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Title: Acme
Post by: Caldor1999 on May 03, 2005, 04:36:00 PM
Amce was a PA NJ super market with many locations there i think there still areound but they closed so many stores i saw one on my way to NJ
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on May 03, 2005, 06:04:43 PM
Acme is everywhere in SouthEastern PA, all throughout NJ, and DE. I even saw a few that will still operating in rural MD (still using the 80's Acme logo in very old buildings). They did used to have more locations, but they closed a lot of them, especially ones in Philadelphia that were in older buildings.

They were bought by Albertsons in 1999/2000. The name of Acme's previous owner was "American Stores", which owned Osco/Jewel, SavOn (a west-coast Rx chain like Walgreens), and Lucky (west coast supermarket chain that were converted to the Albertson's name). Albertson's just recently bought Shaw's.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: storehistoryguy on August 02, 2005, 11:07:39 AM
*Sigh* I love old Acmes. Just lov'em. The ones from the 50's and 60's and 70's and 80's. :bounce:
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: storehistoryguy on August 06, 2005, 10:34:44 AM
Okay, let me tell you a little bit about this Acme. It opened in 1951 in Lambertville New Jersey, just two blocks from the Delaware River in a small neighborhood near a playground and a mountain. It was so historical inside. Great store. Had four isles, never had been remodeled. It was great in there. They had the old automatic doors that I love that open by air. Very sadly Acme closed the store in 1999. Devistating. In 2001, Lombartio's opened there, and independent supermarket, but it closed in 2002. The building just sits abandon now. This picture was taken during the 80's.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: amesman on August 06, 2005, 01:38:42 PM
There was an Acme Supermarket in Fulton, New York. It is now a Salvation Army...
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Caldor1999 on August 06, 2005, 07:59:47 PM
they have cllosed alot of stores over the years there one near my sisters house down in New Jersey
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: storehistoryguy on August 07, 2005, 04:52:14 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Caldor1999
they have cllosed alot of stores over the years there one near my sisters house down in New Jersey

The one in Beach Haven Nj. does great business.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: storehistoryguy on August 15, 2005, 01:01:09 PM
Heres an "Acme on the Net" sign from 1996.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: storehistoryguy on December 04, 2005, 10:10:36 AM
Acme Supercards.
(http://www.nocards.org/images/acme.gif)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: storehistoryguy on December 11, 2005, 03:15:44 PM
Old Acme trucks from the 70's with there old fish logo.

(http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/dfaust/food/acme_markets_white1.jpg)
(http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/dfaust/food/acme_markets_white2.jpg)
http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/df_food_acme.htm
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: storehistoryguy on December 11, 2005, 03:18:13 PM
An old Acme.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Acme.jpg/800px-Acme.jpg)
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Acme_Markets
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on December 19, 2005, 07:05:22 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by storehistoryguy
Acme, An Albertson's Company.

(http://www.berksfoods.com/Images/LinksLogos/lgog_acme.gif)
http://www.berksfoods.com/Links.html

Albertson's is about to be sold so it is sort of a mystery right now what will happen to Acme.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: storehistoryguy on December 22, 2005, 07:59:09 PM
I remember these. This is an old Acme cart from the 70's. As a kid I would go do grocery shopping when my parents couldn't go and I would just walk one of these carts home with me, take it in the garage, unload the grocerys and walk it back. You couldn't do that today.:insane:

http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/org/phoenix/2001/2001-04-05/slides/tunnels/07.html
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: storehistoryguy on January 04, 2006, 03:49:40 PM
This is the Acme in Beach Haven, Nj.. The Acme is in the white circle. My summer beach house is in the blue circle on the left. Its kind of had to see because the house next door is bigger.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: d_fife on January 21, 2006, 03:29:52 PM
here is the acme supermarket in rockaway nj

from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137874679&subNum=10208000481
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on January 23, 2006, 05:52:33 PM
Albertson's is sold! Northeast stores go to Supervalu, free standing/shopping center Osco's and Sav-On's will go to CVS. Stores in CA, FL, and other Western states are going to some other investment group.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: storehistoryguy on January 23, 2006, 07:18:13 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MBZ321
Albertson's is sold! Northeast stores go to Supervalu, free standing/shopping center Osco's and Sav-On's will go to CVS. Stores in CA, FL, and other Western states are going to some other investment group.

I just saw that on the PBS news two seconds ago. I thought Albertson's was doing fine.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Anonymous on February 18, 2006, 09:23:29 PM
MBZ321, where was the one in the picture you posted that you were unsure if it had closed or not? It looks just like the one in Lansdowne, PA, and if it is that one then it is closed.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: d_fife on February 19, 2006, 08:08:41 PM
here is the acme supermarket in holmdel
new jersey



http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1140397615&subNum=50208000184
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: d_fife on February 26, 2006, 06:07:08 PM
here is acme supermarket in sewell nj it is 66,000 sf

from http://www.cedarshoppingcenters.com/washington.htm
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: beachgal26 on April 12, 2006, 12:14:43 PM
Wow!  I loved going to the store each week when I was a kid and have fond memories of watching the groceries loaded into the  boxes and then run outside on the conveyor belts.  You would pay and get the numbered tickets for the boxes, go get your car and drive up to the store and they would load the boxes in the back of your car.  Talk about service with a smile!

Many thanks to all of you who found and posted the old pictures!

:bigsmile::bigsmile::bigsmile:
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: BillyGr on July 02, 2006, 11:12:54 PM
This store is outside of East Brunswick, NJ - off Route 18 via Rues Lane - probably actually in another town, but it hard to tell in that area.

Looks newer, but may be a replacement for another store - the plaza is kind of odd in that you can't even see this store if you come in at the opposite end!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mikey1972 on September 11, 2006, 05:37:39 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MBZ321
(http://www.storetrax.com/images/centers/11283.jpg)
^A very old (I believe it is closed now) Acme. This style was typical of the late 1960's to around the early 80's. That logo in the pic would not be orginal to the store, it would have had the logo before that which kind of had a "fish shape" to it.

Could you tell me where this store is (or was) located?  It looks just like the former Acme store near me in Canton, NY.  It was an Acme until 1979.  Later a Chicago Markets then Super Duper, it is now occupied by the Rex Hardware store.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on September 12, 2006, 03:07:47 PM
I have no idea where that specific store was located, but that was the standard  Acme prototype was throughout the 60's and maybe early 70's. and Acme did stretch into New York at one time. The newer car in the picture seems to date the picture to the year 2000+
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on October 03, 2006, 08:00:11 PM
Here's a former Acme in Maryland that closed down a few years ago. There is also a closed Roy Rogers in the center that I ate at about 5 years ago when the Acme was still open.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Marc82 on December 16, 2006, 03:35:19 PM
I was listening to the an inernet radio show last night and they said a guy who works on the Howard Stern Show on Sirius Satellite Radio works for an ACME in the Philly area. His name is "Mark the Bagger."
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: U-save on June 02, 2007, 03:13:21 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by storehistoryguy
Heres an Acme in Philadelphia, Pa. on Harbison Ave. and Roosevelt Blvd. These are before and after pics.

Before:
(http://www.deverarchitects.com/harbex.jpg)

Ands After:
(http://www.deverarchitects.com/harbnew.jpg)


I know where that one is, I have cousins who live near that one
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: U-save on June 02, 2007, 03:15:05 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by storehistoryguy
*Sigh* I love old Acmes. Just lov'em. The ones from the 50's and 60's and 70's and 80's. :bounce:

Love them too.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: U-save on June 02, 2007, 03:16:24 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by storehistoryguy
Acme's old fish logo from the 60's and 70's.

(http://static.zoovy.com/img/luvmy3toys/W180-H101-Bffffff/acmeneedlepaka1.jpg)
http://luvmy3toys.zoovy.com/category/miscellaneous/

Reminds me of the Jesus fish pins on cars
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mikey7290 on September 11, 2007, 09:43:55 PM
This is the former Acme Market in Gouverneur.  It was downtown at 137 East Main Street.  It was built in 1950 as a Market Basket, which I believe was owned by Acme.  It later took the Acme name and closed in 1971.  I found this pic online courtesy of the Gouverneur Tribune-Press newspaper, which published the photo just before the store went out of business.  After Acme closed, there were a couple of discount stores in this building before it became a mini mall in 1977.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mikey7290 on September 12, 2007, 03:24:26 PM
Here's a pic I took a couple of years ago of what's located in the old Acme store in Canton's University Plaza on Route 11.  After Acme closed in 1979, it was a Chicago Market for a few years, next a Super Duper until the early 1990's, then the Rex Hardware store shown here moved in.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Anonymous on March 19, 2008, 01:17:04 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MBZ321
I have no idea where that specific store was located, but that was the standard  Acme prototype was throughout the 60's and maybe early 70's. and Acme did stretch into New York at one time. The newer car in the picture seems to date the picture to the year 2000+
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Anonymous on March 19, 2008, 01:23:05 PM
The Acme in the picture opened in 1963 and closed in 2005. It is at 63 North Union Ave in Lansdowne PA, now Save-a-Lot.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: webcookie on March 22, 2008, 02:47:15 AM
There was an Acme in Middletown, NY on East Main Street. The building now houses a Family Dollar and an auto parts store.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on April 04, 2008, 07:24:51 AM
Acme also had different product packaging throughout the years.  Going from "Ideal", "Farmdale", and "Lancaster Brand" to toady's with "Acme" "Lancaster Brand", "Equaline (Sav-on/Osco by Albertson's", "Shoppers Value".
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: TheRetroNickFan on May 31, 2008, 06:01:52 PM
As a young kid, my mom worked at a now-vacant Acme Supermarket. I always used to get free sodas from there. Everybody was friendly, it had a nice atmosphere, and a really good deli (which is the department my mom worked in). The store closed around 2002 or 2003 and is still vacant. I miss that place, I may try to get a photo of the building.

(Putting a new post in an old thread that hasn't been posted in for over a month isn't a crime here like it is on other forums I go to, is it?)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Marc82 on May 31, 2008, 06:24:11 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by TheRetroNickFan
(Putting a new post in an old thread that hasn't been posted in for over a month isn't a crime here like it is on other forums I go to, is it?)

Not at all. Welcome to the site.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: TheRetroNickFan on May 31, 2008, 06:25:47 PM
Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on June 25, 2008, 01:44:44 PM
Acme in egg harbor city, new jersey (the one with the 1950s road sign), via live maps.

(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z238/randomchannel134/clip0039_0001.jpg)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: NJxxJon on June 25, 2008, 04:18:06 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
Acme in egg harbor city, new jersey (the one with the 1950s road sign), via live maps. it is still vacant, and is quite a small store actually, just a little bigger than a super wawa

(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z238/randomchannel134/clip0039_0001.jpg)

..........THATS 50 miles about from me...... :duh:
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on July 12, 2008, 06:04:25 PM
I got a picture of the small 1980's style Acme in Clayton, NJ. I will upload it later.

Acme is the best if you ask me, they put shop rite and pathmark to shame.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on July 13, 2008, 10:08:47 AM
Acme has a great deli and good selection. :)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Marc82 on July 22, 2008, 09:53:39 AM
Forgot to mention it last year when I was there so I'll mention it now one year later. I wanted to go to the ACME in King of Prussia on 202 last year when I was visiting there, but traffic was so heavy, no one would let me change lanes to turn into the plaza.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on July 22, 2008, 02:22:08 PM
I want to get a picture of the ACME in Wildwood, NJ when I go in August. It looks different than all the other ACME's, using the same "special 50's beach town" look the Wawa has (which I also hope to get pictures of.)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on July 22, 2008, 11:51:18 PM
Here is the 1960's style Acme in Clayton, NJ!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on August 06, 2008, 04:56:25 PM
This is another picture of the Acme in Lambertville, NJ from Flickr. Like storehistoryguy said, it opened in 1951, had four aisles, automatic doors that opened by air, and closed in 1999. It's a real shame it closed. Even though it managed to live a pretty long life for a store its size, It was so cool and historical looking! This picture was taken in 1991. Notice the yellow 70's Acme carts!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on September 19, 2008, 03:34:23 PM
I know two Acmes like the one in Lambertville that are still open. One had a Starbucks added to it, must have been added when Albertsons took over, but that disappeared mysteriously in early 2007. Very close to it is what looks like an even older Acme! :holysh: That store is now a Staples. The other one appears to have been updated during the '60s, at the same time they were building the peaked stores and Super Savers. I know a peaked Acme that survives as well, always has been in a large plaza. :bouncing:
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on September 19, 2008, 05:15:10 PM
Thanks for the info, I knew that the Clayton style building was actually 60's, I'll fix that now.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on September 19, 2008, 08:07:52 PM
This is the newer ACME in Sicklerville, NJ near a new target, lowe's, circuit city, petsmart, and michaels.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on September 20, 2008, 01:06:55 PM
The Acme on Roosevelt Blvd. & Solly Ave. in Philadelphia, PA looks just like the Acme in Sicklerville, NJ.  It replaced a older Food Fair/Pantry Pride/Acme store at the same location.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Marc82 on September 20, 2008, 04:16:03 PM
Do ACME's typically have good bakerys? I'm going to King of Prussia, PA next month and a friend I'm visiting is having a birthday during my trip and I'd like to get him a cake.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on September 21, 2008, 11:39:21 AM
A new Acme (originally new) just opened in Glen Mills, PA. The plaza is brand new, but was not worth the undeveloped land paved. Many of the stores already have stores in the area. Target, Home Depot, Acme, Marshalls, PetSmart, Staples, Five Below, and Bertucci's are all here and have other stores close by. :huh::no::flaming:
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on September 21, 2008, 07:30:23 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
Do ACME's typically have good bakerys? I'm going to King of Prussia, PA next month and a friend I'm visiting is having a birthday during my trip and I'd like to get him a cake.

Acme has a decent bakery...(however I would personally go with Wegmans if there's one along your route...expensive, but the cake blow all the others away)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on October 04, 2008, 04:40:05 PM
I just made a list of all the stores Acme has closed... and there probably are more... considering Acme used to have stores from New York to Georgia! And the Acme headquarters in Philadelphia closed in 1993 and is still empty. Even with the signs still up. :holysh:
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on October 05, 2008, 09:09:53 AM
this is the former Acme in Williamstown, NJ. notice the cemented over entrance doors! sorry about the picture being dark, it was like 11 at night. The neat '70s road sign for this plaza still stands, and if you look really closely you can still see the old 80's Acme logo on the first panel. but it was so dark out and hard to see it so I didnt take a picture. i'll try for a daytime shot later.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mikey7290 on October 07, 2008, 09:16:33 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
this is the former Acme in Williamstown, NJ. notice the cemented over entrance doors! sorry about the picture being dark, it was like 11 at night. The neat '70s road sign for this plaza still stands, and if you look really closely you can still see the old 80's Acme logo on the first panel. but it was so dark out and hard to see it so I didnt take a picture. i'll try for a daytime shot later.

This store reminds me of our old Acme in Ogdensburg, NY.  Did this store in Williamstown open in the 1970's?  Ours opened in 1972, replacing an older store.  The store closed in 1979 and became a Chicago Market, then Super Duper, and finally Jubilee Foods/IGA, which closed in 1995.  Here is what the store looked like just before Acme closed in 1979, and how it looks today.  The red siding and peaked roof were put on just before it became Jubilee Foods in 1992.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on October 09, 2008, 02:26:14 PM
Yep, and I believe it also closed sometime in the 1990's/
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on October 09, 2008, 02:31:31 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
I know two Acmes like the one in Lambertville that are still open. One had a Starbucks added to it, must have been added when Albertsons took over, but that disappeared mysteriously in early 2007. Very close to it is what looks like an even older Acme! :holysh: That store is now a Staples. The other one appears to have been updated during the '60s, at the same time they were building the peaked stores and Super Savers. I know a peaked Acme that survives as well, always has been in a large plaza. :bouncing:

Can you tell me the exact locations of these Acmes? I would like to check them out on Live Maps. :)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on October 09, 2008, 03:12:27 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
I know two Acmes like the one in Lambertville that are still open. One had a Starbucks added to it, must have been added when Albertsons took over, but that disappeared mysteriously in early 2007. Very close to it is what looks like an even older Acme! :holysh: That store is now a Staples. The other one appears to have been updated during the '60s, at the same time they were building the peaked stores and Super Savers. I know a peaked Acme that survives as well, always has been in a large plaza. :bouncing:

Can you tell me the exact locations of these Acmes? I would like to check them out on Live Maps. :)

600 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
755 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
1130 Chester Pike, Sharon Hill, PA 19079
711 Washington Ave., Chestertown, MD 21620
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on October 10, 2008, 10:59:36 AM
Thanks. It's really cool that Acme can still operate stores in their small 50's buildings. It's too bad none of them are open with the original decor and signage....although the Lambertville Acme had it all the way up until 1999, which really amazes me. The building is now a courthouse, and guess what, they kept the old Acme sign that was on the chimney and installed it inside the courthouse!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on October 10, 2008, 10:29:31 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
Thanks. It's really cool that Acme can still operate stores in their small 50's buildings. It's too bad none of them are open with the original decor and signage....although the Lambertville Acme had it all the way up until 1999, which really amazes me. The building is now a courthouse, and guess what, they kept the old Acme sign that was on the chimney and installed it inside the courthouse!

The Sharon Hill store was first updated with the '60s signage, then the '80s decor and signage. The only current logo to be found at this one is on the tower. It has many pylon signs and there is a sign inside, all have the old logo. The checkouts have been updated with new numbering and "Checkout TV". The one in Bryn Mawr has the current logo and Starbucks has come and gone. The one in Chestertown has the current logo and newer department signs.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on October 28, 2008, 09:37:25 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
Here is an old 1960's fish logo sign on the Egg Harbor City, NJ Acme. Notice the labelscar featuring the newer logo from 1998.

:holysh: Suprising they updated the logo on that store. How long has it been closed? There was an Acme near me, in a former Penn Fruit, that closed in early 2002 and had the new logo. :huh: Another one opened in 1968? and closed summer 2005, with the new logo.

But I was wondering: I went on the Wayback Machine and found the Acme website from 1996, and it showed the new logo. Is the date on the archive wrong? I really thought the new logo was introduced in 1998.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: NJxxJon on October 29, 2008, 12:07:56 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
Here is an old 1960's fish logo sign on the Egg Harbor City, NJ Acme. Notice the labelscar featuring the newer logo from 1998.

Freaking Vandals!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on October 29, 2008, 12:51:06 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
Here is an old 1960's fish logo sign on the Egg Harbor City, NJ Acme. Notice the labelscar featuring the newer logo from 1998.

:holysh: I must admit I find it very suprising they updated the logo on that store. How long has it been closed? There was an Acme near me, in a former Penn Fruit, that closed in early 2002 and had the newer logo. :huh: Another one opened in 1968? and closed summer 2005, also updated.
 

I'm not 100 percent sure but I believe 2003 is the year it closed. I went inside a couple times, it was a really cool old store. and it is probably the only Acme left with the tall, blue, 1950's Acme sign, as seen on page 1 of this thread.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on October 29, 2008, 06:47:43 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
Here is an old 1960's fish logo sign on the Egg Harbor City, NJ Acme. Notice the labelscar featuring the newer logo from 1998.

:holysh: I must admit I find it very suprising they updated the logo on that store. How long has it been closed? There was an Acme near me, in a former Penn Fruit, that closed in early 2002 and had the newer logo. :huh: Another one opened in 1968? and closed summer 2005, also updated.
 

I'm not 100 percent sure but I believe 2003 is the year it closed. I went inside a couple times, it was a really cool old store. and it is probably the only Acme left with the tall, blue, 1950's Acme sign, as seen on page 1 of this thread.

There was an Acme with the peaked roof near me that was still open until 2005. The only update to it was the logo, the 80's oval. Now Save-a-Lot.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on October 30, 2008, 09:13:11 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
Here is an old 1960's fish logo sign on the Egg Harbor City, NJ Acme. Notice the labelscar featuring the newer logo from 1998.

:holysh: I must admit I find it very suprising they updated the logo on that store. How long has it been closed? There was an Acme near me, in a former Penn Fruit, that closed in early 2002 and had the newer logo. :huh: Another one opened in 1968? and closed summer 2005, also updated.

But I was wondering: I went on the Wayback Machine and found the Acme website from 1996, and it showed the newer logo. Is the date on the website a mistake? I really thought the new logo was introduced in 1998.

Are you sure about that? I checked archive.org and the first site to show the new logo was around April 1998.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on October 30, 2008, 02:30:33 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MBZ321
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
Here is an old 1960's fish logo sign on the Egg Harbor City, NJ Acme. Notice the labelscar featuring the newer logo from 1998.

:holysh: I must admit I find it very suprising they updated the logo on that store. How long has it been closed? There was an Acme near me, in a former Penn Fruit, that closed in early 2002 and had the newer logo. :huh: Another one opened in 1968? and closed summer 2005, also updated.

But I was wondering: I went on the Wayback Machine and found the Acme website from 1996, and it showed the newer logo. Is the date on the website a mistake? I really thought the new logo was introduced in 1998.

Are you sure about that? I checked archive.org and the first site to show the new logo was around April 1998.

Click on "about Acme Markets" on a site from 1996. There is a picture of the grand opening of a new Acme. The store in the picture appears to be the Clifton Heights, PA Acme, which is in my area, which I know was built in 1995. :huh:
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on October 31, 2008, 09:43:14 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
Thanks. It's really cool that Acme can still operate stores in their small 50's buildings. It's too bad none of them are open with the original decor and signage....although the Lambertville Acme had it all the way up until 1999, which really amazes me. The building is now a courthouse, and guess what, they kept the old Acme sign that was on the chimney and installed it inside the courthouse!

The Sharon Hill store was first updated with the '60s signage, then the '80s decor and signage. The only current logo to be found at this one is on the tower. It has many pylon signs and there is a sign inside, all have the old logo. The checkouts have been updated with new numbering and "Checkout TV". The one in Bryn Mawr has the current logo and Starbucks has come and gone. The one in Chestertown has the current logo and newer department signs.

CORRECTION: The Staples in Bryn Mawr was an A&P, not Acme.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on November 01, 2008, 04:27:33 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MBZ321
Acme is everywhere in SouthEastern PA, all throughout NJ, and DE. I even saw a few that will still operating in rural MD (still using the 80's Acme logo in very old buildings). They did used to have more locations, but they closed a lot of them, especially ones in Philadelphia that were in older buildings.

They were bought by Albertsons in 1999/2000. The name of Acme's previous owner was "American Stores", which owned Osco/Jewel, SavOn (a west-coast Rx chain like Walgreens), and Lucky (west coast supermarket chain that were converted to the Albertson's name). Albertson's just recently bought Shaw's.

Logo's (1998?-current)
(http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Truckshow/Acme.gif)

(Early 80's-1998?)
(http://www.logodesignworks.com/vectorlogos/A/tn/Acme.gif)

Most of their late 70's-90's stores looked like this:

(http://img213.echo.cx/img213/4271/acme8sk.jpg)

Where is this Acme?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on November 25, 2008, 10:35:39 PM
Their stores are very similar. Pathmark has Avenu, the Acme/Albertsons TV network.  They use the same light fixtures.

Their actual store designs are different. Like you would not find a Pathmark with a tower, or peaked roof. Pathmark reminds me of old Acme Super Saver. Pathmark was growing a lot from 1969 to 1977, the same years of the Acme-Skaggs partnership, which influenced Acme store design.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on November 26, 2008, 12:14:30 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
Their stores are very similar. Pathmark has Avenu, the Acme/Albertsons TV network.  They use the same light fixtures.

Their actual store designs are different. Like you would not find a Pathmark with a tower, or peaked roof. Pathmark reminds me of old Acme Super Saver. Pathmark was growing a lot from 1969 to 1977, the same years of the Acme-Skaggs partnership, which influenced Acme store design.
Pathmark was originally part of the Wakefern (Shop Rite) co-op.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: DerangedHermit on November 26, 2008, 12:44:41 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
Pathmark was originally part of the Wakefern (Shop Rite) co-op.

Are there still existing locations that once were ShopRites? I doubt anyone here would know, that seems more of a question for Groceteria.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on November 26, 2008, 08:34:03 AM
I believe all the Pathmarks that were origially Shop Rite (at least in Philadelphia) are closed.  The one location that I know of opened as Shop Rite, then became Pathmark (when Supermarkets General left the Wakefern co-op), and finally closed as a split business, that of Pep Boys and AMC Orleans Theatre #5-8.
:(
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Caldor1999 on November 27, 2008, 12:09:59 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
I believe all the Pathmarks that were origially Shop Rite (at least in Philadelphia) are closed.  The one location that I know of opened as Shop Rite, then became Pathmark (when Supermarkets General left the Wakefern co-op), and finally closed as a split business, that of Pep Boys and AMC Orleans Theatre #5-8.
:(

there might be some around me that were once shoprite also im sure theres alot i jersey as well
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on December 19, 2008, 05:43:26 PM
This is the former Acme in Berlin, NJ in the Kmart shopping center.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on December 19, 2008, 05:45:43 PM
The interior which still looks to be in good shape. This Acme closed sometime in the 2000's, and I remember it vividly because my mom used to work here years ago. See that spot in the back with the gray wall? I used to be allowed back there to get myself a soda with crushed ice.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on December 25, 2008, 11:17:35 AM
Former Acme Super Saver in New York somewhere, which was later Jubilee Foods and became Sears in 1995.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on December 25, 2008, 11:18:46 AM
Former Acme in Rosemont, PA.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on December 25, 2008, 11:19:38 AM
Norristown, PA. This Acme became Big Lots in summer 2002.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on December 25, 2008, 11:20:30 AM
Early 50's Acme in Sharon Hill, PA.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on December 25, 2008, 11:22:22 AM
Lansdowne, PA, closed in 2005. Right around the corner is a former A&P/SuperFresh that closed in early 2002, vacant ever since.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on December 25, 2008, 11:25:20 AM
Woodlyn, PA, opened in 1972, later Save-a-Lot. This was the same design as the one in Lansdowne.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on December 25, 2008, 11:26:53 AM
Aston, PA, closed in 2005.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on December 25, 2008, 11:28:22 AM
Rising Sun Plaza, Philadelphia.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on December 26, 2008, 06:57:23 PM
Artist' rendering of a typical Acme in 1954!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on December 31, 2008, 11:20:38 PM
The Acme at Granite Run Mall is a former Clovermarket.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on December 31, 2008, 11:29:18 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
The Acme at Granite Run Mall is a former Clovermarket.
if I am not mistaken, but the Kohl's at Granite Run Mall is the former Clover.  The current Acme Sav-on is a expansion of the former Acme store.  Here is a picture of what that Acme looked like before the expansion
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on December 31, 2008, 11:32:09 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
The Acme at Granite Run Mall is a former Clovermarket.
if I am not mistaken, but the Kohl's at Granite Run Mall is the former Clover.  The current Acme Sav-on is a expansion of the former Acme store.  Here is a picture of what that Acme looked like before the expansion

Clover had grocery stores called Clovermarket at some locations. Where did you get this photo?!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on December 31, 2008, 11:33:47 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
The Acme at Granite Run Mall is a former Clovermarket.
if I am not mistaken, but the Kohl's at Granite Run Mall is the former Clover.  The current Acme Sav-on is a expansion of the former Acme store.  Here is a picture of what that Acme looked like before the expansion

Clover had grocery stores called Clovermarket at some locations. That store was a Clovermarket or a strange looking Acme!
That Acme at Granite Run Mall originally had two seperate entrances, as well as a Thrift Drug/Eckerd Drug store in there.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on December 31, 2008, 11:36:32 PM
The store today. This store had a Starbucks added when it was remodeled in 2000 but it closed.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on December 31, 2008, 11:43:43 PM
The Acme Sav-On in Bensalem, PA, when it was just "Acme".  This location originally opened in the early 1970's with the teardrop "Acme" signage, then later had the 1980's oval "acme" singage before it was expanded to it's current size.

This location is located at Bristol & Hulmeville Road.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on December 31, 2008, 11:46:11 PM
The shopping center street sign for the Bensalem Acme Sav-on.  The sign still has the 1980's oval "Acme" signage at the time of the photo's taking.  It has since been replaced by the current "Acme Sav-on" signage.  Also of note is the "First Union" signage (since replaced by "Wachovia", and soon by "Wells Fargo"):yup:
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 01, 2009, 05:56:09 PM
Cool to see the old 1980's Acme logo. There's a shopping center in Williamstown, NJ where there used to be an Acme. The road sign had all the blocks where store logos were blacked out, but the top one that had Acme on it was not blacked out enough and you can still see the 80's Acme logo quite clearly. I also have a picture of it on Flickr.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 01, 2009, 08:17:37 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
The Acme at Granite Run Mall is a former Clovermarket.
if I am not mistaken, but the Kohl's at Granite Run Mall is the former Clover.  The current Acme Sav-on is a expansion of the former Acme store.  Here is a picture of what that Acme looked like before the expansion

Clover had grocery stores called Clovermarket at some locations. That store was a Clovermarket or a strange looking Acme!
That Acme at Granite Run Mall originally had two seperate entrances, as well as a Thrift Drug/Eckerd Drug store in there.

Eckerd? There was another Eckerd up the road next to Wawa.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 03, 2009, 12:46:12 PM
Acme has a new slogan for the second time in two years: "good things are just around the corner". Sounds like the True Value slogan. Before that it was "crazy about food".
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on January 07, 2009, 02:34:07 PM
QuoteThe interior which still looks to be in good shape. This Acme closed around 2003 and I remember it vividly because my mom used to work here years ago. See that spot in the back with the gray wall? I used to be allowed back there to get myself a soda with crushed ice.

videogamer75 has attached this image:


This is a great interior shot of a closed Acme. You can still clearly see the 3 rounds of decor that was used in this store since it first opened.

The orange and brown sections on the back of the store was the "look" of the meat department during Acme's 70's to early 80's period. The entire store had a colonial feel to it... as did many grocery stores of those times. The meat cases were only about waist high with an aisle behind them for employees to stock the cases and interact with customers.

In the mid 80's, Acme launched a massive chain-wide remodel. New meat cases were installed that went much higher... covering the 70's decor. I have seen this in other closed Acmes as well... the old 70's decor was never panted over.

The checkered floor was part of this remodel as well. At the time these floors added much needed life to Acme stores but did not fair well over time and became dated pretty quickly. They still exist in alot of Acmes even though additional remodels have been done. During th 80's and 90's Acme was notorious for not maintaining their stores. The 80's remodel was a bit behind the times when it was executed and aged poorly.

The wall graphics seen in this shot were not part of the 80's remodel. The graphics added then were cursive treatments with different color combinations for each department. (I will post a pic of these graphics and my next post) The graphic treatment seen in this picture occurred after Albertsons took over Acme around 98 or 99. This treatment was commonly done to Acmes that were not remolded in the 80's and still had the 70's colonial decor. This look is very similar to Albertsons stores in Florida. Clearly this treatment was an inexpensive way to spruce up old stores, but the results were underwhelming. SuperValu took over Acme a few years ago and has launched an agressive update to the chain. Few stores are being remodeled in favor of closing them and building brand new ones. Great for business but sad for those of us who love Acme's style of the 70's, 80's and 90's.

Check it out... Acme Style.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on January 07, 2009, 02:45:53 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
Acme has a new slogan for the second time in two years: "good things are just around the corner". Sounds like the True Value slogan. Before that it was "crazy about food".

I thought the same thing...I have a feeling Acme isn't doing too well. They keep switching up slogans and trying to promote lower prices, although they are still significantly higher than Giant (probably their biggest threat in the suburbs) ,Shop Rite, and even Wegmans.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 07, 2009, 03:28:05 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MBZ321
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
Acme has a new slogan for the second time in two years: "good things are just around the corner". Sounds like the True Value slogan. Before that it was "crazy about food".

I thought the same thing...I have a feeling Acme isn't doing too well. They keep switching up slogans and trying to promote lower prices, although they are still significantly higher than Giant (probably their biggest threat in the suburbs) ,Shop Rite, and even Wegmans.

Higher than Wegmans?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 08, 2009, 05:22:31 PM
I hope Acme doesn't go out of business! Lancaster meats are the best, no other chains can beat their turkey and chicken. Shop-Rite should go instead - they have lower prices maybe, but also lower quality.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 08, 2009, 05:57:25 PM
An Acme with Starbucks. These Starbucks have been closing in the past year or so. They seem to have been relocating to freestanding ones.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 09, 2009, 01:25:46 PM
Here's a better picture I took of a former Acme in Williamstown, NJ. There is a former Jamesway in the same plaza, which is now an office building for a company named Castleford Tailors Ltd.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 09, 2009, 01:28:28 PM
The 1980's Acme logo, still visible on the plaza's road sign. This plaza has 11 stores including a Fashion Bug and a CVS/pharmacy in the parking lot. I first visited this plaza in the late 90's, at that time, Acme was still open. I think they closed in 2000-2001 or maybe even before that.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 09, 2009, 01:35:55 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
QuoteThe interior which still looks to be in good shape. This Acme closed around 2003 and I remember it vividly because my mom used to work here years ago. See that spot in the back with the gray wall? I used to be allowed back there to get myself a soda with crushed ice.

videogamer75 has attached this image:


This is a great interior shot of a closed Acme. You can still clearly see the 3 rounds of decor that was used in this store since it first opened.

The orange and brown sections on the back of the store was the "look" of the meat department during Acme's 70's to early 80's period. The entire store had a colonial feel to it... as did many grocery stores of those times. The meat cases were only about waist high with an aisle behind them for employees to stock the cases and interact with customers.

In the mid 80's, Acme launched a massive chain-wide remodel. New meat cases were installed that went much higher... covering the 70's decor. I have seen this in other closed Acmes as well... the old 70's decor was never panted over.

The checkered floor was part of this remodel as well. At the time these floors added much needed life to Acme stores but did not fair well over time and became dated pretty quickly. They still exist in alot of Acmes even though additional remodels have been done. During th 80's and 90's Acme was notorious for not maintaining their stores. The 80's remodel was a bit behind the times when it was executed and aged poorly.

The wall graphics seen in this shot were not part of the 80's remodel. The graphics added then were cursive treatments with different color combinations for each department. (I will post a pic of these graphics and my next post) The graphic treatment seen in this picture occurred after Albertsons took over Acme around 98 or 99. This treatment was commonly done to Acmes that were not remolded in the 80's and still had the 70's colonial decor. This look is very similar to Albertsons stores in Florida. Clearly this treatment was an inexpensive way to spruce up old stores, but the results were underwhelming. SuperValu took over Acme a few years ago and has launched an agressive update to the chain. Few stores are being remodeled in favor of closing them and building brand new ones. Great for business but sad for those of us who love Acme's style of the 70's, 80's and 90's.

Check it out... Acme Style.

Thanks, it is sad that these Acmes have to close. I can name at least 7 closed Acmes in South Jersey off the bat. I noticed how the plazas they are in now start to suffer without a grocery store anchor too. I don't really understand why they closed so many stores - a couple ones I remember that closed did great business.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 09, 2009, 04:22:18 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
QuoteThe interior which still looks to be in good shape. This Acme closed around 2003 and I remember it vividly because my mom used to work here years ago. See that spot in the back with the gray wall? I used to be allowed back there to get myself a soda with crushed ice.

videogamer75 has attached this image:


This is a great interior shot of a closed Acme. You can still clearly see the 3 rounds of decor that was used in this store since it first opened.

The orange and brown sections on the back of the store was the "look" of the meat department during Acme's 70's to early 80's period. The entire store had a colonial feel to it... as did many grocery stores of those times. The meat cases were only about waist high with an aisle behind them for employees to stock the cases and interact with customers.

In the mid 80's, Acme launched a massive chain-wide remodel. New meat cases were installed that went much higher... covering the 70's decor. I have seen this in other closed Acmes as well... the old 70's decor was never panted over.

The checkered floor was part of this remodel as well. At the time these floors added much needed life to Acme stores but did not fair well over time and became dated pretty quickly. They still exist in alot of Acmes even though additional remodels have been done. During th 80's and 90's Acme was notorious for not maintaining their stores. The 80's remodel was a bit behind the times when it was executed and aged poorly.

The wall graphics seen in this shot were not part of the 80's remodel. The graphics added then were cursive treatments with different color combinations for each department. (I will post a pic of these graphics and my next post) The graphic treatment seen in this picture occurred after Albertsons took over Acme around 98 or 99. This treatment was commonly done to Acmes that were not remolded in the 80's and still had the 70's colonial decor. This look is very similar to Albertsons stores in Florida. Clearly this treatment was an inexpensive way to spruce up old stores, but the results were underwhelming. SuperValu took over Acme a few years ago and has launched an agressive update to the chain. Few stores are being remodeled in favor of closing them and building brand new ones. Great for business but sad for those of us who love Acme's style of the 70's, 80's and 90's.

Check it out... Acme Style.

Thanks, it is sad that these Acmes have to close. I can name at least 7 closed Acmes in South Jersey off the bat. I noticed how the plazas they are in now start to suffer without a grocery store anchor too. I don't really understand why they closed so many stores - a couple ones I remember that closed did great business.

Could you name them for me? Maybe in a new post?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 09, 2009, 05:11:22 PM
1. Williamstown, NJ
2. Berlin, NJ
3. Egg Harbor City, NJ
4. Mantua Township, NJ
5. Clementon, NJ
6. Absecon, NJ
7. Paulsboro, NJ

Each one of these Acme stores is abandoned today.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 09, 2009, 05:41:35 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
The Acme at Granite Run Mall is a former Clovermarket.
if I am not mistaken, but the Kohl's at Granite Run Mall is the former Clover.  The current Acme Sav-on is a expansion of the former Acme store.  Here is a picture of what that Acme looked like before the expansion

Clover had grocery stores called Clovermarket at some locations. That store was a Clovermarket or a strange looking Acme!
That Acme at Granite Run Mall originally had two seperate entrances, as well as a Thrift Drug/Eckerd Drug store in there.

This photo was taken in 1994.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 09, 2009, 07:25:55 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MBZ321
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
Acme has a new slogan for the second time in two years: "good things are just around the corner". Sounds like the True Value slogan. Before that it was "crazy about food".

I thought the same thing...I have a feeling Acme isn't doing too well.

Actually, I think Acme is going to be fine. They're owned by Supervalu, which is the nation's leading grocer and 10th largest general retail company.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 09, 2009, 07:33:16 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
QuoteOriginally posted by MBZ321
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
Acme has a new slogan for the second time in two years: "good things are just around the corner". Sounds like the True Value slogan. Before that it was "crazy about food".

I thought the same thing...I have a feeling Acme isn't doing too well.

Actually, I think Acme is going to be fine. They're owned by Supervalu, which is the nation's leading grocer and 10th largest general retail company.

Actually, Kroger is the biggest grocer in the nation.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 09, 2009, 11:07:46 PM
Actually it's Wal-Mart, since they have the Supercenters.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 10, 2009, 01:10:46 PM
Former Acme in Lansdowne, PA when it was open.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 10, 2009, 01:11:21 PM
When it was vacant.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 10, 2009, 01:11:56 PM
And today.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on January 10, 2009, 01:22:34 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
The Acme at Granite Run Mall is a former Clovermarket.
if I am not mistaken, but the Kohl's at Granite Run Mall is the former Clover.  The current Acme Sav-on is a expansion of the former Acme store.  Here is a picture of what that Acme looked like before the expansion

Clover had grocery stores called Clovermarket at some locations. That store was a Clovermarket or a strange looking Acme!
That Acme at Granite Run Mall originally had two seperate entrances, as well as a Thrift Drug/Eckerd Drug store in there.
I got some more info on when the Acme at Granite Run Mall first opened.

This Acme moved to Granite Run Mall in 1970 from the north side of State Street, just west of Orange Street, in Media.

The Acme that was at State Street, west of Orange Street, was one of the porcelain front Acme stand-alone stores that had the vertical "Acme" tower in front of the store.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 10, 2009, 10:34:12 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
The Acme at Granite Run Mall is a former Clovermarket.
if I am not mistaken, but the Kohl's at Granite Run Mall is the former Clover.  The current Acme Sav-on is a expansion of the former Acme store.  Here is a picture of what that Acme looked like before the expansion

Clover had grocery stores called Clovermarket at some locations. That store was a Clovermarket or a strange looking Acme!
That Acme at Granite Run Mall originally had two seperate entrances, as well as a Thrift Drug/Eckerd Drug store in there.
I got some more info on when the Acme at Granite Run Mall first opened.

This Acme moved to Granite Run Mall in 1970 from the north side of State Street, just west of Orange Street, in Media.

The Acme that was at State Street, west of Orange Street, was one of the porcelain front Acme stand-alone stores that had the vertical "Acme" tower in front of the store.

As far as I know, Granite Run Mall opened in 1974. In a local history book I saw a picture of an Acme on State Street taken in 1975. It had the 50's logo but not the tower/porcelain design. That one might have moved to the current Acme in Media, which used to be a Super Saver until it was demolished and rebuilt around 2003. I read, however, that at one time, Acme had stores on every corner in some places.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on January 12, 2009, 12:20:20 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
The Acme at Granite Run Mall is a former Clovermarket.
if I am not mistaken, but the Kohl's at Granite Run Mall is the former Clover.  The current Acme Sav-on is a expansion of the former Acme store.  Here is a picture of what that Acme looked like before the expansion

Clover had grocery stores called Clovermarket at some locations. That store was a Clovermarket or a strange looking Acme!
That Acme at Granite Run Mall originally had two seperate entrances, as well as a Thrift Drug/Eckerd Drug store in there.
I got some more info on when the Acme at Granite Run Mall first opened.

This Acme moved to Granite Run Mall in 1970 from the north side of State Street, just west of Orange Street, in Media.

The Acme that was at State Street, west of Orange Street, was one of the porcelain front Acme stand-alone stores that had the vertical "Acme" tower in front of the store.

As far as I know, Granite Run Mall opened in 1974. In a local history book I saw a picture of an Acme on State Street taken in 1975. It had the 50's logo but not the tower/porcelain design. That one might have moved to the current Acme in Media, which used to be a Super Saver until it was demolished and rebuilt around 2003. I read, however, that at one time, Acme had stores on every corner in some places.
What I read from on Yahoo's Philly Traction group site, David Dillard, of Temple University, provided the infomation that the Acme at State Street was closed by 1970.  (This link) (http://www.davesrailpix.com/pw/htm/ehps246.htm) shows behind the Red Arrow Media trolley the Acme with the tower.  (This link) (http://www.davesrailpix.com/pw/htm/pw178.htm), taken in 1970 at the same location, no longer show the Acme as being opened, which probally meansd that this Acme moved to the Granite Run Mall location, shortly before the main Granite Run Mall itself (with Sears, JC Penney, and Gimbels as anchors) opened.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 12, 2009, 03:46:02 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
The Acme at Granite Run Mall is a former Clovermarket.
if I am not mistaken, but the Kohl's at Granite Run Mall is the former Clover.  The current Acme Sav-on is a expansion of the former Acme store.  Here is a picture of what that Acme looked like before the expansion

Clover had grocery stores called Clovermarket at some locations. That store was a Clovermarket or a strange looking Acme!
That Acme at Granite Run Mall originally had two seperate entrances, as well as a Thrift Drug/Eckerd Drug store in there.
I got some more info on when the Acme at Granite Run Mall first opened.

This Acme moved to Granite Run Mall in 1970 from the north side of State Street, just west of Orange Street, in Media.

The Acme that was at State Street, west of Orange Street, was one of the porcelain front Acme stand-alone stores that had the vertical "Acme" tower in front of the store.

As far as I know, Granite Run Mall opened in 1974. In a local history book I saw a picture of an Acme on State Street taken in 1975. It had the 50's logo but not the tower/porcelain design. That one might have moved to the current Acme in Media, which used to be a Super Saver until it was demolished and rebuilt around 2003. I read, however, that at one time, Acme had stores on every corner in some places.
What I read from on Yahoo's Philly Traction group site, David Dillard, of Temple University, provided the infomation that the Acme at State Street was closed by 1970.  (This link) (http://www.davesrailpix.com/pw/htm/ehps246.htm) shows behind the Red Arrow Media trolley the Acme with the tower.  (This link) (http://www.davesrailpix.com/pw/htm/pw178.htm), taken in 1970 at the same location, no longer show the Acme as being opened, which probally meansd that this Acme moved to the Granite Run Mall location, shortly before the main Granite Run Mall itself (with Sears, JC Penney, and Gimbels as anchors) opened.

There was also a very old A&P on State Street, now Iron Hill Brewery.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on January 13, 2009, 11:24:07 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
1. Williamstown, NJ
2. Berlin, NJ
3. Egg Harbor City, NJ
4. Mantua Township, NJ
5. Clementon, NJ
6. Absecon, NJ
7. Paulsboro, NJ

Each one of these Acme stores is abandoned today.

Hey videogamer... can you take pictures of any of these locations and post them? Egg Harbor is posted on Flickr by a bunch of people. Fascinating location. I would love to go see it in person before it gets demolished.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 13, 2009, 03:29:38 PM
I already have pictures of Berlin, NJ; Clementon, NJ; Williamstown, NJ; Absecon, NJ; and the sign for Egg Harbor City, NJ on Flickr. I posted the Berlin and Williamstown pics here. :)

Egg Harbor's worth the trip I'd say. It's probably the last example of the tall, blue Acme road signs used in the 50's. Inside, there are some old shopping carts and a clock from maybe the 70's? From what I remember, the store had murals painted on the walls for things like Lancaster Meats, i'd go as far as to say it's the most ''vintage'' Acme left. The front doors are real boarded up good, but somebody on Flickr managed to break in and get a picture. Three years ago, they planned to demolish it and build more boring condos, but thankfully that did not happen.  Here's one of my Egg Harbor pics.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on January 13, 2009, 07:47:28 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
Here is the 1960's style Acme in Clayton, NJ!

Is this Acme still open? Didn't think any of these pitched roof style Acmes were still open. Certainly have never seen one with the current logo on it. I looked this up on Google earth. This store sits on a large piece of land with no other buildings. The parking lot is quite big for a store of this size. Surprised Acme has kept this location open without expanding it. Wonder what it looks like inside. I have never been in a pitched roof style Acme that had any upgrades or remodels done since the 70's. Every one that I was ever in was a dump and is long gone now.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on January 13, 2009, 08:16:22 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
I already have pictures of Berlin, NJ; Clementon, NJ; Williamstown, NJ; Absecon, NJ; and the sign for Egg Harbor City, NJ on Flickr. I posted the Berlin and Williamstown pics here. :)

Egg Harbor's worth the trip I'd say. It's probably the last example of the tall, blue Acme road signs used in the 50's. Inside, there are some old shopping carts and a clock from maybe the 70's? From what I remember, the store had murals painted on the walls for things like Lancaster Meats, i'd go as far as to say it's the most ''vintage'' Acme left. The front doors are real boarded up good, but somebody on Flickr managed to break in and get a picture. Three years ago, they planned to demolish it and build more boring condos, but thankfully that did not happen.  Here's one of my Egg Harbor pics.

Good to know there is someone is crazy as me.. I would totally try to break into the Egg Harbor Acme to take picutres! Do you know if the inside pics are still on Flickr? I've haven't come across them and I have searched endlessly for anything Acme.

videogamer75 you're nintendo85 on Flickr?  Great store shots!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 13, 2009, 08:46:30 PM
Yes that would be me, thanks. :) There is only one inside pic, and you cant see the murals in it. Search up EHC Acme, thats the pic's title.

Clayton, NJ's Acme is still open as of July 22, 2008, that's when I visited the store and took pictures. It's a cool store, though i've never been inside of it. It is very close to a much larger Acme with a Sav-on in Glassboro, which is maybe 10-15 minutes up the road.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 13, 2009, 10:21:28 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
Here is the 1960's style Acme in Clayton, NJ!

Is this Acme still open? Didn't think any of these pitched roof style Acmes were still open. Certainly have never seen one with the current logo on it. I looked this up on Google earth. This store sits on a large piece of land with no other buildings. The parking lot is quite big for a store of this size. Surprised Acme has kept this location open without expanding it. Wonder what it looks like inside. I have never been in a pitched roof style Acme that had any upgrades or remodels done since the 70's. Every one that I was ever in was a dump and is long gone now.

The one in Salisbury, MD is still open with the current logo.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on January 14, 2009, 02:02:03 PM
SuperValu announces the closing of 4 Acme Markets. From Philly.com:


"Acme markets will close three area supermarkets following  news that its parent company, Supervalu Inc., lost nearly $3 billion during the last quarter.

Stores in Ambler, West Chester, and Collegeville will be shut down during the next two months, according to a report  on KYW Newsradio. A fourth store in Newton, NJ, will also be shuttered.

A company spokeswoman did not offer details about how many employees would be affected.

Acme's market share in the eight-county Philadelphia region is 14.48 percent; the chain has 130 supermarkets in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania"

I was just out at the Newton store over the holidays. This store received a full remodel and slight expansion in the mid 80's which proved unsuccessful in significantly increasing sales. The store has been falling apart ever since. I was pretty shocked at the conditions when I was there month ago. I figured it would be either closing soon or receiving a remodel because it clearly could not continue on in the state it was in. The interesting thing about this location is that it's right in the middle of a residential neighborhood... like Acmes used to be in the 50's and 60's. Still has a metal beam tower with the Acme sign on top (not as big as Acmes had been know for though).

Road trip! I am going to go back out there to get pictures of it before it closes. I'll try to get some interior ones too. This store has the classic Acme layout of the 70's, checkerboard tile floor and the newer blue and beige "convenience store" wall decor. Even has a bakery were the customer service/office used to be.

Is anyone near these other stores that are closing? Can you get pics before they close?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on January 14, 2009, 02:06:56 PM
Oh... forgot to mention...

This philly.com article states that Acme's market share as at 14.48 percent in the Philly region. Not too long ago it was much higher, somewhere in the 24-26 percent. I remember reading an article that said Acme had one of the highest regional market shares in the country.  I think it started it's downfall after Albertsons took over.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 14, 2009, 02:14:38 PM
That sounds like an amazing store! I'd love to see pics of it!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 14, 2009, 03:39:27 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
SuperValu announces the closing of 4 Acme Markets. From Philly.com:


"Acme markets will close three area supermarkets following  news that its parent company, Supervalu Inc., lost nearly $3 billion during the last quarter.

Stores in Ambler, West Chester, and Collegeville will be shut down during the next two months, according to a report  on KYW Newsradio. A fourth store in Newton, NJ, will also be shuttered.

A company spokeswoman did not offer details about how many employees would be affected.

Acme's market share in the eight-county Philadelphia region is 14.48 percent; the chain has 130 supermarkets in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania"

I was just out at the Newton store over the holidays. This store received a full remodel and slight expansion in the mid 80's which proved unsuccessful in significantly increasing sales. The store has been falling apart ever since. I was pretty shocked at the conditions when I was there month ago. I figured it would be either closing soon or receiving a remodel because it clearly could not continue on in the state it was in. The interesting thing about this location is that it's right in the middle of a residential neighborhood... like Acmes used to be in the 50's and 60's. Still has a metal beam tower with the Acme sign on top (not as big as Acmes had been know for though).

Road trip! I am going to go back out there to get pictures of it before it closes. I'll try to get some interior ones too. This store has the classic Acme layout of the 70's, checkerboard tile floor and the newer blue and beige "convenience store" wall decor. Even has a bakery were the customer service/office used to be.

Is anyone near these other stores that are closing? Can you get pics before they close?

The one in Ambler, which I think is an early 50's design. The closing of the West Chester store comes as a shock to me, but there are three in West Chester. One of them is in a plaza with a newly-remodeled Kmart.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on January 14, 2009, 04:11:33 PM
Thanks Mobile for posting the Ambler pic. That is definitely a 50's store. It's amazing that the front windows are still intact all these years later. This store would have been remodeled in the 70's and would have had several windows on the right side paneled over to allow for a larger Produce dept. (if the layout was consistent with most 50's stores.) It's surprising that a store this small has made it this long. Must have received some kind of remodel since '99 since it has the new logo.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 14, 2009, 04:34:55 PM
It looks like most of the closing stores are going to be the classic ones. Well, at least Clayton, NJ is going to stay open.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 14, 2009, 04:49:06 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
Thanks Mobile for posting the Ambler pic. That is definitely a 50's store. It's amazing that the front windows are still intact all these years later. This store would have been remodeled in the 70's and would have had several windows on the right side paneled over to allow for a larger Produce dept. (if the layout was consistent with most 50's stores.) It's surprising that a store this small has made it this long. Must have received some kind of remodel since '99 since it has the new logo.

Would this style store have had the tower, or would it have looked like the one in Egg Harbor? I am not quite sure. By the way, my name is MOBIL, not MOBILE.

This Acme in Aston, PA closed August 4, 2005 and has a similar design.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 14, 2009, 04:50:36 PM
This Acme is in Sharon Hill, PA and appears to have a classic tower. These stores appear to have all been modified somewhat in the 60's.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on January 14, 2009, 05:48:06 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
Oh... forgot to mention...

This philly.com article states that Acme's market share as at 14.48 percent in the Philly region. Not too long ago it was much higher, somewhere in the 24-26 percent. I remember reading an article that said Acme had one of the highest regional market shares in the country.  I think it started it's downfall after Albertsons took over.

I told ya Acme isn't doing so well. Note that West Chester has a Wegmans and Collegeville is also getting a Wegmans later this year. Acme cannot compete. Ambler is a lower-middle class area, which actually has another Acme store, and a Genuardi's,  so no real surprise. It also has awful reviews--it seems the store wasn't well stocked or maintained. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=grocery+ambler,+pa&jsv=141e&sll=40.176512,-75.212402&sspn=0.123028,0.30899&ie=UTF8&latlng=40157203,-75217208,6342023780619150824&ei=hmtuSbGoFIz0NajuhbkH&cd=1&dtab=2&pcsi=6342023780619150824,1
I think the last time Acme closed a store was back in 2007 or early 2008 when they closed their Quakertown location (their most Northern store in PA anyway). They had 2 Giants to compete with (and a Redner's).
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: standa on January 14, 2009, 05:54:47 PM
I wonder if ACME will merge with Shaw's, like Stop & Shop did with Giant MD. (keeping their separate names, but having same logos and headquarters)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 14, 2009, 06:24:45 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MBZ321
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
 

I told ya Acme isn't doing so well. Note that West Chester has a Wegmans and Collegeville is also getting a Wegmans later this year. Acme cannot compete. Ambler is a lower-middle class area, which actually has another Acme store, and a Genuardi's,  so no real surprise. It also has awful reviews--it seems the store wasn't well stocked or maintained. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=grocery+ambler,+pa&jsv=141e&sll=40.176512,-75.212402&sspn=0.123028,0.30899&ie=UTF8&latlng=40157203,-75217208,6342023780619150824&ei=hmtuSbGoFIz0NajuhbkH&cd=1&dtab=2&pcsi=6342023780619150824,1
I think the last time Acme closed a store was back in 2007 or early 2008 when they closed their Quakertown location (their most Northern store in PA anyway). They had 2 Giants to compete with (and a Redner's).

The Acmes near me seem to do a good business. They closed most of the older stores in favor of big new Acme Sav-ons. I think with Supervalu backing it, Acme will be OK for at least a couple more years. I hope they can beat Giant and Shop-Rite
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 14, 2009, 07:07:23 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MBZ321
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
Oh... forgot to mention...

This philly.com article states that Acme's market share as at 14.48 percent in the Philly region. Not too long ago it was much higher, somewhere in the 24-26 percent. I remember reading an article that said Acme had one of the highest regional market shares in the country.  I think it started it's downfall after Albertsons took over.

I told ya Acme isn't doing so well. Note that West Chester has a Wegmans and Collegeville is also getting a Wegmans later this year. Acme cannot compete. Ambler is a lower-middle class area, which actually has another Acme store, and a Genuardi's,  so no real surprise. It also has awful reviews--it seems the store wasn't well stocked or maintained. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=grocery+ambler,+pa&jsv=141e&sll=40.176512,-75.212402&sspn=0.123028,0.30899&ie=UTF8&latlng=40157203,-75217208,6342023780619150824&ei=hmtuSbGoFIz0NajuhbkH&cd=1&dtab=2&pcsi=6342023780619150824,1
I think the last time Acme closed a store was back in 2007 or early 2008 when they closed their Quakertown location (their most Northern store in PA anyway). They had 2 Giants to compete with (and a Redner's).

Where is this other one in Ambler? Storehistoryguy is from Ambler.

The Acme in Kennett Square recently closed as well. They had a Giant right nearby to compete with, as well as Genuardi's and SuperFresh. There was also an A&P in Kennett Square that I think was demolished recently.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on January 14, 2009, 07:17:17 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil
This Acme is in Sharon Hill, PA and appears to have a classic tower. These stores appear to have all been modified somewhat in the 60's.

Sorry Mobil about getting your name wrong.

I would say that this store did not have a tower and probably looked just like the Acme in Egg Harbor... although it would have started out with the script logo letters across the awning. I have seen alot of pictures of Acmes online with towers but have never seen one in person... and I've been to a ton of 50's and 60's styled Acmes.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on January 14, 2009, 08:55:30 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mobil


Where is this other one in Ambler? Storehistoryguy is from Ambler.
 

My mistake...Google had the incorrect town listed. They had a store listed in Ambler but it's actually 6 miles away in Lansdale.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on January 15, 2009, 10:31:40 AM
Correction...

I mentioned in an early post that the Newton NJ Acme has a tower. This is not true... I realized that the towers you guys refer to are not that kind of towers I was thinking of. The Newton Acme has large metal structure with a big Acme sign on top, similar to the one at the Egg Harbor store but not as large. It does not have a tower rising above the store building. Like I also said earlier, I have never seen one of these towers in person, only in pictures on the web. I think that by the time Acme started it's rapid expansion in NJ and PA in the 60's as stand-alone supermarkets the store based towers gave way to the steel towers in the parking lots.

Will post pics of the Newton Acme on Saturday. It still has the red oval logo (in horrible condition), possibly the last store to still have that version, as far as I know. They did paint the awning that awful green color that can be seen in the Ambler store pic posted earlier.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 15, 2009, 03:20:30 PM
Maybe in a month or so, I'll go visit the Acme in Clayton and take better pics.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 15, 2009, 04:16:00 PM
There are actually quite a few classic Acmes that still exist. I can name at least 7 with the peaked roof. They all have been modified in some way though.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 16, 2009, 02:46:03 PM
Yeah but Clayton is the one closest to where I live, and it's not modified at all besides the old logo being replaced with the current one.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on January 18, 2009, 09:09:09 AM
As promised... pics of the Newton Acme which is scheduled to close on Feb 24th. There were no signs informing customers of the closure. I was at this store at 4:00 on Saturday and was surprised to see how busy it was. I think the problem here is that customers just run in for a couple of items. I didn't see anyone with a cart full of groceries. Surprisingly too the store was in much better shape than the last month. Fully stocked and very clean... well as clean as it could be being so old. Another issue with stores this size is that they don't have room to carry high margin prepared foods. The bakery offered very few "in-store" baked items and the deli is strictly cold cuts with just a couple of salads. The meat department was almost entirely pre-packed meats. The store has only 8 aisles but they are the longest I have seen in an Acme this size. Only 4 registers at the front of the store with one being at the customer service counter. I have some interior shots too and will post them later.


Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 18, 2009, 12:34:19 PM
That store looks like it started out as one of the 50's stores like Egg Harbor, but they remodeled it to add that green part with the Acme logo. The windows and the door being on the corner definitely support that claim.

Can't wait to see the interior pics!!!! :)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 18, 2009, 04:51:40 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
That store looks like it started out as one of the 50's stores like Egg Harbor, but they remodeled it to add that green part with the Acme logo. The windows and the door being on the corner definitely support that claim.

Can't wait to see the interior pics!!!! :)

The green part means it was once Acme Super Saver.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 18, 2009, 05:20:40 PM
But it has the style of a 50's Acme, so it must have started as a regular Acme, then Super Saver, then regular Acme again.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 18, 2009, 06:11:13 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
But it has the style of a 50's Acme, so it must have started as a regular Acme, then Super Saver, then regular Acme again.

In the 50's, Acme stores were officially labeled "Acme Markets" or "Acme Super Markets". Many Acmes in the late 60's and 70's were Super Saver, including ones that were converted.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on January 19, 2009, 11:32:37 AM
I lived near this Acme during the 60's -90's. It never had the Super Saver logo. Started with the steel script logo. Then in the 70's the green portion was added (but it was originally dark gray) and it had the "fish-eye" logo. In about '88 it was remodeled and the sign switched to the red oval. The awning was painted green in the early 2000's. Albertsons did this to alot of Acme's and updated the sign to the new block letter logo. This store never got that signage. The Acme in neighboring Sparta township was never painted green and closed in the early 2000's with the fish-eye logo still in excellent condition.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 19, 2009, 01:27:35 PM
The Acme in Berlin, NJ, where my mom used to work when I was a kid, started out as a Super Saver in the 1970's and became a regular Acme in the 80's. The front was brown and never got painted green, and the Acme logo was the oval logo all the way till the store closed in the early 2000's.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on January 20, 2009, 10:06:21 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
The Acme in Berlin, NJ, where my mom used to work when I was a kid, started out as a Super Saver in the 1970's and became a regular Acme in the 80's. The front was brown and never got painted green, and the Acme logo was the oval logo all the way till the store closed in 2002.  
The same is true for the Acme Sav-on at Home Depot Plaza 9woodhaven Mall) in Bensalem, PA.  This particular Acme opened in 1973 as Acme Super Saver, then became a regular Acme in the 1980's, and a Acme Sav-on in the 00's.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mobil on January 22, 2009, 07:20:44 PM
There is a former Acme/American Store in Chester, PA. In downtown Springfield, PA there is a sports medicine office that looks like a former A&P Economy Store.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on January 23, 2009, 08:23:31 PM
Not only do they have a new slogan, but Acme has been replacing the existing Acme Sav-on signs with white signs that make the word "pharmacy" more apparent. This just happened to the newer Acme near me which relocated from an old one in 1999. Not a focused strategy at all.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on January 23, 2009, 09:30:29 PM
Check out my Acme Style blog...

http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/

Not even a month old now. Alot more to come. Main focus is on closed, abandoned and repurposed Acme Markets. I am most fascinated with the pitched-roof style.

Newest entry has more pics of the Newton store (posted some here already) which is closing on February 25th. I will be heading back out there to get pics after it's closed down and abandoned.

Coming soon... pictures of the dismantling of the Acme in Secaucus NJ. A store that Acme did not want to give up, in fact they were preparing to give the store major upgrades and an extensive remodel. Didn't happen. Now it is a CVS. Details to come on Acme Style!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 24, 2009, 12:54:02 AM
NICE blog!!! Really like the interior pictures of Newton, NJ! :)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on January 25, 2009, 05:30:33 PM
Bad news. Looks like they are going to knock down the old Egg Harbor City Acme soon. They're going to be putting in some stupid condos in its place. They better do something good with the sign, at least, and not just throw it out. That is really an amazing, historic Acme. It would be better if they simply remodeled the building and tried to lure in a new tenant. We have enough of these housing developments already.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on January 26, 2009, 10:57:07 AM
Here is a recent picture of the "Village Center" sign in Bensalem, PA.  The old 1980's Acme logo was replaced by the current "Acme Sav-on", the First Union is now a Wachovia (and soon to be Wells Fargo), and the CVS/pharmacy sign is replaced by a generic "Cleaners" sign.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: JarvisTummy on January 28, 2009, 12:55:23 PM
Does anyone remember when Acme had those kitty carts? They was metal and tiny for kids to push around. I remember our Acme had a few when they first opened up they are gone.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mervyns on February 07, 2009, 10:38:28 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by DefunctStoreKing
i've always wanted junk food from acme since 1992, junk food is my life.

You should try their mocha cake, or better yet photo cake.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on February 19, 2009, 02:47:06 PM
Does anyone know of any Acmes that still have the red oval logo? I think the Newton NJ store is the last one and it's due to close for good in a few days.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mervyns on February 19, 2009, 04:13:44 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
Does anyone know of any Acmes that still have the red oval logo? I think the Newton NJ store is the last one and it's due to close for good in a few days.

Not on the building, but the one in Sharon Hill PA has several pylon signs. This store also has a "Thank You for Shopping Acme" sign above the exit with the old logo. Try street view and you can see a modified 50's pylon sign, or the vintage short pylon signs. The current logo has been used since 1995 you know.

A pic of this store:
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on February 19, 2009, 07:49:51 PM
Thanks Mervyns! Yeah I do see the red oval logo in Live Maps. Surprised to see the updated the logo on the store and not on the street. Looks like the shopping center had an upgrade to the entire facade forcing Acme to replace their sign on the store.

I am also looking for Acmes that still have the 80's remodel package... your mention of the red oval logo inside leads me to believe this one does. Appears to be a very small store from the areal view. Is this a nice store inside or in really bad shape like other Acmes of this era?

Check it out... Acme Style!
http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mervyns on February 19, 2009, 08:03:52 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
Thanks Mervyns! Yeah I do see the red oval logo in Live Maps. Surprised to see the updated the logo on the store and not on the street. Looks like the shopping center had an upgrade to the entire facade forcing Acme to replace their sign on the store.

I am also looking for Acmes that still have the 80's remodel package... your mention of the red oval logo inside leads me to believe this one does. Appears to be a very small store from the areal view. Is this a nice store inside or in really bad shape like other Acmes of this era?

Check it out... Acme Style!
http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/
 

Yes, it does have the 80's decor inside, like the one in Berlin. There are some newer touches inside such as the Avenu TV and updated checkout lights.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mervyns on February 21, 2009, 06:56:22 PM
Acme with an odd design and logo. The script logo was phased out by 1963, when they started building this prototype.

The one in Newton looks disgusting.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on March 01, 2009, 09:40:29 PM
That Acme in Cape May with the old script logo was not originally built that way. It was the pitched roof with glass front and the fish-eye logo. This store has since been renovated and Acme wanted to have it blend in more with the local style of architecture. They have used this script style logo on a couple of smaller stores in NJ after renovating them. Another example is the Acme in Wildwood NJ. They tore down the small 60's style store and replaced it with one that matched the seaside look of Wildwood. It's nickname is the Do-Woop Acme.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on March 01, 2009, 09:54:12 PM
I've seen that Acme before, pretty cool place. There's also a nearby Wawa with the same ''doo wop'' style. I have pics of it on Flickr.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mervyns on March 01, 2009, 11:14:47 PM
Why did no Acme stores ever have the early 80's red fish-eye logo? Was Acme in decline around that time, like A&P?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on March 02, 2009, 06:57:18 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mervyns
Why did no Acme stores ever have the early 80's red fish-eye logo? Was Acme in decline around that time, like A&P?

Is this the logo you're talking about? From what I remember, Acme updated the logo on their packaging, bags and store uniforms. But since they were not in the process of remodeling their stores at that time they did not update store signage. It never seemed to be Acme's official logo. The logo was then altered to be an oval when Acme started it's 80's remodel. I don't think Acme ever had the problems that A&P had, but the chain began shrinking significantly in the 70's as they wanted to focus mostly on NJ and the Philly markets.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mervyns on March 02, 2009, 12:31:53 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
QuoteOriginally posted by Mervyns
Why did no Acme stores ever have the early 80's red fish-eye logo? Was Acme in decline around that time, like A&P?

Is this the logo you're talking about? From what I remember, Acme updated the logo on their packaging, bags and store uniforms. But since they were not in the process of remodeling their stores at that time they did not update store signage. It never seemed to be Acme's official logo. The logo was then altered to be an oval when Acme started it's 80's remodel. I don't think Acme ever had the problems that A&P had, but the chain began shrinking significantly in the 70's as they wanted to focus mostly on NJ and the Philly markets.

Yes. This logo did not seem to last long. I think they started using it in 1979, but it was gone by 1986. The logo before that lasted from the early 60's to the late 70's, and the red oval lasted from 1986-1995 or so.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mervyns on March 02, 2009, 07:37:22 PM
The Philadelphia Inquirer (which is now bankrupt) ran a story on Acme today and their new division president, and had some photos of the newly remodeled Acme in Paoli, PA.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on March 05, 2009, 06:05:44 AM
Thanks Mervyns for the info. No wonder that newspaper is bankrupt, that interview was pathetic. I was hoping for the big question... how is Acme planning to survive with low-priced Giant and mega-sized Wegmans rapidly moving into their market?



Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Mervyns on March 05, 2009, 01:18:48 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
Thanks Mervyns for the info. No wonder that newspaper is bankrupt, that interview was pathetic. I was hoping for the big question... how is Acme planning to survive with low-priced Giant and mega-sized Wegmans rapidly moving into their market?



 

Acme has survived Giant's competition for a long time, and Wegmans is not cheap. I hope the Inquirer stays bankrupt.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on March 08, 2009, 07:17:42 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mervyns
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
Thanks Mervyns for the info. No wonder that newspaper is bankrupt, that interview was pathetic. I was hoping for the big question... how is Acme planning to survive with low-priced Giant and mega-sized Wegmans rapidly moving into their market?



 

Acme has survived Giant's competition for a long time, and Wegmans is not cheap. I hope the Inquirer stays bankrupt.

Wegmans is WAY cheaper than Acme on basic grocery items (eggs, flour, soups, etc.)...I work at one. The meats and other stuff are more expensive, but even those things are still fairly competitive. Most people are surprised when they come in and actually spend LESS than Acme/Genuardi's/Shop Rite/Giant
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on March 19, 2009, 11:46:35 AM
I think this is the only Acme to still have the old 60's sign. Maybe there are others out there but I certainly don't know of any. Looks like this one has been restored. More pics at Acme Style (http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com).


Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on March 21, 2009, 10:46:09 PM
Former Acme in Quakertown, PA. This one was built in 1998 under American Stores ownership and closed in 2007. It relocated from a Super Saver across the street which was torn down for a Kohl's.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on March 25, 2009, 12:58:33 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
Former Acme in Quakertown, PA. This one was built in 1998 under American Stores ownership and closed in 2007. It relocated from a Super Saver across the street which was torn down for a Kohl's.

nims57, do you know if this store still vacant? I read Walmart was supposedly eyeing it up long before Acme shut down but can't find any info on what happened.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on April 03, 2009, 04:47:57 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
Former Acme in Quakertown, PA. This one was built in 1998 under American Stores ownership and closed in 2007. It relocated from a Super Saver across the street which was torn down for a Kohl's.

nims57, do you know if this store still vacant? I read Walmart was supposedly eyeing it up long before Acme shut down but can't find any info on what happened.  

Walmart is expanding to a supercenter..except not into the Acme space. Acme(Supervalu) still holds the lease.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on April 07, 2009, 02:16:56 PM
I found an old pitched-roof Acme at 63 N. Union Ave in Landsdowne. It's now a Sav-a-lot but I did find a picture of it online when it was still an Acme. Had the red oval logo which, most likely, would have been added on during the 80's remodel. Checking out this store on Live Maps, I see that a replacement store was built on the other half of the block on Baltimore Pike. It is closed and abandoned which has me thinking it had a relatively short life. Hard to tell but it looks like it had the red oval logo and then was upgraded to the new '95 logo. Just wondering if anyone knows anything about these two stores. Thanks!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on April 07, 2009, 02:22:31 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
I found an old pitched-roof Acme at 63 N. Union Ave in Landsdowne. It's now a Sav-a-lot but I did find a picture of it online when it was still an Acme. Had the red oval logo which, most likely, would have been added on during the 80's remodel. Checking out this store on Live Maps, I see that a replacement store was built on the other half of the block on Baltimore Pike. It is closed and abandoned which has me thinking it had a relatively short life. Hard to tell but it looks like it had the red oval logo and then was upgraded to the new '95 logo. Just wondering if anyone knows anything about these two stores. Thanks!

Ah! Now I see that Giant built a huge store right across the street on Baltimore Pike. Must have done in good ol' Acme with their lower prices.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on April 07, 2009, 05:01:30 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
I found an old pitched-roof Acme at 63 N. Union Ave in Landsdowne. It's now a Sav-a-lot but I did find a picture of it online when it was still an Acme. Had the red oval logo which, most likely, would have been added on during the 80's remodel. Checking out this store on Live Maps, I see that a replacement store was built on the other half of the block on Baltimore Pike. It is closed and abandoned which has me thinking it had a relatively short life. Hard to tell but it looks like it had the red oval logo and then was upgraded to the new '95 logo. Just wondering if anyone knows anything about these two stores. Thanks!

What replacement store? You mean the Super Fresh? That was a Super Fresh which has been abandoned since April 2002, when A&P (and Albertsons) were closing stores. The Super Fresh itself relocated from an early 50's A&P on Lansdowne Avenue. The Acme never closed until 2005. I thought the Super Fresh was an Acme too until I found the one around the corner.

By the way, the town is LANSDOWNE, not LANDSDOWNE.

The Super Fresh:
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on April 08, 2009, 10:56:44 AM
Thanks for the info Nims57. While I was researching the Acme online it came up several times with a Baltimore Pike street address, that's why I thought the Superfresh was a replacement Acme. Very similar facade.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on April 20, 2009, 11:42:30 AM

Princeton Junction Acme is closing on May 7th. Another old Acme bites the dust. It will be featured over on my blog when it is dark and abandoned in a few weeks.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on April 22, 2009, 09:10:31 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
The Oxford, PA Acme. This is the only former Acme Super Saver still open that I know of.
There are two other Acme Super Saver stores that are open as well.  they are:

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Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on April 22, 2009, 10:00:50 AM
Another old Acme bites the dust... Princeton Junction Acme to close on May 7th.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: jmcnamara96 on May 04, 2009, 11:48:46 AM
are there any in nh or nothern mass?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on May 04, 2009, 04:19:51 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by jmcnamara96
are there any in nh or nothern mass?

No. Acme is only in PA/NJ/DE/MD. They used to have stores in New York State, Washington DC, and northeastern/central PA.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: standa on May 05, 2009, 11:26:45 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
QuoteOriginally posted by jmcnamara96
are there any in nh or nothern mass?

No. Acme is only in PA/NJ/DE/MD. They used to have stores in New York State, Washington DC, and northeastern/central PA.

Shaw's is the New England equivalent of Acme.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on May 14, 2009, 03:13:36 PM
Does anyone know if there are any Acmes still open with the 80's look? This pic I have posted is from the Secaucus NJ store that closed in 2005. Acme was planning an expansion and massive remodel but the landlord wound up rejecting Acme's plans and kicked them out when their lease was up. Turned out CVS was after the space but wound up getting burned badly in the deal. I will be putting up the whole story one of these days on my blog.

I think someone had said the Sharon Hill store might still have this look. Any others out there?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on June 22, 2009, 08:21:20 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by DefunctStoreKing
i afree, i've been to the acme in Asbury Park about 17 times

Where was the one in Asbury Park?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Ameskid on June 26, 2009, 07:51:59 AM
Yeah, I wonder where it is too.  I'm going to Ocean Grove/Asbury Park next Friday and will try to get some pics if I can find out where it is.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on June 28, 2009, 07:01:29 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ameskid
Yeah, I wonder where it is too.  I'm going to Ocean Grove/Asbury Park next Friday and will try to get some pics if I can find out where it is.

That Acme is closed now, since there are no Acmes in Asbury Park now. Most of their stores in Northern NJ closed.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: beachgal26 on June 29, 2009, 12:07:09 AM
When I visited New Orleans in 2007, there was a very small old version of an Acme store.  While it's hard to tell if the area had gone down since Katrina, I was shocked that it had a really depressed feeling to it and poor selections.

:hurt::hurt:
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on June 29, 2009, 05:31:17 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by beachgal26
When I visited New Orleans in 2007, there was a very small old version of an Acme store.  While it's hard to tell if the area had gone down since Katrina, I was shocked that it had a really depressed feeling to it and poor selections.

:hurt::hurt:

What? They never had Acme in Louisiana!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on June 29, 2009, 09:57:04 PM
The only supermarket chain from PA/NJ/DE/NY that had stores in New Orleans was A&P, via Sav-A-Center Food Market.  The mosr south Acme was, AFIK was Maryland.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on July 06, 2009, 01:35:27 PM
There might be a lockout at all the Acme Markets in SE PA if Acme implements it's "Best Offer" terms and  UFCW Local #1776 walks out.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on July 14, 2009, 06:32:28 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
That Acme in Cape May with the old script logo was not originally built that way. It was the pitched roof with glass front and the fish-eye logo. This store has since been renovated and Acme wanted to have it blend in more with the local style of architecture. They have used this script style logo on a couple of smaller stores in NJ after renovating them. Another example is the Acme in Wildwood NJ. They tore down the small 60's style store and replaced it with one that matched the seaside look of Wildwood. It's nickname is the Do-Woop Acme.  

Acme Style, do you know what store is next to the Acme in Cape May?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on July 18, 2009, 08:40:45 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
That Acme in Cape May with the old script logo was not originally built that way. It was the pitched roof with glass front and the fish-eye logo. This store has since been renovated and Acme wanted to have it blend in more with the local style of architecture. They have used this script style logo on a couple of smaller stores in NJ after renovating them. Another example is the Acme in Wildwood NJ. They tore down the small 60's style store and replaced it with one that matched the seaside look of Wildwood. It's nickname is the Do-Woop Acme.  

Acme Style, do you know what store is next to the Acme in Cape May?

I don't know what store is next to the Acme. Haven't been down there yet to see that Acme.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on August 22, 2009, 01:06:21 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
QuoteOriginally posted by jmcnamara96
are there any in nh or nothern mass?

No. Acme is only in PA/NJ/DE/MD. They used to have stores in New York State, Washington DC, and northeastern/central PA.

Shaw's is the New England equivalent of Acme.

Not really, Shaw's has just been a division of Albertsons/Supervalu along with Acme. In my opinion anyway, Acme has a richer history.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on August 22, 2009, 01:56:32 PM
Acme also has better quality than any other supermarket in the area. They are much better than Shop Rite.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on August 27, 2009, 10:44:42 AM
I really hope Acme stays in business, since they're my childhood grocery store.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on September 10, 2009, 04:32:15 PM
I just heard that they might knock down the old Acme in Berlin, NJ for more stupid condos. Come on! We have a million of those in South Jersey already! Why can't they just remodel the plaza and try to lure in new tenants? I'd rather have a Big Lots or Aldi or something come and occupy the building than have it knocked down for MORE condos. That Acme is a very memorable store for me. I hope it stays up, at least I've immortalized it in pictures.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on September 21, 2009, 10:37:12 PM
They did in 2000.
Interesting they did 2 things then that didn't last for even a year I believe.
1) Starbucks inside of it and 2) Entrance doors were on the front instead of the side

also here is a picture I found of the acme pre-summer 2000
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/4130/acmebefore2000smaller.jpg)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on September 22, 2009, 02:38:39 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by EddieJ1984
They did in 2000.
Interesting they did 2 things then that didn't last for even a year I believe.
1) Starbucks inside of it and 2) Entrance doors were on the front instead of the side

also here is a picture I found of the acme pre-summer 2000
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/4130/acmebefore2000smaller.jpg)

This Acme started as a Food Fair/Pantry Pride. Acme moved from where the CVS is now. Funny about the Starbucks... I thought most Acme Starbucks closed in 2007.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on September 22, 2009, 02:55:20 PM
I would say the starbucks closed in 2001 or 02.
Now it has some flowers and $10 for $10 items.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on September 28, 2009, 06:50:51 PM
Here is a pic of a former Acme Super Saver location at Red Lion road and Us Route 1, in Philadelphia.  By the time pic was taken in 1995, it was already a Acme markets location.  Today, 1/2 of the building was demolished and replaced by Staples.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on October 07, 2009, 08:21:58 PM
Well the outside of the acme is mostly done now
(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/7336/acmeoct09.jpg)
I'm guessing all thats left is for them to put a sav-on pharmacy on the right or left (they had a pic by the entrance of how the outside would look like a few weeks ago) and I guess a FOOD sign on the left to even things out. The Citizens Bank sign is up, but you cant see it in this pic.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on October 16, 2009, 09:10:26 PM
Heres a full view of the acme now (somehow pulled this off with my cellphone takin 2 pictures and makin it a panarama)
(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/7549/acmepanaramasmaller.jpg)
On the right side it says OPEN 24 HOURS
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on October 16, 2009, 10:07:28 PM
Is the pharmacy new?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on October 17, 2009, 02:40:34 AM
No, its just a new sign, there's always been a pharmacy in the store, which is actually at the right end of it (not the left where the sign is lol)
They are still completing some work inside the store.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on October 17, 2009, 06:55:17 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by EddieJ1984
No, its just a new sign, there's always been a pharmacy in the store, which is actually at the right end of it (not the left where the sign is lol)
They are still completing some work inside the store.

This store has been remodeled several times:

1. late 50's?: the store opens

2. 1979: store relocates into former Food Fair/Pantry Pride (original Acme is now CVS)

3. 1986?: if it had the Acme oval logo

4. 1995?: store gets the current Acme logo

5. 2000: store is redone

6. 2002?: Starbucks closes?

7. 2009
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on November 16, 2009, 07:50:26 AM
You can never post too many pictures of Acme! Thanks for sharing these. Being in the store, would you say the new remodeled look is better than the old look? It seems kinda drab to me. The new aisle signs are particularly ugly. The old look, which remains in many Acmes, was getting a little dated with it's overly graphic signage, but I don't think switching it out for dark minimal decor is the right thing to do. I'll never understand why Acme has adopted the Albertson's leaf.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on November 16, 2009, 04:51:57 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
Here is a pic of a former Acme Super Saver location at Red Lion road and Us Route 1, in Philadelphia.  By the time pic was taken in 1995, it was already a Acme markets location.  Today, 1/2 of the building was demolished and replaced by Staples.

Why only half of the building?

It was actually by 1995, I think, that Acme's current logo was introduced.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on November 16, 2009, 06:10:31 PM
Somebody on Flickr said that the current logo was actually launched in 1992. He said that the Acme in Ocean City, NJ was remodeled that year, and it had that logo on it.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on November 17, 2009, 12:25:17 AM
So overall I would say its an ok look.
I do like the signs for delicatessen and the other areas.
And I like that the aisle signs are 3 sided so you can see them at any angle.
But them being in white and black is a bit drab. The uniforms the employees wear seems to be changed as well, white top with black pants, some with black vests *before it was navy tops with khakis)
overall tho I liked the last look a but better it had an organic feel to it imo, which this new look doesn't have. But overall I wouldn't say its horrible, also I didn't get why there was the big frickin stuffe flowers, but now that you pointed out that its in the albertsons logo, makes sense I guess, even tho I think acme had a good enough identity they shouldn't have to use someone else's.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on November 17, 2009, 07:35:45 AM
Acme is rolling out a much more deluxe version of this remodel in other stores. The department signage is backlit and the walls are all painted a warm white color. These stores are also getting huge Albertson's leaves on the walls. This look was started by Albertson's and was brought to Acme as well just like the blue/brown "Marketplace" look of the early 2000's.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on November 17, 2009, 04:24:45 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
Here is a pic of a former Acme Super Saver location at Red Lion road and Us Route 1, in Philadelphia.  By the time pic was taken in 1995, it was already a Acme markets location.  Today, 1/2 of the building was demolished and replaced by Staples.

Why only half of the building?

It was actually by 1995, I think, that Acme's current logo was introduced.
The reason why 1/2 of the Acme on Red Lion and US Route 1 was demolished was because Staples took the left half and the PNC Bank that was next to it so they can build their store.

In the same shopping center, the middle 1/3 of the former Two guys/Jefferson Ward/Bradlees is still standing, with the left 1/3 demolished by Best Buy, and the right 1/3 by American Singature Furinture.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on November 17, 2009, 09:19:17 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
Here is a pic of a former Acme Super Saver location at Red Lion road and Us Route 1, in Philadelphia.  By the time pic was taken in 1995, it was already a Acme markets location.  Today, 1/2 of the building was demolished and replaced by Staples.

Why only half of the building?

It was actually by 1995, I think, that Acme's current logo was introduced.
The reason why 1/2 of the Acme on Red Lion and US Route 1 was demolished was because Staples took the left half and the PNC Bank that was next to it so they can build their store.

In the same shopping center, the middle 1/3 of the former Two guys/Jefferson Ward/Bradlees is still standing, with the left 1/3 demolished by Best Buy, and the right 1/3 by American Singature Furinture.

That became Bradlees in 1986 and closed way back in 1988. It might have become Best Buy then. American Signature could have been a Sears HomeLife furniture store.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on November 18, 2009, 12:49:38 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
QuoteOriginally posted by MikeRa
Here is a pic of a former Acme Super Saver location at Red Lion road and Us Route 1, in Philadelphia.  By the time pic was taken in 1995, it was already a Acme markets location.  Today, 1/2 of the building was demolished and replaced by Staples.

Why only half of the building?

It was actually by 1995, I think, that Acme's current logo was introduced.
The reason why 1/2 of the Acme on Red Lion and US Route 1 was demolished was because Staples took the left half and the PNC Bank that was next to it so they can build their store.

In the same shopping center, the middle 1/3 of the former Two guys/Jefferson Ward/Bradlees is still standing, with the left 1/3 demolished by Best Buy, and the right 1/3 by American Singature Furinture.

That became Bradlees in 1986 and closed way back in 1988. It might have become Best Buy then. American Signature could have been a Sears HomeLife furniture store.
After Bradlees, the site was split into two stores.  The left half became "Ross Dress For Less", the right half became "The Sports Authority."

The bulk of the "Ross Dress For Less" end, as well as a bit of the smaller store of the shopping center (that was inbetween the Two Guys and the Acme Super Saver), was demolished and repalced by "Best Buy".
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on November 21, 2009, 01:27:22 PM
I heard that in 1946, Acme proposed to buy Grand Union.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: shore72 on November 28, 2009, 10:53:21 PM
Finally managed to take a photo of this store not too far from me. This is in downtown St. Michaels, MD. For those not familiar, the town is an old fishing village which has tranformed itself into a hoity-toity tourist destination. They have very strict zoning laws which probably explains the signage. I would guess that this is the smallest Acme left in this area. (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x293/bgadow/8track085.jpg)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: GothicPrincess on November 29, 2009, 11:44:29 AM
What a cute little store!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on November 29, 2009, 12:04:57 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by GothicPrincess
What a cute little store!  

With "Beer and wine sold here?" You are lucky... that is mostly illegal in PA, NJ, and DE!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on November 29, 2009, 04:17:44 PM
Very nice, small town Acme. Was it originally like that, or remodeled to look retro?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on November 29, 2009, 10:13:58 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
Very nice, small town Acme. Was it originally like that, or remodeled to look retro?  

Not sure, but it kind of looks like the abandoned Thrift Drug/Eckerd in Berwyn, PA. There was another small Acme nearby though.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: shore72 on November 29, 2009, 11:04:59 PM
It's looked like that as long as I can recall-back to the 80s, anyway.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Marc82 on November 30, 2009, 08:59:41 AM
I tried to visit the ACME in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania when I visited back in July 07, but I was in the wrong lane and traffic on 202 was bumper to bumper and no one would let me in to change into the left lane to turn into the plaza.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on November 30, 2009, 10:32:41 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Markughter23
hiiii

"hiiii" to you too!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on November 30, 2009, 10:41:46 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
I tried to visit the ACME in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania when I visited back in July 07, but I was in the wrong lane and traffic on 202 was bumper to bumper and no one would let me in to change into the left lane to turn into the plaza.

Don't bother. That Acme is not a classic one and just got a very boring remodel. Next time you go to KOP or Audubon, go to the Big Lots on 202 in Norristown (former 70's Acme): http://www.flickr.com/photos/62355920@N00/2862195962/in/set-72157607316516768/

This one might be on the way from CT: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62355920@N00/3417000676/in/set-72157607316516768/
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: kendra on December 01, 2009, 11:25:42 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by acme style
You can never post too many pictures of Acme! Thanks for sharing these. Being in the store, would you say the new remodeled look is better than the old look? It seems kinda drab to me. The new aisle signs are particularly ugly. The old look, which remains in many Acmes, was getting a little dated with it's overly graphic signage, but I don't think switching it out for dark minimal decor is the right thing to do. I'll never understand why Acme has adopted the Albertson's leaf.
 

I think that at least the Albertsons-related stores that are now owned by Supervalu are all doing this decor package...I saw photos a while back in a Shaw's company pamphlet with pictures of the freshly remodeled Augusta, ME store...I was surprised when I visited my first (and thus far, only) Acme while in Jersey back in September that they had virtually the exact same decor package as the Augusta Shaw's, save for the Albertsons leaf being replaced by the classic Shaw's leaf.

It's very tasteful and professional-looking but extremely dull, IMO, same as the tan polo shirts which were rolled out in Shaw's and probably will be in Acme stores as well if they haven't been already. Boring, boring, boring.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on December 10, 2009, 05:49:19 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
I tried to visit the ACME in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania when I visited back in July 07, but I was in the wrong lane and traffic on 202 was bumper to bumper and no one would let me in to change into the left lane to turn into the plaza.

Don't bother. That Acme is not a classic one and just got a very boring remodel. Next time you go to KOP or Audubon, go to the Big Lots on 202 in Norristown (former 70's Acme): http://www.flickr.com/photos/62355920@N00/2862195962/in/set-72157607316516768/

This one might be on the way from CT: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62355920@N00/3417000676/in/set-72157607316516768/

Uh, I'm pretty sure he wants to visit an Acme that's still operating.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on December 10, 2009, 08:19:01 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by videogamer75
QuoteOriginally posted by nims57
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
I tried to visit the ACME in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania when I visited back in July 07, but I was in the wrong lane and traffic on 202 was bumper to bumper and no one would let me in to change into the left lane to turn into the plaza.

Don't bother. That Acme is not a classic one and just got a very boring remodel. Next time you go to KOP or Audubon, go to the Big Lots on 202 in Norristown (former 70's Acme): http://www.flickr.com/photos/62355920@N00/2862195962/in/set-72157607316516768/

This one might be on the way from CT: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62355920@N00/3417000676/in/set-72157607316516768/

Uh, I'm pretty sure he wants to visit an Acme that's still operating.  

The closest Acme "gems" to KOP:

Germantown: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62355920@N00/3493236142/in/set-72157607316516768/

Germantown 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62355920@N00/3493236330/in/set-72157607316516768/

Bryn Mawr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62355920@N00/3939264477/in/set-72157607316516768/

Penn Valley: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62355920@N00/3940041318/in/set-72157607316516768/
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on December 11, 2009, 01:09:29 PM
Those are some good ones to visit. Here's an interesting fact about the Penn Valley one, it makes a cameo appearance during a scene in ''The Sixth Sense''. I think it was the Penn Valley one, at least. I know there was a small looking Acme in it and it had a corner entrance like that.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on February 28, 2010, 05:26:45 PM
#1: Why isn't this thread Titled Acme? Took me forever to find it on here.

Came across these old, old Acme SuperSaver bags in my grandmother's hose that is being cleaned out. Almost in perfect condition too!

(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4492/dsci0016k.th.jpg) (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/dsci0016k.jpg/)
Click pic for full view
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Marc82 on February 28, 2010, 07:15:18 PM
Quote from: MBZ321 on February 28, 2010, 05:26:45 PM
#1: Why isn't this thread Titled Acme? Took me forever to find it on here.

Just one of the technical snafus of moving the boards to the new server. I'm sure if you contact one of the admins or mods they'll change it. Chris or Jon.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: TRJ22487 on February 28, 2010, 08:52:04 PM
Yeah, nothing is perfect
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nims57 on March 04, 2010, 07:37:06 PM
Acme is being sold to Kroger: http://www.weisproject.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=734
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Marc82 on March 04, 2010, 09:12:04 PM
SuperValu is denying it.

http://www.kyw1060.com/Parent-Company-Denies-Acme-Markets-Chain-is-For-Sa/6488569
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on March 05, 2010, 03:19:46 PM
If this is true, then it would probably be of great help to Acme, given Kroger's size and place in the industry.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: beachgal26 on March 06, 2010, 01:32:12 AM
This is one of the few buy-outs that I think will benefit people.  Since Kroger is the largest grocery chain in the world, it will enable more people to shop with them that have never heard of Kroger before.

;) ;)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: gu4ever on March 06, 2010, 03:18:36 AM
That would actually be a good thing for Acme. I've only seen photo's of Kroger, but they appear to be a really nice store inside and out. Maybe they can bring some of the beauty back to the Acme chain that Albertson's took away during their ownership.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: videogamer75 on March 06, 2010, 04:05:37 PM
I hope they keep the Acme name as it is synonymous with the Philadelphia area.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on March 13, 2010, 04:51:29 PM
Quote from: Marc B on February 28, 2010, 07:15:18 PM
Quote from: MBZ321 on February 28, 2010, 05:26:45 PM
#1: Why isn't this thread Titled Acme? Took me forever to find it on here.

Just one of the technical snafus of moving the boards to the new server. I'm sure if you contact one of the admins or mods they'll change it. Chris or Jon.

I started that thread a long time ago. Couldn't figure out why it was the subject of every post for Acme! Definitely a technical snafu but not as bad as the one that has made everyone's pictures disappear. This used to be a great site. Now it's a complete mess and not worth visiting anymore. Wish they had just left well enough alone.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on May 25, 2010, 09:16:35 PM
Here's a YouTube video of the Haddonfield, NJ Acme Markets, which still has the old 1950's logo:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Asgtx4tSiM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Asgtx4tSiM)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on September 17, 2010, 07:10:16 AM

Check out the classic Parkesburg Acme over at Acme Style...


http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on September 30, 2010, 06:22:47 PM

As I have previously admitted... I was the one who started the thread "any 80's remodels left?" which wound up becoming the default subject line after these boards changed sites. I am pleased to announce that I have received an answer to my question. And the answer is YES!. But the store is no longer an Acme. It's a Farmer's First Supermarket that didn't bother to change the decor. Check out pics over on flickr...

Exterior:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/18435608@N00/4983691699/

80's Interior:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/otherstream/4984286768/in/photostream/
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on January 05, 2011, 07:01:17 AM
Acme to close the following locations in February...

Cinnaminson NJ
Fallston MD
Limerick PA
Millville NJ
Moorestown NJ
Wayne PA

More info over at http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/ (http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/).
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on March 19, 2011, 09:24:31 PM
The harbison Acme in northeast philly near me is no longer 24 hours. Thats a shame as far as I can remember (Keep in mind im 26) its been 24 hours and seems to be the last supermarket that was open 24 hours in my area (mayfair) on Northeast Philadelphia.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on April 21, 2011, 02:48:53 PM
Quote from: nims57 on September 22, 2009, 02:38:39 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by EddieJ1984
They did in 2000.
Interesting they did 2 things then that didn't last for even a year I believe.
1) Starbucks inside of it and 2) Entrance doors were on the front instead of the side

also here is a picture I found of the acme pre-summer 2000
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/4130/acmebefore2000smaller.jpg)

This Acme started as a Food Fair/Pantry Pride. Acme moved from where the CVS is now. Funny about the Starbucks... I thought most Acme Starbucks closed in 2007.
Actually, the Food Fair/Pantry Pride was out where the parking lot is for the Acme is today.  Acme demolished that building and built their current building, which opened in 1979 as Acme Super Saver.  HistoricalAerial.com has a overhead view of the Food Fair/Pantry Pride building from 1963, 1968/69, and 1970.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on May 06, 2011, 09:49:09 AM

Brand new Acme opening next March!

http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/bye-bye-bryn-mawr-acme.html
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on July 01, 2011, 12:28:41 PM
And so the death of the acme brand begins.

(http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/4089/acmetoessential.jpg)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on July 03, 2011, 09:05:46 AM
Quote from: EddieJ1984 on July 01, 2011, 12:28:41 PM
And so the death of the acme brand begins.

(http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/4089/acmetoessential.jpg)
It's also the death of the Albertsons/Cub/Flavorite/Jewel/Richfood/Shop N Save/Shoppers brand as well
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: ynkeesfn82 on July 03, 2011, 12:47:21 PM
Just confusing the customer even more. I remember when some (not all) of the Shaw's branded products were replaced by ACME brand the customers were confuzzled. LOL.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: shore72 on July 03, 2011, 11:09:50 PM
Aside from one item here or there, we hadn't done a major shopping trip at Acme since the 90s. We decided to try them a few weeks back and were really dissapointed. The location we went to (Easton, MD) was nicely remodeled a few years ago. The trouble is that they have crammed so much in that place (that dates to 1972) that you can hardly move. Extremely narrow aisles and very poorly laid out. (they were extremely busy when we were there-good for them, bad for somebody trying to maneuver) I felt bad since the employees seemed like hard workers; I complained about the trip in an online survey and promptly received a nice email from the store manager, asking for another chance. I thought that was very nice. I'm in no hurry to go back, though. The bigger problem is that their prices were not competitive at all.

I really need to take some time soon and grab some photos of former Acme buildings around here. Hold me to it, folks!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on July 04, 2011, 07:09:22 PM
I might be the one of the few who remembers when the Acme and Super Chill brands was known as Acme Ideal/Alpha Beta brands, and Equaline and Homelife brands was called Osco brand, and before that, Acme Princess brand, which was sold at Acme, Alpha Beta, and Acme Super Saver locations.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: shore72 on July 04, 2011, 11:06:20 PM
I wonder sometimes, say, when the Acme "fish" logo and Ideal name were in use, were they considered as interesting as some of us think they are today? Well, I guess the answer is yes. I remember my grandparents giving me, for Easter one year in the late 70s, some snack packs of raisins, Acme Ideal brand, and I really thought the name/logo were neat. I saved those empty boxes for quite sometime! Yep, another warped young mind....

If I go digging enough I'll find an old Princess cocoa can from the American Stores Co. days.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: retailisking on July 05, 2011, 02:33:39 AM
Quote from: EddieJ1984 on July 01, 2011, 12:28:41 PM
And so the death of the acme brand begins.

(http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/4089/acmetoessential.jpg)

Are there any shelf talkers about the brand changeover?  Hannaford has been relentless about reassuring customers that it's the same product in a new package.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on July 05, 2011, 03:41:46 PM
^ Actually there is below the price of the cereal. I took 2 pics, so this is from the other pic, albeit blurry since it was from my cell phone.
(http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/9660/essentialtag.jpg)
It reads "ACME brand is now ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY"
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on July 14, 2011, 10:55:57 PM
They totally ripped off Publix's packaging.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: retailisking on July 15, 2011, 05:35:11 AM
Quote from: acme style on July 14, 2011, 10:55:57 PM
They totally ripped off Publix's packaging.
For point of reference, here's a typical Publix cereal aisle emphasizing their private label:
http://images.fastcompany.com/upload/img_0270.jpg
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: shore72 on July 23, 2011, 10:39:28 PM
Thought I'd post this which I took today; it could go in several places I guess, since several stores have been here. This is the Seaford, DE Sav-a-Lot which was originally an Acme-classic "peaked-roof" store. After they left it became a Meatland; they did very little to change it-the back of the big "fish" Acme sign was still visible from inside. I liked the airy feel of that high ceiling. At some point in the 90s they moved to another location (eventually I'll have to start a Meatland/Food City thread) and then it was remodeled for this. A drop ceiling was installed which takes away greatly from the coolness factor, but I guess it saves a lot on heating/cooling costs. The Dollar General here used to be a drug store, Thrift if I recall right.

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x293/bgadow/July073.jpg)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: shore72 on July 24, 2011, 06:54:35 PM
Here are another couple former Acme locations, from Federalsburg, MD (where I live). American Stores had a location here by the early 30s at least, and probaly in the 20s. Somewhere I have seen a photo from back then and if I can get a copy I'll post it. I'm guessing they moved to the location in this first photo sometimes in the later 40s or so? It has been a fabric store for around 40 years, with little modification. This is on Main Street in the heart of downtown.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x293/bgadow/July105.jpg)

This second location dates from, I'm guessing, the early 60s. It operated until about 1991 at which time, according to newspaper reports, the refrigeration units were due for replacement and it was deemed not worth the investment. After sitting vacant for a time it was heavily remodeled. There was a used car dealership here for a time; I'm not sure if it is being used for anything right now. This originally had the entrance at the left front, like the Sav a Lot posted above. I remember shopping at this Acme once and being struck by how narrow the aisles were. This is located on University Avenue and isn't a bad place to be, but not as high visibility as a highway. After this closed the only market in town was an IGA; the town worked hard to attract a new supermarket, eventually convincing Food Lion to build a store. They have done well, from what I've seen.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x293/bgadow/July104.jpg)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: RoleModel on August 15, 2011, 12:31:56 AM
Well, uh, I found Acme margarine in a Not Acme supermarket on Long Island. But hey, the supermarket I found it in is in more dire straits...

(http://i.imgur.com/CHigw.jpg)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on August 16, 2011, 12:43:47 PM
Quote from: RoleModel on August 15, 2011, 12:31:56 AM
Well, uh, I found Acme margarine in a Not Acme supermarket on Long Island. But hey, the supermarket I found it in is in more dire straits...

(http://i.imgur.com/CHigw.jpg)
I also see an "America's Choice" package next to the Acme margarnie.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on August 16, 2011, 01:05:20 PM
Is this a pathmark? The 1.89 price tag looks like it.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: RoleModel on August 17, 2011, 11:35:46 AM
Quote from: EddieJ1984 on August 16, 2011, 01:05:20 PM
Is this a pathmark? The 1.89 price tag looks like it.

It is indeed - Pathmark in Patchogue, NY.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on September 19, 2011, 05:45:49 PM
An acme that closed and moved in 1979, which then became a resaturant, which closed last year is becoming a bottom dollar.
Here is a pic of how it looked as Ilona Keller's Dugan's Restaurant (pic from joshaustin's flickr)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/3018308588_fb58347839_z.jpg)

Passing by this on the bus, they have stripped the front, so I took a picture of it today, and you can make out the framing and style of the old acme front.
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/3063/dugansacmebd.jpg)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on October 11, 2011, 10:19:08 AM
Wonder who got the tiles from the back of the sign!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on October 14, 2011, 06:12:50 AM
The St. Michaels store now featured at AcmeStyle.com (http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/search/label/MD%3A%20St.%20Michaels)!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: retailisking on November 22, 2011, 11:49:00 PM
The new Bryn Mawr, PA store has run into weather-related construction delays that will put off the grand reopening for a few months
http://brynmawr.patch.com/articles/bryn-mawr-acme-reopening-delayed
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on October 22, 2012, 10:04:41 AM
The Acme Sav-on in Hockessin, DE has recently had their interior upgraded to the "Premium Fresh" format:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8049/8086661354_a0829994bb_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: bubcolbert1952 on January 04, 2014, 10:24:19 PM
This liquor store looks to me like a former 1950s Acme: http://s.lnimg.com/photo/full/8b92683f78ce4cf48cd60429fe62127a.jpg

compare to this store: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FgFRgV0BLVQ/Uq-6aDhmUNI/AAAAAAAASH0/JZ_W45uyi6c/s1600/acme_style_lambertville_NJ_01.jpg
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: retailisking on January 16, 2014, 02:45:34 PM
Part of 26 stores owned by Albertsons across the US set to shutter
http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2014/01/16/acme-to-close-two-area-stores.html
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on January 18, 2014, 06:43:04 PM
Quote from: retailisking on January 16, 2014, 02:45:34 PM
Part of 26 stores owned by Albertsons across the US set to shutter
http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2014/01/16/acme-to-close-two-area-stores.html
These 2 locations (Westtown, PA and Exton, PA) will be closed on February 20, when their leases expire.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: ynkeesfn82 on April 02, 2014, 12:27:48 PM
ACME plans store upgrades/remodels, at least one being completely rebuilt, and reopening at least one shuttered location.

http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/blog/peter-van-allen/2014/03/exclusive-acme-president-talks-about-supermarkets.html
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on April 02, 2014, 04:27:54 PM
The article says they plan an upgrade to the Willingboro, NJ, Devon, PA, and Chestertown, MD.  The Willingboro, NJ location was remodeled late last year with the "Premium Fresh & Healthy" interior decor.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Stork of The Weak on April 02, 2014, 09:55:15 PM
I'm sorry but I don't think people's perception of Acme will ever change. They used to be a great chain but their name was soiled long ago when their parent company ASC decided to focus on stores on the West Coast, neglecting the Acme chain and eventually trying to sell it off, in 1991 (even though Acme was the mother of ASC, and for a long time the only chain ASC owned). Acme tried building new stores in the late 80's, but most late 80's/90's Acme stores were always dumps compared to the much nicer Giant, Genuardi's, Super Fresh, and Super G stores built during that period. I think the only customers loyal to Acme these days are older folks who probably don't like anything new, or just are too lazy to be bothered to learn about alternative stores to shop at. The stores Albertsons built with the Acme name were a huge improvement over the early 90's Acme stores, but it was a stupid move to rename all the stores with pharmacies "Acme Sav-on". I can tell you with absolute certainty that NOBODY (except for maybe employees who answer store phones and are reading a script) has gotten into the habit of calling the stores the new name yet, even though it's been just over a decade since the name changed.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on April 25, 2014, 08:26:40 AM
Acme is ending it's contract with Philadelphia Local 1776 of United Food and Commerical Workers.  The article is fromj Phill.com, and is in the Philadelphia Inquirer:
Acme ends contract with union, Local 1776 says (http://www.philly.com/philly/business/homepage/20140425_Acme_ends_contract_with_union__Local_1776_says.html)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: TheFugitive on April 25, 2014, 09:53:48 AM
I belonged to the UFCW for a time when I was younger.
Perhaps the most worthless union on the face of the planet.
Just sucked a hefty amount of dues out of you each week for a job
paying just above minimum wage.  Got little in return.

Other than they would always go to bat for bad employees who darn
well deserved to get fired.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Stork of The Weak on April 25, 2014, 05:12:13 PM
The Acme pictured in that article is the one in King of Prussia. The nail in the coffin for that store will probably be the new Target opening a block away this summer, which will have a big grocery section. But I am surprised the Acme has already survived with Giant, Wegmans, and a Walmart Supercenter in close proximity. Maybe ShopRite will open at the Acme site someday and compete well against the alternatives.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: retailisking on April 25, 2014, 09:22:34 PM
Believe it or not, sales are up by double digits at Acme, and vendors are energized. Ahold has much bigger problems with negative comps and strained vendor relations. Appearances can be deceiving.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Stork of The Weak on April 26, 2014, 01:13:53 PM
One time I saw a stolen Acme cart at a miniature golf course in West Philadelphia. Well as it turns out, an Acme was once two blocks away, but closed in 2002 and now is a Ross Dress for Less. I went to that course around 2006 and the cart looked a few years old but not too old. Not sure why that Acme closed because after seeing an old picture, it looked like a store not too small or old.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Stork of The Weak on May 01, 2014, 10:24:01 PM
Why would any of you want to see new Acme stores open? That chain is awful, and opening new stores wouldn't do justice to the history of their older stores, which has been forgotten by corporate.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on May 05, 2014, 03:28:39 PM
Quote from: Marc B on April 02, 2014, 12:27:48 PM
ACME plans store upgrades/remodels, at least one being completely rebuilt, and reopening at least one shuttered location.

http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/blog/peter-van-allen/2014/03/exclusive-acme-president-talks-about-supermarkets.html

What shuttered Acme is getting reopened?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: JoshAustin610 on May 05, 2014, 09:04:52 PM
The "reopening" mentioned in the article is actually just referring to the newly remodeled store at 10th & Reed, not one that was closed.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Stork of The Weak on May 06, 2014, 02:25:14 PM
Maybe Cerberus can roll out the Acme Super Saver concept again somewhere. Albertsons already tried using this name (originally used by ASC, Acme parent company, in the late 60's/70's) on some stores out west. Not sure if they still use it or not.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Stork of The Weak on May 24, 2014, 11:32:33 PM
Why did Acme feel the need to give all their pharmacies the Sav-on name? I think it actually was kind of a neat idea to put Sav-on signs above the pharmacies themselves, inside the stores, but to me it was total bull sh*t to spend thousands of dollars to replace all Acme signs on the exteriors and street signs for these stores just to give them the Sav-on name. And check out the Acme on City Avenue in the Manayunk section of Philly. Because of zoning, the already small Acme sign on the front of the store had to be replaced with one half its size, plus the equally tiny Sav-on sign. The word "pharmacy" is especially impossible to read here from the street, defeating the purpose of having the word on the sign. Anyway I think having the Sav-on name on an Acme sign anywhere is harmful to the value of the Acme name. And why should people in the Philly area be familiar with the Sav-on name anyway? Sav-on was a West Coast chain, so lots of Albertsons shoppers (who also now have to see this name on their favorite supermarket) would be familiar with it, but not anyone on the East Coast. But the original Sav-on drugstores were sold to CVS anyway years ago, and of course CVS killed the brand right away.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on May 25, 2014, 10:22:17 PM
I know.....the pharmacy takes up a little section of a supermarket yet for some reason acme really wanted to push that their pharmacy was now sav-on pharmacy. It just made them look like whores imo. Plus it probably confused some people thinking the store is called Acme Sav-On which is beyond silly. I guess we should just be happy the stores with a citizens bank in it doesn't give them equal billing on ther sign, I can imagine it now, Acme Sav-On Citzens Bank lol.
Seriously it just makes acme look like they don't have faith in their brand alone, so their delusional mind think that having Sav-On Pharmacy just as big will make anyone want to step in.
Luckily this seems to be more of a thing they were doing 5 years ago or so.

I was in acme, and their slogan is everyday is getting better.......seemed the same to me and their prices never seem that much lower.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Stork of The Weak on May 26, 2014, 12:32:58 AM
Quote from: EddieJ1984 on May 25, 2014, 10:22:17 PM
I know.....the pharmacy takes up a little section of a supermarket yet for some reason acme really wanted to push that their pharmacy was now sav-on pharmacy. It just made them look like whores imo. Plus it probably confused some people thinking the store is called Acme Sav-On which is beyond silly. I guess we should just be happy the stores with a citizens bank in it doesn't give them equal billing on ther sign, I can imagine it now, Acme Sav-On Citzens Bank lol.
Seriously it just makes acme look like they don't have faith in their brand alone, so their delusional mind think that having Sav-On Pharmacy just as big will make anyone want to step in.
Luckily this seems to be more of a thing they were doing 5 years ago or so.

I was in acme, and their slogan is everyday is getting better.......seemed the same to me and their prices never seem that much lower.

Whores? ROFLMAO! But what did you mean by "whores"?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on May 26, 2014, 11:39:16 AM
Quote from: Stork of The Weak on May 24, 2014, 11:32:33 PM
Why did Acme feel the need to give all their pharmacies the Sav-on name? I think it actually was kind of a neat idea to put Sav-on signs above the pharmacies themselves, inside the stores, but to me it was total bull sh*t to spend thousands of dollars to replace all Acme signs on the exteriors and street signs for these stores just to give them the Sav-on name. And check out the Acme on City Avenue in the Manayunk section of Philly. Because of zoning, the already small Acme sign on the front of the store had to be replaced with one half its size, plus the equally tiny Sav-on sign. The word "pharmacy" is especially impossible to read here from the street, defeating the purpose of having the word on the sign. Anyway I think having the Sav-on name on an Acme sign anywhere is harmful to the value of the Acme name. And why should people in the Philly area be familiar with the Sav-on name anyway? Sav-on was a West Coast chain, so lots of Albertsons shoppers (who also now have to see this name on their favorite supermarket) would be familiar with it, but not anyone on the East Coast. But the original Sav-on drugstores were sold to CVS anyway years ago, and of course CVS killed the brand right away.


Just a stupid decision under the ownership of Albertsons. I guess they figured the 'Jewel-Osco' concept works so well, why not try it with Acme? (And I guess Acme-Osco just sounds kind of odd lol). But yeah, it seemed to be just a giant waste of money. It seems newly remodeled stores have scrapped or downplayed the Sav-On branding.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Stork of The Weak on June 14, 2014, 11:15:48 PM
The current Acme in Dresher PA is in awful shape, along with the whole shopping center (for most of the tenants both inside and out!). Even the parking lot surface looks horrible. But perhaps Acme has been wanting for years to demolish and rebuild their store, asking the other tenants to leave, while being turned down by the township? If this Acme closes, the site would be perfect for The Fresh Market. This Acme (along with the shopping center and neighborhood) reminds me so much of the former A&P in Pluckemin, NJ and its surroundings, which closed a few years back and The Fresh Market now is at the site. That chain already has a store in Willow Grove three miles away, but I could definitely see a second one doing fine.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: FitchMike26 on June 15, 2014, 03:49:12 PM
I don't see The Fresh Market having an interest in this location; besides, ACME seems committed to staying here.

For those outside the area, you can see pictures of the Drescher ACME here:
http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/search/label/PA%3A%20Dresher
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Stork of The Weak on June 15, 2014, 08:08:17 PM
You can see the former A&P in Pluckemin (the aerial views are from before it closed) by entering the following address into Bing Maps: 35 Washington Valley Rd Pluckemin, NJ

I know The Fresh Market usually tries to put stores in large, modern shopping centers, but this store is an exception to that pattern. In fact the Acme site in Dresher would probably be a step up (at least it has a LOT more parking than this former A&P). Also the former A&P/Super Fresh in Towson, MD right outside Baltimore now is The Fresh Market. This shopping center is far from upscale but is near a fairly upscale mall, and is in a very urban area. Safeway opened a brand new store in Towson right after the Super Fresh closed around 2010. But not long afterward, the former Super Fresh (a much larger, more modern one than in Towson) in nearby Timonium was sold to ShopRite, who just may spell death for the Safeway. And on top of The Fresh Market, Trader Joe's is also in Towson.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: retailisking on October 15, 2014, 07:26:37 PM
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/2-Local-ACME-Supermarkets-Set-to-Close-278906201.html
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: ynkeesfn82 on January 20, 2015, 10:16:57 AM
Clifton, NJ store closing for good on February 19th.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/acme-checking-out-of-clifton-1.1196118
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: ynkeesfn82 on January 20, 2015, 10:21:14 AM
West Chester and Exton, PA stores closing too.

http://supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/acme-closing-2-locations
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: BillyGr on January 20, 2015, 01:35:23 PM
Quote from: Marc B on January 20, 2015, 10:21:14 AM
West Chester and Exton, PA stores closing too.

http://supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/acme-closing-2-locations

Looks like that article is from Jan 2014.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: FitchMike26 on January 20, 2015, 03:19:52 PM
West Chester (Westtown) and Exton closed in early 2014. Since then, 3 stores have closed or will close soon.

Chalfont PA and Warminster PA, both in Bucks County, closed November 2014. You can read about these closings here:
http://www.thereporteronline.com/business/20141024/acme-markets-in-chalfont-warminster-to-close

Clifton NJ, the last location in Passaic County, is closing February 2015. More info here:
http://www.thereporteronline.com/business/20141024/acme-markets-in-chalfont-warminster-to-close

Aside from Clifton, no other store closings have been announced...yet.

Title: Re: Acme
Post by: jason83080 on March 28, 2015, 07:20:18 PM
The old Click/Acme SuperCenter on Snow Rd in Brook Park, OH, was closed many years ago. The food side was kept open and transformed into a Rini-Rego Stop-n-Shop (a local grocery chain - a much larger location is/was in Middleburg Heights at the Southland Plaza, which is now an OfficeMax, Party City, and Marshalls), retaining the old Click/Acme decor and trying to match the brass/tile with gold foil and paint on the newly-constructed wall that was built. As a Giant Eagle, they shoehorned a GetGo station into the tiny parking lot, retained the old Acme exterior (it would likely cost too much to get rid of the covered driveway), but they did finally modify the interior to reflect the Giant Eagle maroon/salmon color scheme.

However! The old retail side, which was subdivided and, at one point, housed Patio Enclosures, is now a Goodwill store. I recently went in, and was pleasantly surprised to see that both Patio Enclosures and Goodwill retained the teal-gridlined ceiling tile setup! Arguably, the tile/brass wall decor is long gone, but you can tell where PE added an office area in the far back of the store, because the teal gridlined ceiling tiles run right into a wall. :)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: jamesway_95 on May 07, 2015, 11:59:13 AM
The new Beach Haven store is almost ready to go!

http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/2015/05/first-look-at-new-beach-haven-acme.html (http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/2015/05/first-look-at-new-beach-haven-acme.html)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on June 05, 2015, 08:24:20 AM
Acme now officially sells Safeway's O Organtics and Open Nature brands.  Same with Jewel and possibily Albertsons, Shaw's, and Star
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: retailisking on June 05, 2015, 05:37:22 PM
I don't recall seeing any Safeway product at Shaw's lately, but it's probably just a matter of time as their agreement with Supervalu is winding down. I also wonder if Safeway will continue to make its Busy Baker brand products for Dollar Tree.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on June 12, 2015, 07:54:41 PM
Quote from: retailisking on June 05, 2015, 05:37:22 PM
I don't recall seeing any Safeway product at Shaw's lately, but it's probably just a matter of time as their agreement with Supervalu is winding down. I also wonder if Safeway will continue to make its Busy Baker brand products for Dollar Tree.
The Dollar Tree and Deals in the Philadelphia area are getting rid of the Busy Baker brand products
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mixedday on July 23, 2015, 06:07:46 PM
I had a chance today to visit the Safeway in Newark, DE (People's Plaza) and the Acme in Bear DE (Fox Hunt Dr.). These stores are 2 miles apart on the same road, US 40.

I don't know how they compete on pricing, but the Safeway had a nicer feel inside, with a cafe and Starbucks. It's in a plaza with Home Depot, which is a bonus that likely provides visitor traffic, and a Regal cinemas.

The Acme on Fox Hunt Dr. is ok, but there is a new ShopRite in Bear DE further up north/east on US 40.

If challenged for having too much concentration, my guess is Acme might close the existing Acme instead of the Safeway, while converting that Safeway to Acme. If it closed the Safeway, ShopRite (that owns the Bear store) 5.6 miles north could open right at this Safeway site, putting Acme in between two ShopRites - essentially worst case scenario. It'd be better if the original Acme closed, and an Aldi or something light weight just went into the original Acme spot, as ShopRite likely won't want that spot as it's too close to the other store.

ShopRite (through an owner) might want that Safeway though. ShopRite has no stores in Cecil County MD and that Safeway is close to the DE/MD border. That's a side note that ShopRite has stores in New Castle Co., DE and in Harford County, MD into the Baltimore region, but isn't contiguous because it has no store in Cecil County.

I also visited the other Safeway near Naamans Road further up in Wilmington, where Safeway is directly across the street from an Acme. This is near the PA state border. Probably the Safeway here will close. A new Wegmans looks like it's about to open in Concordville, PA. Wegmans site lists a date of Nov. 8, and this new Wegmans is not to far from this Safeway/Acme duo which would have likely affected the Safeway to some extent even if Acme and Safeway hadn't merged.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: BillyGr on July 23, 2015, 07:51:54 PM
Quote from: mixedday on July 23, 2015, 06:07:46 PM
I had a chance today to visit the Safeway in Newark, DE (People's Plaza) and the Acme in Bear DE (Fox Hunt Dr.). These stores are 2 miles apart on the same road, US 40.

If challenged for having too much concentration, my guess is Acme might close the existing Acme instead of the Safeway, while converting that Safeway to Acme.

Do they even need to do anything?  After all, Acme is buying at least one A&P site that is closer to an existing Safeway (in Rehoboth Beach) than these two are to each other.  Not to mention that all the closings out west where the Safeway/Albertsons overlapped each other occurred already (and the ones I heard were often across the street or next to each other), so you'd think that it would have been made known by now if there was an issue here.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: FitchMike26 on July 23, 2015, 07:52:46 PM
Hello Mixedday. Some bits of info:

1) The Safeway in People's Plaza is a former Genuardi's and is much newer than the Acme on Fox Hunt Drive. Corporate seems content keeping both of these stores open for now. There is a second ShopRite (with a Glasgow address) one mile north on Route 896. It's a former Superfresh that ShopRite expanded, and is the largest (flagship) ShopRite in the state of Delaware. Safeway-Albertson's wants to keep open both stores on US 40 to compete with the two ShopRites to the North and East.

2) The "new" ShopRite you mentioned in Bear is also a former Genuardi's/Safeway that was sold to ShopRite around 2011.

3) Cecil County MD is a small, sparsely populated county that few chains seem interested in penetrating. Giant-Carlisle has one store in the northern part of the county (Martin's in Rising Sun) and ACME has a store in Elkton at the Big Elk Mall. Other than that, it's a very rural county.

4) Safeway-Albertson's seems content maintaining the existing Safeway stores in ACME territory (Delaware) and I don't think we are going to see any store name conversions.

5) The Safeway on Naamans Rd is also a former Genuardi's, and does brisk business from people over the border in PA. The existing ACME down the street tends to draw business from people in North Wilmington. I think both stores can co-exist.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mixedday on July 24, 2015, 08:30:20 AM
Quote from: FitchMike26 on July 23, 2015, 07:52:46 PM
Hello Mixedday. Some bits of info:

1) The Safeway in People's Plaza is a former Genuardi's and is much newer than the Acme on Fox Hunt Drive. Corporate seems content keeping both of these stores open for now. There is a second ShopRite (with a Glasgow address) one mile north on Route 896. It's a former Superfresh that ShopRite expanded, and is the largest (flagship) ShopRite in the state of Delaware. Safeway-Albertson's wants to keep open both stores on US 40 to compete with the two ShopRites to the North and East.

2) The "new" ShopRite you mentioned in Bear is also a former Genuardi's/Safeway that was sold to ShopRite around 2011.

3) Cecil County MD is a small, sparsely populated county that few chains seem interested in penetrating. Giant-Carlisle has one store in the northern part of the county (Martin's in Rising Sun) and ACME has a store in Elkton at the Big Elk Mall. Other than that, it's a very rural county.

4) Safeway-Albertson's seems content maintaining the existing Safeway stores in ACME territory (Delaware) and I don't think we are going to see any store name conversions.

5) The Safeway on Naamans Rd is also a former Genuardi's, and does brisk business from people over the border in PA. The existing ACME down the street tends to draw business from people in North Wilmington. I think both stores can co-exist.

Regarding #4, did Safeway-Albertson's comment that it wants to maintain Safeway in Northern DE?

Regarding #5, will they co-exist when the Concordville Wegmans opens?

When Wegmans opened in Cherry Hill, NJ it essentially wiped out 3-4 grocery stores:
1. Superfresh in Westmont which was clean and well run
2. Pathmark in Cherry Hill near a very dense area.
3. Stop&Shop later ShopRite in Brace Rd. Cherry Hill
4. Genuardi's of Cherry Hill (now a Whole Foods).

Plus Wegmans has had a ripple effect affecting these chains overall.

A&P decided to close on 1 & 2, and but maybe it was an A&P specific issue of not wanting to compete in Southwest NJ. A Thriftway/ShopNBag relocated from another smaller site to the Westmont site.

I don't know if Safeway as a banner has critical mass to be in Northern Delaware with only 2 stores, and one near a Wegmans.

I did miss the other ShopRite in Newark, so I agree it's unlikely ShopRite will add another store.

Management might indicate direction later. Much like Ahold that decided to convert the SuperG stores to Stop&Shop in South Jersey based on efficiencies of it being closer to the Edison distribution center. But it still lacked critical mass that it sold out to ShopRite.

Also, I'd think these stores being so close create inefficiencies and higher costs. Acme has been known to be weak, and high in pricing. I don't know if management will address these issues or keep things status quo. It seems to some extent that the strategy is to be like a convenience store or CVS that happens to keep produce, with multiple locations in close proximity. But inefficiencies might keep it pricey over competing supermarkets.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: FitchMike26 on July 24, 2015, 05:00:59 PM
Hello, Mixedday.

I don't have an official written statement from Safeway-Albertson's regarding stores in Delaware. I was just going off of discussions I've had with in store employees, plus comments people have made online. I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens.

As for the Concordville (Glen Mills) Wegmans, I don't think the stores on Naamans Road will see as many effects from that store. For starters, it's going to be a smaller, more scaled back Wegmans. Secondly, I expect the ACME store in Glen Mills itself to feel the largest impact from Wegmans. The Nammans Rd ACME & Safeway probably won't see much of a difference.

In my opinion, the Wegmans in Cherry Hill had a bigger impact than the Concordville location will. It really only impacted the Pathmark & SuperFresh stores in the CH area. The Genuardi's closed because corporate was winding down the chain, and a successful Whole Foods is now operating there. The Giant-Landover/Stop & Shop store closed because *all* stores in South Jersey were closing. The fact that ShopRite still operates in that space 8 years later shows that Wegmans opening does not prevent a well ran grocery store from surviving in the same regions it runs a store.

You're absolutely right that we'll see what happens over time with these chains and locations. I guess it's time to sit back and watch!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: JoshAustin610 on July 24, 2015, 09:23:04 PM
The former Stop & Shop he's talking about, on Brace Rd in Cherry Hill, did close not long after being acquired by Shoprite, but I think was mostly due to the location (it's not on Rts. 38 or 70, which is where most of the retail around there is).  The Shoprite on Rt. 70 is one shopping center over from Wegmans, so if any store was affected by them it would have been that one; they're still open.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: FitchMike26 on July 24, 2015, 09:32:30 PM
I didn't realize any of the former Stop & Shop/ShopRite stores has closed, period. This is new to me. My apologies!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: JimSawhill on July 26, 2015, 11:56:36 AM
Quote from: FitchMike26 on July 24, 2015, 05:00:59 PM
Hello, Mixedday.

I don't have an official written statement from Safeway-Albertson's regarding stores in Delaware. I was just going off of discussions I've had with in store employees, plus comments people have made online. I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens.

As for the Concordville (Glen Mills) Wegmans, I don't think the stores on Naamans Road will see as many effects from that store. For starters, it's going to be a smaller, more scaled back Wegmans. Secondly, I expect the ACME store in Glen Mills itself to feel the largest impact from Wegmans. The Nammans Rd ACME & Safeway probably won't see much of a difference.

In my opinion, the Wegmans in Cherry Hill had a bigger impact than the Concordville location will. It really only impacted the Pathmark & SuperFresh stores in the CH area. The Genuardi's closed because corporate was winding down the chain, and a successful Whole Foods is now operating there. The Giant-Landover/Stop & Shop store closed because *all* stores in South Jersey were closing. The fact that ShopRite still operates in that space 8 years later shows that Wegmans opening does not prevent a well ran grocery store from surviving in the same regions it runs a store.

You're absolutely right that we'll see what happens over time with these chains and locations. I guess it's time to sit back and watch!

What's in the old Pathmark and SuperFresh location now?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on July 27, 2015, 10:19:01 PM
Quote from: JimSawhill on July 26, 2015, 11:56:36 AM
Quote from: FitchMike26 on July 24, 2015, 05:00:59 PM
Hello, Mixedday.

I don't have an official written statement from Safeway-Albertson's regarding stores in Delaware. I was just going off of discussions I've had with in store employees, plus comments people have made online. I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens.

As for the Concordville (Glen Mills) Wegmans, I don't think the stores on Naamans Road will see as many effects from that store. For starters, it's going to be a smaller, more scaled back Wegmans. Secondly, I expect the ACME store in Glen Mills itself to feel the largest impact from Wegmans. The Nammans Rd ACME & Safeway probably won't see much of a difference.

In my opinion, the Wegmans in Cherry Hill had a bigger impact than the Concordville location will. It really only impacted the Pathmark & SuperFresh stores in the CH area. The Genuardi's closed because corporate was winding down the chain, and a successful Whole Foods is now operating there. The Giant-Landover/Stop & Shop store closed because *all* stores in South Jersey were closing. The fact that ShopRite still operates in that space 8 years later shows that Wegmans opening does not prevent a well ran grocery store from surviving in the same regions it runs a store.

You're absolutely right that we'll see what happens over time with these chains and locations. I guess it's time to sit back and watch!

What's in the old Pathmark and SuperFresh location now?
Last I heard, the Pathmark of Church Road, Cherry Hill is still vacant
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mixedday on July 28, 2015, 09:56:43 PM
Quote from: MikeRa on July 27, 2015, 10:19:01 PM
Last I heard, the Pathmark of Church Road, Cherry Hill is still vacant

Correct. The problem with half of the plaza is it's rundown. A former Rickel's site has been vacant for decades. It was so ghetto there that even TJMaxx left the shopping center, and Big Lots moved in.

I was hoping Wal-Mart could open a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets store in this site. They have the money to maybe buy out Big Lots out of the lease obligations, with a store that replaces half of the plaza (Big Lots, Rickels and Pathmark sites).

As for the Westmont Superfresh, Thriftway moved into that space by relocating from a smaller space from somewhere nearby.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mixedday on July 28, 2015, 10:05:53 PM
It seems that Acme wants to be strong by the Jersey and Delaware shores. Maybe it's because Wegmans won't come in this area, and some of the ShopRites aren't the caliber like in the suburbs closer to Philly.

Would it likely open up a location at the former Genuardi's in Barnegat?

http://safewayrealtyholdings.listinglab.com/3041BarnegatTownshipNJ/index.cfm

The Manahawkin Superfresh (which Acme put a bid on) is actually over 5 miles away, that possibly both stores can co-exist. Thoughts?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: jamesway_95 on August 27, 2015, 02:07:07 PM
Quote from: mixedday on July 28, 2015, 10:05:53 PM
Would it likely open up a location at the former Genuardi's in Barnegat?

http://safewayrealtyholdings.listinglab.com/3041BarnegatTownshipNJ/index.cfm

They are:

http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/here-comes-another-new-acme.html (http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/here-comes-another-new-acme.html)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mixedday on September 01, 2015, 09:42:49 PM
Another Safeway owned former Genuardi's location in NJ that remains vacant is in Voorhees, NJ. However, an Acme is already very close to this location. There is a Target and Acme in this side of Voorhees, and a ShopRite (Evesham Rd.) by the Cherry Hill-Voorhees border as far as grocery stores nearby (although Target isn't a grocery store).

I've lately felt that this location might work as a Whole Foods Market, with the Voorhees demographics being favorable. White Horse Rd. is somewhat an arterial road in Camden County as well. There is Comcast and a few employers in vicinity. The Echelon Mall was redesigned as a Voorhees town center hybrid format. A Whole Foods nearby would really add a boost in activity in that area.

However, I do wonder if Albertsons/Safeway that owns this building would rather just keep it vacant at this point, than sell or let Whole Foods operate there. Even a Whole Foods would chip away market share from that Acme even though Acme and Whole Foods don't likely view each other as direct competitors. But for produce and meats, Acme would lose business.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on September 04, 2015, 03:43:54 AM
Acme is now selling Safeway's The Snack Artist brand of snack foods (since 8/280 along with O Organtics and Open Nature
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on October 18, 2015, 10:40:48 PM
The following former A&P, Pathmark, and superfresh has reopened as Acme/Acme Pharmacy:
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: BillyGr on October 19, 2015, 11:10:50 AM
Quote from: MikeRa on October 18, 2015, 10:40:48 PM
The following former A&P, Pathmark, and superfresh has reopened as Acme/Acme Pharmacy:

  • SuperFresh at 180 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA (Opened 10/1/2015)
  • A&P Fresh at 55 Riverwalk Pl, West New York, NJ (Opened 10/9/2015)
  • Pathmark Super Center at 481 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ (Opened 10/9/2015)
  • A&P Fresh at 510 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ (Opened 10/10/2015)
  • A&P Food Market at 103 Knollwood Rd, White Plains, NY (Opened 10/11/2015)
  • Pathmark at 80 New Bridge Road, Bergenfield, NJ (Opened 10/14/2015)
  • A&P Fresh (sans liquor dept) at 136 Lake Avenue, Midland Park, NJ (Opened 10/14/2015)
  • A&P Fresh at 2160 Lemon Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ (Opened 10/14/2015)
  • Pathmark at 58 Broadway, Elmwood Park, NJ (Opened 10/14/2015)

9 Down, 62 more to go!
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on October 20, 2015, 07:38:36 PM
Opened on 10/16/2015 as Acme/Acme Pharmacy:

Opened on 10/18/2015 as Acme/Acme Pharmacy:
New store count for Acme Markets/Acme Pharmacy/Acme Sav-on: 124 stores
Edit: Thanks to Acme Style's blog
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: acme style on October 21, 2015, 09:56:21 AM
Quote from: MikeRa on October 20, 2015, 07:38:36 PM
Opened on 10/16/2015 as Acme/Acme Pharmacy:

  • A&P Fresh at 520 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Woodcliff Lake, NJ
  • A&P Fresh at 45 De Mercurio Dr, Allendale NJ
  • A&P Fresh at 199 Kinderkamack Rd, Park Ridge, NJ
  • A&P Fresh at 23 Quaker Ridge Rd, New Rochelle, NY

Opened on 10/18/2015 as Acme/Acme Pharmacy:

  • A&P Fresh at 125 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ
  • A&P Fresh at 75 Mayhill Street, Saddle Brooke, NJ
  • A&P Fresh at 12 Cedar Street, Bronxville, NY
  • A&P Fresh with Food Emporium Deli at 777 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, NY
New store count for Acme Markets/Acme Pharmacy/Acme Sav-on: 124 stores

Feel free to credit Acme Style for these lists you're copying and pasting directly from my blog and publishing here.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on October 22, 2015, 12:58:28 AM
Quote from: acme style on October 21, 2015, 09:56:21 AM
Quote from: MikeRa on October 20, 2015, 07:38:36 PM
Opened on 10/16/2015 as Acme/Acme Pharmacy:

  • A&P Fresh at 520 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Woodcliff Lake, NJ
  • A&P Fresh at 45 De Mercurio Dr, Allendale NJ
  • A&P Fresh at 199 Kinderkamack Rd, Park Ridge, NJ
  • A&P Fresh at 23 Quaker Ridge Rd, New Rochelle, NY

Opened on 10/18/2015 as Acme/Acme Pharmacy:

  • A&P Fresh at 125 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ
  • A&P Fresh at 75 Mayhill Street, Saddle Brooke, NJ
  • A&P Fresh at 12 Cedar Street, Bronxville, NY
  • A&P Fresh with Food Emporium Deli at 777 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, NY
New store count for Acme Markets/Acme Pharmacy/Acme Sav-on: 124 stores

Feel free to credit Acme Style for these lists you're copying and pasting directly from my blog and publishing here.

no problem.

4 more stores opened yesterday, again thanks to Acme Style (I printed a page from the blog), and Acme Markets website (for the Albertsons Store Numbers, under their Cake ordering for each store):
New store count for Acme Markets/Acme Pharmacy/Acme Sav-on: 128

What I've notice is that the A&P stores in NY and CT do not even have a Pharmacy Department in the stores, so there won't be any Acme Pharmacy or Acme Sav-on stores in those 2 states, so far.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: BillyGr on October 22, 2015, 01:49:48 PM
Quote from: MikeRa on October 22, 2015, 12:58:28 AMWhat I've notice is that the A&P stores in NY and CT do not even have a Pharmacy Department in the stores, so there won't be any Acme Pharmacy or Acme Sav-on stores in those 2 states, so far.

I know the one in Pleasant Valley had one for a time, but then removed it - I think there it may have been partially for space (as that store is not quite as large as some) - there was also a newer CVS just down the block which may have had a bearing on it also.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: nysw3636 on October 22, 2015, 04:43:02 PM
From what I was told by people in the know...

A&P Pleasant Valley, NY is closing Monday night (10-27) and re-opening as ACME on Friday morning (10-30).
A&P Hopewell Jct,NY is closing Sunday night (10-26) and re-opening as ACME on Wednesday (10-28)
A&P Lagrangeville,NY starting liquidation sale tomorrow. Once done, it will be gutted by SHOPRITE with January re-opening.

Also, the only reason the A&P in Lagrangeville has stayed open is because of the pharmacy. It made BIG $$$. Again, from people in the know...

Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mjb1124 on October 22, 2015, 05:54:49 PM
There's no plans as far as I know, but I feel like the A&P Fresh in Metuchen NJ would be a good site for Acme to take over.   It's a pretty big and modern store which seems to get solid business, and it's not too close to any existing or soon-to-be Acmes.   I suppose the nearby ShopRite in Edison might be a threat to them, despite it being a small and dated store.    I wonder if ShopRite themselves would consider moving to the A&P site.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mixedday on November 07, 2015, 09:42:26 AM
Quote from: mjb1124 on October 22, 2015, 05:54:49 PM
There's no plans as far as I know, but I feel like the A&P Fresh in Metuchen NJ would be a good site for Acme to take over.   It's a pretty big and modern store which seems to get solid business, and it's not too close to any existing or soon-to-be Acmes.   I suppose the nearby ShopRite in Edison might be a threat to them, despite it being a small and dated store.    I wonder if ShopRite themselves would consider moving to the A&P site.

Acme competes with ShopRite, across the street, in many areas in South Jersey. I don't think the new owners would be concerned with that threat esp. if the ShopRite was small and dated. Granted, up by Central to Northern NJ area, dependent on the area, Acme is a new name.

On the other hand, when Acme is disadvantaged with a smaller older store, it has no qualms about closing. I do wonder how long the Acme in Burlington Twp. NJ will last since it's in a center with a Super Wal-Mart (originally just a regular Wal-Mart), and a new ShopRite just opened recently in Burlington Twp. (at a former Kmart site).
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mixedday on November 07, 2015, 09:47:14 AM
Quote from: FitchMike26 on July 24, 2015, 05:00:59 PM
Hello, Mixedday.

I don't have an official written statement from Safeway-Albertson's regarding stores in Delaware. I was just going off of discussions I've had with in store employees, plus comments people have made online. I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens.

As for the Concordville (Glen Mills) Wegmans, I don't think the stores on Naamans Road will see as many effects from that store. For starters, it's going to be a smaller, more scaled back Wegmans. Secondly, I expect the ACME store in Glen Mills itself to feel the largest impact from Wegmans. The Nammans Rd ACME & Safeway probably won't see much of a difference.

In my opinion, the Wegmans in Cherry Hill had a bigger impact than the Concordville location will. It really only impacted the Pathmark & SuperFresh stores in the CH area. The Genuardi's closed because corporate was winding down the chain, and a successful Whole Foods is now operating there. The Giant-Landover/Stop & Shop store closed because *all* stores in South Jersey were closing. The fact that ShopRite still operates in that space 8 years later shows that Wegmans opening does not prevent a well ran grocery store from surviving in the same regions it runs a store.

You're absolutely right that we'll see what happens over time with these chains and locations. I guess it's time to sit back and watch!

The Concordville Wegmans opens tomorrow. Wegmans expects to draw customers from Northern Delaware.

Read here:

http://www.delawareonline.com/story/money/2015/11/04/new-wegmans-has-strong-delaware-vibe/75157218/
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: FitchMike26 on November 07, 2015, 08:22:40 PM
Hi Mixedday! I think you may have been misunderstanding what I was trying to say:

Of course they will attract customers from Delaware, and probably a few from Western Cecil County Maryland too!

That being said...I think the biggest impact on ACME will be felt at the Glen Mills ACME, a mere half mile north of Wegmans on Baltimore Pike. The ACME and Safeway stores on Naamans Road in Delaware are both 6.5 miles away; I expect a lesser impact to be felt here.

There may (or may not) also be a small impact felt on the Granite Run & downtown Media ACME stores as well, both of which are located north of Wegmans, also on the same road (Baltimore Pike). These stores are a little further though (7 miles and 9.5 miles) so who knows if they will experience a drop in revenue.

In short, the ACME store that is the most in danger is Glen Mills. That was my original point.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: store215 on November 07, 2015, 11:49:18 PM
Quote from: FitchMike26 on November 07, 2015, 08:22:40 PM


In short, the ACME store that is the most in danger is Glen Mills. That was my original point.

Didn't that store just get a remodel earlier this year? I really wondered why they bothered. Wegmans pretty much kills Acme no matter where they have gone, even with Acme's new change of direction in pricing, service, etc., they still have nothing on Wegmans.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: BillyGr on November 08, 2015, 03:37:23 PM
Quote from: store215 on November 07, 2015, 11:49:18 PM
Quote from: FitchMike26 on November 07, 2015, 08:22:40 PM


In short, the ACME store that is the most in danger is Glen Mills. That was my original point.

Didn't that store just get a remodel earlier this year? I really wondered why they bothered. Wegmans pretty much kills Acme no matter where they have gone, even with Acme's new change of direction in pricing, service, etc., they still have nothing on Wegmans.

Maybe that is why they did a remodel - knowing Wegmans was coming?  Seems like it would make sense.  Plus I would assume the Wegmans is larger (probably quite a bit)?  You always get those who think those stores are too big and prefer the smaller sized ones who will stick to the older (Acme) location.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: FitchMike26 on November 08, 2015, 07:08:24 PM
The new Wegmans is a slightly scaled down store...only 110,000 sq ft; compared to others nearby that are 130,000-140,000 sq ft.

I don't know the official size of the Glen Mills ACME, but I would guess it's around half that (maybe 55,000 sq ft)?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mixedday on November 09, 2015, 11:16:36 AM
Quote from: FitchMike26 on July 24, 2015, 05:00:59 PM

In my opinion, the Wegmans in Cherry Hill had a bigger impact than the Concordville location will. It really only impacted the Pathmark & SuperFresh stores in the CH area. The Genuardi's closed because corporate was winding down the chain, and a successful Whole Foods is now operating there. The Giant-Landover/Stop & Shop store closed because *all* stores in South Jersey were closing. The fact that ShopRite still operates in that space 8 years later shows that Wegmans opening does not prevent a well ran grocery store from surviving in the same regions it runs a store.

You're absolutely right that we'll see what happens over time with these chains and locations. I guess it's time to sit back and watch!

The CH Wegmans is 125,000 sq.ft, while the Concordville one is 110,000 sq.ft. Will that 15,000 sq.ft make much of a difference?

Regarding the CH Genuardi's, it closed a year or so before the last three remaining NJ stores in Marlton, Egg Harbor and Barnegat store, while Safeway was trying to sell the remaining three stores. Likely the Wegmans of CH was problematic to that CH store operation.

Also Ahold pulled out of South Jersey a year after Wegmans opened in Mt.Laurel and CH. Wegmans operating in the two wealthiest areas in South Jersey, destroyed whatever premium price point strategy Ahold was trying to achieve.

Quote from: FitchMike26 on November 07, 2015, 08:22:40 PM

In short, the ACME store that is the most in danger is Glen Mills. That was my original point.

That maybe true.  Atleast with the Cherry Hill Wegmans, it wiped out 4 competitor stores. However, the Mt. Laurel Wegmans had less of an impact with only 1 ACME store closing. A Giant store in York Rd in Cockeysville MD still co-exists with a Wegmans in Hunt Valley half a mile away, albeit on different roads.

Acme might be stronger now. It of course shall be seen if it wants to consolidate, however. 2 Safeway stores in NE Delaware where it's the Philly TV market, might be extraneous. One nice thing about the Safeway is the Starbucks counter, and the prepared foods. I'm not sure if it's a driver to people to do full groceries (like $200/week at a store) however.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: FitchMike26 on November 09, 2015, 04:00:17 PM
Hello again, Mixedday.

I don't want it to appear that we are in a debate about opinions. You are certainly entitled to your opinions, and I am entitled to mine. If you wish to believe that Wegmans killed the Cherry Hill Genuardi's, and also killed Ahold in South Jersey, then continue believing so. I hope it helps you sleep at night.

One last fact: Cherry Hill's sq footage does not include it's freestanding beer/liquor store. I don't have the sq ft of that, so maybe you can find it and add it to the 125,000 sq ft of the actual store to give us the overall total.

Collegeville, King of Prussia, Malvern, and Warrington all have their beer inside the store, hence their sq footage seems larger than Cherry Hill's.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mixedday on November 09, 2015, 04:58:38 PM
Quote from: FitchMike26 on November 09, 2015, 04:00:17 PM
Hello again, Mixedday.

I don't want it to appear that we are in a debate about opinions. You are certainly entitled to your opinions, and I am entitled to mine. If you wish to believe that Wegmans killed the Cherry Hill Genuardi's, and also killed Ahold in South Jersey, then continue believing so. I hope it helps you sleep at night.

One last fact: Cherry Hill's sq footage does not include it's freestanding beer/liquor store. I don't have the sq ft of that, so maybe you can find it and add it to the 125,000 sq ft of the actual store to give us the overall total.

Collegeville, King of Prussia, Malvern, and Warrington all have their beer inside the store, hence their sq footage seems larger than Cherry Hill's.

You don't have to be condescending with that comment.

Facts:
Wegmans opened in 2006 in Cherry Hill and Mt. Laurel, near 4 Stop&Shop stores (2 in CH and 2 in Mt. Laurel). In 2007, Ahold sells it's South Jersey Stop&Shop stores to Wakefern. Ahold gave the Stop&Shop banner little time to mature in SJ before calling it quits, and seeing the competition was so strong.

My viewpoint:
Wegmans has a large impact in an area. Marginal chains that are present but might not be strategic in an area are first to go.

Correction: The Cherry Hill Genuardi's actually closed just 6 months ahead of the other 3 other South Jersey Genuardi's stores. But it's still telling that the only one near a Wegmans was closed, while the others were kept open in hope of a buyer.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: ynkeesfn82 on November 09, 2015, 11:41:50 PM
All right people. Enough is enough. Can we go back to having a civilized discussion or am I going to have to ban you both?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: FitchMike26 on November 10, 2015, 03:04:39 PM
I think there's room here for everyone's opinions. I expressly said he was entitled to his, and I was entitled to mine. That does not require me to agree with his opinions, or vice versa.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on November 18, 2015, 08:42:26 AM
I took pictures of the newest Acme to Northeast Philadelphia, which was a Pathmark Sav-A-Center before hand (and originally a Super Fresh once upon a time when it opened in the mid - late 90s) on Cottman Avenue on the morning they opened. Acme Style posted them here :D
http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/acme-cottman-avenue-philadelphia.html
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Chuck E. Cheese on February 29, 2016, 07:33:49 PM
*bump*

Acme took over the old A&P in Riverside, Greenwich, CT. I've never heard anything about this chain until recently (The Wile E. Coyote Cartoons dont count! :P ). Guess they never really Franchised into CT..
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: ynkeesfn82 on March 01, 2016, 11:37:39 AM
As a Stop & Shop employee I shouldn't be saying this and the Union can probably have  me fired, but I would like to see ACME come into The Hartford area.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: BillyGr on March 01, 2016, 02:08:20 PM
Quote from: Marc B on March 01, 2016, 11:37:39 AM
I would like to see ACME come into The Hartford area.
Quote from: Patrick Boots CEC on February 29, 2016, 07:33:49 PM
Acme took over the old A&P in Riverside, Greenwich, CT. I've never heard anything about this chain until recently (The Wile E. Coyote Cartoons dont count! :P ). Guess they never really Franchised into CT..

You have to note that Acme is owned by the same parent company (formerly Albertsons, now they have merged with Safeway) that also owns the Shaw's and Star Markets stores in many areas of New England.

They of course closed all the Shaw's locations in CT a few years back (under a prior management) but that is probably why the Acme name was never in the state previously.

Since they were purchasing the former A&P stores which were mostly in NY and NJ (and their other brands like Waldbaum's in Long Island and Superfresh down in DE, PA and southern NJ) they did so using the Acme name as the majority of the locations were areas where Acme does (or did) operate.

Connecticut was the obvious exception (they even had Acme locations in NY at one time, though it was probably 50 years ago or so by now).
However they probably figured it was not sensible to use the Shaw's name for just those 4 locations, both since they had closed the stores previously and that they would be quite separated from the rest of the Shaw's locations (while being closer to the Acme locations in NY/NJ and easier to supply that way).

Given that the remainder of CT has none of their stores (and possibly some former locations of either Shaw's and/or A&P still vacant?) it wouldn't be at all surprising if these four do reasonably well that they might consider expanding further into the state to "fill in the blank" in the corporate structure between the existing Shaw's locations in the other 5 NE states and the rest of the Acmes in NY/NJ and southward.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: TheFugitive on March 01, 2016, 02:37:39 PM
Quote from: Marc B on March 01, 2016, 11:37:39 AM
As a Stop & Shop employee I shouldn't be saying this and the Union can probably have  me fired, but I would like to see ACME come into The Hartford area.

Just heard on the radio that the UFCW has authorized a strike at Stop & Shop.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: ynkeesfn82 on March 01, 2016, 04:46:08 PM
Quote from: TheFugitive on March 01, 2016, 02:37:39 PM
Just heard on the radio that the UFCW has authorized a strike at Stop & Shop.

One union in Massachusetts voted to strike, but the strike hasn't begun yet. The other unions in Mass, Rhode Island, and Connecticut continue to be in negotiations.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: Chuck E. Cheese on March 05, 2016, 02:18:20 PM
With Supermarkets, you can usually tell who owns it if another website is exactly the same.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: JimSawhill on March 08, 2016, 08:15:59 AM
Quote from: Marc B on March 01, 2016, 04:46:08 PM
Quote from: TheFugitive on March 01, 2016, 02:37:39 PM
Just heard on the radio that the UFCW has authorized a strike at Stop & Shop.

One union in Massachusetts voted to strike, but the strike hasn't begun yet. The other unions in Mass, Rhode Island, and Connecticut continue to be in negotiations.

What are the issues the unions want? Higher pay?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: ynkeesfn82 on March 08, 2016, 08:57:29 AM
Quote from: JimSawhill on March 08, 2016, 08:15:59 AM
Quote from: Marc B on March 01, 2016, 04:46:08 PM
Quote from: TheFugitive on March 01, 2016, 02:37:39 PM
Just heard on the radio that the UFCW has authorized a strike at Stop & Shop.

One union in Massachusetts voted to strike, but the strike hasn't begun yet. The other unions in Mass, Rhode Island, and Connecticut continue to be in negotiations.

What are the issues the unions want? Higher pay?

Yes in part. And S&S wants to eliminate premium pay for Sundays and holidays. I'm sure I can be fired for saying this, but the pay scale at S&S is so mucked up. My job is bagging groceries and rounding up the shopping carts in the parking lot. I get paid $9.60/HR which is Connecticut minimum wage. One of my direct supervisors who has been with S&S for 4 years is only getting paid $9.65/HR!!!!!! His responsibilities include over-seeing the entire Front End - Cashiers, Baggers, Cart People. He also works behind the Customer Service Desk and in the gas station.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: TheFugitive on March 08, 2016, 09:50:02 AM
As someone who was briefly a UFCW member WAY back in the day, I sympathize.
Perhaps the most worthless labor union on the planet.  I only made about a dime an hour
more than other non-union stores in the area paid, and they sucked forty bucks a pay out
of me in dues.

My spouse also worked in a union grocery store.  Their contract was written WAY back when
Pennsylvania still had blue laws.  So it did not cover Sundays.  They just kept working on modifications
of the original fifty-year old contract, so that what she was working under treated Sundays as if they
did not even exist!

That way they could work you close to 40 hours, but still designate you as "part time", because Sunday hours were not counted towards the total under the contract.  Out of 55 store employees exactly TWO qualified as full-time and had benefits.

And yet all paid union dues.  It's a scam.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: JimSawhill on March 26, 2016, 10:33:21 PM
Quote from: ynkeesfn82 on March 08, 2016, 08:57:29 AM
Quote from: JimSawhill on March 08, 2016, 08:15:59 AM
Quote from: Marc B on March 01, 2016, 04:46:08 PM
Quote from: TheFugitive on March 01, 2016, 02:37:39 PM
Just heard on the radio that the UFCW has authorized a strike at Stop & Shop.

One union in Massachusetts voted to strike, but the strike hasn't begun yet. The other unions in Mass, Rhode Island, and Connecticut continue to be in negotiations.

What are the issues the unions want? Higher pay?

Yes in part. And S&S wants to eliminate premium pay for Sundays and holidays. I'm sure I can be fired for saying this, but the pay scale at S&S is so mucked up. My job is bagging groceries and rounding up the shopping carts in the parking lot. I get paid $9.60/HR which is Connecticut minimum wage. One of my direct supervisors who has been with S&S for 4 years is only getting paid $9.65/HR!!!!!! His responsibilities include over-seeing the entire Front End - Cashiers, Baggers, Cart People. He also works behind the Customer Service Desk and in the gas station.

Typical, when I was employed at Caldor, I knew my manager was only getting a few cents more than me an hour. Of course, the union dues cut into my pay. I'm keeping my employees happy and they know I'm available if they need something...

BTW, why did you change your name? Employer asked you to?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mixedday on April 18, 2016, 09:06:51 AM
Would Acme be in a position to assume the former Pathmark building in Cherry Hill, 989 Church Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002?

That site along with half of the shopping center would need rehabilitation, so it isn't move-in ready, but it shouldn't be a huge endeavor.

There aren't any near enough Acme stores, including any in Cherry Hill limits. Some might figure that the Wegmans, which is 2.1 miles away, is too close. However, Haddonfield Rd. gets tremendous amount of vehicle traffic and Wegmans itself has somewhat very large crowds. The two aren't are on the same roads itself. Perhaps Acme could cater to those that want the nearby and easy to manage grocery store convenience? (Almost like Giant in Cockeysville, MD that works, on a different highway but just 0.6 miles from the Hunt Valley Wegmans)

It's interesting that Pathmark lasted until 2013 in that site, when Wegmans opened in 2006. So, the two co-existed for a significant period, and Wegmans didn't pressure Pathmark really out. But, now some might figure now that Wegmans is too close for the Pathmark site to work for another traditional grocery store tenant.

The site is across the JCPenney wing of the successful mall as well. If not Acme, it would seem it would make sense for a subdivide for an upscale gourmet store like Rastelli's Market Fresh (which operates in Marlton). There are also some high end apartments, Burrough's Mills and Cherry Hill Towers that are nearby. The immediate competition is Aldi, Wegmans (2.1 miles away) and a ShopRite that is farther down.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on May 09, 2016, 08:05:37 AM
Here is a list of Acme locations in Pennsylvania that now sells beer:
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: giantsfan2016 on November 06, 2016, 12:00:09 PM
The 4 ACME in Connecticut are celebrating their 1st Anniversary.

Meanwhile they're poking fun at Shoprite because they make you spend $400 to get a free turkey while ACME only makes you spend $100.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: BillyGr on November 06, 2016, 08:14:24 PM
Quote from: Marc B on November 06, 2016, 12:00:09 PM
The 4 ACME in Connecticut are celebrating their 1st Anniversary.

Meanwhile they're poking fun at Shoprite because they make you spend $400 to get a free turkey while ACME only makes you spend $100.

Probably without noting that:

- Shoprite is $400 over several weeks (6, including the Sun-Wed before Thanksgiving), while Acme is a single $100 purchase (so one could spend $66.67 per week @ Shoprite and still get it).
- Acme's deal is after using coupons, while ShopRite credits the face value of the coupon towards the total (So, for instance a pack of Schick Disposables @ $5.99 w/$3 coupon gives you $5.99 vs. $2.99 credit).

Basically two different types of programs, which may work better for different types of shoppers.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on November 10, 2016, 12:35:59 PM
Acme now has a gas rewards program (so does the other Albertsons banners).  Points can be redeemed at participating Sunoco stations.   The Acme locations in PA, NJ, and DE has plenty of Sunoco stations nearby.  Shaw's apparently does not.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mixedday on February 01, 2017, 06:26:22 PM
The Acme in Burlington Twp, NJ is closing:
http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2017/01/30/acme-closing-burlington-twp/97257430/

It's no surprise as competition became intense: a new ShopRite was built at a former Kmart location, Wal-Mart expanded into a SuperCenter in the same shopping center, and Lidl is expected to open in this area.
Title: Acme makes employee buyout offers in New Jersey; seeks to cut full-timers to PT
Post by: retailisking on February 14, 2017, 07:21:18 AM
Looks like some former A&P stores are continuing to struggle under Acme
http://www.theshelbyreport.com/2017/02/13/acme-cut-positions-new-jersey/
Title: Re: Acme makes employee buyout offers in New Jersey; seeks to cut full-timers to PT
Post by: BillyGr on February 14, 2017, 05:34:10 PM
Quote from: retailisking on February 14, 2017, 07:21:18 AM
Looks like some former A&P stores are continuing to struggle under Acme
http://www.theshelbyreport.com/2017/02/13/acme-cut-positions-new-jersey/

Not sure if all of them were A&P employees, but if so that may be some of the issue.  Seems that part of A&P's problem towards the later years was that, since they kept closing stores the ones still open got "overloaded" with older, more costly workers.  Thus, even if the stores do reasonably, they could be less profitable due to payroll costs.
Title: Re: Acme makes employee buyout offers in New Jersey; seeks to cut full-timers to PT
Post by: retailisking on February 14, 2017, 10:20:00 PM
Quote from: BillyGr on February 14, 2017, 05:34:10 PM
Not sure if all of them were A&P employees, but if so that may be some of the issue.  Seems that part of A&P's problem towards the later years was that, since they kept closing stores the ones still open got "overloaded" with older, more costly workers.  Thus, even if the stores do reasonably, they could be less profitable due to payroll costs.

My understanding is that Acme assumed the staff of the old A&P stores they took over.
Title: Acme to close in Newark, NJ
Post by: retailisking on June 15, 2017, 07:56:21 PM
In a commentary accompanying this photo of the store, it's claimed that vanilla merchandising doomed this store
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4274/34056024563_c8449f62d7_b.jpg)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/115637162@N02/34056024563/in/photostream/
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: shore72 on September 12, 2017, 09:53:42 PM
It seems the iconic, classic Acme store in St. Michaels, MD is in its final month:

http://www.stardem.com/news/local_news/article_b1e270d0-f9c0-5ae2-b085-f1ff2fec297c.html
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on September 17, 2017, 08:11:15 PM
Back on September 11, Acme Style reported that Acme opened a new store in Philadelphia, PA.  This new store is located at Front Street and Snyder Avenue.  The interior of this store is the "Quality Build" interior decor.  Full details can be located here: http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/2017/09/first-look-at-interior-of-front-and.html (http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/2017/09/first-look-at-interior-of-front-and.html)

Thanks to Acme Style for the story.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: mixedday on September 23, 2017, 03:31:11 PM
Quote from: mixedday on April 18, 2016, 09:06:51 AM
Would Acme be in a position to assume the former Pathmark building in Cherry Hill, 989 Church Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002?

That site along with half of the shopping center would need rehabilitation, so it isn't move-in ready, but it shouldn't be a huge endeavor.


Just an update on this shopping center. It's getting the long needed re-hab. Big Lots moved into a new space, and At Home is replacing the old Pathmark. The parking lot was re-paved and the entire side that looked drab got completely renovated.

On another note, the Kmart of Moorestown, NJ is closing. There is an Acme which is on Kings Highway in Maple Shade just walking distance from the Kmart which is closing.
http://acmestyleblog.blogspot.com/search/label/NJ%3A%20Mapleshade

The Kmart faces a major road, Route 38, and is arguably a better site. The Acme anchors a traditional center, which would be a grocery anchored shopping center, but faces Kings Highway but a narrow stretch where it's one-lane each side. Kmart faces 38 and has Marshall's/Home Goods/Dollar Tree in the same center.

I wonder if Acme would consider shifting to the Kmart location as it appears that Acme is opening new stores elsewhere. Acme was hammered hard and closed numerous sites in the southwest side of NJ, over the years, so I wonder if it will make strategic moves or just fall apart like Genuardi's, Pathmark, etc. atleast in the western South Jersey. By the Jersey Shore, it's pretty much Wegmans free, limited Aldi even, and ShopRite's are a bit lackluster that Acme can exist well.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on September 26, 2017, 09:11:24 PM
So I recently moved to Morrisville, PA.
And oh my look at this nice building (I know its been covered on acme style and flickr a few years ago).
https://i.imgur.com/IpBGri1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/YkzP6xH.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/NwqXC1b.jpg

Love that it still has an abstract acme sign on the inside.

I posted links because I'm too tried to resize them, this board needs that feature that resizes pics down.

Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on October 04, 2017, 08:22:08 PM
I took some pics recently of the Acme/Acme Pharmacy store on Cottman Avenue, in Philadelphia.  this store has the "Quality Build" decor and the "Frosted Mug" Beer & Wine section.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4356/37378471421_3e36ab062f_b.jpg)
pic of the outside of the store with the "BEER & WINE" and "PHARMACY" signs
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4453/36708762823_7e51bab14d_b.jpg)
View of the entrance to the store and the Frosted Mug section, which is next to the Acme Corner Deli.  Sorry about the blurred image.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: EddieJ1984 on October 22, 2017, 09:30:50 AM
So visiting Philly over the weekend I was at the Harbison Ave Acme in Northeast Philly and see self checkout's have returned, they removed them a year or 2 ago, which imo was a really dumb move, I can only imagine the amount of complaints they got in that time.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on November 10, 2017, 05:42:38 PM
Acme on Bristol Road in Bensalem is getting the Quality Build decor and Frosted Mug & Wine.  They also dropped the Sav-on name on the building.  Now just Acme Pharmacy.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4476/26472443879_79ee7120af_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4538/37679789225_744edae6de_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on March 21, 2018, 10:23:58 PM
Acme and all of the Albertsons Companies stores, except for Jewel Osco, introduced a new app yesterday, 3/20/2018.  Here is a pic of what it looks like:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4779/27078126878_0987b361ea_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: shore72 on May 02, 2018, 09:07:42 PM
It was just announced on the news today that the Dover, DE Acme will be closing next month. The company said the store had been missing its goals for years. There's a more modern Safeway a few miles down the road which probably doesn't help its case.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: giantsfan2016 on May 02, 2018, 09:37:23 PM
Anyone know how the ACME stores down in Fairfield Country Connecticut are doing?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on May 14, 2018, 07:08:53 PM
Here is a link to a pic of a 1940's Acme Market, when it 1976 was a Pep Boys:
http://www.trolleybuses.net/phl/htm/usa_h_phl_mh_312_frankfordfriendship_197605_ss.htm (http://www.trolleybuses.net/phl/htm/usa_h_phl_mh_312_frankfordfriendship_197605_ss.htm)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: JJBers on May 14, 2018, 07:17:21 PM
Quote from: MikeRa on May 14, 2018, 07:08:53 PM
Here is a pic of a 1940's Acme Market, when it 1976 was a Pep Boys:
(http://www.trolleybuses.net/phl/jpg/usa_m_phl_mh_312_frankfordfriendship_197605_ss.jpg)
No image?
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on May 14, 2018, 09:42:02 PM
Quote from: JJBers on May 14, 2018, 07:17:21 PM
Quote from: MikeRa on May 14, 2018, 07:08:53 PM
Here is a pic of a 1940's Acme Market, when it 1976 was a Pep Boys:
(http://www.trolleybuses.net/phl/jpg/usa_m_phl_mh_312_frankfordfriendship_197605_ss.jpg)
No image?
I updated to the html page link so the pic can be seen on the page about Marmon Herrington Trackless Trolley in Philadelphia:
http://www.trolleybuses.net/phl/htm/usa_h_phl_mh_312_frankfordfriendship_197605_ss.htm (http://www.trolleybuses.net/phl/htm/usa_h_phl_mh_312_frankfordfriendship_197605_ss.htm)
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on July 22, 2018, 07:37:40 PM
The Acme Sav-on on 6601 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA (Frosted Mug) has the Quality Build interior decor
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on January 04, 2019, 05:51:23 PM
Found out on a Facebook group that I'm in the Gladwyne Acme (superfresh/A&P) is closing this year.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: giantsfan2016 on June 24, 2019, 03:40:16 PM
Hobby Lobby is opening in the former ACME in King of Prussia, PA.
Title: Re: Acme
Post by: MikeRa on September 30, 2019, 12:53:38 AM
There are now 164 Acme locations.  50 in PA, 73 in NJ, 4 in CT, 15 in DE, and 16 in NY.