT close? It was next to a Bradlees that closed along with the rest of the chain. But could the Stop & Shop have closed even earlier? The Stop & Shop signs were taken down from the building and street even though the Bradlees signs stayed up, which I guess was because most people in CT would know the Bradlees chain was gone, but could be fooled by a Stop & Shop sign to think the store is still open, because the chain still exists.
Quote from: Stork of The Weak on April 19, 2014, 09:27:13 PM
When did the Stop & Shop in Manchester, CT close? It was next to a Bradlees that closed along with the rest of the chain. But could the Stop & Shop have closed even earlier? The Stop & Shop signs were taken down from the building and street even though the Bradlees signs stayed up, which I guess was because most people in CT would know the Bradlees chain was gone, but could be fooled by a Stop & Shop sign to think the store is still open, because the chain still exists.
It's my experience that stores that move to a different location down the road from the old location that are still in business take their signage down immediately. Most of the signage on stores that have went out of business completely like Bradlees and Ames usually stayed up for years or until a new tenant came in because the bankrupt companies didn't care to or couldn't afford to have signage removed from the building.
Quote from: Stork of The Weak on April 19, 2014, 09:27:13 PM
When did the Stop & Shop in Manchester, CT close? It was next to a Bradlees that closed along with the rest of the chain. But could the Stop & Shop have closed even earlier? The Stop & Shop signs were taken down from the building and street even though the Bradlees signs stayed up, which I guess was because most people in CT would know the Bradlees chain was gone, but could be fooled by a Stop & Shop sign to think the store is still open, because the chain still exists.
I think there is still a Stop & Shop near that location, in a newer, larger building.
Quote from: Marc B on April 19, 2014, 08:52:09 PM
I don't understand why Stop & Shop keeps the small 46,000 Square Foot store in Centennial Plaza open. There's a vacant 70,000 Square Foot former Railroad Salvage in the same plaza. They should move there. The other Meriden location is on Broad Street.
I think Stop & Shop probably leases that larger building which was once Ames and pays it to stay empty. I also read once that there were flooding problems with it.
Why did the King's in Manchester become a Bradlees? I thought all King's stores either became Ames or closed. Did Ames already have a Manchester store? Even if they did, it probably would have made sense to move to the former King's site which probably was a little bit bigger and otherwise nicer.
Quote from: Stork of The Weak on April 19, 2014, 09:27:13 PM
When did the Stop & Shop in Manchester, CT close?
I spent numerous hours yesterday going through different websites and archives of The Hartford Courant and I could not find the answer to your question. They moved to an adjacent plaza nearby.
Did the Stop & Shop in Pennington NJ used to go by another name? I'm thinking it was either a Super G or Edwards if not both, which is entirely possible.
Quote from: Stork of The Weak on May 19, 2014, 01:48:30 PM
Did the Stop & Shop in Pennington NJ used to go by another name? I'm thinking it was either a Super G or Edwards if not both, which is entirely possible.
I would guess it went under the Edwards name if it opened before 1998, when Giant [MD] was acquired by Ahold.
Quote from: MikeRa on May 19, 2014, 03:33:40 PM
Quote from: Stork of The Weak on May 19, 2014, 01:48:30 PM
Did the Stop & Shop in Pennington NJ used to go by another name? I'm thinking it was either a Super G or Edwards if not both, which is entirely possible.
I would guess it went under the Edwards name if it opened before 1998, when Giant [MD] was acquired by Ahold.
According to this property link, it started as a Super G
http://www.gelcor.com/properties.cfm?propertyID=9
Quote from: standa on May 19, 2014, 04:06:30 PM
Quote from: MikeRa on May 19, 2014, 03:33:40 PM
Quote from: Stork of The Weak on May 19, 2014, 01:48:30 PM
Did the Stop & Shop in Pennington NJ used to go by another name? I'm thinking it was either a Super G or Edwards if not both, which is entirely possible.
I would guess it went under the Edwards name if it opened before 1998, when Giant [MD] was acquired by Ahold.
According to this property link, it started as a Super G
http://www.gelcor.com/properties.cfm?propertyID=9
Thanks! It's remarkable the store opened in 2005, because that means it would have been a Super G for less than a year. I had thought the last new Super G stores had opened in 2001 (when Edwards was renamed Super G) but guess not.
Looks like the Stop & Shop on Fenn Road in Newington, Connecticut is getting a gas station. The landlord of the plaza is going through the Newington Planning & Zoning Commission to get approval to build a gas station.
When was the previous Stop & Shop logo first used? Was it in 1982 at the same time the Super Stop & Shop stores first opened?
Yes, i think that was the changeover year.
My local Stop & shop in Hamden seems to be rearranging many of its aisles. Did they recently do something similar at your local store? In what ways will the end result look different from the previous layout?
Quote from: standa on July 13, 2014, 06:01:01 PM
My local Stop & shop in Hamden seems to be rearranging many of its aisles. Did they recently do something similar at your local store? In what ways will the end result look different from the previous layout?
My local store on LI was completely remodeled last year. A few others got layout changes, particularly half aisles for soda/water, GM and the bargain aisle. Another local store got a lazy remodel just recently, and it looks like they barely did anything besides decor, cutting out a aisle for the organic section, and removing a regular register for a Scan-It register.
Ahold bought an upscale market in Providence, RI. I wonder if Eastside will become another Ahold chain.
http://wpri.com/2014/07/22/eastside-marketplace-bought-by-stop-shop-owner/
They just started the EDLP in the East Hartford store.
Quote from: Joeg on July 26, 2014, 09:01:23 AM
They just started the EDLP in the East Hartford store.
Do we know why the stop and shop in East Hartford close? They did relocate to another site in EH?
I don't think the E Hartford location closed. Pretty sure its still open.
No, it hasn't closed yet. I think they renewed there lease, however business has not been booming since EDLP has been in placed.
Stop & Shop Middletown has the oldest cart corral signs. Every one in the parking lot is still intact and probably over 20 years old.
Well the store opened in 1992.
Quote from: Joeg on July 26, 2014, 09:01:23 AM
They just started the EDLP in the East Hartford store.
What's EDLP?
Quote from: JimSawhill on December 10, 2014, 08:53:24 AM
What's EDLP?
Everyday low price
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everyday_low_price
What is Stop & Shop doing to notify its shoppers of the change in pricing strategy in East Hartford? Is this a response to Walmart Neighborhood Market?
That's news to me! I wish they would move into the old Big Y in East Hartford.
Quote from: Joeg on December 10, 2014, 12:16:05 PM
That's news to me! I wish they would move into the old Big Y in East Hartford.
Did anyone move into the East Hartford's Big Y? What is in School Street Square now?
Quote from: JimSawhill on December 19, 2014, 08:37:43 PM
Quote from: Joeg on December 10, 2014, 12:16:05 PM
That's news to me! I wish they would move into the old Big Y in East Hartford.
Did anyone move into the East Hartford's Big Y? What is in School Street Square now?
Jim is this the plaza we're talking about? http://northeastretail.com/Data/portfolio/schoolstreetsquare/schoolstreetplaza.pdf
If it is, it looks like spaces 1, 2, and 3 used to be Big Y. Space 1 is still vacant, Space 2 is becoming Cardio Express gym, and according to this Space 3 has been leased to a yet to be named tenant.
Also it shows space 9 as being a future grocery store. At 11,700 Square feet that's going to be a small grocery store. Maybe a Bravo?
Quote from: Marc B on December 20, 2014, 07:10:44 AM
Jim is this the plaza we're talking about? http://northeastretail.com/Data/portfolio/schoolstreetsquare/schoolstreetplaza.pdf
If it is, it looks like spaces 1, 2, and 3 used to be Big Y. Space 1 is still vacant, Space 2 is becoming Cardio Express gym, and according to this Space 3 has been leased to a yet to be named tenant.
Also it shows space 9 as being a future grocery store. At 11,700 Square feet that's going to be a small grocery store. Maybe a Bravo?
Looks like 3A might have been a part of the store also? Although that would make a rather large store (73,000+). Could also be 2,3,3A and not 1 (some sort of small store on the endcap?).
Could the grocery also be a Save a Lot or Aldi type store? Looking at Save A Lot, they say average 15,000 SqFt but not unusual to be 10,000 Sq Ft to 20,000 Sq Ft so the lower end could fit there.
Quote from: BillyGr on December 20, 2014, 02:16:07 PM
Quote from: Marc B on December 20, 2014, 07:10:44 AM
Jim is this the plaza we're talking about? http://northeastretail.com/Data/portfolio/schoolstreetsquare/schoolstreetplaza.pdf
If it is, it looks like spaces 1, 2, and 3 used to be Big Y. Space 1 is still vacant, Space 2 is becoming Cardio Express gym, and according to this Space 3 has been leased to a yet to be named tenant.
Also it shows space 9 as being a future grocery store. At 11,700 Square feet that's going to be a small grocery store. Maybe a Bravo?
Looks like 3A might have been a part of the store also? Although that would make a rather large store (73,000+). Could also be 2,3,3A and not 1 (some sort of small store on the endcap?).
Could the grocery also be a Save a Lot or Aldi type store? Looking at Save A Lot, they say average 15,000 SqFt but not unusual to be 10,000 Sq Ft to 20,000 Sq Ft so the lower end could fit there.
Save a Lot is already in East Hartford. I really don't know if East Hartford is big enough to support 2 like how there are 2 in both Waterbury and Hartford. Aldi is also already in East Hartford. Again I don't know if East Hartford is big enough to support 2 like how the are 2 in Waterbury.
I hope it is not a Bravo or ALDI/Sav a Lot. This end of town needs a full service supermarket. Maybe a Wal Mart neighborhood market?
Quote from: Joeg on December 20, 2014, 06:44:02 PM
I hope it is not a Bravo or ALDI/Sav a Lot. This end of town needs a full service supermarket. Maybe a Wal Mart neighborhood market?
The real estate company's website shows a Grocery Store listed as Coming Soon for Space 9. Space 9 is only 11,700 square feet. Nowhere big enough for one. Also The Neighborhood Market Concept seems to be an Epic Fail in Connecticut. There are 2 - Bristol and West Hartford. Neither one are doing that well.
I still think an ALDI/Bravo or even a C-Town would not be a good fit.
Quote from: Marc B on December 20, 2014, 07:10:44 AM
Quote from: JimSawhill on December 19, 2014, 08:37:43 PM
Quote from: Joeg on December 10, 2014, 12:16:05 PM
That's news to me! I wish they would move into the old Big Y in East Hartford.
Did anyone move into the East Hartford's Big Y? What is in School Street Square now?
Jim is this the plaza we're talking about? http://northeastretail.com/Data/portfolio/schoolstreetsquare/schoolstreetplaza.pdf
Yes.. that changed since I moved out of East Hartford...East Hartford went downhill..
If it is, it looks like spaces 1, 2, and 3 used to be Big Y. Space 1 is still vacant, Space 2 is becoming Cardio Express gym, and according to this Space 3 has been leased to a yet to be named tenant.
Also it shows space 9 as being a future grocery store. At 11,700 Square feet that's going to be a small grocery store. Maybe a Bravo?
They did a nice job remodeling the New Britain, Connecticut store. Went there today for the first time since the Summer of 2013. Kind of strange that they didn't have any bags with the store's logo on it. They were white with red words that said "Thank-You" on them.
Quote from: Marc B on February 12, 2015, 01:25:56 PM
They did a nice job remodeling the New Britain, Connecticut store. Went there today for the first time since the Summer of 2013. Kind of strange that they didn't have any bags with the store's logo on it. They were white with red words that said "Thank-You" on them.
That's happened on (rare) occasions around here - either they ran out of custom bags and got those as a fill in until new ones could be printed, or maybe they have a new design being made that has been held up for some reason?
When I worked for Stop & Shop, we received batches of generic bags from time to time.
It looks like the manufacturer was screwing up filling the bags. The stores order numbers and descriptions were on the outside of the box, but when we opened them they were just generics.
Stores are only rationed so many boxes of bags per day by corporate, often ridiculously low amounts. Some stores have taken the measure of going to a wholesale club just to buy bags so they can last throughout the day.
These "Thank You" bags have also appeared in Giant-Carlisle stores.
I don't think it's a big deal, though...
Ahold and Delhaize might merge
http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/mass_roundup/2015/05/these-two-mass-supermarket-chains-might-merge.html
Quote from: standa on May 11, 2015, 09:39:27 AM
Ahold and Delhaize might merge
The only significant US overlap between the two companies is in Massachusetts, and even that would be manageable. I think there could be some issues with Food Lion/Giant-Landover/Martin's as well.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-11/ahold-delhaize-shares-soar-in-europe-on-reports-of-merger-talks
Would the US properties be sold off? Given that a combined Ahold-Delhaize would only have 4 percent of the US grocery market, a spinoff of most stores to Kroger seems logical.
It should be an interesting few months!!
Both Ahold and Delhaize have confirmed talks
http://www.wsj.com/articles/ahold-delhaize-in-talks-about-25-billion-merger-1431411332
Quote from: retailisking on May 11, 2015, 02:26:10 PM
Quote from: standa on May 11, 2015, 09:39:27 AM
Ahold and Delhaize might merge
The only significant US overlap between the two companies is in Massachusetts, and even that would be manageable. I think there could be some issues with Food Lion/Giant-Landover/Martin's as well.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-11/ahold-delhaize-shares-soar-in-europe-on-reports-of-merger-talks
Would the US properties be sold off? Given that a combined Ahold-Delhaize would only have 4 percent of the US grocery market, a spinoff of most stores to Kroger seems logical.
It might only be 4% of the overall US (which makes sense as they only cover a few states along the east coast), but they have several areas where they have to be more than that.
For example, in upstate NY most places it's only Hannaford and Price Chopper (a few scattered ShopRite stores in the Albany area), in Western MA it's only Stop & Shop, Big Y and Price Chopper (but no PC in the Springfield area, though so only the 2 chains there).
Unlike an area like NJ where there are 5 or 6 chains within a fairly small area most places competing with S&S.
Quote from: BillyGr on May 12, 2015, 11:47:09 AM
It might only be 4% of the overall US (which makes sense as they only cover a few states along the east coast), but they have several areas where they have to be more than that.
Good point, and that will certainly factor into the FTC's review of any such merger. That said, a combined Ahold/Delhaize is still dwarfed by Albertsons/Safeway, Kroger and Walmart in the grocery arena.
Blecch... another budget-busting supermarket merger. I'm sure both Ahold and Food Lion will close brand new, loaded stores due to this, but keep old, small, yucky ones open. The Delaware Valley won't be affected with Bottom Dollar gone, but the supermarket mergers involving that area have almost always been good at "maximizing shareholder value" (gee what a load of frickin stuffe) while not considering the long-term effects on the chains bought and sold, or the communities they operate in. Here are some ideas for mergers and other marketing decisions based on LOGIC and COMMON SENSE that I wish had been done:
1. Safeway (instead of buying Genuardi's and making it suck) should have bought pieces of Acme, Pathmark, and Super Fresh, closing a few overlapping stores, which then would hopefully end up as ethnic supermarkets.
2. Years and years ago, when A&P, Pantry Pride (Food Fair), and Acme Super Saver were closing stores in the Delaware Valley, these stores should have ended up as Save-A-Lot or similar chains right away, instead of being Thriftway or Shop N Bag for a period of time. And the ex-supermarkets from the four chains in richer areas should have become Whole Foods or similar chain much earlier.
3. Wegmans should have never entered. Their stores certainly have shaken up the supermarket world, and have a very loyal following, but the chain (from the state of New York) seems to not really understand the supermarket traditions of the Delaware Valley. And sure, Wegmans stores are of a gigantic size, but are filled with knickknacks and dollar store crap. Wegmans prepared foods also aren't really any good... their sushi sucks compared to Whole Foods or Trader Joe's sushi, or even Giant sushi in my experience.
4. Super G shouldn't have been forced by the FTC to leave the Delaware Valley. I would have liked seeing the Giant/Martin's stores in the region closing instead, and the overlapping Super G stores staying open. Also it would be nice if Super G thoroughly blanketed Southeastern PA the way Giant/Martin's has.
5. Super G should have bought Genuardi's instead of Giant/Martin's buying Genuardi's.
6. ShopRite should have bought Weis but should have stayed out of the Delaware Valley otherwise.
7. Grand Union should have bought any overlapping stores during the various Safeway acquisitions of Acme, Pathmark, and Super Fresh.
8. Albertsons should have entered the region in place of Wegmans.
9. Safeway should have Pak N $ave Foods stores (as they do on the West Coast) in place of some of the urban ShopRite stores where other grocers would avoid.
10. Kroger should have bought some of the older, smaller Pathmark stores (ones that perhaps started as ShopRite before Pathmark broke off from ShopRite). This would have long ago given Kroger a similar foothold in the Delaware Valley as they have in some low-income areas in the South and Midwest.
Any questions or comments?
Quote from: BillyGr on May 12, 2015, 11:47:09 AM
Quote from: retailisking on May 11, 2015, 02:26:10 PM
Quote from: standa on May 11, 2015, 09:39:27 AM
Ahold and Delhaize might merge
The only significant US overlap between the two companies is in Massachusetts, and even that would be manageable. I think there could be some issues with Food Lion/Giant-Landover/Martin's as well.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-11/ahold-delhaize-shares-soar-in-europe-on-reports-of-merger-talks
Would the US properties be sold off? Given that a combined Ahold-Delhaize would only have 4 percent of the US grocery market, a spinoff of most stores to Kroger seems logical.
It might only be 4% of the overall US (which makes sense as they only cover a few states along the east coast), but they have several areas where they have to be more than that.
For example, in upstate NY most places it's only Hannaford and Price Chopper (a few scattered ShopRite stores in the Albany area), in Western MA it's only Stop & Shop, Big Y and Price Chopper (but no PC in the Springfield area, though so only the 2 chains there).
Unlike an area like NJ where there are 5 or 6 chains within a fairly small area most places competing with S&S.
I would like to see some S&S sold to Wegmans. I think you might see 1 or 2 chains sold. Just my humble opinion.
Quote from: Bobsketball on May 12, 2015, 09:20:49 PM
Blecch... another budget-busting supermarket merger. I'm sure both Ahold and Food Lion will close brand new, loaded stores due to this, but keep old, small, yucky ones open. The Delaware Valley won't be affected with Bottom Dollar gone, but the supermarket mergers involving that area have almost always been good at "maximizing shareholder value" (gee what a load of frickin stuffe) while not considering the long-term effects on the chains bought and sold, or the communities they operate in. Here are some ideas for mergers and other marketing decisions based on LOGIC and COMMON SENSE that I wish had been done:
1. Safeway (instead of buying Genuardi's and making it suck) should have bought pieces of Acme, Pathmark, and Super Fresh, closing a few overlapping stores, which then would hopefully end up as ethnic supermarkets.
2. Years and years ago, when A&P, Pantry Pride (Food Fair), and Acme Super Saver were closing stores in the Delaware Valley, these stores should have ended up as Save-A-Lot or similar chains right away, instead of being Thriftway or Shop N Bag for a period of time. And the ex-supermarkets from the four chains in richer areas should have become Whole Foods or similar chain much earlier.
3. Wegmans should have never entered. Their stores certainly have shaken up the supermarket world, and have a very loyal following, but the chain (from the state of New York) seems to not really understand the supermarket traditions of the Delaware Valley. And sure, Wegmans stores are of a gigantic size, but are filled with knickknacks and dollar store crap. Wegmans prepared foods also aren't really any good... their sushi sucks compared to Whole Foods or Trader Joe's sushi, or even Giant sushi in my experience.
4. Super G shouldn't have been forced by the FTC to leave the Delaware Valley. I would have liked seeing the Giant/Martin's stores in the region closing instead, and the overlapping Super G stores staying open. Also it would be nice if Super G thoroughly blanketed Southeastern PA the way Giant/Martin's has.
5. Super G should have bought Genuardi's instead of Giant/Martin's buying Genuardi's.
6. ShopRite should have bought Weis but should have stayed out of the Delaware Valley otherwise.
7. Grand Union should have bought any overlapping stores during the various Safeway acquisitions of Acme, Pathmark, and Super Fresh.
8. Albertsons should have entered the region in place of Wegmans.
9. Safeway should have Pak N $ave Foods stores (as they do on the West Coast) in place of some of the urban ShopRite stores where other grocers would avoid.
10. Kroger should have bought some of the older, smaller Pathmark stores (ones that perhaps started as ShopRite before Pathmark broke off from ShopRite). This would have long ago given Kroger a similar foothold in the Delaware Valley as they have in some low-income areas in the South and Midwest.
Any questions or comments?
I know it's your opinion, but most people are happy with Wegmans.
True but aside from the more upscale decor elements, most Wegmans stores are a nightmare from the eyes of a supermarket history buff... and not just because the stores are so big. Also, I have bad feelings about Wegmans because their stores always seem to be in the neighborhoods with the most sprawl and least care given to aesthetics and appearances.
Quote from: Bobsketball on May 19, 2015, 06:11:39 PM
True but aside from the more upscale decor elements, most Wegmans stores are a nightmare from the eyes of a supermarket history buff... and not just because the stores are so big. Also, I have bad feelings about Wegmans because their stores always seem to be in the neighborhoods with the most sprawl and least care given to aesthetics and appearances.
So, you think they should be in the inner cities? I like sprawl, because that means people are moving upscale. The supermarket business is cut-throat and the bigger the square footage, the more profitably the supermarket can be because of the profitably of non groceries.
Quote from: Bobsketball on May 12, 2015, 09:20:49 PM
1. Safeway (instead of buying Genuardi's and making it suck) should have bought pieces of Acme, Pathmark, and Super Fresh, closing a few overlapping stores, which then would hopefully end up as ethnic supermarkets.
At the time Safeway would have to talk to Albertsons (Owner of Acme), The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (Owner of Super Fresh), and Pathmark Stores
Quote2. Years and years ago, when A&P, Pantry Pride (Food Fair), and Acme Super Saver were closing stores in the Delaware Valley, these stores should have ended up as Save-A-Lot or similar chains right away, instead of being Thriftway or Shop N Bag for a period of time. And the ex-supermarkets from the four chains in richer areas should have become Whole Foods or similar chain much earlier.
Save-A-Lot had only started 1.5 years before Food Fair/Hills/Pantry Pride declared bankruptcy, so it probaly wouldn't make sense. The Thriftway stores (Fleming Food Company's Co-op) and Shop n' Bag (Frankford-Quaker Grocery Company's Co-op) made sense because they were all local owners who were familiar with the area, the same with the ShopRite Co-op. Whole Foods didn't start expanding out of Texas until 1988
Quote6. ShopRite should have bought Weis but should have stayed out of the Delaware Valley otherwise.
ShopRite was already back in Philadelphia when one of their members bought the former Pantry Pride on Frankford Avenue in the Mayfair section back in 1979
Quote7. Grand Union should have bought any overlapping stores during the various Safeway acquisitions of Acme, Pathmark, and Super Fresh.
Grand Union would have still declared Bankruptcy in 2001
Quote8. Albertsons should have entered the region in place of Wegmans.
Albertsons was already in the region when they acquired American Stores Company, owner of Acme, back in the late 1990's
Stop & Shop is attempting to build a 38,000 Square Foot Store in Litchfield, CT.
http://www.registercitizen.com/general-news/20150602/appeal-to-block-stop-shop-construction-in-litchfield-dismissed
There is already a location on West Street in Litchfield.
That's a really tiny store.
Good to know.
Down here in PA, Giant-Carlisle is mostly building 60,000 - 75,000 sq ft stores. They built one in Kutztown PA two years ago that was 50,000 sq ft and described it themselves as "small" in multiple media stories (despite the fact that the store has plenty of land to expand on in the future).
I only see new construction Stop & Shop stores in NJ, and they are usually identical to the stores Giant-Carlisle is currently building. And for good measure, I also haven't seen a new construction Giant-Landover lately.
Quote from: FitchMike26 on June 04, 2015, 06:17:28 PM
Good to know.
Down here in PA, Giant-Carlisle is mostly building 60,000 - 75,000 sq ft stores. They built one in Kutztown PA two years ago that was 50,000 sq ft and described it themselves as "small" in multiple media stories (despite the fact that the store has plenty of land to expand on in the future).
I only see new construction Stop & Shop stores in NJ, and they are usually identical to the stores Giant-Carlisle is currently building. And for good measure, I also haven't seen a new construction Giant-Landover lately.
The fairly new Giant in Ephrata (north of Lancaster) is also small. Yes, it's in a small town, but I'm surprised they didn't make it bigger considering a Walmart Supercenter is a block away. At the other end of town is a Redner's that according to Internet lore was originally a Giant that closed way back in 1986. I have no idea when that Giant opened or why it closed.
Prediction: maybe the Kmart in Ephrata will close and become a big Giant? I don't picture a Giant at that site replacing the small Giant (at the other end of town), but maybe a Kmart-turned-Giant in this scenario will win over Redner's customers and customers from the Weis near the Redner's.
Also, the Giant in Leola (an even smaller Lancaster County village than Ephrata) opened in 1996 and seems to have NEVER been remodeled. So I figure they must be wanting to relocate it eventually, maybe into New Holland (the next town east) whose only supermarket right now is a Grocery Outlet, which until recently was an Amelia's and originally was a Weis.
When this Giant does relocate, I get the feeling the IGA in nearby East Earl will go out of business. That itself raises this question: what will happen to the toy truck collection the IGA has on display? These trucks are almost all retail trucks. A 60's/70's Acme truck and an 80's Giant truck are two of the ones on display. Acme used to have a store in New Holland that opened in 1965. It closed in the 80's, then was a CVS, which ended up relocating in the 2010s (it always was a big CVS, but couldn't add a drive-thru pharmacy without starting over). Advance Auto Parts now is in the Acme/CVS building.
Quote from: Marc B on June 04, 2015, 10:12:25 AM
Stop & Shop is attempting to build a 38,000 Square Foot Store in Litchfield, CT.
http://www.registercitizen.com/general-news/20150602/appeal-to-block-stop-shop-construction-in-litchfield-dismissed
There is already a location on West Street in Litchfield.
I hope Litchfield won't accept it... :)
Stop & Shop is closing their store in Manalapan, New Jersey in July. At one time it was a Grand Union.
http://www.app.com/story/money/business/main-street/2015/06/10/stop-shop-manalapan/71031254/
Quote from: Marc B on June 22, 2015, 03:05:50 PM
Stop & Shop is closing their store in Manalapan, New Jersey in July. At one time it was a Grand Union.
http://www.app.com/story/money/business/main-street/2015/06/10/stop-shop-manalapan/71031254/
It will become a new Grand Union.. ;D ;D
Is there any chance Ahold (Stop&Shop) would consider entering back into South Jersey? Ahold last sold their South Jersey stores to ShopRite owners. But there are other vacant sites and places they could open a few stores. They have a store in Manchester Township, NJ which is a mere 30 miles east of Marlton. Marlton only has a ShopRite, Whole Foods and Trader Joes as far as competing stores.
But it's odd to me that Ahold is in Delaware and PA suburbs of the Philly region (via Giant-Carlisle), but decided to pull out of South Jersey entirely.
On another note, I think Ahold will have too many stores in Northern Delaware with Food Lion and Giant-MD. Will the Food Lion stores convert banner to Giant-MD?
Quote from: mixedday on July 10, 2015, 11:35:54 PM
Is there any chance Ahold (Stop&Shop) would consider entering back into South Jersey? Ahold last sold their South Jersey stores to ShopRite owners. But there are other vacant sites and places they could open a few stores. They have a store in Manchester Township, NJ which is a mere 30 miles east of Marlton. Marlton only has a ShopRite, Whole Foods and Trader Joes as far as competing stores.
But it's odd to me that Ahold is in Delaware and PA suburbs of the Philly region (via Giant-Carlisle), but decided to pull out of South Jersey entirely.
On another note, I think Ahold will have too many stores in Northern Delaware with Food Lion and Giant-MD. Will the Food Lion stores convert banner to Giant-MD?
Mixedday: Ahold, IMHO, should sell Hanniford and/or S&S. Both stores are mismanaged after they were bought by Ahole (S&S) and Delhaize (Hanniford)
Quote from: JimSawhill on July 11, 2015, 07:18:22 AM
Quote from: mixedday on July 10, 2015, 11:35:54 PM
Is there any chance Ahold (Stop&Shop) would consider entering back into South Jersey? Ahold last sold their South Jersey stores to ShopRite owners. But there are other vacant sites and places they could open a few stores. They have a store in Manchester Township, NJ which is a mere 30 miles east of Marlton. Marlton only has a ShopRite, Whole Foods and Trader Joes as far as competing stores.
But it's odd to me that Ahold is in Delaware and PA suburbs of the Philly region (via Giant-Carlisle), but decided to pull out of South Jersey entirely.
On another note, I think Ahold will have too many stores in Northern Delaware with Food Lion and Giant-MD. Will the Food Lion stores convert banner to Giant-MD?
Mixedday: Ahold, IMHO, should sell Hanniford and/or S&S. Both stores are mismanaged after they were bought by Ahole (S&S) and Delhaize (Hanniford)
Interesting. Which chains could likely buy S&S out? Could Kroger be interested in running unionized grocery stores in NJ and competing against ShopRite? The Stop&Shop stores are in much better condition, than the Pathmark/A&P stores which are generally in dilapidated condition.
I think Stop&Shop sold out of South Jersey because of Wegmans that opened in CH and Mt.Laurel near 4-5 stores. However, I don't think Wegmans will open up any new stores in SJ, especially any smaller stores. Also as A&P** and Genuardi's has pulled out of SJ, the competitive environment might favor a new entrant.
**Technically A&P has some stores in Southern NJ by the shore still. One Pathmark and 3 Superfresh stores. I wondered why at this point, A&P didn't convert the Pathmark of Ventnor to the Superfresh banner. But in either event, I don't think A&P is in it for the long term with those stores.
Been to some "Super" Stop & Shops in CT. I Really Like the old Logo Text. It Goes well with Giant & Martin's.
I would love to see Ahold return to the South Jersey market, especially if they operated the stores as Giant-Carlisle. But it will probably never happen.
Quote from: mixedday on July 10, 2015, 11:35:54 PM
Is there any chance Ahold (Stop&Shop) would consider entering back into South Jersey? Ahold last sold their South Jersey stores to ShopRite owners. But there are other vacant sites and places they could open a few stores. They have a store in Manchester Township, NJ which is a mere 30 miles east of Marlton. Marlton only has a ShopRite, Whole Foods and Trader Joes as far as competing stores.
But it's odd to me that Ahold is in Delaware and PA suburbs of the Philly region (via Giant-Carlisle), but decided to pull out of South Jersey entirely.
On another note, I think Ahold will have too many stores in Northern Delaware with Food Lion and Giant-MD. Will the Food Lion stores convert banner to Giant-MD?
I can see Food Lion in Northern Delaware either converting to Giant-Landover, or if one store (Food Lion/Giant-MD) is close to another, one of the 2 being sold. The same in MD and VA (Food Lion/Giant-Landover/Martin's)
Quote from: FitchMike26 on July 11, 2015, 04:20:08 PM
I would love to see Ahold return to the South Jersey market, especially if they operated the stores as Giant-Carlisle. But it will probably never happen.
It won't, since Giant-Carlisle is non-union, and Stop & Shop is union.
Grabbed photos of the vacant Orange location. Will upload soon
My Mom and I had some errands to run in Meriden and we stopped at the Centennial Plaza Stop & Shop. It's small and dated. It's around 45,000 Square Feet and it looks like something out of the 1980s. Meriden has a modern Stop & Shop on Broad Street. I think they should make the Centennial Plaza store a modern store by moving it into the vacant spot that was Railroad Salvage (and I think AMES some time before that) in the same plaza. I don't know a lot about retail history of Meriden, but I heard that this Stop & Shop was a Shoprite before they moved to Townline Square on South Broad Street in 1987. (They have since moved to North Colony Rd in Wallingford).
Quote from: Marc B on September 05, 2015, 05:38:13 PM
My Mom and I had some errands to run in Meriden and we stopped at the Centennial Plaza Stop & Shop. It's small and dated. It's around 45,000 Square Feet and it looks like something out of the 1980s. Meriden has a modern Stop & Shop on Broad Street. I think they should make the Centennial Plaza store a modern store by moving it into the vacant spot that was Railroad Salvage (and I think AMES some time before that) in the same plaza. I don't know a lot about retail history of Meriden, but I heard that this Stop & Shop was a Shoprite before they moved to Townline Square on South Broad Street in 1987. (They have since moved to North Colony Rd in Wallingford).
Unless that is intentional? Seems like whenever an older (smaller) store closes you hear people complaining that it is more difficult to go to other places. Perhaps they figured keeping one smaller store and one larger in a town would keep everyone happy?
If they do want to keep a smaller size store maybe they should modernize it a little bit and perhaps make better use out of the little space they do have. It seems cramped. I was actually surprised that a store that small has self-checkout and a People's United Bank branch.
Normally we wouldn't have gone to this store. We were hitting the Savers and the Mall via the back roads from Southington - Route 10 to Meriden Avenue then Meriden Ave to Route 322 (Meriden-Waterbury Road) which turns into West Main Street. My Mom saw the sign for the Stop & Shop and she was like "I forgot I have business to take care of at my bank. I hope this Stop & Shop has a branch in it."
Quote from: Marc B on September 05, 2015, 05:38:13 PM
My Mom and I had some errands to run in Meriden and we stopped at the Centennial Plaza Stop & Shop. It's small and dated. It's around 45,000 Square Feet and it looks like something out of the 1980s. Meriden has a modern Stop & Shop on Broad Street. I think they should make the Centennial Plaza store a modern store by moving it into the vacant spot that was Railroad Salvage (and I think AMES some time before that) in the same plaza. I don't know a lot about retail history of Meriden, but I heard that this Stop & Shop was a Shoprite before they moved to Townline Square on South Broad Street in 1987. (They have since moved to North Colony Rd in Wallingford).
I wonder if Railroad Stores is around still...I guess not...it was an old Zayre's I believe or an old Barker's.
Quote from: JimSawhill on September 07, 2015, 06:35:52 PM
I wonder if Railroad Stores is around still...I guess not...it was an old Zayre's I believe or an old Barker's.
http://www.railroadstores.com/ - Looks like only one location at 1131 Campbell Avenue West Haven CT
Quote from: BillyGr on September 07, 2015, 10:27:11 PM
Quote from: JimSawhill on September 07, 2015, 06:35:52 PM
I wonder if Railroad Stores is around still...I guess not...it was an old Zayre's I believe or an old Barker's.
http://www.railroadstores.com/ - Looks like only one location at 1131 Campbell Avenue West Haven CT
hmmmm....the site is parked at this time... ;(. I remember the East Windsor, CT store and they had a huge model railroad layout. It was the largest layout in the USA at the time (the 70s).
Quote from: JimSawhill on September 18, 2015, 10:40:38 PM
Quote from: BillyGr on September 07, 2015, 10:27:11 PM
Quote from: JimSawhill on September 07, 2015, 06:35:52 PM
I wonder if Railroad Stores is around still...I guess not...it was an old Zayre's I believe or an old Barker's.
http://www.railroadstores.com/ - Looks like only one location at 1131 Campbell Avenue West Haven CT
hmmmm....the site is parked at this time... ;(. I remember the East Windsor, CT store and they had a huge model railroad layout. It was the largest layout in the USA at the time (the 70s).
Interesting - it was working on the 7th (that's how I found the address) but isn't now. Hmmm.....
The Stop & Shop where I work (Store 642 Forestville, [Bristol] CT) has made some change. There's a new lay-out of the Produce Department. (It was implemented in October right before I got hired. The Bristol store redid their produce department too a couple months ago). They also redid the Bakery section of my store. There's a new Artisan Bread area and new displays for rolls, bagels, and muffins.
Also worth mentioning my store (and the other Bristol store) still has its in-store Dunkin Donuts. I wonder how many still have in-store Dunkin Donuts.
And one more question. Is there a list somewhere of what Stop & Shops had video stores in them? I know the old Farmington Ave store in Bristol did. My store was built after they got rid of the video stores and was built with the People's Bank inside (now People's United Bank). Southington and Simsbury (adjacent to the Farmington Valley Mall) had dry cleaners in them I think.
The second Newington S&S (old Shaw's) got the new dimly lit Produce dept. They also replaced all lighting in the aisles, replacing the Shaws ceiling lights with strip lighting that falls just below the ceiling.
I'm wondering if S&S will renew the lease on this S&S as the lease for Shaw's was up in 2016. I still think this location would be a great spot for Christmas Tree Shop.
Quote from: Marc B on November 01, 2015, 10:22:04 PM
The Stop & Shop where I work (Store 642 Forestville, [Bristol] CT) has made some change. There's a new lay-out of the Produce Department. (It was implemented in October right before I got hired. The Bristol store redid their produce department too a couple months ago). They also redid the Bakery section of my store. There's a new Artisan Bread area and new displays for rolls, bagels, and muffins.
They don't have any of this in Southington, Connecticut yet.
Quote from: Marc B on November 01, 2015, 10:22:04 PM
The Stop & Shop where I work (Store 642 Forestville, [Bristol] CT) has made some change. There's a new lay-out of the Produce Department. (It was implemented in October right before I got hired. The Bristol store redid their produce department too a couple months ago). They also redid the Bakery section of my store. There's a new Artisan Bread area and new displays for rolls, bagels, and muffins.
Also worth mentioning my store (and the other Bristol store) still has its in-store Dunkin Donuts. I wonder how many still have in-store Dunkin Donuts.
And one more question. Is there a list somewhere of what Stop & Shops had video stores in them? I know the old Farmington Ave store in Bristol did. My store was built after they got rid of the video stores and was built with the People's Bank inside (now People's United Bank). Southington and Simsbury (adjacent to the Farmington Valley Mall) had dry cleaners in them I think.
I am unaware of any Stop&Shops over on the Eastern side that still have DDs. Many of the leases have expired, and were replaced with a self serve coffee bar. There are however 2 stores down here (Montville and Groton) which have Starbucks in them. These two stores were one of the first stores remodeled with the "high end" set up. It was scrapped after only a handful of stores were remodeled.
As far as video stores, I know there was one in Groton, Norwich, and Wethersfield. Those are all older stores. Now, I haven't been to Wethersfield in like 8 years, but before they remodeled the store, "video return" slot was still on the outside in the front of the store on the right side.
Quote from: Bdubs on November 02, 2015, 07:44:00 PM
Quote from: Marc B on November 01, 2015, 10:22:04 PM
The Stop & Shop where I work (Store 642 Forestville, [Bristol] CT) has made some change. There's a new lay-out of the Produce Department. (It was implemented in October right before I got hired. The Bristol store redid their produce department too a couple months ago). They also redid the Bakery section of my store. There's a new Artisan Bread area and new displays for rolls, bagels, and muffins.
Also worth mentioning my store (and the other Bristol store) still has its in-store Dunkin Donuts. I wonder how many still have in-store Dunkin Donuts.
And one more question. Is there a list somewhere of what Stop & Shops had video stores in them? I know the old Farmington Ave store in Bristol did. My store was built after they got rid of the video stores and was built with the People's Bank inside (now People's United Bank). Southington and Simsbury (adjacent to the Farmington Valley Mall) had dry cleaners in them I think.
I am unaware of any Stop&Shops over on the Eastern side that still have DDs. Many of the leases have expired, and were replaced with a self serve coffee bar. There are however 2 stores down here (Montville and Groton) which have Starbucks in them. These two stores were one of the first stores remodeled with the "high end" set up. It was scrapped after only a handful of stores were remodeled.
As far as video stores, I know there was one in Groton, Norwich, and Wethersfield. Those are all older stores. Now, I haven't been to Wethersfield in like 8 years, but before they remodeled the store, "video return" slot was still on the outside in the front of the store on the right side.
The Hamden Stop & Shop still has a Dunkin Donuts.
Employees at three Stop & Shop locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley report that their locations are up for sale. (http://wpdh.com/3-hudson-valley-stop-shop-locations-closing-down/)
The three in question are in Wappingers Falls, Rhinebeck, and New Paltz; the nearby Hannaford locations are a mile up US 9 in Wappingers Falls, Red Hook, and Modena/Highland. All 3 locations would be a great fit for Price Chopper or Acme.
Quote from: Scrabbleship on March 16, 2016, 01:49:50 PM
Employees at three Stop & Shop locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley report that their locations are up for sale. (http://wpdh.com/3-hudson-valley-stop-shop-locations-closing-down/)
The three in question are in Wappingers Falls, Rhinebeck, and New Paltz; the nearby Hannaford locations are a mile up US 9 in Wappingers Falls, Red Hook, and Modena/Highland. All 3 locations would be a great fit for Price Chopper or Acme.
While the article suggests that they don't expect any required stores to be divested, the Rhinebeck/Red Hook one would seem to be the one obvious spot for such to be required, as those two stores are the only supermarkets in that area (without crossing the river to Kingston, heading south to Hyde Park/Poughkeepsie or north to Livingston - and in 2 cases the next nearest stores are either Hannaford or S&S, with Kingston offering a couple other choices).
It probably also makes sense they'd get rid of the Stop & Shop there, as that is the most northern location in NY for that name - the others might just be whichever one is better.
Either of the two you mentioned would be options (and one wonders if Acme might just try expanding a bit more to add to the handful of A&P locations) though ShopRite could be another possibility to fill in (Rhinebeck) or replace an older store (New Paltz). I'd guess the Wappinger's one is too close to existing ShopRite locations that are still useful?
Quote from: BillyGr on March 16, 2016, 03:16:11 PM
Quote from: Scrabbleship on March 16, 2016, 01:49:50 PM
Employees at three Stop & Shop locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley report that their locations are up for sale. (http://wpdh.com/3-hudson-valley-stop-shop-locations-closing-down/)
The three in question are in Wappingers Falls, Rhinebeck, and New Paltz; the nearby Hannaford locations are a mile up US 9 in Wappingers Falls, Red Hook, and Modena/Highland. All 3 locations would be a great fit for Price Chopper or Acme.
While the article suggests that they don't expect any required stores to be divested, the Rhinebeck/Red Hook one would seem to be the one obvious spot for such to be required, as those two stores are the only supermarkets in that area (without crossing the river to Kingston, heading south to Hyde Park/Poughkeepsie or north to Livingston - and in 2 cases the next nearest stores are either Hannaford or S&S, with Kingston offering a couple other choices).
It probably also makes sense they'd get rid of the Stop & Shop there, as that is the most northern location in NY for that name - the others might just be whichever one is better.
Either of the two you mentioned would be options (and one wonders if Acme might just try expanding a bit more to add to the handful of A&P locations) though ShopRite could be another possibility to fill in (Rhinebeck) or replace an older store (New Paltz). I'd guess the Wappinger's one is too close to existing ShopRite locations that are still useful?
The Wappingers S&S is equidistant to ShopRite's locations in Fishkill and the South Hills development in Poughkeepsie. A little too close for comfort.
I wonder what happens in Massachusetts with their divestitures there. S&S's flagship in North Quincy is literally across the Red Line/Commuter Rail tracks from a Hannaford.
Hannaford seems to have a fairly small # of stores in MA (around 30 I believe) which I think they got most, if not all, of from buying out another chain. No idea what they have done since then in terms of newer or bigger buildings.
I would guess that in those areas they might tend to close the Hannaford locations over the Stop & Shop as that name is much more prevalent in MA, but I suppose it could be different if there is a location where S&S has an older, smaller or worse located store.
Here are the proposed Massachusetts divestitures; Hannaford takes the biggest hit, and both banners would leave Gardner.
Hannaford
25 Robert Dr. Easton, MA
2 Timpany Blvd. Gardner, MA
182 Summer St. Kingston, MA
Medway Rd. Milford, MA
475 Hancock St. North Quincy, MA
10 Washington St. Norwell, MA
434 Walpole St. Norwood, MA
357 Broadway Saugus, MA
Stop & Shop
384 Timpany Blvd. Gardner, MA
Quote from: retailisking on March 21, 2016, 02:01:46 PM
Here are the proposed Massachusetts divestitures; Hannaford takes the biggest hit, and both banners would leave Gardner.
Hannaford
25 Robert Dr. Easton, MA
2 Timpany Blvd. Gardner, MA
182 Summer St. Kingston, MA
Medway Rd. Milford, MA
475 Hancock St. North Quincy, MA
10 Washington St. Norwell, MA
434 Walpole St. Norwood, MA
357 Broadway Saugus, MA
Stop & Shop
384 Timpany Blvd. Gardner, MA
I wonder what the point of selling both Gardner stores would be. Price Chopper's entry couldn't have hurt them that bad, could it?
These locations are Chopper's or Big Y's to lose since nobody else makes any other competitive sense.
Quote from: Scrabbleship on March 21, 2016, 09:35:39 PM
I wonder what the point of selling both Gardner stores would be. Price Chopper's entry couldn't have hurt them that bad, could it?
These locations are Chopper's or Big Y's to lose since nobody else makes any other competitive sense.
There are also three Market Baskets in nearby towns - two in Fitchburg and a brand-new one in Athol. Perhaps one of the Gardner locations would interest them. The Walmart Supercenter expanded by 47,000 square feet in 2014 which greatly expanded its grocery offerings.
Is there a list of stores up for sale? I know Connecticut shouldn't have any.
Quote from: JimSawhill on March 26, 2016, 10:40:53 PM
Is there a list of stores up for sale? I know Connecticut shouldn't have any.
See the post http://amesfanclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=4134.0;topicseen
Quote from: JimSawhill on March 26, 2016, 10:40:53 PM
Is there a list of stores up for sale? I know Connecticut shouldn't have any.
CT could afford to lose some locations. The second Newington and Vernon locations (former Shaws) come to mind. Yet they keep hanging on. There are so many other things that could have taken the Newington site.
The old Newington Shaw's center doesn't have any of its original tenants. I know Media Play and Office Max (I used to work there, more merchandise was leaving the store via the back door than the front door.) are long gone. Who's in those stores now?
Quote from: JimSawhill on March 29, 2016, 08:08:34 AM
The old Newington Shaw's center doesn't have any of its original tenants. I know Media Play and Office Max (I used to work there, more merchandise was leaving the store via the back door than the front door.) are long gone. Who's in those stores now?
Media Play has been Bob's Clothing since 2004. OfficeMax became Office Depot for a few years, before being vacant for a few years. Since 2014, it has been Planet Fitness. Petco and Party City are the longest tenants. They opened in 1996 (the first year of the shopping center), but they weren't the first tenants to open. Michael's is currently vacant (the only vacancy). They moved down to Home Depot Plaza in Berlin. Of course Stop and Shop is still in the old Shaw's. The restaurant pad in front is now Joey Garlics, a popular local pizzeria.
Quote from: AmesNewington on March 29, 2016, 11:43:45 AM
Quote from: JimSawhill on March 29, 2016, 08:08:34 AM
The old Newington Shaw's center doesn't have any of its original tenants. I know Media Play and Office Max (I used to work there, more merchandise was leaving the store via the back door than the front door.) are long gone. Who's in those stores now?
Media Play has been Bob's Clothing since 2004. OfficeMax became Office Depot for a few years, before being vacant for a few years. Since 2014, it has been Planet Fitness. Petco and Party City are the longest tenants. They opened in 1996 (the first year of the shopping center), but they weren't the first tenants to open. Michael's is currently vacant (the only vacancy). They moved down to Home Depot Plaza in Berlin. Of course Stop and Shop is still in the old Shaw's. The restaurant pad in front is now Joey Garlics, a popular local pizzeria.
Pizzeria Uno closed? IIRC, there is a Dairy Queen across the street.
My Stop & Shop 781 Pine Street in Bristol (Forestville) was just voted "Best Grocery Store in Bristol" by the readers of The Bristol Observer. We have a very good crew in that store.
Did anyone hear about these spaces for lease in Stop & Shop stores?
Are they getting rid of the banks?
http://www.keypointpartners.com/ahold-lis-page-test
Quote from: standa on September 23, 2016, 02:51:08 PM
Did anyone hear about these spaces for lease in Stop & Shop stores?
Are they getting rid of the banks?
http://www.keypointpartners.com/ahold-lis-page-test
My store isn't listed, but the other Bristol store is listed twice. Since my store isn't on there I don't know if I can ask anyone about it.
Quote from: standa on September 23, 2016, 02:51:08 PM
Did anyone hear about these spaces for lease in Stop & Shop stores?
Are they getting rid of the banks?
http://www.keypointpartners.com/ahold-lis-page-test
Some of the spaces are only 150 sq ft. Too small for the banks, but I'm thinking possibly the old Dunkin Donut locations in the stores. Most of the stores just have them blocked off with shelving, space is just there sitting unused.
My Mom and I went to the Cheshire, Connecticut Stop & Shop the other day. It seems like the building is longer than the one I work at in Forestville and the one in Southington. Like Forestville the Cheshire store has 24 aisles, but the interior is more modern than Forestville, Southington, and even New Britain.
Quote from: Marc B on October 27, 2016, 12:27:37 PM
My Mom and I went to the Cheshire, Connecticut Stop & Shop the other day. It seems like the building is longer than the one I work at in Forestville and the one in Southington. Like Forestville the Cheshire store has 24 aisles, but the interior is more modern than Forestville, Southington, and even New Britain.
That Cheshire store was a brand new store back in 02 or 03. It was one of their first "prototypes" featuring a lot of Red & Green throughout the store. The old store was a little old school "coventional" store that was located only a few hundred yards in the front parking lot. I worked for Stop & Shop back in the late 99s through mid 00's closing all the old non super Stop&Shops and opening a few stores throughout the state during their rapid expansion which ultimately ended up saturating the market and forced them to close a few stores during the economic downturn.
I worked at the Forestville store for like a week, also closed the old Bristol store when the built the new one right next to it.
Anyone know what Stop & Shop at 1235 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford used to be? I saw a picture of it on Google Maps and it looks small and it looks like it may have been something else at one time. I know the reviewers on YELP say it's a tiny store.
Quote from: Marc B on January 13, 2017, 09:52:48 PM
Anyone know what Stop & Shop at 1235 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford used to be? I saw a picture of it on Google Maps and it looks small and it looks like it may have been something else at one time. I know the reviewers on YELP say it's a tiny store.
Looks like it was an A&P Centennial with that distinctive front and weathervane. There's a Stop & Shop in Southampton, NY they picked up in the A&P bankruptcy that looks like that.
Quote from: Marc B on January 13, 2017, 09:52:48 PM
Anyone know what Stop & Shop at 1235 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford used to be? I saw a picture of it on Google Maps and it looks small and it looks like it may have been something else at one time. I know the reviewers on YELP say it's a tiny store.
There used to be an A&P across the street, it has the similar weathervane set up. It's a CVS now. I'm pretty sure that store was built as a Stop&Shop, the town never let them expand due to its location. It truly is an old school store. They still have an "ground level loading dock" which means, trucks pull up to the back door and a lift comes up from ground level of the parking lot to reach the trailer to pull the pallets off. Only other store I remember that was like that was Bristol, which is long gone.
As expected, the New York Metro division of Stop & Shop will be consolidated with the New England Division
http://www.supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/ahold-delhaize-announces-brand-centric-structuring
http://www.theshelbyreport.com/2017/02/15/stop-shop-mixed-use-development/
I was at both the Southington and Forestville stores in Connecticut this week. They still have the same music they always have playing, but now there's a generic announcer every so often that says "You're listening to the in-store audio network." What is the "in-store audio network?"
The network that the corporate offices regulate for audio in-store. They also might be controlled at the store itself.
Quote from: giantsfan2016 on February 24, 2017, 08:08:34 PM
I was at both the Southington and Forestville stores in Connecticut this week. They still have the same music they always have playing, but now there's a generic announcer every so often that says "You're listening to the in-store audio network." What is the "in-store audio network?"
I've noticed the same thing at WalMart. The company Muzac, maintains the system at Stop & Shop. There is a receiver that gets updates wirelessly, so they can upload things such as Christmas music or ads for certain products throughout the year.
This weathered exterior has seen better days, but it was pretty snazzy back in the day. The old-school S&S labelscar is clearly visible behind the current "fruit bowl" logo
(http://milford.wickedlocal.com/storyimage/WL/20160914/NEWS/160917931/AR/0/AR-160917931.jpg)
A woman was arrested for defrauding the Forestville Stop & Shop of thousands of dollars between November 2016 and January 2017 by using fake bar codes.
http://www.bristolpress.com/BP-Bristol+News/280804/bristol-woman-defrauded-grocery-store-out-of-thousands-of-dollars-using-wrong-barcodes-police
This really makes me angry. Even though I'm no longer employed by the company, I'm sill friends with many employees who still work there. This will hurt them.
Quote from: Brammy on April 27, 2017, 09:00:27 PM
A woman was arrested for defrauding the Forestville Stop & Shop of thousands of dollars between November 2016 and January 2017 by using fake bar codes.
http://www.bristolpress.com/BP-Bristol+News/280804/bristol-woman-defrauded-grocery-store-out-of-thousands-of-dollars-using-wrong-barcodes-police
This really makes me angry. Even though I'm no longer employed by the company, I'm sill friends with many employees who still work there. This will hurt them.
Fake bar codes?? How did she do that?
Quote from: Brammy on April 27, 2017, 09:00:27 PM
A woman was arrested for defrauding the Forestville Stop & Shop of thousands of dollars between November 2016 and January 2017 by using fake bar codes.
http://www.bristolpress.com/BP-Bristol+News/280804/bristol-woman-defrauded-grocery-store-out-of-thousands-of-dollars-using-wrong-barcodes-police
This really makes me angry. Even though I'm no longer employed by the company, I'm sill friends with many employees who still work there. This will hurt them.
August 2017 update:
This is complete and utter b u l l s h i t. The woman is not going to jail and was allowed to enroll in an Accelerated Rehabilitation program for first time offenders. She also has to pay restitution to Stop and Shop and is banned from all locations. Turns out she was doing it for a lot longer than November-January, but the camera footage they had only went back to November.
http://www.bristolpress.com/BP-Bristol+News/295839/bristol-woman-accused-in-grocery-store-scheme-granted-program
A hip-hop clothing store called Citi Trends has opened in the former Stop & Shop at 1245 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, CT. I don't know how much of the store they took as I haven't been down there yet. Their Waterbury store in the plaza with Big Lots and Red White and Blue is just around 12,000 Square Feet.
http://www.cititrends.com/
Quote from: Brammy on August 05, 2017, 09:55:19 PM
A hip-hop clothing store called Citi Trends has opened in the former Stop & Shop at 1245 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, CT. I don't know how much of the store they took as I haven't been down there yet. Their Waterbury store in the plaza with Big Lots and Red White and Blue is just around 12,000 Square Feet.
http://www.cititrends.com/
They are about 12,600 sq ft
See link http://dlc.propertycapsule.com/properties/putnamplace/#plans
Quote from: Brammy on February 24, 2017, 08:08:34 PM
I was at both the Southington and Forestville stores in Connecticut this week. They still have the same music they always have playing, but now there's a generic announcer every so often that says "You're listening to the in-store audio network." What is the "in-store audio network?"
The "In-store audio network" is distributed by Compass Media Networks, which also distributes radio shows to hundreds of radio stations. I only found that out because I was looking up Compass Media Network for a totally unrelated purpose. The "In-store audio network" has hundreds of stores as "affiliates."
http://compassmedianetworks.com/index.php/advertisers/instore-audio/
http://instoreaudionetwork.com/
Quote from: Brammy on August 05, 2017, 09:55:19 PM
A hip-hop clothing store called Citi Trends has opened in the former Stop & Shop at 1245 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, CT. I don't know how much of the store they took as I haven't been down there yet. Their Waterbury store in the plaza with Big Lots and Red White and Blue is just around 12,000 Square Feet.
http://www.cititrends.com/
CitiTrends is an interesting store...I been in it and I bought some stuff from there. Mostly it is an urban (African American) store, but sneakers there got great prices.
They remodeled the bathrooms in the Stop & Shop on Farmington Avenue in Bristol. The store is 13 years old. Now if only they would remodel the bathrooms at the Pine Street store in Bristol (Forestville) and fix the damn broken clock.
They repainted the inside of the Hamden, CT Stop & Shop. The walls are now all dark gray and the department signs are written in large white letters with a wood color background. The overall look reminds me more of a warehouse than a supermarket. Is your local Stop & Shop or Giant being repainted in this way too?
The last major remodel they did at Farmington Avenue in Bristol was in 2013 when they moved the floral department, built the cafe seating area, moved the bottle redemption area, and changed some of the astetics. Changing some of the colors, changing the design of the aisle signs, and adding fake "wood" on the walls. (Minor remodeling including some changes to the Bakery and Produce Departments in late 2015/Early 2016).
New Britain also has the new colors, fake wood, and new design of the aisle signs. Southington and Pine Street Bristol do not have these changes, but Southington and Pine Street got the changes they did to the Produce and Bakery Departments).
Pine Street Bristol and Centennial Plaza (the smaller store) in Meriden both need top to bottom remodels. Last time I was in the Centennial Plaza store in 2015 it looked like something out of the 80s. Plus they tried to cram too much stuff into too small of a space.
Quote from: standa on September 17, 2017, 07:52:58 AM
They repainted the inside of the Hamden, CT Stop & Shop. The walls are now all dark gray and the department signs are written in large white letters with a wood color background. The overall look reminds me more of a warehouse than a supermarket. Is your local Stop & Shop or Giant being repainted in this way too?
Southington Connecticut did this. Sometime within the last week. My Mom was in there last week and it wasn't done. Today we were there and it was. We also think they moved stuff around.
Quote from: ynkeesfn82 on June 04, 2015, 10:12:25 AM
Stop & Shop is attempting to build a 38,000 Square Foot Store in Litchfield, CT.
http://www.registercitizen.com/general-news/20150602/appeal-to-block-stop-shop-construction-in-litchfield-dismissed
There is already a location on West Street in Litchfield.
Okay. The new Stop & Shop in Litchfield, CT opened in June 2017. It replaced the West Street location which was only 24,000 Sqaure Feet. The map I saw shows its around the corner from their former location.
Here's this Stop and Shop in Willimantic, renovated in the late-2000s.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4389/36167363422_15192fab05_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X6Zc6q)
Willimantic, Connecticut (https://flic.kr/p/X6Zc6q) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
The Friendly's had to be renovated post-Hurricane Sandy due to heavy damage
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4362/35500175854_d006c9a780_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W62Ftu)
Willimantic, Connecticut (https://flic.kr/p/W62Ftu) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
Here is some merchandise of the old Stop and Shop logo:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4473/23632945078_5fde5b2953_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C1n2dj)
Some old Jell-O packets (https://flic.kr/p/C1n2dj) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
Another massive rain and windstorm swept through Connecticut Sunday with the heaviest rain and wind occurring late Sunday night and into early Monday Morning. A video on Channel 3 shows damage to the Fenn Road Newington Stop & Shop. The ceiling fell down in places and the several inches of water cover the floor.
http://www.wfsb.com/story/36715519/storm-damages-newington-stop-shop?autostart=true
Mom had a doctor's appointment in New Britain and on the way home we stopped at the New Britain Stop & Shop. Despite it's location and that it's typically one of the lowest performer's in the district, it's nicer than the one we normally shop at on Pine Street in Bristol. (Forestville).
The Fenn Road Newington Stop and Shop is remodeling yet again as we speak. Last time I went a few weeks ago, the wall décor was already stripped away and it also looks like aisles are being shifted by markings on the floor indicating what items will be in each aisle. Looks like a big overhaul. The store was remodeled only 5 years ago. It is clearly one of their best performing locations as there is really nothing in that area, despite a large portion of New Britain and CCSU being there. There is also the Elmwood Stop and Shop a few miles away, but that doesn't affect Fenn Road. Meanwhile, the Kitts Lane Stop and Shop gets a few minor updates every so often, but after 8 years being open, it largely still looks like a Shaw's. It is obvious they are there to prevent another grocer from coming in, but I just don't know how they can stay in business there. I also notice that larger Stop and Shops like Berlin and Rocky Hill have not seen a remodel since they opened (both opened in 2004).
For the most part it seems that Stop and Shop renovates when they have competition. Berlin and Rocky hill have little to no competition, or the area they are located is a highly trafficked area. The turnpike Stop and Shop will probably stay open because of Aldi down the road, maybe they will receive a decent upgrade. I know the Berlin one has been doing small renos here and there.
The 10 year old Stop & Shop in Unionville, Connecticut is currently undergoing a remodel. An employee found a wedding ring and is now trying to locate the owner.
FROM COURANT.COM
Worker Looking For Owner Of Wedding Ring After Finding It Under Lobster Tank At Local Stop & Shop
By Hayley Harding hharding@courant.com
Is your name Jessica or Layne? Does your spouse have the other name? Is there a chance you lost your wedding ring at the Unionville Stop & Shop in such a way it ended up under a lobster tank?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, there is hope you will soon be reunited with your lost jewelry.
Stop & Shop’s Unionville location is undergoing a major remodel right now, and when workers took down the lobster tank, they found a wedding ring underneath it. According to the inscription on the ring, it belongs to a person named either Jessica or Layne. As far as anyone might be able to tell, it’s been missing for quite a while, although a store manager declined to comment on the situation.
Sharon Nogiec, of Bristol, said that when she came into work, one of the workers approached her and asked if she knew of anyone with those names. Nogiec, who has worked in the store for eight of the 10 years it has been open, did not.
“I’ve been here for a while and I know a lot of our customers by name, but I don’t know anyone who it might be,†she said. “There was someone a while ago who spent a couple days going through the store, digging through the grapes and everything looking for a ring, but I have no idea if it would be the same person.â€
Nogiec says she has made it her mission to find the person who owns the ring. She posted a description of the ring in Unionville Talks, a community Facebook group, and plans to post in other local groups as well.
Her Unionville Talks post has over 100 shares, and several people have commented on it with suggestions of who the owner might be.
One user requested help from St. Anthony, the patron saint of lost things, to find the ring’s owner. Another suggested it may belong to a waiter at Canton’s Saybrook Fish Restaurant named Layne.
One user went so far to reach out on Facebook to Laynes in Connecticut and ask them about it, although there has been no update on that particular lead.
Nogiec said she once lost her wedding ring right before leaving for vacation, and she was so stressed about it, she ended up heading home early. The ring was on the floor by the front door, but when she thought she lost her ring, she was devastated.
“They probably figured it would be gone forever,†Nogiec said. “I can’t stop thinking about it. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to bring that person back with their ring?â€
She is now keeping the ring in a safe to keep it free from harm. If you think it may be yours, she says you should come to the store with some sort of evidence it belongs to you.
A posting on Stop and Shop's Facebook page mentions that many Connecticut Stop & Shop locations are being remodeled. Southington was completed at the end of 2017. As was another location. Unionville and Fenn Road Newington were recently redone. I heard from someone on this board that Kitts Lane in Newington is being rearranged. Hopefully they will do Pine Street Bristol. Besides the fact it's getting old and tired/rundown looking, the last time it was remodeled was like in 2008 or 2010.
My Mom and I went shopping at Stop & Shop 695 in Cheshire, Connecticut today. While it doesn't look like it needs to be remodeled, I think it should only because the layout is kind of weird. Some parts of the store remind me of the New Britain location. The Cheshire location still has a salad bar.
Does anyone have any idea what they mean by "fresh new format" for Stop & Shop? Will they remodel again all their stores?
http://www.theproducenews.com/the-produce-news-today-s-headlines/24733-ahold-delhaize-to-update-stop-shop-with-a-fresh-new-format
Quote from: standa on August 11, 2018, 09:37:01 PM
Does anyone have any idea what they mean by "fresh new format" for Stop & Shop? Will they remodel again all their stores?
http://www.theproducenews.com/the-produce-news-today-s-headlines/24733-ahold-delhaize-to-update-stop-shop-with-a-fresh-new-format
As mentioned in above posts by myself and others some of their Connecticut stores are currently being remodeled.
Store 645 at 1309 Corbin Avenue in New Britain is getting remodeled. They have a temporary banner with the store name on the front of the building. They removed other signs from the building. Their section of the plaza was repaved. Inside new paint job. New signs. They moved stuff around. As of today the new aisle signs don't tell you what's in each aisle. LOL. A sign by Customer Service says Proudly Serving New Britain since 2000. That's not entirely accurate. They opened in that location in 2000, but the New Britain Stop and Shop dates back to the 60s when they were on East Main Street. Later they were on Columbus BLVD.
They actually opened in the summer of 1959 next to JM Fields. One of the first S&S to have a deli.
I was talking to two former coworkers of mine at the Forestville Stop and Shop today and they said while the store will be remodeled there is no set date yet. Also Forestville will be getting these stupid "Customer Service" robots that they've been introducing at other locations. From what I've read on Facebook, customers hate the "Customer Service" robots.
I just stopped at the Kitts Lane S&S that is getting a moderate remodel. Not sure if they are done yet but why in the world won't they ever replace the old Shaw's flooring? It dates back to 1996 and has held up, but a new floor throughout the entire store would be nice. It looks tacky at this point. They never replaced the faux wood flooring where the Shaws Wild Harvest natural/organic section was and they added in random looking tiles throughout the store. It seems like every S&S getting remodeled has a temporary sign on the building as they took down the ones that were there. I can surmise they did this as they are painting and refinishing the outside of their buildings. Fenn Road Newington is being painted at the moment. Kitts Lane is mostly glass in front as it is a mid-90s Shaws façade (my favorite) so I'm not sure what will be painted there. To me this remodel is drab and uncreative. I like the aisle signage, but the department signs are just big black block letters which are back lit and most of the store is painted white. It looks fine, but no creativity at all. I guess we are stuck with this store for at least a few more years.
I noticed by the front end, there was block letter signage reading SERVING YOU SINCE 1992 (like New Britain has SINCE 2000), however, Kitts Lane opened in 2010. Fenn Road opened in 1992. I suppose both locations are one in the same being in Newington and S&S has served the town since that year. (In my opinion, they did no favors to us by keeping out competition by taking Shaws in 2010 when ShopRite could have got it. They also own an old car dealership down the road from their Fenn Road store that is being considered for low income housing. They want it to happen so they can grab new customers. But this will change the town and not in a good way).
The latest I heard about the Forestville, Connecticut store is they will be getting their remodel in late 2018 or early 2019.
I like the new logo Stop and Shop has on their newly remodeled stores. It's basically a throwback to the red and green light logo pre-2008 with a modern look. I was wondering if this would be a chain wide switchover eventually and it looks to be possible as I saw it on a receipt I got today from a purchase at the Berlin, CT store. This location is pretty much done with the aisle relocations and aisle signage, including outdoor signage and a new paint job. However, I'm wondering if they are finished. Their front end is still the same with the old self checkout and very old checkout lights there since they opened in 2004. The same original floors are still there too, which are worn. Maybe they will come later, but the floors look waxed and polished. Kitts Lane in Newington and Elmwood is the same way too. Reset, but they don't look complete. Another cheap move was painting the doors in Berlin white and leaving them. If this is it, then they are doing a cheap job. Fenn Road is the only location that looks complete. I will make a complete assumption in a few months.
Store 684 in Southington was done in 2017 and they did not paint the exterior of the store nor did they replace the doors. Paint is peeling off the exterior of the building and now the doors are making an horrible loud sound when they open and close.
The new look is set to debut at 21 Hartford-area supermarkets and gradually roll out chainwide. Frankly I find the new logo a bit bland.
(https://www.supermarketnews.com/sites/supermarketnews.com/files/styles/article_featured_standard/public/Stop__Shop_new_look_store_banner_0.png)
https://www.supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/stop-shop-unveils-new-look
It's also Stop and Shop's 105th anniversary in 2019.
Cromwell and Newington, CT have it already.
I like how it throws back to the older logo, but whoever was in charge didn't see how the shape of the old logo affected its usage.
Cromwell's pylon is just the horizontal logo with negative space on the top and bottom. The older one was square in nature and could fit snugly. The physical shape of the sign hasn't changed.
Following up with what I posted earlier, I will say that I'm on the fence with Stop and Shop. I like the new throwback logo. But I cannot help but notice that some stores were better transformed in this remodel than others. Fenn Road in Newington is the best as far as in design. They did a complete makeover. However, Kitts Lane in Newington was a very standard refresh with the same floor from Shaws being used, same doors (one going back to 1996 and the other three 2000/2001), and so far, they even are using the same checkout lane signage and setup from before. I suppose this store is not focusing on the Walmart style self checkout like Fenn Road. Last time I checked, Berlin, CT still had the same floors, doors and checkout signage from 2004 when they opened. It looks tacky. Berlin I know is a high volume location like Fenn Road so I would have suspected they would have the new self checkout setup. Kitts Lane probably had to be redesigned with the rest of the Hartford area stores, but since its not high volume and there to keep competition out, they are probably still unsure what the future of the location will be. That explains the same floor, doors, etc. They did the minimum.
Stop and Shop as a whole does not impress me, although I like some aspects of Fenn Road, but I feel they are giving in to the whole "get in and out" scenario of grocery shopping by doing it yourself and not interacting with anyone. I'm almost 30 years old, however, I still like to go to a store, get what I need, and go to either a regular cashier or a self checkout if I feel like it. There should be more cashiers processing transactions and from what I can see at these self checkouts, customers need assistance 75% of the time, even if they are doing everything right. The computers are very temperamental. Hopefully these retailers will see that more self checkout is not the answer. I'd still rather shop at other supermarkets like ShopRite and Price Chopper. But since there are so many Stop and Shop locations near me, I will stop at one if I need something and they have it.
Please look through the yelp photos of the South Windsor, CT store in the link.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/stop-and-shop-south-windsor-2
They include recent ones and others taken over the years, and post what you think of the changes.
In my opinion, the store looked more appealing, aesthetically superior and colorful back in 2011. The new look is too gray and depressing. It looks more like a garage than a supermarket.
From an ad in the Sunday October 7th Hartford Courant, these are the stores that are having the Grand Reopening:
1135 FARMINGTON AVE - BERLIN
313 COTTAGE GROVE ROAD - BLOOMFIELD
195 WEST STREET - CROMWELL
940 SILVER LANE - E. HARTFORD
215 GLASTONBURY BLVD - GLASTONBURY
55 OAK STREET - GLASTONBURY
150 NEW PARK AVE - HARTFORD
286 BROAD ST. - MANCHESTER
1309 CORBIN AVE - NEW BRITAIN
44 FENN ROAD - NEWINGTON
206 KITTS LANE - NEWINGTON
80 TOWN LINE ROAD - ROCKY HILL
50 WINDSORVILLE ROAD - ROCKVILLE (VERNON)
498 BUSHY HILL ROAD - SIMSBURY
1739 ELLINGTON ROAD - SOUTH WINDSOR
1799 FARMINGTON AVE - UNIONVILLE (FARMINGTON)
10 PITKIN ROAD - VERNON
1235 FARMINGTON AVE - W. HARTFORD
176 NEWINGTON ROAD - W. HARTFORD
1380 BERLIN TURNPIKE - WETHERSFIELD
1095 KENNEDY ROAD - WINDSOR
Quote from: Brammy on October 07, 2018, 10:00:29 PM
From an ad in the Sunday October 7th Hartford Courant, these are the stores that are having the Grand Reopening:
1135 FARMINGTON AVE - BERLIN
313 COTTAGE GROVE ROAD - BLOOMFIELD
195 WEST STREET - CROMWELL
940 SILVER LANE - E. HARTFORD
215 GLASTONBURY BLVD - GLASTONBURY
55 OAK STREET - GLASTONBURY
150 NEW PARK AVE - HARTFORD
286 BROAD ST. - MANCHESTER
1309 CORBIN AVE - NEW BRITAIN
44 FENN ROAD - NEWINGTON
206 KITTS LANE - NEWINGTON
80 TOWN LINE ROAD - ROCKY HILL
50 WINDSORVILLE ROAD - ROCKVILLE (VERNON)
498 BUSHY HILL ROAD - SIMSBURY
1739 ELLINGTON ROAD - SOUTH WINDSOR
1799 FARMINGTON AVE - UNIONVILLE (FARMINGTON)
10 PITKIN ROAD - VERNON
1235 FARMINGTON AVE - W. HARTFORD
176 NEWINGTON ROAD - W. HARTFORD
1380 BERLIN TURNPIKE - WETHERSFIELD
1095 KENNEDY ROAD - WINDSOR
Thanks for the list. I was going to look for it, since I was wondering how big a part of CT it encompassed.
An article about the remodeled Berlin, Connecticut store.
http://www.newbritainherald.com/NBH-Berlin+News/336910/berlin-stop-shop-cuts-ribbon-to-celebrate-renovations
All unions representing Stop and Shop employees have voted to authorize a strike. A strike may happen late next week,
Wednesday my Mom had a hair appointment near the Forestville, Connecticut Stop and Shop. We needed bread, so she stopped in to Stop and Shop. She got the last loaf. Friday we went grocery shopping there around 5PM. The store was stocked well in the perishable areas, but some stock was limited, so there were signs that said "On Order. Will be restocked soon." They also didn't have sale signs. There were sales ads all over the store with signs that said "Items will ring up at sales price with your card." Monday the 22nd was their first day back to work. A guy I know is a full-time produce clerk at a Stop and Shop. He told me he spent his entire 8 hour shift Monday throwing out produce. There was nothing salvageable for the discount produce rack they normally have at all the stores.
Also at least in Forestville Marty the Robot was seemingly asleep. We went Friday and Saturday and both days he was just parked at his charging station. I asked my friend in the HABA section and he said since they went back to work on Monday Marty wasn't making his usual rounds around the store as much.
Meet Marty! He's a smart robotic who can report spills & have them cleared up. If you spill juice all over the place, don't worry, he's got you covered at the Manchester, CT Stop & Shop. He is the same Marty at most other Stop & Shops around.
Just went to a Stop & Shop store in Chicopee, MA! I'm so shocked to believe that this store hasn't had too much touch-ups in the last 20 years. I still can't understand why this store escaped a few rounds of renovations over the years. This store has been around for over 30 years (far as I know!). It is one of the few S&S stores still using the series of good ol' store decor. These predate to the late 90's. Check out those pics on our Flickr!
Link: Stop & Shop - Chicopee, Massachusetts
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bigkmart/albums/72157709501867286
Quote from: Everything Community on July 07, 2019, 10:56:30 PM
Just went to a Stop & Shop store in Chicopee, MA! I'm so shocked to believe that this store hasn't had too much touch-ups in the last 20 years. I still can't understand why this store escaped a few rounds of renovations over the years. This store has been around for over 30 years (far as I know!). It is one of the few S&S stores still using the series of good ol' store decor. These predate to the late 90's. Check out those pics on our Flickr!
Link: Stop & Shop - Chicopee, Massachusetts
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bigkmart/albums/72157709501867286
Wow. If you want to see another time-warp store check out the one at 566 West Main Street in Meriden, CT in the Centennial Plaza. It's got a late 80s/early 90s vibe to it. It's also a very cramped store a 46,000 square feet. That's how the store looked 4 years ago the last time I was in there and how it was back in '07 the first time I was in there. I swear the only reason the exist is to keep another grocery store out. The plaza, while owned by Cornerstone Properties of Farmington is entirely leased to Stop and Shop and they control who rents space in the plaza. They have a much more modern store in downtown Meriden on Broad Street.
The S&S stores in Edison (on US-1) and Dayton NJ have similar decor to the Chickapee one.
Some random stuff about Stop and Shop products.
Seemingly since April Stop and Shop no longer stocks 12 packs of their store brand english muffins. We looked at 4 different Stop and Shops - Southington, Bristol, New Britain, and Forestville. I also have a friend who lives in the Philly area and he says Giant also doesn't have 12 packs of English muffins.
They also seem to have discontinued the Guaranteed Value line of generic products.
They're also no longer carrying the Taste of Inspiration brand of Frozen Meatball Pizza. I liked that brand and I couldn't find any other brand of frozen meatball pizza. IIRC, Taste of Inspiration was an in-house brand at Hannaford that Stop and Shop introduced at their stores after they got married to Hannaford.
Quote from: Brammy on August 03, 2019, 01:55:01 PM
Some random stuff about Stop and Shop products.
Seemingly since April Stop and Shop no longer stocks 12 packs of their store brand english muffins. We looked at 4 different Stop and Shops - Southington, Bristol, New Britain, and Forestville. I also have a friend who lives in the Philly area and he says Giant also doesn't have 12 packs of English muffins.
They also seem to have discontinued the Guaranteed Value line of generic products.
They're also no longer carrying the Taste of Inspiration brand of Frozen Meatball Pizza. I liked that brand and I couldn't find any other brand of frozen meatball pizza. IIRC, Taste of Inspiration was an in-house brand at Hannaford that Stop and Shop introduced at their stores after they got married to Hannaford.
I also noticed Regal brand napkins, paper towels, and bath tissues, replacing store brand items. Did anyone else notice it?
Stop & Shop lost $345 million in business during the strike - and the damage continues to pile up
https://www.morningnewsbeat.com/News/Detail/57827/2019-08-08/
Quote from: retailisking on August 08, 2019, 03:12:24 AM
Stop & Shop lost $345 million in business during the strike - and the damage continues to pile up
https://www.morningnewsbeat.com/News/Detail/57827/2019-08-08/
Being a vendor who services all grocery stores in CT, we’ve seen a serious uptick in sales at Shop Rite and Big Y since the strike. Stop n Shop is still struggling to regain that stronghold they had in this state for what feels like forever.
As a customer (who barely shops at S&S) I’ve noticed quality of produce drastically dip, and zone pricing at higher income areas, Whole Foods has cheaper produce now! Who would’ve thought.
Quote from: retailisking on August 08, 2019, 03:12:24 AM
Stop & Shop lost $345 million in business during the strike - and the damage continues to pile up
https://www.morningnewsbeat.com/News/Detail/57827/2019-08-08/
It's about time S&S gets a wake up call after how they work to keep competition out of areas by buying real estate near their stores and have one too many locations, while also being expensive and not having the best quality. My hope is that this will force them to eliminate double locations in the same town or those locations that surround several others within a short distance. An example is Newington, CT. The Kitts Lane location was bought nine years ago from Shaw's, only to keep out perhaps ShopRite from buying it (Wakefern bought most of the Shaw's locations but S&S was able to snatch up about 5 of them). They put minimal renovations in to the store. Although they did update it to the 2018 remodel the other Hartford area locations received. But flooring and other fixtures were never touched. There are about 6 other S&S locations close by to the Kitts Lane store. It's never too busy except for weekends and holidays. It's a waste of money to keep it open.
Went to the New Britain Stop and Shop yesterday for the first time since the remodel. It looks decent. They have new shopping carts. They painted the building. They put up the sign with the new (old) traffic light logo. Saw Marty the robot. They had a refrigerated section next to their deli with international foods, although I'd say about 75% of the products weren't international products. Definitely looks refreshed. Wish they would do the remodel to Forestville. It's badly needed, but with a $345 million loss from the strike, I don't see any more store remodels in the near future.
Quote from: bjs203marc on September 14, 2019, 04:41:13 AM
Went to the New Britain Stop and Shop yesterday for the first time since the remodel. It looks decent. They have new shopping carts. They painted the building. They put up the sign with the new (old) traffic light logo. Saw Marty the robot. They had a refrigerated section next to their deli with international foods, although I'd say about 75% of the products weren't international products. Definitely looks refreshed. Wish they would do the remodel to Forestville. It's badly needed, but with a $345 million loss from the strike, I don't see any more store remodels in the near future.
Their focus has been on Long Island right now, with a majority of stores in Suffolk County getting overhauls...some better than others.
Quote from: AmesNewington on August 10, 2019, 04:34:17 AM
Quote from: retailisking on August 08, 2019, 03:12:24 AM
Stop & Shop lost $345 million in business during the strike - and the damage continues to pile up
https://www.morningnewsbeat.com/News/Detail/57827/2019-08-08/
It's about time S&S gets a wake up call after how they work to keep competition out of areas by buying real estate near their stores and have one too many locations, while also being expensive and not having the best quality. My hope is that this will force them to eliminate double locations in the same town or those locations that surround several others within a short distance. An example is Newington, CT. The Kitts Lane location was bought nine years ago from Shaw's, only to keep out perhaps ShopRite from buying it (Wakefern bought most of the Shaw's locations but S&S was able to snatch up about 5 of them). They put minimal renovations in to the store. Although they did update it to the 2018 remodel the other Hartford area locations received. But flooring and other fixtures were never touched. There are about 6 other S&S locations close by to the Kitts Lane store. It's never too busy except for weekends and holidays. It's a waste of money to keep it open.
It's not a waste of money to keep that store open, its called keeping the competition away.
I moved to Charlotte a year ago. Harris Teeter is like the Stop and Shop in this area. They are everywhere, many locations aren't even that busy due to so many locations. They have some stores that are small and others that are big. I can walk to a Food Lion and a Harris Teeter, which both are small locations. They will legit open a new store within 5 minutes of another to keep Food Lion and Publix out. Charlotte's population is exploding, with new neighborhoods being created every year. You know Harris Teeter will make sure they have a presence there over Publix.
I visited Miami last month and Publix rules Florida. Just how it is, playing the game.
As far as Kitts lane, when I came to visit CT last month, I walked into it. They did a good job about remodeling. You can still see the flooring is ala Shaw's when it was built in 1996, but they did a good job with it and it was fairly busy. Love the little section of self check out registers they made. The Walmart's down here have that.
Stop and Shop wouldn't have invested in all the money for all those renovations if it wasn't making money.
The store pictured at the top of the article looks like a former Waldbaum's. Is it true?
https://www.winsightgrocerybusiness.com/retailers/stop-shop-unveils-21-remodels-long-island
Quote from: standa on September 16, 2019, 08:43:21 PM
The store pictured at the top of the article looks like a former Waldbaum's. Is it true?
https://www.winsightgrocerybusiness.com/retailers/stop-shop-unveils-21-remodels-long-island
It's possible. I remember when A&P was winding down operations a few years ago some locations were sold to Stop and Shop, ACME, and a few to Wakefern.
Quote from: standa on September 16, 2019, 08:43:21 PM
The store pictured at the top of the article looks like a former Waldbaum's. Is it true?
https://www.winsightgrocerybusiness.com/retailers/stop-shop-unveils-21-remodels-long-island
Rocky Point, NY. Waldbaum's sold this to Foodtown but it was too out of the way for them and they sold to Stop & Shop about a year or so after
Last April Joe Biden stopped by a Stop & Shop store to support striking workers.
Apparently he thought he was at Rite Aid.
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/09/17/joe-bidens-latest-campaign-gaffe-hits-boston/
Quote from: TheFugitive on September 18, 2019, 08:00:25 AM
Last April Joe Biden stopped by a Stop & Shop store to support striking workers.
Apparently he thought he was at Rite Aid.
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/09/17/joe-bidens-latest-campaign-gaffe-hits-boston/
Funny... Crazy Joe...
Forestville Stop and Shop added a same day Peapod pick up area. They also just added a Wing Bar. $7.99/lb for wings. (It's cheaper at the Southington ShopRite, though Stop and Shop has more varieties). The whole rest of the store is still a dump and needs a major remodel.
Quote from: bjs203marc on November 02, 2019, 12:13:14 PM
Forestville Stop and Shop added a same day Peapod pick up area. They also just added a Wing Bar. $7.99/lb for wings. (It's cheaper at the Southington ShopRite, though Stop and Shop has more varieties). The whole rest of the store is still a dump and needs a major remodel.
I noticed the Middletown store also just added same day pickup area, the Norwich one was still under construction when I was last in there. It looks like they had converted the customer waiting areas, which was a couple hard benches and a bulletin board that nobody ever used because the areas were always full of mart carts, so at least they are utilizing the space better.
Quote from: Bdubs on November 02, 2019, 08:02:17 PM
Quote from: bjs203marc on November 02, 2019, 12:13:14 PM
Forestville Stop and Shop added a same day Peapod pick up area. They also just added a Wing Bar. $7.99/lb for wings. (It's cheaper at the Southington ShopRite, though Stop and Shop has more varieties). The whole rest of the store is still a dump and needs a major remodel.
I noticed the Middletown store also just added same day pickup area, the Norwich one was still under construction when I was last in there. It looks like they had converted the customer waiting areas, which was a couple hard benches and a bulletin board that nobody ever used because the areas were always full of mart carts, so at least they are utilizing the space better.
I don't know if they're adding the same day pick up area to all their stores or not. I first noticed one at the beginning of September at Giant Food in King of Prussia, PA. Then at Route 6 Farmington Ave in Bristol. Then Pine Street in Forestville. I haven't been to the Southington store in a while, so I don't know if they have this yet. New Britain CT did not have the last time I went there, but I don't recall when the last time I was there.
Both Bristol stores - Route 6 Farmington Ave and Pine Street Forestville added a Chicken Wing bar. $7.99/lb for several different flavors of regular and boneless wings plus pork wings.
Southington does not have same day pick up yet. They don't have a wing bar either. They redid their self checkout. They used to have 6 full sized self checkouts. Now they have 2 full size self checkouts and 5 small sized self checkouts. The 5 small ones are arranged in a rectangle similar to the Southington Walmart.
Quote from: bjs203marc on December 30, 2019, 07:28:25 PM
Both Bristol stores - Route 6 Farmington Ave and Pine Street Forestville added a Chicken Wing bar. $7.99/lb for several different flavors of regular and boneless wings plus pork wings.
Southington does not have same day pick up yet. They don't have a wing bar either. They redid their self checkout. They used to have 6 full sized self checkouts. Now they have 2 full size self checkouts and 5 small sized self checkouts. The 5 small ones are arranged in a rectangle similar to the Southington Walmart.
Both of these - the wing bar and the self-checkout expansion - sound like what was done in Medford, MA not too long ago. Over there they had good reason to do so, there's a Wegmans a half mile away that took a good chunk of their business after opening and a good chunk of what remained thanks to the strike.
According to this article from October 2019, nearly 200 Stop and Shop locations have added the Wing Bar. The article also said 21 stores were remodeled in CT in 2018, 21 on Long Island in 2019, and they expect 60-80 will be remodeled every year until they've all been remodeled.
https://www.supermarketnews.com/prepared-foods/stop-shop-brings-wing-bars-nearly-200-stores
Stop and Shop's parent company Ahold-Delhaize is building a huge distribution center in a former JCP distribution center in Manchester, CT and several other locations.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2020/01/stop-shop-owner-ahold-delhaize-plans-connecticut-warehouse-shift-away-from-cs-wholesale-grocers.html
Quote from: bjs203marc on January 05, 2020, 02:43:05 PM
Stop and Shop's parent company Ahold-Delhaize is building a huge distribution center in a former JCP distribution center in Manchester, CT and several other locations.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2020/01/stop-shop-owner-ahold-delhaize-plans-connecticut-warehouse-shift-away-from-cs-wholesale-grocers.html
Back to CT! Stop & Shop operated a distribution center in North Haven from the 60s through 06. They laid off 800 workers when they opened a state of the art, mostly computerized facility in Freetown, MA. Not only did they lay everybody off, but most of the drivers coming out of Freetown were contract drivers. It wasn’t the same when they converted, I was an evening receiver for a long time at Stop & Shop and a lot of those North Haven drivers were employees of the company for years.
Guess that Freetown thing didn’t work out after all.
The location at Charter Oak Mall in East Hartford, CT closed this past January (2022). That store had been located in that spot since 1976 (when the whole entire shopping center opened including that, Bradlees & Medi-Mart, a discontinued pharmacy chain which used to be a subsidiary of Stop & Shop) hence Stop & Shop was in East Hartford since the early 60s I think. That store still had the interior decor which hearkened back to the mid-2000s when that store was relocated within the shopping center from its original corner (where Big Lots! is now) to the other corner.
Link: https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/stop-and-shop-in-east-hartford-closes-its-doors-in-january/2682281/
Stop & Shop at New Park Ave. in Hartford, CT (photos taken March 2020)
That store still had a Dunkin Donuts shop inside (not fully sure if it is still fully operational) plus it still has leftover floor tiles from over 20+ years ago despite it having the more recent interior decor. It opened in 1994 at the site of the former (long-gone) Royal Typewriter Factory.
https://hudsonvalleypost.com/stop-shop-closing-two-new-york-stores/
Forestville, Connecticut is getting remodeled. They've changed a lot of the aisles around. They still have a long way to go. It's hard to believe that they will have been open 25 years next year.
Surprisingly, nobody said anything here in a while. From my observations, Stop & Shop has come up with a newer design package. The walls are now dark green, turquoise, grey, and white. Earlier this year, two locations in my state received this new remodel.