THEY'VE RECENTLY BEEN BOUGHT BY SHAWS AND I'VE JUST BEGAN TO KNOW THEM!:mad:
more pics
here's their logo
anybody know anything about this chain?
Shaw's and Star were both the same company.
They are now both owned by Albertson's (who owns Acme in the Philly area)
Shaw's is a chain of supermarkets in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. They were recently bought by Albertsons, who also own Jewel/Osco. Discuss them here.
Shaw's recently modified their logo. Many new Shaw's have a Dunkin Donuts and an Osco Pharmacy inside. Shaw's acquired 18 former Ames.
Shaw's replaced Ames in Derby VT, Sanford and Saco ME
cool. What does there logo look like now that it was modified? The picture above is of the Springfield, Vermont store.
It's not easy to find the difference, but the logo changed a bit. The letter A is changed, and the length of the logo is shorter. I noticed this at the Shaw's un Auburn ME where we could see a labelscar of the past logo. The color is lighter too.
That probably has to do with the Albertsons aquisition
QuoteOriginally posted by MBZ321
Shaw's and Star were both the same company.
They are now both owned by Albertson's (who owns Acme in the Philly area)
yes but there were talks of changing all the Star Markets to Shaw'ses !:no:
Shaws was good back in the day, now they suxs. Their stores are dirty and bad customer service. Thank god for Price Chopper!
Shaw's keeps expanding their stores, and or relocating into another store in the plaza. THEY NOW added Osco Drug in their stores.
the new shaw's look like this. (This is the one in Gilford NH) it opened may 2000 and is 56,000 square feet. Most Shaw's now are like 60,000 something square feet, and they want to move away from 50,000 square feet or less. STop and shop is doing this too. Some stoers have undergone two renovations since opening and a couple (like Lewiston maine relocated 2ce), Shaws format in the mid-late 1990s was glass windows,
In Brunswick they also moved from their location(picture) to a new larger store in the same plaza where Serv.Merch. was located.
In Saco they moved to a new store built over the former Ames. All new Shaw's have a similar design and feature an Osco pharmacy and some have Dunkin' Donuts inside.
Question for Shaw's people: Are your stores being refered to as "Shaws-Osco" in ads, signage, etc??? Just curious because all the other Albertsons chains are being co-branded
Acme markets are now being called Acme-Sav On (Sav-On is the larger Rx chain that Albertsons has on the West coast)
then there is Jewel-Osco
QuoteOriginally posted by Zayre88
In Brunswick they also moved from their location(picture) to a new larger store in the same plaza where Serv.Merch. was located.
In Saco they moved to a new store built over the former Ames. All new Shaw's have a similar design and feature an Osco pharmacy and some have Dunkin' Donuts inside.
I saw the one in SAco a few weeks ago, IT HAS DUNKIN DONUTS IN IT. (THE AMES LOOKED LIKE THE ONE IN SOuth portland and I remember it being ZAYRE, and the SACO VALLEY SHOPPING CENTER LOOKS LIKE IT GOT REMODELED), and it say sthe old Shaw's will become Reny's. The new shaw's looked like Gilford and it had Osco signage. I saw the one in Sanford the same day and it looked JUST LIKE the one in Saco, (But the Sanford one DID NOT Have the osco thing) and the old shaw's in sanford is marshalls and dollar Tree.
THE SHAW's format before the current format (Looks like gilford) was a glass window front, and before that a wooden triangle front.
So they moved the one in Brusnwick to old Service Merchandise (They were first in the Cooks Corner where Bookland and STaples are, then moved to merrymeeting in 93), they do that alot. I heard they moved the lewiston one (i heard it was first in Proemenade mall in 73, then in 1988 the Libson st one opened and promenede mall shaw's moved there and Shaw's relocated from there in 2003 or 04 to across the old Ames.
Shaw's moved in 2003 from the DW highway location to the redevelopeed Globe Plaza and looks like the one in Gilford and is 64,500 square feet. Shaw's history in Stratham- in 1976 it opened in the Kings Hwy Plaza and in 1985 or something like that Shaw's moved in a plaza nearby (the old Shaw's in Kings Hwy plaza became OSco Drug, NH liquor and Blockbuster), and was 50,000 square feet, then it moved in late 2004 across the street in a 80,000 square foot building that looks like the one in Gilford and has dunkin donuts and OSco in it (I saw this shaw's 6 weeks ago), and the old shaw's across the street became Half staples.
from 74 to late 80s, Shaw's was in the Kmart Plaza and was 28,500 square feet, and moved in the late 80s to the Grantie state marketplace! as Super shaw's, I do not know the size, It must be in the late 40s early 50s of thousands of square feet. the old shaw's became Ben franklin and toy works (They closed and are Dollar Tree and furniture store, TOyworks closed 96, but then reopened in granite state plaza)
In goffstown from 74 to late 80s, it was in the very left end of the plaza and must have been in the early 30s of thousands of square feet, and then relocated to a 44,000 square foot newly cosntructed building in 1988 (it looked like the one in Lewiston on Lisbon st the one before the current one that just opened) to the right of the plaza, and it got expanded 3 years ago by adding 13,000 square feet and somewhat remodeled.
Shaw's bought out Purity in NAshua royal ridge and lebanon Upper valley, but royal ridge one got renovated and added 10,000 square feet, and LEbanon has 2 stores on the same road, at each end of the hwy. the other one in the powerhouse plaza opened 1993.
Shaw's bought out some grand unions in vermont and most Butson's, that closed, and they are small.
Shaw's expanded londonderry store twice, and in derry it was in the left end of the plaza from 1968 (when it opened) until 1988 and was 26,500 square feet and relocated to the right end of the plaza and was 47,000 square feet, and just got expanded to 67,000 square feet. IN NORTH COnway, from like 1971 to 1999 Shaw's was in the Northway plaza and relocated to a 56,510 square foot Building up the road in 1999, and TJ Maxx replaced the old one months later. IN MAINE: I heard the one in BAth got expanded, I saw it 4 years ago when it was tiny and had brown wooden front, and the one in Augusta looked remodeled and expanded. I saw the one in aUburn maine 7 years ago and it looked old, it said super shaw's and had glass windows. The one in Portland northgate plaza has trangle look (I saw it 3 years ago), and the one in Portland westgate is tan and small (I saw it 1.5 years ago), and the one in the Pine Tree Plaza in Portland looked yellow (I saw it twice and I last saw it 1.5 years ago), I saw the one in the Millcreak plaza in south portland years ago and it has a glass window triangle.
Shaw's entered RI in the late 1980s, Ct and Vt in either 1995 or 1996.
The metal triangle front I am talking about is this picture. The ones that I saw like that were in Colchester Vt, Berlin Vt, TIlton NH, Johnston RI, FAll River (near harbor mall) ma, Fairhaven MA, the 2nd STratham one (near the Ames plaza and in the video update plaza, and the 3rd one is the current one), South portland me,
Here's Shaw's in Stratham. I think the one at the Royal Ridge Mall in Nashua still has that look too.
QuoteOriginally posted by Zayre88
Here's Shaw's in Stratham. I think the one at the Royal Ridge Mall in Nashua still has that look too.
The Royal riddge one does have that look.
The one in STratham you show got relocated last November across the street. The one you show is now partly staples.
The all new Shaw's in Westbrook. It moved from the Pine Tree Shopping center where the store is now demolished. Now it's located on site of a former Hannaford in the former Bradlees plaza.
yesterday I saw 2 Shaw's across from each other in Cranston RI. one of them seemed to have just opened.
One of the first Shaw's to be expanded and renovated in recent years in Maine. The Augusta Service Merchandise was in the same plaza.
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when was shaws founded?????
it was founded in 1860, in portland maine.
Shaw's new owner, Albertsons, is already looking to sell off all of its stores.:o There are rumors of Kroger buying up all of Albertsons different chains (Albertsons stores operate under the Albertsons, Shaws, Jewel-Osco, Sav-On (Rx) and Acme names) or an overseas company.
this Shaw's is in Webster Mass. it opened 1998. It is said to be 56,000 square feet.
The Shaw's In Keene NH, WEst lebanon NH in Powerhouse Plaza, 2nd one in Brunswick ME (in merrymeeting plaza), Scarborough Maine, 2nd one in North Windham Maine, North ATtleboro Mass, 1st one in Beverly Mass (It is now Staples), HAnover Mass, Plymouth Mass, WArwick RI on BAld Hill Rd, North Providence RI, look like this one
A Star Market in Tampa, Fl. in 1960 next to a Montgomery Wards.
(http://zerver.thpl.lib.fl.us/archive14/13153.jpg)
http://www.lamartin.com/burgert/1956-1960.htm
This was a cool little market with best bakery. Meats were very good as well, prices very competative. Bought out by Almacs (at least in my area) in the late 80's most were either converted or sold if there was an Almacs nearby. Unfortunately the behemoth of Stop and Shop and their megastores trounced the older and smaller former Star Markets/Almacs. Shaws came into play as well. Soon Almacs was just a memory. I miss Star Market. Only place one could run into, spend just a minute or two and come out. Not in these goliath sized markets, takes 20 minutes just to go from one end to the other.
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Shaw's keeps expanding their stores, and or relocating into another store in the plaza. THEY NOW added Osco Drug in their stores.
the new shaw's look like this. (This is the one in Gilford NH) it opened may 2000 and is 56,000 square feet. Most Shaw's now are like 60,000 something square feet, and they want to move away from 50,000 square feet or less. STop and shop is doing this too. Some stoers have undergone two renovations since opening and a couple (like Lewiston maine relocated 2ce), Shaws format in the mid-late 1990s was glass windows,
another of shaw's in gilford new hampshire. hence this shaw's as well as othersh as the new shaw's logo with osco next to it. most shaws have osco in it.
I am not crazy about this market. It always looks dirty and cluttered. Their meats are deplorable. Prices are ok I suppose, I only shop here for my shredded lettuce and Sobe energy drinks. I think Star Market is like a sister company or maybe they are both owned by the same one since my shoppers card has both listed. I think Shaw's is more Southern New England and Star the Boston area.
The song in their commercials used to be "Star Market... see what makes us shine"
at the end of wal-mart is a shaw's. the shaw's was originally in the other end of the plaza, that was 31,000 square feet, and opened in 1979 and relocated in 1993 in the old Ames that was zayre and was 48,000 square feet and a few years ago 18,000 square feet got added. This store is in north w/indham maine.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
at the end of wal-mart is a shaw's. the shaw's was originally in the other end of the plaza, that was 31,000 square feet, and opened in 1979 and relocated in 1993 in the old Ames that was zayre and was 48,000 square feet and a few years ago 18,000 square feet got added. This store is in north w/indham maine.
Wow, it's only inches away from a SuperCenter! That shouldn't be good for Shaw's... (Although by the picture, it looks like there are more people at Shaw's!)
this is the Shaw's in westbrook that opened in november 2004 and is 62,000 square feet and was origianlly in the pine tree plaza.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
this is the Shaw's in westbrook that opened in november 2004 and is 62,000 square feet and was origianlly in the pine tree plaza.
another pictuer of the shaw;s in westbrook
this shaw's is in Augusta in capitool plaza. IT was renovated about 10 years ago. IT is 62,500 square feet.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
this shaw's is in Augusta in capitool plaza. IT was renovated about 10 years ago. IT is 62,500 square feet.
this is the dunkin donuts section of the Shaw's in Augusta.
this is a typical standard current shaw's plaza sign. this one is in augusta.
westbrook crossings plaza sign for that shaw's location in westbrook
this shaw's sign is in south portland on market st in millcreek plaza.
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this shaw's sign is in south portland on market st in millcreek plaza.
this shaw's is in south portland on market st in millcreek plaza and is 55,000 square feet.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
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this shaw's sign is in south portland on market st in millcreek plaza.
this shaw's is in south portland on market st in millcreek plaza and is 55,000 square feet.
another picture of shaw's in south portland
here is the just remodeled shaw's in waterville maine and it was 52,000 squrae feet and is probably now around the 60,000s of square feet.
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here is the just remodeled shaw's in waterville maine and it was 52,000 squrae feet and is probably now around the 60,000s of square feet.
another pic of the shaw's in waterville maine
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the just remodeled shaw's in waterville maine and it was 52,000 squrae feet and is probably now around the 60,000s of square feet.
another pic of the shaw's in waterville maine
this is the side of the shaw's in waterville.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
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here is the just remodeled shaw's in waterville maine and it was 52,000 squrae feet and is probably now around the 60,000s of square feet.
another pic of the shaw's in waterville maine
this is the side of the shaw's in waterville.
sign of shaw's plaza in waterville
Shaw's in Portland ME on Auburn street.
here is the shaw's in west lebanon across from the kmart plaza on the junct of Rt.12 and benning st. it opeend august 1993. it is 49,000 sf
from http://www.kgiproperties.com/properties/location/28/
here is the shaw's in new bedford that is 62,000 sf and was 50,000 sf in the fieldstone marketplace
from http://www.cedarshoppingcenters.com/Fieldstone.htm
This is the Shaw's in Newington CT. Of course the logo changed to the new one and the front was slightly updated (this is from 2000)
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This is the Shaw's in Newington CT. Of course the logo changed to the new one and the front was slightly updated (this is from 2000)
AmesNewington:
The Shaw's was my hangout for lunch when I worked at OfficeMax in that plaza. The OfficeMax manager was a moron - he makes Kim jung Il seem nice. The manager hated the fact I knew about computers (he came from RiteAid so he knew about pharmicals), but he was mad that I knew more about them then he did.
here is the new 66,000 sf shaw's in brunswick maine!
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here is the new 66,000 sf shaw's in brunswick maine!
here is the shaw's in brunswick before it moved to its new location. see how its vacated and work is being done on it
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QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the new 66,000 sf shaw's in brunswick maine!
here is the shaw's in brunswick before it moved to its new location. see how its vacated and work is being done on it
more of the vacated shaw's in brunswick
here is the 60,000 sf shaw's in auburn maine near the mall
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here is the 60,000 sf shaw's in auburn maine near the mall
side of shaw's in auburn me
There were Star Markets around the Albany area - I don't know if there was any relation to the ones in MA or not - there was a warehouse in Albany next to I-787 run by Trefeletti & Sons that supplied the local stores.
Either way, here are a couple:
1st is a store on Central Avenue - it is now a medical building.
2nd is the store in the Star Plaza (they still use that name, by the way) at the corner of Routes 155 & 20 (Western Ave.) in Guilderland - it has been subdivided.
3rd is the store in East Greenbush - it was a former A&P and the Star moved from a smaller store up the road into this building after A&P left. They had an in-store bank (which wasn't nearly as common at the time) and it even had a drive up window (which I can't say I've EVER seen on a store bank)! Now True Value (which almost built elsewhere until the building became available).
here is the shaw's in wilmington vermont. it was once grand union
here is the shaw's in bangor maine that is off hogan road!! near wal-mart and is 52,000 sq.ft. and opened 1986 and the northern most shaw's in maine and in the chain.
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here is the shaw's in bangor maine that is off hogan road!! near wal-mart and is 52,000 sq.ft. and opened 1986 and the northern most shaw's in maine and in the chain.
close up of the shaw's entrance in bangor off hogan road and I bet one day they will do work on it (This is one of the few untouched shaw's).
shaw's in bangor on main st taht opened in fall 1996 and renovated a few years ago and like 60,000 sq.ft. and was first 55,000 sq.ft.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
shaw's in bangor on main st taht opened in fall 1996 and renovated a few years ago and like 60,000 sq.ft. and was first 55,000 sq.ft.
sign of the bangor main st one
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QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
shaw's in bangor on main st taht opened in fall 1996 and renovated a few years ago and like 60,000 sq.ft. and was first 55,000 sq.ft.
sign of the bangor main st one
more of the bangor main st one
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
shaw's in bangor on main st taht opened in fall 1996 and renovated a few years ago and like 60,000 sq.ft. and was first 55,000 sq.ft.
sign of the bangor main st one
more of the bangor main st one
side of bangor main st
What's up everyone? I worked at Shaw's for almost 5 years. I worked in the Bristol, Connecticut store from October 2001 until September 2004 and I worked at the Southington, Connecticut store from September 2004 until May 2006.
The Southington store is a converted Edward's Super Food Store. Shaw's aquired it in 1997. One of my co-workers who worked at the store since day one said all they did was replace all the Edward's signs with Shaw's signs and changed over to the Shaw's computer systems.
The store hasn't done much work either and it's not as busy as some of the other Shaw's in the area including Bristol.
At the end of March 2006 my best friend, Paul and I along with 3 other Shaw's employees were paid volunteers to do some painting at the store. We painted the foyer and customer restroom lime green. And we painted the Customer Service Desk lime green and florecent orange. It took us all night to do it. We worked from 8:30PM until 3:30AM.
Even though I don't work at the store anymore, I'm a frequent visitor to the store shopping and seeing some of my co-workers. They demolished part of the former bank (which was never a bank when it was Shaw's. It was a cell phone store for about a year and a half. I had to help clean it out when they moved out) and moved the floral departmnet over there.
I'll try and get some pictures next time I'm there.
Shaw's Route 10 in Southington.
And here's the Shaw's sign at the entrance to the plaza on Route 10 in Southington.
Later or in a few days I'll post a pic of me in my Shaw's attire, tho I don't wokr there any more.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by Zayre88
Here's Shaw's in Stratham. I think the one at the Royal Ridge Mall in Nashua still has that look too.
The Royal riddge one does have that look.
The one in STratham you show got relocated last November across the street. The one you show is now partly staples.
With regards to the Stratham Shaw's... The move to the location across the street was the second move I can remember. The original Shaw's in Stratham was located in the King's Hyway Plaza at the opposite end of the plaza from Ames. The location there is currently occupied by a Brook's Pharmacy, Blockbuster Video, and a Liquor Store.
Later or in a few days I'll post a pic of me in my Shaw's attire, tho I don't wokr there any more. [/quote]
Here we go. I lived up to my promise. This is me in my Shaw's attire.
What did you do there??
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Later or in a few days I'll post a pic of me in my Shaw's attire, tho I don't wokr there any more.
Here we go. I lived up to my promise. This is me in my Shaw's attire. [/quote]
From October 2001 until September 2004 I did carriage retrevial and bagging (Mostly carriage retrvial) at the Bristol Store. And from September 2004 until February 2006 I did carriage retrvial and bagging and clean up duty in the Southington store. From February 2006 until May 2006 I did cashier, carriage retrvil, and bagging.
Two reasons I left:
1. Constant harassment by my direct supervisor about me needing to lose weight. (This despite the fact by time I left in May I had lost 20 pounds).
2. They made me work on a day I was supposed to be out because I was hurt on the job. The problem was I had two doctors from two different offices. One said I had to miss 3 days of work. The other said miss 2 days and return to work on Monday May 15 and guess what? They took the note from the one that said go back to work on Monday May 15. They were gonna have me work 2 hours that day. I told the head cashier I was going home and I clocked out and left. When I came back the next day I was told by the Assistant Manager I was no longer employed by Shaws. They told me if I wasn't ready to go back to work I should talked told my supervisor "I'm not feeling well enough to return to work." She said she wouldn't have minded me taking an extra day off.
old shaw's in saco maine and it was 39,000 sq.ft and opened in like 1965 or 1972. And I have pictures of the old and new shaw's that I have yet to digitize.
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old shaw's in saco maine and it was 39,000 sq.ft and opened in like 1965 or 1972. And I have pictures of the old and new shaw's that I have yet to digitize.
more of the saco one. the new (And more modernized) one is where ames was and the new one is 66,000 sq.ft. the old shaw's was dirtier and more outdated and had the old school isle labels for shaw's (colored orange:White:orange in rectangles)
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
old shaw's in saco maine and it was 39,000 sq.ft and opened in like 1965 or 1972. And I have pictures of the old and new shaw's that I have yet to digitize.
more of the saco one. the new (And more modernized) one is where ames was and the new one is 66,000 sq.ft. the old shaw's was dirtier and more outdated and had the old school isle labels for shaw's (colored orange:White:orange in rectangles)
old saco.
the 2nd brunswick location (The original one in the merrymeeting plaza) under going becoming new stores as of july 2, 2006.
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the 2nd brunswick location (The original one in the merrymeeting plaza) under going becoming new stores as of july 2, 2006.
original merrymeeting plaza one.
the one that was in the south portland maine jetport plaza on western ave 3/4 mile to 1 mile north of maine mall and closed at some point and opened 1986 and 55,000 sq.ft. I never saw it as a shaw's, but heard it was one
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
the one that was in the south portland maine jetport plaza on western ave 3/4 mile to 1 mile north of maine mall and closed at some point and opened 1986 and 55,000 sq.ft. I never saw it as a shaw's, but heard it was one
former south portland jetport one
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
the one that was in the south portland maine jetport plaza on western ave 3/4 mile to 1 mile north of maine mall and closed at some point and opened 1986 and 55,000 sq.ft. I never saw it as a shaw's, but heard it was one
former south portland jetport one
sign of hte jetport one
shaw's biddeford that opened in summer 1997 and is 55,000 sq.ft.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
shaw's biddeford that opened in summer 1997 and is 55,000 sq.ft.
side of biddeford one
here is the almost 39,000 sq.ft. shaw's in belmont nh (just outside laconia) in the belknpa mall and its outside was remdoeled with the mall and I have pictures before remodeling.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the almost 39,000 sq.ft. shaw's in belmont nh (just outside laconia) in the belknpa mall and its outside was remdoeled with the mall and I have pictures before remodeling.
belknap mall shaw's.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the almost 39,000 sq.ft. shaw's in belmont nh (just outside laconia) in the belknpa mall and its outside was remdoeled with the mall and I have pictures before remodeling.
belknap mall shaw's.
more belknap mall one
shaw's in tilton nh off exit 23 that opeend spring 1998 and 55,000 sq.ft.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
shaw's in tilton nh off exit 23 that opeend spring 1998 and 55,000 sq.ft.
shaws sign in tilton
Former Shaw's in Falmouth ME. It closed and moved in the former Ames in the same plaza.
I was amazed to find this. Classic Shaw's signing still there inside the former Shaw's in Sanford ME. Now Marden's Furniture is using it but i remember that Shaw's had that signing at an angle on the interior walls years ago.
The store still has the old walls, former divisions that were probably home to the bakery and meat counters, now filled with furniture.
That Shaw's moved to the Center for Shopping years ago, and it recently moved where Ames used to be in that same Center.
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QuoteOriginally posted by MBZ321
Shaw's and Star were both the same company.
They are now both owned by Albertson's (who owns Acme in the Philly area)
yes but there were talks of changing all the Star Markets to Shaw'ses !:no:
I'm thinking that there are several supermarkets by the name of Star.
The Star Market chain in the Boston area, owned by David Mugar, was sold to Shaw's in 1998. It wasn't a huge chain, and was only in a 20 mile radius or so of Boston. Since that time, Shaw's has left the name intact, but they are slowly fading it out. In almost every case, a store is renovated, and when it reopens, the Shaw's logo replaces the Star one. Two cases of this are the Sudbury, MA store (renovated around 2004) and the Newton, MA store over the Mass Pike (renovated 2006).
In all advertisements for Shaw's in the Boston area, the Shaw's and Star logos are shown together, and it's a well known fact that they are co-owned. Eventually, the Star name will fade away, but it's unlikely that many tears will be shed when that happens.
As someone who is a former Shaw's employee let me tell you that the few Star Markets that operated outside of Massachusetts (namely New Hampshire) all became Shaw's. Several Star's in Massachusetts also were rebranded/remodeled to Shaw's, however at least 2 new Star Markets have opened in the last 2 years.
shaw's in vernon CT at the northern part of town
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shaw's in vernon CT at the northern part of town
vernon ct sign, typical shaws sign in the late 1990s.
shaw's manchester CT around the center of town.
new shaw's in east hartford in the ames plaza
shaw's in glastonbury CT (I wonder what it was before shaw's) and not far from the east hartford one.
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shaw's in glastonbury CT (I wonder what it was before shaw's) and not far from the east hartford one.
glastonbury
shaw's newington CT
shaw's in west hartford CT: i was there at 7 am,
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shaw's in west hartford CT: i was there at 7 am,
west hartford ct
new 65,000 sq.ft. shaw's in canton CT in the big plaza.
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new 65,000 sq.ft. shaw's in canton CT in the big plaza.
canton shaws
shaw's bristol CT (CAn ya beleive it it is right next to price chopper)
shaw's in southington CT and it looks unusual!
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shaw's in southington CT and it looks unusual!
shaw's southington CT
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shaw's in southington CT and it looks unusual!
shaw's southington CT
shaw's sign southington
shaw's in new britian CT near the plainville line
where shaw's was original was in waterbury CT on wolcott st and was 50,000 sq.ft.
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where shaw's was original was in waterbury CT on wolcott st and was 50,000 sq.ft.
current shaw's in waterbury CT at brass mill commons plz
Quick Question:
Does anyone know if the older Shaws (as pictured above) are getting renovated? A month ago, I was in the Newington Shaws and it was frankly falling apart, they took out the bank, and a chunk of their health and beauty department was empty. That store, along with many CT stores opened in 1996 with the same design.
Hey D-Fife!!!!! The Bristol and Southington stores are where I used to work!!!! The one in Southington used to be Edwards as was the one in West Hartford. Price Chopper in Waterbury is where Shaw's used to be. And that too was an Edwards. Shaw's didn't want Price Chopper to open next door to them in Bristol, but since Shaw's has a different landlord they didn't have much say in it. Price Chopper also threatened to sue the city of Bristol if they werent allowed to open there.
Did you go inside the store? The unusal paint job was done between the hours of 830PM and 330AM back in March. I did it along with 3 other co-workers. We didn't pick out the colors though.
And to AmesNewington - The Southingotn Store has been on life support for many years. They did a little bit of remodeling after I left in May of this year. I heard West Hartford is supposed to be torn down and a new one built in its place. And a lot of people in Southington say Shaw's missed the boat by not buying the former AMES or KMART. If they had bought either one I really think Price Chopper wouldn't have come to town.
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Hey D-Life!!!!! The Bristol and Southington stores are where I used to work!!!! The one in Southington used to be Edwards as was the one in West Hartford. Price Chopper in Waterbury is where Shaw's used to be. And that too was an Edwards. Shaw's didn't want Price Chopper to open next door to them in Bristol, but since Shaw's has a different landlord they didn't have much say in it. Price Chopper also threatened to sue the city of Bristol if they werent allowed to open there.
Did you go inside the store? The unusal paint job was done between the hours of 830PM and 330AM back in March. I did it along with 3 other co-workers. We didn't pick out the colors though.
And to AmesNewington - The Southingotn Store has been on life support for many years. They did a little bit of remodeling after I left in May of this year. I heard West Hartford is supposed to be torn down and a new one built in its place. And a lot of people in Southington say Shaw's missed the boat by not buying the former AMES or KMART. If they had bought either one I really think Price Chopper wouldn't have come to town.
I did not go in the store. IT seems shaw's bought out a lot of edwards supermarkets. but shaw's must think their southington store is big enough.
Why is the west hartford one getting torn down, it looked big enough. man all these supermarkets want their stores to be 75,000 sq.ft. (like some stop and shops have gone through 2 changes in 20 yrs!!!!!!!!!!).
shaw's in hamden ct in hamden plaza
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shaw's in hamden ct in hamden plaza
hamden ct
shaw's in wallingford ct that opened 10 yrs ago and not far from super wal-mart.
shaw's wallingford ct
shaw's ellsworth me that is 55,000 sq.ft. and opened 1995 and a 40,000 sq.ft. zayre then IGA.
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shaw's ellsworth me that is 55,000 sq.ft. and opened 1995 and a 40,000 sq.ft. zayre then IGA.
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shaw's ellsworth me that is 55,000 sq.ft. and opened 1995 and a 40,000 sq.ft. zayre then IGA.
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shaw's in rockland maine and it was expanded from 40,000 to 52,000 sq.ft. I have pictures of it in 2001, but I have to digitize them. it opened 1987 or 1986.
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shaw's in rockland maine and it was expanded from 40,000 to 52,000 sq.ft. I have pictures of it in 2001, but I have to digitize them. it opened 1987 or 1986.
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shaw's in rockland maine and it was expanded from 40,000 to 52,000 sq.ft. I have pictures of it in 2001, but I have to digitize them. it opened 1987 or 1986.
rockland me
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shaw's in rockland maine and it was expanded from 40,000 to 52,000 sq.ft. I have pictures of it in 2001, but I have to digitize them. it opened 1987 or 1986.
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shaw's in rockland maine and it was expanded from 40,000 to 52,000 sq.ft. I have pictures of it in 2001, but I have to digitize them. it opened 1987 or 1986.
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shaw's in bath maine (it was remodeled and I have pictures of it in 2001 that I will digitize)
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shaw's in bath maine (it was remodeled and I have pictures of it in 2001 that I will digitize)
sign in bath me
shaw's in Vergennes vt
shaw's sign Vergennes vt
shaw's in bristol VT in old grand union
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shaw's in bristol VT in old grand union
bristol vt
shaw's west lebanon nh in powerhouse plaza across kmart and opened late summer 1993.
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shaw's west lebanon nh in powerhouse plaza across kmart and opened late summer 1993.
sign west lebanon powerhouse
original shaw's location in lewiston me in promenade mall and this one has moved twice. it was open from 1973 and moved in 1988 up the road.
2nd shaw's in lewiston maine that opened in 1988 and relocated in 2003. this one was 42,000 sq.ft.
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2nd shaw's in lewiston maine that opened in 1988 and relocated in 2003. this one was 42,000 sq.ft.
shaw's sign of 2nd lewiston one.
newest shaw's in lewiston maine across lewiston mall and it is 66,000 sq.ft. and oepend 2003. the store has had 3 locations on lisbon st in lewiston
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newest shaw's in lewiston maine across lewiston mall and it is 66,000 sq.ft. and oepend 2003. the store has had 3 locations on lisbon st in lewiston
new lewiston one
shaw's freeport maine off 95 and opened a couple years ago and about 60,000 sq.ft.
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shaw's freeport maine off 95 and opened a couple years ago and about 60,000 sq.ft.
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shaw's in falmouth me in the old ames / rich's / king's and 68,000 sq.ft. and replaced the old one in the other end of the plaza/ the plaza looks remodeled.
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shaw's in falmouth me in the old ames / rich's / king's and 68,000 sq.ft. and replaced the old one in the other end of the plaza/ the plaza looks remodeled.
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shaw's in falmouth me in the old ames / rich's / king's and 68,000 sq.ft. and replaced the old one in the other end of the plaza/ the plaza looks remodeled.
falmouth
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sign of falmouth me store
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sign of falmouth me store
original 49,000 sq.ft. shaw's in falmouth. I have pictures of them when it was shaw's.
shaw's in dover-foxcroft me in the old 43,000 sq.ft. ames that opened 1.5-2 yrs ago.
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shaw's in dover-foxcroft me in the old 43,000 sq.ft. ames that opened 1.5-2 yrs ago.
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shaw's in wiscasset maine in the old 43,000 sq.ft. ames that opened 2 yrs ago and I went by it may 24, 2006 at 9 am.
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shaw's in wiscasset maine in the old 43,000 sq.ft. ames that opened 2 yrs ago and I went by it may 24, 2006 at 9 am.
sign in wiscasset me
star market in dedham mass in the old 80,000 sq.ft ames
Since I didn't see the post about the East Hartford Shaw's until today it ends up being several pages away.
Shaw's bought the independent grocery store Andy's ripped it down and built their store in its place. I know a few people who work there. The store manager was previously the store manager in the Canton store and was previously the store manager in Bristol which is where I worked.
Also the guy who was the Assistant Produce Manager at the Southington Shaw's (were I worked until this past May) just transferred to East Hartford. Previously he worked in Canton and Bristol (where I first met him). He also worked in Fairfield. I remember when he startred at the Southington Shaw's I said to him "What are you doing on my turf?" He was just as surprised to see me working at the Southington store as I was to see him there. I said to him "You must've done something horrible to go from a brand new store (Canton) to this dump. (Souhtington)."
original shaw's in brunswick me that wsa 38,000 or 30,000 sq.ft. and relocated in 1993.
star market in merideth nh
I just came back form picking up a few things at Shaw's in Southington and was told by 4 employees that the store is G.O.B. in 6-8 weeks. The employees said they're not supposed to tell the customers. This is horrible news to me as I was supposed to be getting my job back there this week.
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I just came back form picking up a few things at Shaw's in Southington and was told by 4 employees that the store is G.O.B. in 6-8 weeks. The employees said they're not supposed to tell the customers. This is horrible news to me as I was supposed to be getting my job back there this week.
I do not believe it. maybe it is a rumor or maybe they are moving the store. the store did look small to me compared to most shaw's.
That must be sad for you, Marc. That's probably why they never switched to the new logo on their exterior like the rest of the Shaw's stores. Some other Shaw's locations like Newington, New Britain, etc. should get another update like the East Hartford store looks. Most of the department signs are from when they opened. So are there shopping carts. They are a good store, they just need to increase the competition a bit by appearance standards.
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I do not believe it. maybe it is a rumor or maybe they are moving the store. the store did look small to me compared to most shaw's.
It's official. Shaw's in Southington really is closing. I just talked to the union about it and they confirmed it. It's not being moved anywhere else.
Sorry to hear that Boss. Any chance of going back to another Shaws instead??
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I do not believe it. maybe it is a rumor or maybe they are moving the store. the store did look small to me compared to most shaw's.
It's official. Shaw's in Southington really is closing. I just talked to the union about it and they confirmed it. It's not being moved anywhere else.
From what I understand, Southington now only has Price Chopper and Stop and Shop. That's weird.
Can you get any pictures of the store closing or after it closes? I never saw a Shaw's GOB before.
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From what I understand, Southington now only has Price Chopper and Stop and Shop. That's weird.
Can you get any pictures of the store closing or after it closes? I never saw a Shaw's GOB before.
Price Chopper and Stop & Shop on Route 10 (Queen Street and North Main Street respectively). There's also an IGA affiliated store in the Plantsville Section of town on the corner of Southend Road and Route 322. There are rumors that Big Y or Wild Oats will build a store on Route 229 (West Street) near the Exit 31 Off Ramp to I-84.
Once the GOB sales starts I will take some pictures, provided my digital camera works. I've been having problems with it lately. *GRR*
Add New Britain and Bridgeport to the list of Connecticut Shaw's that are closing down. New Britain really surprises me.
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Add New Britain and Bridgeport to the list of Connecticut Shaw's that are closing down. New Britain really surprises me.
I FIND IT DUMB BECAUSE THE ONE IN NEW BRITAIN WAS MODERN LOOKING AND NEAR THE HIGHWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT IS WITH THE CT ONES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish I knew man! I wish I knew! The New Britain Shaw's was built from scratch and has been open for 10 years. It was one of the first 5 that opened in Connecticut. Whenever I went by there they always seemed to be busy. My friend who lives in Plainville agrees with me. He too was disappointed that New Britain was closing as he was planning on transferring there after Southington Shuts down. He works 3rd shift Stocking in Southington.
You're kidding me... Shaw's in New Britain is closing?! Who would've known... I almost remember when that one was built too. As for Southington, still a surprise, but that former Edwards has had a troubled history staying as one store.
The Closing of the New Britain and Southington Stores rated a front page picture and headline in today's New Britain Herald. Their sister paper the Bristol Press ran the story inside.
http://www.newbritainherald.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17142476&BRD=1641&PAG=461&dept_id=10109&rfi=6
The Bridgeport Closing was in today's Connecticut Post.
http://www.connpost.com/business/ci_4279220
why are they clsoing locations ???
Southington has been performing poorly for years and it's only gotten worse since Price Chopper opened in 04. New Britain and Bridgeport I'm not sure. New Britain always seemed busy when I was near there.
Is there a chance any more stores will close? This is not good, because I'm thinking of switching to shopping at Shaw's in Newington next week. As my luck goes, that one will go next. However, I stopped in there yesterday for a few items that Price Chopper doesn't carry, and the store was really packed at 12noon. So maybe this store won't close. I'm just shocked about New Britain closing. All that's around there is Stop and Shop and Big Y in Plainville, all in good distances of each other.
I don't think Newington will close. SuperValu has been evaluating the performences of all the Shaw's stores over the past few months. Far be in from me to spread wild rumors, but two Southington employees told me Bristol may be next on the chopping block possibly by the end of 2006 beginning of 2007.
As I said to my friend yesterday "Close Bristol and you'll give Price Chopper yet another reason to gloat".
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I don't think Newington will close. SuperValu has been evaluating the performences of all the Shaw's stores over the past few months. Far be in from me to spread wild rumors, but two Southington employees told me Bristol may be next on the chopping block possibly by the end of 2006 beginning of 2007.
As I said to my friend yesterday "Close Bristol and you'll give Price Chopper yet another reason to gloat".
WHAT IS WITH SHAWS!!!!!!!!!!!!! The one in Bristol I thought was too close to the price chopper. the one in new britain should not. well bridgeport, never seen it, but heard bridgeport is a bad place. the one in vernon was in the center of town and away from the price chopper and stop and shop there. I saw that a shaw's in lawrence closed and it was a super shaw's, well that is a bad place.
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The one in Bristol I thought was too close to the price chopper.
Shaw's was there first. Scarritt's Home Improvement Store closed down in 1993ish and the site sat vacant for a while. Then they leased the property to Shaw's. They built a brand new building there.
Price Chopper had threatened to sue the city of Bristol if they were not allowed to build a store in the former Big Kmart (previously Caldor) location. The owner of that plaza said he was thrilled about Price Chopper opening.
Glastonbury Shaw's is closing on October 28 too. They're not allowed to disclose this information to the media due to Legal reasons having to do with the lease of their building.
One of the managers in Southington came to this conclusion last night. He was looking into transferring to the new East Hampton store and discovered 22 people transferring to East Hampton are from Glastonbury.
One of the cashiers who has worked at the Southington Shaw's dating back to when they were still Edwards predicts that Shaw's will pull out of Connecticut all together within 5-10 years.
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Glastonbury Shaw's is closing on October 28 too. They're not allowed to disclose this information to the media due to Legal reasons having to do with the lease of their building.
One of the managers in Southington came to this conclusion last night. He was looking into transferring to the new East Hampton store and discovered 22 people transferring to East Hampton are from Glastonbury.
One of the cashiers who has worked at the Southington Shaw's dating back to when they were still Edwards predicts that Shaw's will pull out of Connecticut all together within 5-10 years.
which one!!! I SAw 2 in glastonbury!!! One of them was very small. but actually the bigger one was in east hartford.
how many more in CT
My mom and I went shopping at the Southington Shaw's this afternoon. There was a sign on the entrance door "Sign a Petition to Keep This Store Open. See the Customer Service Desk for More Info". Well we go to sign the petition and we were told the manager ripped up the petition.
The Shaw's on Grafton Street in Worcester, Massachusetts is among 7 stores Shaw's is closing on October 28. The Grafton Street Store which has been open only 26 months is their 3rd Worcester location. The other 2 closing in Massachusetts are in Mashpee and New Bedford. The other 4, which I mentioned in a previous post are in Southington, New Britain, Bridgeport, and Glastonbury, Connecticut.
http://www.telegram.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060914/NEWS/609140396
Several Southington Employees Tell me Round 2 of closings will be in February 2007.
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The Shaw's on Grafton Street in Worcester, Massachusetts is among 7 stores Shaw's is closing on October 28. The Grafton Street Store which has been open only 26 months is their 3rd Worcester location. The other 2 closing in Massachusetts are in Mashpee and New Bedford. The other 4, which I mentioned in a previous post are in Southington, New Britain, Bridgeport, and Glastonbury, Connecticut.
http://www.telegram.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060914/NEWS/609140396
Several Southington Employees Tell me Round 2 of closings will be in February 2007.
what is with shaw's closing stores. I mean I saw the one on grafton street and it looks new. there are 2 in new bedford and which one is closing?
The Shaw's in New Bedford that is closing is the 2 year old store at 1331 Cove Road.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/daily/09-06/09-01-06/07local.htm
A Vendor on the OFF FREQUENCY BOARD on RADIOINSIGHT.COM says that the Grafton Street Shaws has cut its hours to 9AM-6PM Daily and that the Seafood, Deli, Meat, and Pharmacy Departments have been closed.
18 Days To Go! :(
South Portland Supermarket Re-Opens After Air Quality Problem:
See story :
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=42974
Not much left at the Shaw's in Southington. Just 3 Days Left. Saturday 10/28 6PM is the Final Day.The store is pretty bare.
If you want to check it out for yourself:
750 Queen Street Southington (I-84 West Exit 32 Take A Left) (I-84 East Exit 32 Take A Right)
Since I don't drive I wasn't able to make it to the New Britain Store also closing on 10/28.
1045 West Main Street New Britain (I-84 to Exit 33 to Route 72 Exit 2) Take a right onto New Britain avenue. It's up the road on the left a mile or so.
I enjoyed the 20 months (September 2004 until May 2006) I spent working at the Southington Shaw's. A great bunch of Guys and Gals Worked there. I miss them all and I wish them all luck.
Almost sad to see it go... from the days it was Edwards to the days I got food after my shift at Walmart ended. Hopefully something good will come of it...
There's alot of elderly people in that area of Southington that liked Shaws. They've been shopping there since it opened as Finast in 1981. Some probably even shopped when FoodMart used to be where Bernies is now. Foodmart closed in 1980 and moved to Caldor Village. That's why they hope the rumours about ShopRite moving in are true.
I remember Finast succeeding as Edwards. I also remember when that cool "Consumer Electronics" store existed at the other end where Bernie's purchased the extra space where it once was.
Dang Dude, you're three years younger than me. Yet you remember that store and I don't remember that store. This despite the fact that my family and I used to go to Southington several times a month for AMES and KMART and we had family in the Plantsville section of town. What I remember is right after I moved to Southington in 2003, Bernies took over the empty store front next to their store on the end where there was a store called "WoodWorkers Warehouse."
Sometime between the time my mom brought me to work this morning (930AM) and the time she brought me home (3:20PM) they took the sign down at the Southington Shaw's leaving a huge label scare. Also they reversed the Shaw's sign on the sign by the street.
how many square feet was teh store?
60,000 (give or take). As far as Shaw's goes it was small.
A shot today of the painted over label scar of the now closed Southington, CT store along Queen Street. This store was a Finast, then Edwards, and then Shaw's when both collapsed. Our board member, Marc82, worked here for a while.
The former Southington, Connecticut Shaw's-Bernie's plaza road pilon. Personally, I never liked this store after it became Shaw's.
You beat me to it. I was going to post a message, but no picture. Since my family and I live in back of Shaw's whenever my mom or dad bring me home from Price Chopper we cut through the Shaw's Plaza all the time. I didn't get a chance to post a message cuz as soon as we got home I only had time to change my clothes before we went out again.
On Friday on the way to work at Price Chopper my mom and I cut through the Southington Parkade (more commonly known as Shaw's Plaza) and we were shocked to discover part of the store is falling down!!!!!
XISMZERO came to town today so we both could get pictures of the damage. (My camera unfortuantely is dead, so I don't have any pics). He will be posting the pictures later this week.
What u mean falling down? They tearing it down to make something new ot is it in real bad shape that's its starting to crumble? Bc I was in that area two weeks ago and it seemed fine.
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What u mean falling down? They tearing it down to make something new ot is it in real bad shape that's its starting to crumble? Bc I was in that area two weeks ago and it seemed fine.
I guess it's in such bad shape that it just started to crumble. (The building's about 47 years old after all). I noticed it for the first time on Friday (the 23rd) and the girl at the CVS next door said yesterday that it started falling down about 4 days earlier. Both of us (XISMZERO) and I wonder if it has something to do with the snow.
Sorry, folks! Again, the site won't accept my images (too large)?! I've rarely had this problem as of late... I'll try and get them up soon.
Update, the building is no longer collapsing. They ripped off the facade where it was all cracked and ripped the covering off the support collums. And that's they way it sits now.
Sadly, there are rumors (just rumors) that the Newington Shaw's is closing. I sure hope they aren't. When we can't get up to Southington to shop at Price Chopper, we shop in town at Shaw's, the only decent full-scale supermarket in Newington.
Hey amesnewingtonan where did u hear that rumor about shaws closing down??? I hope its true. Shaws has gottin killed since price chopper and stews opened up. I do want them to close bc can u think of the many possibilites of other stores moving in. I really want the christmas tree shop to move in their, its the perfect size. If its a rumor its probally true, bc their business their has been bad. I wonder if anyone on hear has inside connections to shaws.
Well I like Shaw's, but you have your opinions and I respect that. It had been said that Christmas Tree Shops wasn't coming to Newington. I think there's a post about that on this board.
If only Shaw's can try something to attract customers to the store like a re-model or something, then it wouldn't be so bad. I just hate to see Shaw's go. It wasn't even there that long. 11 years may seem long, but July 1996 seems like yesterday. I have many memories there like sitting and eating in the food court, shopping there weekly, so that's why I feel that way.
Just got word Friday night from a friend who works at the Waterbury Shaw's that they'll be closing their doors on September 1st. This will make the 5th Shaw's in CT that has closed since last October. The others being (Southington, New Britain, Glastonbury, and Bridgeport). No word yet on whether other stores will close.
2 Shaws in RI are also closing Sept 1st. Providence, and Pawtucket.
Okay. So that brings it up to 10 that will have closed since last October because Worcester, Mashpee, and New Bedford, Mass closed too.
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Okay. So that brings it up to 10 that will have closed since last October because Worcester, Mashpee, and New Bedford, Mass closed too.
What's wrong with Shaw's, is it the locations that were too small / old? Is it more competition (Stop & Shop)?
To my knowledge, that was a nice brand new store. This doesn't seem right at all. I thought when looking at the title of your post that Newington was closing. But at the moment, they have a big sign in front of the store that says that Osco Pharmacy is accepting Brook's customers. I'm confused.
As far as Newington is concerned, some customers of Price Chopper in Newington complain about the meat in that store and say they will go to Shaw's in Newington for meat instead. That should say something for this Shaw's. I like Price Chopper, especially the Southington store, but in no way would I think that PC is putting Shaw's out of business. I know Waterbury has PC as well. Neither is Stew Leonards. That is a whole different kind of store. We also have Super Foodmart and Stop and Shop in town. The thing is that we get Hartford people over to Wal Mart in Newington, so they must be grocery shopping on the turnpike as well. Shaw's has been here for 11 years, they are liked by many people in Newington. And as for Waterbury, that's a big town and I can't understand why it is not doing well.
Yeah, I agree, what is wrong with Shaw's? Are they financially unstable at the moment?
Oh, this article doesn't make much sense. The RI store explanations are reasonable, but they just want to close Waterbury for investments for the company, not based on how many people shop there and are happy with the store. They have goals...what goals? I hope they are going to take their investments and put something in to their older stores that need an update.
And what is it with Bristol? It still does well while it still sits next to Price Chopper. Wow. I guess there is hope then. It depends on how customers take to a certain location. That was the only logical thing I got from the article. I can't see how they can keep transferring employees to other stores. They just did that last year, and from what I have heard while shopping at Shaw's is that employees from other stores such as New Britain, hardly have enough hours. Transferring within the Union other employees to Stop and Shop makes sense.
Well, these past few weeks, with my mom's business, as a family, we have been spending over $300 at Shaw's for groceries per week, plus we have been going there for miscellaneous holiday needs. I'm still hoping that Newington doesn't close. As for now, if the company backs off on more closings, hopefully this Shaw's will be spared from closing for at least a year. I'll take it.
I wanted to share this with everyone about my last few visits to Shaw's in Newington. If by chance anyone shops there or at other Shaw's, you should be aware that they make many mistakes, some not for your benefit. This happened to my mom just recently.
I go with my mom grocery shopping at the Newington Shaw's every Saturday morning at 7AM, so my mom isn't fully awake and tries to get through the shopping rather quickly. Anyway, two weeks ago, we did our shopping, and checked out. We happened to have a $10 off $150 purchase coupon and we cashed in on the Labor Day promotion ($20 off total order) to give us a total savings of $30.00 that week. We also had other manufacturer coupons. We usually spend $250 a week, so we expected a big discount. The bill ended up being $310, and we didn't buy anything extra. When we got out to the car, I looked at the receipt, and noticed the Meat dept. subtotal was $111.00. We usually spend $30 on meat so that wasn't right. It just so happens someone in the meat dept. put the wrong label on the ham we purchased. They charged us $79 for it!:o So, luckily the lady at the service desk was nice and even laughed about the mistake. The bill went down! :bouncing:
So, next week comes along, and we had another $10 off coupon with us. Again, we bought the same as last week. The bill ended up being $260. That seemed reasonable, but a bit odd as we had the $10 coupon and other coupons. So when we got home I looked at the receipt as I do every week anyway. This time they put the wrong label on a pound of chicken breast from the deli with a labek for proscuitto(?) and we were charged $13.00 for the chicken breast as opposed to the $5.99 l/b we should have paid.
This time my dad went in the evening Saturday, and he (supposedly) got the $7.00 back. He also bought two items and some of the money from the deli meat was to be used to pay for the two items which totaled $6.54. Oddly, the girl at the desk said he owed $3.00. He too didn't think twice and paid the money. He looked at the receipt and realized, he was cheated out of almost $3.00. He really wasn't concerned about the $3.00, but the carelessness and incompetent associates at the store.
I too am shocked at how this store is being ran. This Shaw's has been going through many management changes, and it is seeming to get worse.
Just remember to look at your receipt. Any store can make a mistake. However, three in a row is a bit much.
Do any Shaw's stores still have food courts?
I remember one at the New Britain, CT store about ten years ago. However when Shaw's built stores in southern Connecticut a few years later food courts were not included.
Shaw's no longer have the food courts, at least in CT. That concept was scrapped around 1999/2000. Too bad, because I liked the food courts. They replaced the food court with a bigger lobby in my town.
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
I wanted to share this with everyone about my last few visits to Shaw's in Newington. If by chance anyone shops there or at other Shaw's, you should be aware that they make many mistakes, some not for your benefit. This happened to my mom just recently.
I go with my mom grocery shopping at the Newington Shaw's every Saturday morning at 7AM, so my mom isn't fully awake and tries to get through the shopping rather quickly. Anyway, two weeks ago, we did our shopping, and checked out. We happened to have a $10 off $150 purchase coupon and we cashed in on the Labor Day promotion ($20 off total order) to give us a total savings of $30.00 that week. We also had other manufacturer coupons. We usually spend $250 a week, so we expected a big discount. The bill ended up being $310, and we didn't buy anything extra. When we got out to the car, I looked at the receipt, and noticed the Meat dept. subtotal was $111.00. We usually spend $30 on meat so that wasn't right. It just so happens someone in the meat dept. put the wrong label on the ham we purchased. They charged us $79 for it!:o So, luckily the lady at the service desk was nice and even laughed about the mistake. The bill went down! :bouncing:
So, next week comes along, and we had another $10 off coupon with us. Again, we bought the same as last week. The bill ended up being $260. That seemed reasonable, but a bit odd as we had the $10 coupon and other coupons. So when we got home I looked at the receipt as I do every week anyway. This time they put the wrong label on a pound of chicken breast from the deli with a labek for proscuitto(?) and we were charged $13.00 for the chicken breast as opposed to the $5.99 l/b we should have paid.
This time my dad went in the evening Saturday, and he (supposedly) got the $7.00 back. He also bought two items and some of the money from the deli meat was to be used to pay for the two items which totaled $6.54. Oddly, the girl at the desk said he owed $3.00. He too didn't think twice and paid the money. He looked at the receipt and realized, he was cheated out of almost $3.00. He really wasn't concerned about the $3.00, but the carelessness and incompetent associates at the store.
I too am shocked at how this store is being ran. This Shaw's has been going through many management changes, and it is seeming to get worse.
Just remember to look at your receipt. Any store can make a mistake. However, three in a row is a bit much.
It's not just Shaw's. Yesterday a lady at the Southington Price Chopper was charged $60/pound for Sara Lee Deli Ham!!!!!
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
Shaw's no longer have the food courts, at least in CT. That concept was scrapped around 1999/2000. Too bad, because I liked the food courts. They replaced the food court with a bigger lobby in my town.
While Shaw's don't have food courts anymore, they have what's known as LaCarte where you can pick up slices of pizzas, whole pizzas, grinders, rotassire chickens, and other things like that. There's just not a place to sit down and eat your food.
The former Shaw's on Route 10 in Southington is now available For Rent. It appears to cost $70k/month for just over 60/k of retail space. It's a sublease through Shaw's.
http://www.fastfacility.com/ct/FactSheet.asp?22624
Wouldn't ya know I have a picture of it from yesterday (Saturday 10-13-07).
The new road sign for an ugly, falling apart plaza. (1,100th post, yay!)
A very old Shaw's supermarket in Portsmouth NH. One of last Shaw's around here that did not went through a renovation, expansion or relocation. It still has the old logo and is called a Super Shaw's (without Osco pharmacy).
Shaw's corporate Maintainance was doing work in the former Queen Street Shaw's in Southington. Perhaps they were making sure the pipes don't freeze and burst this weekend.
Does anyone know if SuperValu is still evaluating and closing underperforming Shaw's? Nothing has been happening for a long while. Wouldn't they have closed Bristol if they were going to already? I had also heard Clinton CT was another location being considered for closure. My Shaw's has just recieved what appeared to be new carts but the banner on the carts says Clinton CT.
I have had it with worrying about Shaw's and other stores in CT closing. There seem to be more stores closing then ones opening.
The Hamden, CT Shaw's had Southbury bannered carts since a few years ago, but the Southbury Shaw's is still open. Therefore carts from another store may not mean that that other store will close soon.
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington1
Does anyone know if SuperValu is still evaluating and closing underperforming Shaw's? Nothing has been happening for a long while. Wouldn't they have closed Bristol if they were going to already? I had also heard Clinton CT was another location being considered for closure. My Shaw's has just recieved what appeared to be new carts but the banner on the carts says Clinton CT.
I have had it with worrying about Shaw's and other stores in CT closing. There seem to be more stores closing then ones opening.
Was the Southbury, CT Shaw's newly built, or did Shaw's take over another store?
Here is the former Shaws down the street from me at 325 Valley St. in Providence. It closed a few months ago, and now according to the building permit on the door a new PriceRite will be moving in! You can also see my hot rental car for the time being!:insane:
http://www.amesfanclub.com/archive/main.php/v/other/shaws/providence/
QuoteOriginally posted by C. Fontaine
Here is the former Shaws down the street from me at 325 Valley St. in Providence. It closed a few months ago, and now according to the building permit on the door a new PriceRite will be moving in! You can also see my hot rental car for the time being!:insane:
http://www.amesfanclub.com/archive/main.php/v/other/shaws/providence/
That was fast. The 5 stores in Connecticut that have shut down since October 06 are still sitting empty with no signs of life.
I think Whole Foods will be opening soon in the Glastonbury, CT Shaw's.
Spoke to a friend of mine at The Bristol Shaw's this afternoon. She says no more Shaw's in Connecticut are slated to close, though she added that's what they said when they shut down the Southington store 18 months ago.
That's good to hear. Maybe SuperValu has ended their evaluation. Seriously, 21 stores remain in CT, down from 2 years ago, just leave well enough alone. Otherwise, they will end up with none. With supermarkets, there is usually an equal opportunity for any chain. Supermarkets are essential businesses.
The Osco pharmacy at the Hamden, CT Shaw's is closing. I wonder if the whole store will close soon.
Yep. Worked in that building for 20 months. It was a great 20 months for the most. There are rumors Paul and Lori who own Shoprite in Bristol and Waterbury is looking to open a store there. Of course that's up to Shaw's since they control the lease.
They will never rent it out if it continues to fall apart. The former New Britain Shaws still looks good.
I think it would be better for the to take over the old Shaws in New Britian, because they have been gone from this town for a loooong time. However, how about Price Chopper opening up in the old Shaw's in New Britain??
How about Big Y?? still rumoured for the old Shaws in Southington Shaws??
That whole Shaw's plaza in Southington needs new owners. Obviously, the current owner is not keeping the place up.
I still can't figure why Shaw's in New Britain closed. It fit well in the area, and always seemed fairly busy.
What I'm waiting on is something to go in to the old FoodMart in Newington. The town keeps saying that a food store is going in, but nothing has happened.
Shop Rite would probably do well in Southington, it wouild mix things up a bit on Queen street and people could have a choice where to shop based on sales. Reminds me of the good ole days when you had Ames, Caldor and Kmart all right there and you would read the fliers and hit up the best sales for what you needed, I do miss that.
QuoteOriginally posted by Zayre88
A very old Shaw's supermarket in Portsmouth NH. One of last Shaw's around here that did not went through a renovation, expansion or relocation. It still has the old logo and is called a Super Shaw's (without Osco pharmacy).
This "classic" Shaw's is now closed...
EQUIPMENT AUCTION AT 3 FORMER SHAW'S LOCATIONS in CT!!!!!!!!!
Monday 9/22/08 1PM 1045 W. Main Street New Britain
Wednesday 9/24/08 1030AM 205 Union Street Waterbury
Thursday 9/25/08 1030AM 750 Queen Street Southington
I went to the Newington Shaw's today for a soda and the store was a mess. The entire front of the store outside where the flowers were and even the fall items would be including the large lobby area was nearly empty. When I walked in the store, the shelves were disorganized, unused registers were piled with random items; the store just seemed distressed. Also, there were yellow tags on every shelf of the store and half of them were scattered on the floor.
I'm not sure what's going on with the store, whether they are remodeling the store or closing it. They did have holiday displays up, but everything just felt random. In ways the store felt emptier, but there was no sign of them closing. As far as renovating is concerned, the last re-model for this Shaw's was 2001, but the wall fixtures and general appearance of the store hasn't really changed since they opened in 1996. It's a shame, because I like Shaw's, but I didn't like the store's appearance today. Let me tell you, if that was Waldbaum's in West Hartford, the manager would have recieved many complaints.
The Hamden Shaw's has been alternating periods of mess with periods of neatness over the years as departments were closed or reorganized. It used to have a large Kosher section, pharmacy, bank and cell phone store, which are all gone.
shaws in webster is about to lose ther bank its moveing acrose the parking lot from the shaws in webster ma i wonder what ther going to replace the bank with in the store
Is the Shaws in West Hartford CT closing. A vendor told me about a month ago, that they were told to start cutting inventory.
There's a property here in Bangor (across from the Bangor Parkade) that was purchased by Shaw's-cum-Supervalu a few years back on which to build a new store to replace the rapidly aging Hogan Rd. (Springer Drive) store, which opened in the mid-1980s. It has been paved, curbed, and landscaped to an extent, however, the building itself has yet to appear, or even, for that matter, show the slightest intent of doing so. :P
I'm not sure what's up with this...I know the two Bangor stores aren't overwhelmingly busy, so my guess would be that they are hesitating based on the idea that perhaps Hogan Rd. isn't worth replacing, or it may simply have to do with the struggling economy. Either way, there's a lovely little property there, patiently awaiting a new store...
Should they eventually replace Hogan Rd., I shall miss it...it was the first Shaw's to open in the area and for a long time it was an "old-school" store much like the now-closed Portsmouth one in a lot of ways. A lot of memories.
EDIT: Holy crap, the software just censored my LATIN PREPOSITION because it thought it was dirty. Too funny! :P
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
I went to the Newington Shaw's today for a soda and the store was a mess. The entire front of the store outside where the flowers were and even the fall items would be including the large lobby area was nearly empty. When I walked in the store, the shelves were disorganized, unused registers were piled with random items; the store just seemed distressed. Also, there were yellow tags on every shelf of the store and half of them were scattered on the floor.
I'm not sure what's going on with the store, whether they are remodeling the store or closing it. They did have holiday displays up, but everything just felt random. In ways the store felt emptier, but there was no sign of them closing. As far as renovating is concerned, the last re-model for this Shaw's was 2001, but the wall fixtures and general appearance of the store hasn't really changed since they opened in 1996. It's a shame, because I like Shaw's, but I didn't like the store's appearance today. Let me tell you, if that was Waldbaum's in West Hartford, the manager would have recieved many complaints.
I don't know dude. All I can say is anything can happen. Especially in this economy.
QuoteOriginally posted by standa
Was the Southbury, CT Shaw's newly built, or did Shaw's take over another store?
If I remember correctly I believe it was newly built. When I worked at the one in Southington a co-worker of mine (a notorious trouble maker) transferred to that store because he figured he couldn't get in trouble there because his aunt was the manager (or assistant manager) there. She sent him back to Southington within a month or so. His mom also worked at the Southington store. Anyway the whole family got busted for selling drugs earlier this year. (the mother and her two sons and a believe a nephew).
QuoteOriginally posted by kendra
There's a property here in Bangor (across from the Bangor Parkade) that was purchased by Shaw's-cum-Supervalu a few years back on which to build a new store to replace the rapidly aging Hogan Rd. (Springer Drive) store, which opened in the mid-1980s.
Should they eventually replace Hogan Rd., I shall miss it...it was the first Shaw's to open in the area and for a long time it was an "old-school" store much like the now-closed Portsmouth one in a lot of ways. A lot of memories.
I've read about that on the Bangor Daily News online. What's up with that? And i remember the Springer Dr. store, i stopped by in 2004 i think to apply for a Shaw's card there. It's an old school Shaws like the Portsmouth one.
QuoteOriginally posted by Zayre88
QuoteOriginally posted by kendra
There's a property here in Bangor (across from the Bangor Parkade) that was purchased by Shaw's-cum-Supervalu a few years back on which to build a new store to replace the rapidly aging Hogan Rd. (Springer Drive) store, which opened in the mid-1980s.
Should they eventually replace Hogan Rd., I shall miss it...it was the first Shaw's to open in the area and for a long time it was an "old-school" store much like the now-closed Portsmouth one in a lot of ways. A lot of memories.
I've read about that on the Bangor Daily News online. What's up with that? And i remember the Springer Dr. store, i stopped by in 2004 i think to apply for a Shaw's card there. It's an old school Shaws like the Portsmouth one.
Yes, although much of it has been redone signage and display-wise. The most recent photos I saw posted on here of the (now-closed) Portsmouth store had all the old signage, the diagonal department names on the walls and all that, which Springer Dr. had lost by the early years of this decade. I recall also being in the Bath location somewhere around probably 2001 or 2002 and seeing the 80s-style signage in there...that one got remodeled eventually as well, I believe. But yes, architecturally speaking, it is still very much a Shaw's of the mid-80s. A couple curious (historical) facts about said location: there is a corridor between the produce and meat backrooms that is mainly used for storage...there's a two-way door in there which, when opened, yields a very tiny closet. However, if you squeeze in there and look behind you, you can see the old diagonal Seafood department signage, which still hangs on the wall along with the original wall tile. (Seeing this would, of course, require going into the Shaw's backroom, which I would not recommend.) ;)
There is also, if memory serves, a date of either 1986 or 1985 (I *believe* it's the former but may be mistaken) scratched into the cement which became the produce receiving floor at that location. This refers, of course, to the year the "Shaw's Plaza" on Springer Drive was built, which at the time was quite fancy indeed.
Here's a nice shot of the "Shaw's Plaza" sign, which has stood at said location since it was built, and actually DID display information such as the temperature on its Super Fancy Futuristic Light-Up Sign once upon a time. As you can see, the lettering is starting to peel, which is not a surprise as it's been there for over twenty years now (and anyone who's experienced a northern New England winter knows it takes a toll). You can also see the plaza sign on the main artery (Hogan Rd.) in the background.
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shaws got great samlples on sats
Here's a couple more shots of the Hogan Road/Springer Drive location (I'm resisting the urge to simply refer to it as "478") :D
I took these today on my way home from the university, as I needed to stop and pick up some Coke (as well as Progresso soup for a buck -- woohoo!)
The main entrance/right-hand side of the plaza:
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I know it's a bit crappy, but I took it once I'd gotten back in my vehicle.
And, while stopped at the Springer Dr./Hogan Rd./Bangor Mall Blvd. intersection, I managed to get a nice shot of the road pylon down there (as seen in the background of the photo I posted earlier):
(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll145/kendradd/DSC01603-1.jpg)
The contents of the sign are kind of interesting, whereas
A) Wal-Mart is not actually IN the Shaw's Plaza, it's farther up the road...though likely they paid to have their name on there since their store is not visible from Hogan Rd.
B) "State Liquor Store" is in reference to the fact that Shaw's (in this location, anyway) has a full liquor selection with prices and whatnot moderated by the State of Maine. It is NOT a separate store, though many, many people still go into Shaw's asking, "Can you tell me where the State Liquor Store is?"
C) The blank spot used to be Sally Beauty Supply, which was there for many years, and finally relocated to the (relatively) new Bangor Parkade over on Stillwater Ave. The funny thing is, if the replacement store for Hogan Rd. is ever built in the location that was purchased for it, it will be directly across the street from the current Sally's location. The more things change, the more they stay the same, or whatever.
D) Lastly, Dollar Queen has been gone for years. I have no idea what their name is still doing there. The former Dollar Queen is currently used as storage for Shaw's, seasonal stuff, fixtures and the like.
The location that I have been posting photos of lately, Shaw's #478, Hogan Rd./Springer Drive, is OFFICIALLY CLOSING AS OF JANUARY 31st 2009. The replacement store is NOT HAPPENING as far as anyone knows. This information is coming directly from Shaw's, although it is allegedly being announced on the local news here in Bangor tonight.
If you want to see what appears to be the "last" old-school Shaw's in existence, make the trek to #478 before the 31st.
I strongly suspect that the plaza itself will be demo'ed in the future, as it is not is very good condition and will likely not be attractive to future tenants, but that is just my guess.
This is sad, sad news, because not only is my childhood Shaw's closing, but over 100 people in the Bangor area are going to be out of a job as a result, some of whom have been with the company since the 1980s. :(
From WCSH out of Portland...
QuoteBANGOR (NEWS CENTER) -- Shaw's Supermarkets is closing its store on Spring Drive, just off Hogan Road, in Bangor on January 31. Store officials say about 120 people work there.
The store made the announcement to employees Tuesday morning. Store spokesperson Judy Chong said the lease on the location is up at the end of January and the store decided not to renew the lease. She said the reason for not renewing is confidential.
Chong said human resources is working to transfer associates to stores on Main Street in Bangor and in Ellsworth. She said qualified employees are eligible for severance packages.
Chong also said plans for a store on Stillwater Avenue in Bangor are on hold and no final decision has been made on that property.
Kendra so sorry to hear your childhood store is closing.
QuoteOriginally posted by momof3
Kendra so sorry to hear your childhood store is closing.
Thank you. :)
QuoteOriginally posted by kendra
The location that I have been posting photos of lately, Shaw's #478, Hogan Rd./Springer Drive, is OFFICIALLY CLOSING AS OF JANUARY 31st 2009. The replacement store is NOT HAPPENING as far as anyone knows. This information is coming directly from Shaw's, although it is allegedly being announced on the local news here in Bangor tonight.
If you want to see what appears to be the "last" old-school Shaw's in existence, make the trek to #478 before the 31st.
I strongly suspect that the plaza itself will be demo'ed in the future, as it is not is very good condition and will likely not be attractive to future tenants, but that is just my guess.
This is sad, sad news, because not only is my childhood Shaw's closing, but over 100 people in the Bangor area are going to be out of a job as a result, some of whom have been with the company since the 1980s. :(
Unbelievable, it happened so suddenly without (good)reason?
QuoteOriginally posted by Zayre88
QuoteOriginally posted by kendra
The location that I have been posting photos of lately, Shaw's #478, Hogan Rd./Springer Drive, is OFFICIALLY CLOSING AS OF JANUARY 31st 2009. The replacement store is NOT HAPPENING as far as anyone knows. This information is coming directly from Shaw's, although it is allegedly being announced on the local news here in Bangor tonight.
If you want to see what appears to be the "last" old-school Shaw's in existence, make the trek to #478 before the 31st.
I strongly suspect that the plaza itself will be demo'ed in the future, as it is not is very good condition and will likely not be attractive to future tenants, but that is just my guess.
This is sad, sad news, because not only is my childhood Shaw's closing, but over 100 people in the Bangor area are going to be out of a job as a result, some of whom have been with the company since the 1980s. :(
Unbelievable, it happened so suddenly without (good)reason?
Well, #478 has been a "slow" store for quite some time now, for most, if not all, of this decade at the very least -- at least compared to other supermarkets in the area. The word on the street, in general, was that it was kept open as long as it was simply because of the Hannaford located on Bangor Mall Boulevard (which doesn't do an astronomical amount of business either, by any means). It will be interesting to see how the Hannaford does post-Shaw's, though.
The surprising part is not so much that they're closing it, it's more that they're closing it without replacing it. But, realistically speaking, the Bangor Mall area is not where people go to shop for groceries anymore. There are more local supermarkets opening (in Eastern Maine, at least) all the time, as well as Wal-Mart Supercenters. And it's taking the business. When #478 first opened, back in the day, people actually would drive from as far away as Houlton to shop there. But a combination of high gas prices and more local grocery availability have made that a thing of the past. The economy is not healthy at the moment, and it is my guess that Supervalu decided that they were going to close one of the Bangor stores, and the oldest, smallest, least busy location was logically the one to go.
I can understand it -- but I don't like it! :D
Shaw's are also choosing not to renew a lease in Westport, CT:
http://www.greenwichtime.com/ci_11134681
Any news on the West Hartford and Newington Shaw's? I'm also surprised Bristol is hanging in there!
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
I'm also surprised Bristol is hanging in there!
Nothing official, but I'm hearing February 12th or February 19th is that stores final day.
This is not a good sign that Shaws is closing more stores in Connecticut. Is it that they can't compete anymore??
WHY IS IT IN SALEM NH SHAWS HAS WHITE SIGNS OUTSIDE AND TODAY I WAS AT THE SHAWS IN NASAHUA NH GLOBE PLAZA AND GOT A THANK YOU SHAWS STICKER SHAWS SALES WITH REWARDS CARD AND NEW UNUSED PRICE STICKERS FOR SHELFS:yup:
IN NASHUA GLOBE PLAZA WAS FIRST STOP IN SHOP WHEN IT OPENED 1962 MAYBE THEN IN THE 1970S MOVED OUT THEN STAR MARKET TILL 1998 THEN SHAWS FROM 1998-NOW
The Journal Inquirer of Manchester CT had a story in the business section about Supervalu the parent company of Shaws and Sav-a-lot, has annouced that they will be closing 50 stores thru out both chains (Shaws and Sav-a-lot).
QuoteOriginally posted by Joeg
The Journal Inquirer of Manchester CT had a story in the business section about Supervalu the parent company of Shaws and Sav-a-lot, has annouced that they will be closing 50 stores thru out both chains (Shaws and Sav-a-lot).
Uh-oh, there goes the 1995-96 built CT Shaw's stores. Uggh! I'm really hoping for the best. Seriously, no grocer really cares about CT (except Stop and Shop).
QuoteOriginally posted by jmcnamara96
WHY IS IT IN SALEM NH SHAWS HAS WHITE SIGNS OUTSIDE AND TODAY I WAS AT THE SHAWS IN NASAHUA NH GLOBE PLAZA AND GOT A THANK YOU SHAWS STICKER SHAWS SALES WITH REWARDS CARD AND NEW UNUSED PRICE STICKERS FOR SHELFS:yup:
ow my eyes, um in your caps lock broken or something PLEASE turn it off, it sounds like your SHOUTING.
anyway it looks like Shaw's is in big trouble, what the heck is going on with them?
Westport, CT just had it's last day. Gorham, New Hampshire will be closing down on 2/25/09. http://www.fox44.net/Global/story.asp?S=9639829
Other stores closing on February 25th include South Attleboro, South Brockton, and North Reading all in Massachusetts.
http://www.projo.com/business/content/BZ_SUBFIN0110_01-10-09_1SCTC10_v16.3230c90.html (Scroll down)
QuoteOriginally posted by CTAmeshopper
anyway it looks like Shaw's is in big trouble, what the heck is going on with them?
I had just quit Shaw's right before the sale of Albertson's to SuperValu closed in June 2006. I was told that SuperValu was gonna be evaluating all of their new stores and then shut down all the under-performing ones. I would assume that these were all under-performing ones. Even though I can't fathom New Britain and Waterbury, CT being under-performing stores.
When Albertson's bought Shaw's back in 04 they did absolutely nothing for the chain. Prior to that Shaw's was owned by J. Sainsbury the British company. They didn't do much for the company except open new stores. J. Siansbury sold Shaw's because they (J. Sainsbury) was bankrupt.
Has anyone found a list of the stores Supervalu/Shaw's will be closing yet? Will they not announce them, just close them quietly?
The ones I mentioned above are the only ones made public thus far. If I hear anything else I'll post it here.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
When Albertson's bought Shaw's back in 04 they did absolutely nothing for the chain. Prior to that Shaw's was owned by J. Sainsbury the British company. They didn't do much for the company except open new stores. J. Siansbury sold Shaw's because they (J. Sainsbury) was bankrupt.
It was a shame, too...the Sainsbury years were great, IMO. When Shaw's first opened up here in 1986 (Sainsbury did not yet have controlling interest in the company, that came shortly after), people drove hours just to shop there. It was a massively popular and hugely successful store. Even in the early 2000s, Shaw's #478 (the one closing near me) was quite busy, or at the bare minimum, steady. It was when Albertson's purchased the company that things started to go to pot, and Supervalu hasn't been much better. Sainsbury basically had ownershop of the company, but let Shaw's more or less be Shaw's, and be somewhat autonomous at least when it came to day-to-day business. Shaw's was, at that time, a far more accessible and warm company toward the customer, and the bigger the fish that swallows it, the more impersonal and detached it becomes. Big business is not always better, and I think that the Shaw's of the '00s has reflected this, unfortunately.
Very sad, especially, that they are closing a Brockton store...after all, part of what became Shaw's was originally Brockton Public Market. More symbolic than anything else, I suppose...but something that I noticed.
The Journal Inquirer released an article today stating Supervalu will not close any Connecticut Shaw's stores besides the Westport store which is closing due to lease issues. In fact, the Manchester store is supposed to be getting an upgrade/renovation. Hopefully Newington is next for an upgrade.
http://www.journalinquirer.com/articles/2009/01/13/business/doc496cd51d1e45b131424012.txt
I keep hearing rumors that newington looks like it is closing. I have not been there lately but was talking to people at work today and one guy said his wife said the shelves were bare in areas. i wonder what is going on....
the webster ma shaws is still doing a great bunnise thank god but i dont now about it when the next town ovver opens a super walmart and market baset might take some bunnise away from shaws in webster ma
QuoteOriginally posted by momof3
I keep hearing rumors that newington looks like it is closing. I have not been there lately but was talking to people at work today and one guy said his wife said the shelves were bare in areas. i wonder what is going on....
The Manchester store apparently looked the same a while ago, however, they are supposedly renovating so maybe they cleared shelves in order to move them. I don't know or can't say. I really can't see why Newington would close, one because they are still busy (and yes the people do buy alot) and that Supervalu apparently isn't closing any CT stores.
I guess we'll find out soon enough.
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
QuoteOriginally posted by momof3
I keep hearing rumors that newington looks like it is closing. I have not been there lately but was talking to people at work today and one guy said his wife said the shelves were bare in areas. i wonder what is going on....
The Manchester store apparently looked the same a while ago, however, they are supposedly renovating so maybe they cleared shelves in order to move them. I don't know or can't say. I really can't see why Newington would close, one because they are still busy (and yes the people do buy alot) and that Supervalu apparently isn't closing any CT stores.
I guess we'll find out soon enough.
Yeah, it is quite possible that what's going on in Newington is simply a major in-store reset.
QuoteOriginally posted by kendra
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
QuoteOriginally posted by momof3
I keep hearing rumors that newington looks like it is closing. I have not been there lately but was talking to people at work today and one guy said his wife said the shelves were bare in areas. i wonder what is going on....
The Manchester store apparently looked the same a while ago, however, they are supposedly renovating so maybe they cleared shelves in order to move them. I don't know or can't say. I really can't see why Newington would close, one because they are still busy (and yes the people do buy alot) and that Supervalu apparently isn't closing any CT stores.
I guess we'll find out soon enough.
Yeah, it is quite possible that what's going on in Newington is simply a major in-store reset.
I hope you're right Kendra. The store hadn't recieved an upgrade since 2000/2001 when they had to reorganize things after closing the Food Court, Dry Cleaners and Photo Center. The fixtures on the walls/department signage is the original signage from 1996 when the store opened. Stop and Shop has remodeled their Newington store around 5 times since they opened in 92, and Shaw's only once since 96. They should be able to afford to update it. At times on the weekend, the store is just as busy as Wal Mart. Every register is open and the lines are long too. I doubt they are hurting for business.
I'd like to see these supermarkets stay open in the area because it keeps prices reasonable.
Since Shaw's last remodel, they closed the bank and replaced it with a fake wall with a door and put some shelves in front of that. It doesn't fit well with the rest of the store. They should just construct a real wall or put the seasonal department in the small area where the bank was or something, even the greeting cards.
That makes sense that it would be a remodel, especially if it is doing well. I haven't been there in a while, but do like Shaws, I really had liked the New Britain one.
this is the old bank that was in the webster ma shaws until they moved in to ther own bulding <a href="http://s199.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/websterma101/?action=view¤t=oldbankinshaws.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/websterma101/oldbankinshaws.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Thanks for sharing wwefan! This is the exact thing I'm talking about. The least they could do is take down the sign board that is above the display. The Webster MA store looks newer than Newington, so they can still get away with it. There's nothing more I hate is when a store opens with departments like the banks and then they close them and they use the space for storage. Price Chopper does the same thing. They opened the Newington PC with a seperate candle shop in it's own room. Now they closed it and they are using it for storage and they put large displays (like chips) in front of it as to pretend there was nothing behind it.
yea this shaws in webster opend in 95 i think and ther always remoulding it and moveing things around mabye this spring they will take the old bank out
this is what the shaws here looks like i whould have got a closer pic of it but ther was a few cops rideing around that section of the parking lot this shaws usley has fire alarms going off on ther own and now and then ther water pipes brust
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I got the scoop on the Newington Shaws. Someone i work with went yesterday and the store was in disaray and lots of empty space, well she asked the cashier what was going on and was told that they are in fact doing a remodel of the store, AmesNewington was correct.
nice to see that they will finally remodel both Manchester and Newington Shaws. They both need it!!
Now if they would only remodel the one in Bristol. Yeesh.
lol the one in aburn ma is so out of date they need to get self check outs like the on in webster
YES! I'm glad to hear about the Newington Shaw's. I couldn't have bared to see another grocery store leave town. Tomorrow is my day off from Foodmart, so I'm going down to Shaw's to check it out. I live for this sort of thing! It's always nice to see something new and different. I hope it's worth it in the end, not just rearranging of aisles.
hers some pics of the inside of our shaws in webster ma
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in Nashua shaw's on main street has a dunkin dounuts in it then at the end of the plaza a dunkin dounuts
today at our shaws ther going to be giveing away free samples of chil wich im diffantley going to go get last sat they were giveign away 2 littels of soda for free i think cause they had to much in stock
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
QuoteOriginally posted by C. Fontaine
Here is the former Shaws down the street from me at 325 Valley St. in Providence. It closed a few months ago, and now according to the building permit on the door a new PriceRite will be moving in! You can also see my hot rental car for the time being!:insane:
http://www.amesfanclub.com/archive/main.php/v/other/shaws/providence/
That was fast. The 5 stores in Connecticut that have shut down since October 06 are still sitting empty with no signs of life.
Marc:
Which 5 did Shaw close??
QuoteOriginally posted by JimSawhill
Marc:
Which 5 did Shaw close??
The five in Connecticut that closed are:
New Britain, Bridgeport, Southington, and Glastonbury on October 28, 2006. And Waterbury in August 2007.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
QuoteOriginally posted by JimSawhill
Marc:
Which 5 did Shaw close??
The five in Connecticut that closed are:
New Britain, Bridgeport, Southington, and Glastonbury on October 28, 2006. And Waterbury in August 2007.
I know that the Glastonbury Shaw's is now Whole Foods.
Where was the first Shaws? First one I ever saw was Keene, NH in 1993.
Did anyone ever notice Shaws changed their logo around 2001? The leaves used to be the same shade of green. I couldn't believe they bothered to change all the facades for that
i like the 2 diffant shadess i think thers one around here with the old logo
The one in salem nh has a white logo
QuoteOriginally posted by TRJ22487
Where was the first Shaws? First one I ever saw was Keene, NH in 1993.
The first store opened by George C. Shaw back in the 1800s was in Portland, Maine.
The Shaw's that are closing besides Gorham on FEb 25 are Southside Brockton, ATtleboro Mass and North Reading MASS!!!
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I just went to the Newington Shaw's and it appears as if they are done with their so-called "remodel". I don't know the whole story, but if what I saw was the finished product, it's disappointing. What they did was change the aisles around (some). They reduced the size of some of the aisles, opening up floor space on the ends of the aisles. It appears they have done this to eliminate merchandise they don't sell. For instance, they have eliminated their "Kitchen Shop" was reduced to a small display of pots and pans. They filled most of the empty spaces in front and back of the aisles with new wooden bins with sale items. I may be wrong about them being finished, but what confuses me and makes me think this way is that there are no contractors in the store now in the aisles and the floor tiles that were covered by shelves that were removed were replaced with new floor tiles. But basically, the old floor is still in tact with new squares of tiles. It looks very tacky. All the fixtures on the walls and such are still in tact as well. Why can't Shaw's update the look of the store? The department signs and floor are from 1996 when they opened. They even have fixtures with their mid-90s slogan on them "Good Food Costs Less at Shaw's". The only thing that gives me hope is that the signs on the front door acknowledging they are remodeling are still there. So maybe they are holding off on the cosmetics of the store for now. But I doubt it.
Any insight on this?
ther doing the same thing to the pot and pans at our shaws 2 and thrs empty space ware they were is now shelfs i will look more in to it sat when i go
Sometimes even major remodeling at Shaw's does not last long. The Hamden, CT store had a fancy Kosher Department put in, which was disassembled after only a few years. It is now just an assortment of general and seasonal merchandise. The Wild Harvest put in at the same time as the Kosher section is still around, but has a smaller selection than a few years ago.
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So maybe they are holding off on the cosmetics of the store for now. But I doubt it.
Well, I actually think that you may have hit the nail on the head there. Given the economic climate, and the fact that Supervalu has been closing Shaw's locations, it may well be that they began the remodel, but are holding off on the next phase of it because they are uncertain as to how economical doing so would actually be. It may be, at this point, that even if the store is seemingly successful, Supervalu is debating as to whether or not it would be a worthwhile investment to continue with the remodel. Will business at Newington slow down if phase II of the remodel is not completed? Probably not (my guess, anyway)...will it INCREASE, however, if it
is completed? If that projected increase does not significantly justify the cost of finishing the remodel, then it's not a good investment for the company, at least not for the time being. The apparent lack of activity combined with the presence of the remodel signs suggest to be that the company is probably evaluating this at this time.
Just my assessment of the situation, at any rate, based on the information provided...I could be totally off base.
QuoteOriginally posted by kendra
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
So maybe they are holding off on the cosmetics of the store for now. But I doubt it.
Well, I actually think that you may have hit the nail on the head there. Given the economic climate, and the fact that Supervalu has been closing Shaw's locations, it may well be that they began the remodel, but are holding off on the next phase of it because they are uncertain as to how economical doing so would actually be. It may be, at this point, that even if the store is seemingly successful, Supervalu is debating as to whether or not it would be a worthwhile investment to continue with the remodel. Will business at Newington slow down if phase II of the remodel is not completed? Probably not (my guess, anyway)...will it INCREASE, however, if it is completed? If that projected increase does not significantly justify the cost of finishing the remodel, then it's not a good investment for the company, at least not for the time being. The apparent lack of activity combined with the presence of the remodel signs suggest to be that the company is probably evaluating this at this time.
Just my assessment of the situation, at any rate, based on the information provided...I could be totally off base.
I don't know either. It's just when you think of a remodel, you think of the entire store getting made over. Maybe they want to wait until the weather gets better to do any structural improvements. This all got my hopes up, and to think that was it was a let down. It looks just about the same as it did before, with the exception of the reducing of some of the aisles. Stop and Shop remodels every three to four years and Shaw's does only once in a decade. It would be nice for other chain's rather than just Stop and Shop stay competitive. Instead in Newington, stores feel they can't compete and close up. I guess I should be surprised Shaw's didn't close up all together.
they cut off the ends of all the alies at the webster ma shaws this week moved the cooking section to a smaler area and moved some food around heres a pic i manged to get u can see the the area they removed the shlefs and put new end caps
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What I had hoped is that the Newington store at least get a new floor, new aisle directory signs and also get the signs in the aisles above each group of items (like the webster ma store). I'd love for them also to get new department signs like produce, meat, etc. Furthermore, they need new carriages (they did get new hand baskets). Maybe that is still on the horizon, but from the way I see other stores being treated, why have hope? I mean, why keep "Good Food Costs Less At Shaw's" and "Quality Since 1860" on the walls if they applied to 1996 instead of 2009? Even their register lights still are the circles with "Quality Since 1860" ones.
I also forgot to mention that besides the Kitchen Shop being reduced, the large Coffee department was reduced in half, and I also don't see Hoisery in the HBA department. I still believe something may happen with the store because a lot of floor space in the front end area of the store by the entrance and by the registers are empty. They are usually full with displays and sales. It just all makes me think Shaw's is further consolidating it's stock by reducing shelves and departments.
I'm not going to worry about it anymore. I'll go back to the store in a month and if it's still the same, they are never going to do a full remodel. I best stop rambling now.
when they did the one in webster ma it took them a few mounths only cause they were working on it in the over night hours they keep updateing ther self check outs and when they did the aburn ma one over bascley all they did was repaint the walls
QuoteOriginally posted by wwefan101
when they did the one in webster ma it took them a few mounths only cause they were working on it in the over night hours they keep updateing ther self check outs and when they did the aburn ma one over bascley all they did was repaint the walls
One more question to you wwefan; did the remodel of the webster ma store start with the rearranging of shelves and then stop for a bit and then continue?
i dont think it did they did the shelves then went on to the floor then added new regsters and painted then painted out side then had a 2 week grand opeing
Thank you wwefan101 for continuing to answer my questions. I appreciate it.
Went by the front door of Shaw's today and the "Pardon our appearance" sign is still on the front doors.
kool sat im going to try to get a pic from walking in the fount of shaws then one of the check outs ift i can ther allways busy
The Newington Shaw's is rather busy as well especially on weekends despite Aldi and Price Chopper near by. Nothing can beat the amount of business at my job (Waldbaum's in West Hartford), but every supermarket in Newington gets an equal share of business.
our pricechopper gets more pepole then shaws and is older then shaws
got some new pics from shaws hers some
webster ma this is the back section of the stores ware they made the ailes smaller u can tell with the lighter shade of brown on the floor
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webster ma pan and sale area
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aburn ma proudce
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and aburn ma back wall
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tell me what u think
These Shaw's are much nicer looking than the Newington store. We have basically the same overhead signage for items from 1996 (some from 2000). Great pics!
BTW, I e-mailed Shaw's and they said both Manchester and Newington went through a "touch-up" to provide better product availability. That's it. They basically reduced the size of the aisles and placed an overabundance of new cardboard and wooden displays in the middle of the empty space. The last time I was in Shaw's last week, there were still plenty of empty space in the front of the store.
yea the webster ma shaws opend in 93 and the aburn ma shaws is over 20 to 30 years old i rember going to the aburn ma one as a kid and almost geting kicked out for raceing around with the shoping carts
I noticed this morning that they were stripping the external signage from the now-closed Hogan Road location today -- swung by after class tonight and took some pics, which I will upload soon. Some of them are a bit rubbish, but some are alright -- my dad looked at one and said, in all seriousness, "How'd you get in?" so considering it was taken through the window I guess it is pretty decent. :P
I got a new camera phone now -- the LG Dare -- which I like a lot but the camera feature itself will take a bit of getting used to, as it is a bit more complex that my previous phone.
Here's a shot of the store back when it was still open:
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and here is the labelscar -- sorry, as it was dark...I will get a daytime pic sometime, hopefully...I lightened the contrast and such so you could actually see it.
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Lying alone on the ground below where the signage has been was this:
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which, as you may have guessed, is the "Quality Since 1860" logo that hung next to the "Shaw's" lettering. I wanted so very badly to snatch it, but a) it was far too big to fit in my vehicle, and b) it was a bit too heavy. I couldn't even flip it over (I tried) without running the risk of having it crash down on the pavement and shatter, which would not have been cool at all. So, I can only sit here and think of Awesome Souvenirs That Might Have Been... :(
QuoteOriginally posted by kendra
Here's a shot of the store back when it was still open:
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Wow Kendra! That's the old school Shaw's sign like the one the Southington, CT Store sported until they closed in October 2006.
seeng a shaws close is sad im lm luckey that the 2 nare me one in town then one 15 mines from me are allways busy and have nooooo chance to closeing hes the oldest locuction nare me in aburn ma i used to go here as a kid
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Here's a shot of the store back when it was still open:
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Wow Kendra! That's the old school Shaw's sign like the one the Southington, CT Store sported until they closed in October 2006.
Yeah, the store was built in '86 and I don't think they bothered with it all that much subsequently, save for one significant remodel (I am going to take a stab and say mid-to-late 90s perhaps)? where they moved around a bunch of departments.
I am hoping to get more photos as the store is dismantled further (I do have some more that I will post, perhaps tonight if I get all my schoolwork and errands taken care of)...but that all depends on both when I can get out there and whether or not there is anyone actually working there. I took some twenty photos last night, many of the interior, but there was also no one to bother me! :D
the aburn ma hadf the old logo so did the one in my town when it fridst opend but they changed it after ther frist remoudle
I'd like to track down some photos of semi-vintage Shaw's locations (1970s-mid 1990), if anyone has any available...I've not come up with much online, save for some excellent shots of that former Portsmouth NH Super Shaw's (some of which might have been taken by Zayre88, if memory serves)?
Straight through the front doors, you can see where they've torn out the entire deli case, including the chicken warmer...
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Front end, where the registers were...
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I tried this shot a couple times, but I just couldn't get it to come out very clearly...nevertheless, I found this a bit sad...
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wow a closed shaws shaws has some great stores in my area i think they closed one of ther worcster stores nare me but they have like 4 or 5 in worcster ma anways
Shaw's will move jobs to India.
http://www.indusbusinessjournal.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=3ADF503291D948DA8870C9E2337BAE3B
wel lets hop they dont close more stores
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Shaw's will move jobs to India.
http://www.indusbusinessjournal.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=3ADF503291D948DA8870C9E2337BAE3B
Ouch. As the article points out, it's not unprecedented, but this kind of thing is never good to see. :(
Supervalu has been closing Acme and Shaw's stores since they bought Albertsons. This mess is all due to Albertsons expanding too fast in some markets in the late 90's, and this was right after they acquired American Stores, which put them in huge debt.
And now, we have lost Sav-on and Osco, more great drugstores killed by the CVS monopoly. Cerberus has also closed most of the Albertsons and Super Savers they own.
QuoteOriginally posted by Mervyns
Supervalu has been closing Acme and Shaw's stores since they bought Albertsons. This mess is all due to Albertsons expanding too fast in some markets in the late 90's, and this was right after they acquired American Stores, which put them in huge debt.
They have been, it's true. Rumor was that it was either the Hogan Road location or the much newer Dover-Foxcroft location (in a former Ames) that was going to be shut down up here...just another casualty in a series of closings here and there throughout New England. I'm ambivalent thus far about Supervalu -- indeed, we are in a bad time economically and it's no surprise that any company would be cutting back on underperforming locations, but frankly I think Shaw's was far better off before they were purchased by Albertsons. Things have been, in my eyes, troublesome ever since.
We had one in Waterford which had converted into a BigY, but it now remains Vacant.
now then then at our shaws they have evey regster open with long lines but ther self checkouts anoy me they talk and that gets anoying
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now then then at our shaws they have evey regster open with long lines but ther self checkouts anoy me they talk and that gets anoying
Oh man -- I LOVE the self-checkouts! None of the Shaw's in my immediate area have them, but the Hannaford right near my house that I often go to does -- they're so quick and easy! Pretty user-friendly, too.
haha both shaws and pc in my town have them the ones at shaws tell u the price out loud im like frickin stuff up but it wont
Exterior former Southington Shaw's. Closed 10/28/06. Still vacant nearly 28 months later. Pic taken today 2/21/09.
Exterior former Southington Shaw's. Closed 10/28/06. Still vacant nearly 28 months later. This was the entrance to the store. Pic taken today 2/21/09.
Exterior former Southington Shaw's. Closed 10/28/06. Still vacant nearly 28 months later. The top roof damage occured during a windstorm in May 2008. The columns still haven't been repaired after the partial collapse during the winter of 07. Pic taken today 2/21/09.
Interior former Southington Shaw's. Closed 10/28/06. Still vacant nearly 28 months later. Pic taken today 2/21/09. All the Shaw's stuff was removed after an auction at the end of September 2008. Interior pic taken from outside. Sorry about the quality but the windows were filthy.
Interior former Southington Shaw's. Closed 10/28/06. Still vacant nearly 28 months later. Pic taken today 2/21/09. All the Shaw's stuff was removed after an auction at the end of September 2008. Interior pic taken from outside.
One of two dead birds inside the former Southington Shaw's. Closed 10/28/06. Still vacant nearly 28 months later. Pic taken today 2/21/09. All the Shaw's stuff was removed after an auction at the end of September 2008. Interior pic taken from outside. Birds ending up in the store and crashing into the window was a common ocurrence. :-( Sorry about the pic quality.
Interior former Southington Shaw's. Closed 10/28/06. Still vacant nearly 28 months later. Pic taken today 2/21/09. All the Shaw's stuff was removed after an auction at the end of September 2008. Interior pic taken from outside.
Thanks for the pics, Marc. The Hogan Road store just had an auction as well...the photos I took that are on the previous page were taken about four days after the auction.
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which, as you may have guessed, is the "Quality Since 1860" logo that hung next to the "Shaw's" lettering. I wanted so very badly to snatch it, but a) it was far too big to fit in my vehicle, and b) it was a bit too heavy. I couldn't even flip it over (I tried) without running the risk of having it crash down on the pavement and shatter, which would not have been cool at all. So, I can only sit here and think of Awesome Souvenirs That Might Have Been... :(
I drove by on my way home from classes on Friday, and this is STILL sitting there (it's large enough that it can be seen from the road). Makes me wonder if anyone is actually doing anything with it...
I had to miss the auction all 3 area vacant Shaw's stores - Southington, New Britain, and Waterbury. I had to work those days. Otherwise I would've tried to have gone and maybe get some decent interior pix.
Another Welcome to Shaw's sign inside the Augusta location.
Did you guys know shaws has a new rewards card my mom just a new one it says Shaws the old one SAID Shaws Super Market
i know last year they gave us a knew one then thers a few shaws stores here they have a gas progam like price chopper but the one in town dont have it but aburn does
o yea ther free samples on sat arse great i go evey sat for the free sample u all should to
QuoteOriginally posted by jmcnamara96
Did you guys know shaws has a new rewards card my mom just a new one it says Shaws the old one SAID Shaws Super Market
Yes -- it's required if you want to participate in the gas program. You may still be able to use the old one otherwise -- I am unsure.
With the new Shaw's logo and remodels, we're loosing the old Shaw's Plaza signs as well. They've been replaced with more modern signs at almost every location i know.
By the way, I really like your Shaw's avatar Kendra, brings back memories.
QuoteOriginally posted by Zayre88
With the new Shaw's logo and remodels, we're loosing the old Shaw's Plaza signs as well. They've been replaced with more modern signs at almost every location i know.
By the way, I really like your Shaw's avatar Kendra, brings back memories.
Thanks!!
Yeah, the Hogan Road one was the last one that I, personally, knew of... :(
i got a q are all shaws closeing ther pharmicyes cause in the one here theh got it tarped off or are they just goin to remoudle it
QuoteOriginally posted by wwefan101
i got a q are all shaws closeing ther pharmicyes cause in the one here theh got it tarped off or are they just goin to remoudle it
I haven't heard of any other in-store pharmacies closing, so it is probably just a remodel, or perhaps a closing just limited to your store.
yea hers a pic of it i think ther makeing it larger to incould the old bank i know they took truned the sings out side around so mabye ther going to remoulde it or repalce it with somthing good
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its kind of funny both shaws and price chopper in town have part of the store taped off and doingsome type of remoulde shaws with ther phamarcy and price chopper with the bread section along the back wall probley giveing the store a face lift
Stopped by the Shaw's in Bristol today. It was nice and it seemed brighter and cleaner than the last time I was there.
at the shaws in webster ma they closed the osco phamarcy and replaced it with a new wall and put a door in and some new lighting aboveit u cant tell it was ther
hers a pic of ware the phamarcy was at our shaws its to the right of the old bank
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and the dariy section of shaws it took them 3 mounths to get this part done <a href="http://s199.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/websterma101/stores/?action=view¤t=shawscheesearea.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/websterma101/stores/shawscheesearea.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
More Shaw's closings.
www.bristolpress.com/articles/2009/06/26/business/doc4a44f8b908d71625185761.txt
i know webster and aburn mas wont close they make to much money
What happened to them saying they were laying off the CT closings? I sure do hope Newington is not next. That store was just re-arranged and is fairly busy. I couldn't say whether Bristol or Shelton were ever busy, but I did hear Bristol was hurt by Price Chopper and was hardly busy. It's a shame stores like Shaws are closing while Stop and Shop and Price Chopper (which are too elaborate and pricey for me) remains.
It's depressing. It's part of my past. I worked at the Bristol store from October 01 until September 04 (when I transferred to the now-defunct Southington store). It's like my past is dying.:mad:
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
but I did hear Bristol was hurt by Price Chopper and was hardly busy.
Price Chopper was only able to open right next to Shaw's in Bristol in 2004 because the city caved after Price Chopper threatened a lawsuit against the city if they didn't approve their plans for a supermarket in the old CALDOR (most recently KMART)
I have to say i am not suprised. Shaws cant compete and i been to the Newington store and it looks messy and out dated! If you go to Stop and shop and Price, their bright and look lively, however Shaws looks depressing and outdated. Theres a reason why their closing and i cant see the Newington one opened for that much longer, with a Stop and Shop, Price chopper, Stews, and soon to be Sams club on around the Pike, to much to handle.
price chopper has beter sales and a beter gas progam this past week price chopper had a huge meat sale
shaw;s in Shelton and Bristol are closing
Just came from the Shaw's on Farmington Ave in Bristol. With 3 weeks before their scheduled closing dating of July 25th I have to report they've begun packing up merchandise to get ready to ship to other stores and in the areas where this has yet to begin they have computer print outs of how many units of product they have divided by he number of stores they have. In addition they've consolidated some of the coolers in the different perishable depts.
There was also an angry customer in line behind me in line who was angry they didn't have the correct size box on Cherrios in stock that was advertised in the sales flier. The cashier told him they didn't have them and wouldn't be getting them in either and told him sale items are limited to stock on hand in the store and once they're out they're out. (I remember that problem from when they were closing the Southington store).
There are only going to be three locations left in the Hartford area. Newington, West Hartford and East Hartford. That's probably where the merchandise from Bristol will go. I wonder which location is next to go in Connecticut.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
Just came from the Shaw's on Farmington Ave in Bristol. With 3 weeks before their scheduled closing dating of July 25th I have to report they've begun packing up merchandise to get ready to ship to other stores and in the areas where this has yet to begin they have computer print outs of how many units of product they have divided by he number of stores they have. In addition they've consolidated some of the coolers in the different perishable depts.
There was also an angry customer in line behind me in line who was angry they didn't have the correct size box on Cherrios in stock that was advertised in the sales flier. The cashier told him they didn't have them and wouldn't be getting them in either and told him sale items are limited to stock on hand in the store and once they're out they're out. (I remember that problem from when they were closing the Southington store).
That's how it was when the Hogan Road store was closing as well. It's not unreasonable, and it baffles me how customers, shopping in a store that is obviously being prepared for closure, are unable to grasp that an item depicted in the flyer might not be on hand.
Wanting to make a purchase on the last day that Hogan Road was open, I ended up with shrimp cocktail, a six-pack of eggs, and some frozen enchiladas that turned out to be disgusting. It was slim pickings, but such is to be expected when a store is in the process of closing.
I hope they're able to relocate some of these associates that are going to be losing their jobs...the company did a reasonable job of placing a fair amount of the Hogan Road personnel at the other Bangor store, the Ellsworth store, and Dover-Foxcroft, as well as a couple locations out of this immediate market area.
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
There are only going to be three locations left in the Hartford area. Newington, West Hartford and East Hartford. That's probably where the merchandise from Bristol will go. I wonder which location is next to go in Connecticut.
There's also Canton and Southbury.
QuoteOriginally posted by Zayre88
the logo changed a bit. The color is lighter too.
I think the old label looked surprisingly more modern, especially with the two shaded green leaf.
Update. The Bristol, CT store is just about done. Not much was left yesterday (Thursday). Their final day is next Saturday the 25th. All that was left was some Produce, some Meat, Some Dairy, Soda, a few things of snacks, and beer.
at the shaws here the one running the self check out stands nare the entrance to them and wacth for pepole that have a few items and will tell them to go the self check out and they ring up the items for u at the self check out i guse ther trying to do this to cut back on the lines at the regualer checkouts i get great serive at the shaws in webster ma same with aburn but that one needs self check outs
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
This is the main entrance to the store.
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
Another exterior shot.
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
Exterior shot. You can see the exit door. Along with an emergency exit. If I'm not mistake there was a Shaws/ Osco Pharmacy sign above.
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
Signs on the Entrance to the store. I think it sucks they transferred prescriptions to Price Chopper next door if you didn't transfer them before the pharmacy closed on the July 17th.
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
Welcome to Shaw's Bristol Sign on the wall right inside the entance.
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
Sign inside the entrance.
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
A poor quality image of a bunch of shopping carts lined up where the produce dept used to be.
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
Poor quality image of stuff left inside the store.
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
Poor quality image of shelving left inside the store.
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
Poor quality image. You can see shelving and the old check out stands.
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
Inside by the exit door.
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
A left behind Pepsi machine outside the exit door.
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
A poor quality image of the view from the exit window. On the left you can see the open door of the men's room. Out of view on the right would be a door that leads to stairs that lead to the second floor break room and offices. Also out of view in the same haallways as the restrooms is a closet where maintainance supplies were kept.
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
My lonely 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is the only car in the massive parking lot of the former Bristol Shaw's. A few cars cut through the parking lot to get to the adjacent Bristol Commons while I was snapping pictures.
Thanks a bunch Marc for posting these. It's a shame because I think the exteriors and basic look of these Shaws stores are very attractive. I can't understand why Shaw's can't make it in Connecticut. They seem to be cutting back on merchandise. In Newington, there are so many empty spaces in the store where they usually would have big displays of sale items and bulk items. Another thing is that they never got new carriages. They had recently got new bigger carts, but they are used from another store, their old logo is faded out. The rest are the ones they had from day one. To me, they are not trying, in fact they seem to have given up. I fear Newington is next along with maybe West Hartford. They can't keep up with competitors. It's truly sad.
Marc, if there are no cops around at night, try to take some photos of the interior from the window if the lights are on. It would decrease the glare that the sun gave.
I think SuperValu should just sell the remaining Shaw's locations in Connecticut. Kroger doesnt have any stores in Connecticut they could buy them.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
I think SuperValu should just sell the remaining Shaw's locations in Connecticut. Kroger doesnt have any stores in Connecticut they could buy them.
Another store that was mentioned once was Hannaford. I think it was in this same thread. They're close to Connecticut as well.
I'll look at Kroger's website. I'd be nice for another chain to acquire what Shaw's no longer wants (Connecticut) and convert the store to their store and maybe even re-open some closed Shaw's locations (since most are still vacant).
haha our shaws has no chance of closeing they replaced a closed section of a strip mall in town that shut down a park an shop store that was in the plaza
A very old former Shaw's in Sanford ME.
Inside former Shaw's in Sanford, with the original sections and walls of the grocery store still there.
This is the Shaw's in Randolph, VT as of 2009.
Does this location look familiar? it's the sister store to Enosburg Falls, VT. Which just happens to be the competition Hannaford. Of course both of these locations originally were built for GRAND UNION. This location also contains the original decor package from GU, with just minor updates by Shaw's.
This is a close up of the front facade. In person the scar from the original Grand Union sign can clearly be seen.
I finally stopped at the brand new Shaw's that opened in Peterborough, NH. This location had some pretty unique features to it. I haven't seen a brand new store set up for a few years now so I'm curious if all new stores will look like this one inside and out going forward.
The front entrance of the store opens into produce and the floral department. You can see in the entry lobby that the store is using some new lighting enclosed in lampshades.
Several department aisles throughout the store utilize these large pendant lamp shades. These neutral pendant shades remind me of a version of one used at several Grand Union stores that opened during the 90's.
This picture features the checkouts in Peterborough, NH the pendant lighting is also used in this area.
You can see the interior view of the front windows looking into the parking lot. From the exterior the windows are covered with a graphic overlay.
A final look at the exterior of the store. This picture shows the graphic overlay in the windows, beyond the windows is the checkout department as seen in the previous post.
QuoteOriginally posted by gu4ever
This is the Shaw's in Randolph, VT as of 2009.
Does this location look familiar? it's the sister store to Enosburg Falls, VT. Which just happens to be the competition Hannaford. Of course both of these locations originally were built for GRAND UNION. This location also contains the original decor package from GU, with just minor updates by Shaw's.
That's a fairly old Shaw's logo, too...at least a decade old, I should think. When did this store open, if you know?
The Peterborough store looks really interesting...the open ceiling seems kind of unusual too, at least in comparison to other Shaw's locations I've been in.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
Sign inside the entrance.
I find those signs sort of poignant...even if these places are just retail establishments, they still played roles in peoples' lives, be it as an employer, a frequent place to shop, or even a more subtle role like the sponsor of someone's Little League team or something like that. It makes me think...how many people walked in and out those doors in those 14 years? What were their stories? I guess this is something I am prone to as a student of anthropology, but images like that do provoke these sorts of thoughts for me. I know the 23 years mentioned on the closing sign at the Hogan Road store carried a lot of weight for me, as I knew people (not necessarily still at that store, but still working for the company) that has literally been with Shaw's since that store opened. From a business standpoint, closings are just closings, but from a sociocultural standpoint, they are much more.
Thanks for sharing those photos, Marc -- also, the closed Bristol store appears to be the spitting image of Shaw's Main St. in Bangor, design-wise.
QuoteOriginally posted by kendra
QuoteOriginally posted by gu4ever
This is the Shaw's in Randolph, VT as of 2009.
Does this location look familiar? it's the sister store to Enosburg Falls, VT. Which just happens to be the competition Hannaford. Of course both of these locations originally were built for GRAND UNION. This location also contains the original decor package from GU, with just minor updates by Shaw's.
That's a fairly old Shaw's logo, too...at least a decade old, I should think. When did this store open, if you know?
The Peterborough store looks really interesting...the open ceiling seems kind of unusual too, at least in comparison to other Shaw's locations I've been in.
From talking with customers at the store it sounds like the location opened in the early to mid 90's. It was sold to Shaw's during the bankruptcy liquidation in 2001.
QuoteOriginally posted by kendra
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
I took quite a few pictures of the closed Shaw's on the Corner of Farmington Ave and Oakland Street in Bristol, CT today August 12, 2009. Store opened in 1995 and closed on July 25, 2009.
Sign inside the entrance.
I find those signs sort of poignant...even if these places are just retail establishments, they still played roles in peoples' lives, be it as an employer, a frequent place to shop, or even a more subtle role like the sponsor of someone's Little League team or something like that. It makes me think...how many people walked in and out those doors in those 14 years? What were their stories? I guess this is something I am prone to as a student of anthropology, but images like that do provoke these sorts of thoughts for me. I know the 23 years mentioned on the closing sign at the Hogan Road store carried a lot of weight for me, as I knew people (not necessarily still at that store, but still working for the company) that has literally been with Shaw's since that store opened. From a business standpoint, closings are just closings, but from a sociocultural standpoint, they are much more.
Thanks for sharing those photos, Marc -- also, the closed Bristol store appears to be the spitting image of Shaw's Main St. in Bangor, design-wise.
Kendra, I must agree with you. In a sense, the company (this one being Supervalu), just sees this as a closing to consolidate their losses from underperforming stores. All they're doing is closing up shop, while to the employees and shoppers, it holds more of a meaning to them. If shopping at Shaws or any store was a part of your life, or going to work somewhere everyday, the closing of the establishment, which in turns means it will not be a part of your life anymore, is a bit hard to get used to. It applies to everything in life, no matter what it is. Change can be good, but some of the time, it can be hard to adjust to.
I was upset when the A&P/Foodmart store closed in my hometown of Newington. It was just a supermarket, but it held many memories and I went there often. It was familiar, and I remember so many trips I made to the store. It's hard to switch to another store. I'm hoping Shaw's in Newington stays, but I have a feeling in the future, it will be the next one to go. That store also held many memories for me since it opened.
Shaw's was part of my life for nearly 5 years. I worked there from October 2001-May 2006. So with Southington closing in October 06 and now Bristol closing in July 09 my past has died.
I started working at Shaw's in Bristol in October 2001. I was a cart boy and bagger. (Mostly cart boy). There wasn't anyone there whom I was good friends with. There were people I talked to regularly but none whom I hung around with outside of work. It wasn't too bad working there except during the occassional 2 day sales when I couldn't keep up with the carts because they didn't have enough and I got blamed for it. I got written a few times because the lobby wasn't full of carts when I left. (Not my fault). Once I also got a suspended until further notice thing because a woman called the assistant manager at his house because she claimed I almost killed her son. 2 Carts got jammed together and I was trying to get them unstuck. There was no one behind me when I started trying to get them unstuck but then this womans little brat got behind me when I wasn't looking and the cart flew back and almost hit him in the face when I got the carts unjammed. The Union Steward was also a real moron. He was never around for any of my write ups or suspensions. And he told me that the Front End Manager didn't have to train me to become a cashier if she didn't want to. Finally after my family moved to Southington in 2003 it was an 18 month battle to get transferred to the Southington store.
I began at The Southington Store Labor Day weekend 2004. Slower paced store so it was less stressful working there. I was able to spend more time inside bagging instead of being out in the parking lot doing carts. My coworkers were also more friendly than the ones I had in Bristol. The Union Steward actually introduced himself to me my first day on the job and asked me if I had joined the union. And I told him I had since I was a transfer from the Bristol Store. The Union Steward and I became good friends. Nice older gentleman named John. (I think). He helped me out a few times mostly because of issues with the CSM. During the winter of 05-06 I went to the CSM and asked for Cashier training. She told me no. And without even letting me try she told me I was too incompetant to do it. I went to the Union Steward about that and he made her schedule me for cashier training. From February 06 until the day I quit in May06 I was a cashier and cart boy. The cartboy they hired to replace me switched to Grocery Overnights not long after he started. But we became really good friends and we are still good friend to this day. (I got him a job at Price Chopper and later got him a job with Walmart). I quit Shaw's in May 2006 (without thinking of the consequences really) after I got hurt on the job because of the CSM. (The same one who told me I was too incompetent to be a cashier). I was doing both register and carts that day. And about 15 mins before the end of my shift she asked me to do one more batch of carriages, which I did. It was a rainy day. And as I was going back inside the store to clock out for the day I slipped on the wet floor (the new floor inside the exit doors were like ice when wet) and I fell and landed on my wrist (other wise I would've hit my head and really would've been hurt). I got treated at the hospital for a sprained wrist and had a follow up at the clinic the store uses for injured workers. They let me go back to work a day early. I went back to work told them I was better and they were gonna have me work. Then I punched in. Thought about things before starting to work. Then I clocked out, deciding to quit. The next day I had 2nd thoughts and went to go back to work. The store manager wanted to talk to me and told me that I had quit the day before and I was not welcome back. About 6 weeks later I had contacted the head of the union. He agreed to have a hearing with me. We had the hearing in August 06 and the vice president of the union agreed to give me one last chance. (The store had tried to use things that I had done in the past as reasons not to let me come back). The day after the hearing however I got a phone call from the VP of the union telling me the company decided to close the store and I was not welcome to come back to the store as an employee.
@ Marc -- I used to get written up for a lot of stupid things as well, for me the big thing was being sarcastic to customers, as apparently they didn't like my "tone." I've gotten better at this over the years, however...though it always seemed like the insane customers flocked to me, the ones that are impossible to please and will inevitably complain. C'est la vie, I suppose! :P
It's interesting to hear about the experience of someone that has worked in a union store...as you probably know, Maine has no unionized Shaw's locations, and so I don't know a whole lot about how the grocery union works. I have an understanding of unions in general, but it is cool to hear some firsthand information about the processes involved. It seems that being unionized has both pros and cons, as does being a non-union employee.
Sorry to hear that your experience at Shaw's was so fraught with problems, though...although for bad or good, it still is losing part of your past -- my years employed at the Hogan Road store were *not* among the better years of my life, but I was still sad to see it go, and still feel a tinge of sadness every time I drive by the empty, labelscarred strip mall shell that remains where a lively supermarket once operated.
Marc, I had no idea you went through that with Shaw's. It really depends on the location itself. Although, the front end manager at the Newington store doesn't seem too friendly, but I can't judge because I never spoke to her, but she seems "stand-offish". She's very short. Honestly, she belongs in a high-end store like Stop and Shop or Big Y.
Anyway, I guess I'm lucky working for Waldbaum's, and that the management is so accomodating. I couldn't ask for a better front end manager. Even after my desire to work in Berlin (which was a huge mistake), two weeks after transferring, they took me back in W. Hartford. They didn't have to, but they did. I've been back there for two months now, and apparently, it seems as if they didn't hold it against me. The employees are fabulous people. I can't seem to find such a close family of co-workers anywhere else.
As for Berlin, I used to like the store, but the employees were so cold and unfriendly (or friendly in a backstabbing way), it turned me against the store almost completely. I'd love to be able to go there again, but I know every single one of the employees (there isn't that many), and I don't want to see them. Some were nice, but I don't want to get questioned.
One more thing...I've been to the Shaw's website and I've noticed that on the store locator, they still list the Bristol and Shelton CT stores. They've been closed for over two months. I don't think Shaws is updating their site.
The Shaw's in Tilton, NH.
I've never seen a Shaw's leaf of this size before. It's the same width as the double entry doors.
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
One more thing...I've been to the Shaw's website and I've noticed that on the store locator, they still list the Bristol and Shelton CT stores. They've been closed for over two months. I don't think Shaws is updating their site.
Well, Shaw's was a division of Albertsons. When Acme closed two stores in 2005, I remember the listings were deleted from the Acme locator, but not Albertsons. (The Albertsons locator lists all their divisions)
The closed store in Portsmouth sits empty now. This store shows some design elements from it's early years. The right hand wall of the produce department would have had angled lettering letting you know you were in produce.
In the back of the store you can see the meat department. The back wall was lined with angled wood paneling.
You can see the striped floor tile in the empty checkout area and the orange tile running around the perimeter.
Nice pictures gu4ever, that Shaw's really was "old school". It was no surprise when they decided to close it. If they had plans for it, they would have renovated it.
The new Shaw's in Plaistow, NH built next door to the former Ames building. The Shaw's installed a white sign on the building???
gu4ever:
Re: the giant-sized Shaw's leaf -- I assume Supervalu is phasing out the "Quality Since 1860" round logo, and it would appear they are replacing where that was on the signage with the leaf logo.
Also, this may be a silly question, but how are you getting those internal shots of Portsmouth with the door open? Are they leaving the building unlocked? I got some interior photos of the stripped Hogan Road location that I will be posting soon, but they are taken through the windows.
Lastly, the white logo is very stylish, but I hope they're not phasing out the orange and green completely. Most stores have gone at least partially to tan polo shirts, however, so orange/green Shaw's memorabilia may soon be a thing of the past, which is a shame as I think it's a bit of a trademark.
QuoteOriginally posted by Zayre88
Nice pictures gu4ever, that Shaw's really was "old school". It was no surprise when they decided to close it. If they had plans for it, they would have renovated it.
The fact that it was still labeled as depicted in its dying days is astounding..."Super" Shaw's were phased out in the mid-1990s, I think...perhaps a bit later. A true time capsule.
QuoteOriginally posted by kendra
gu4ever:
Re: the giant-sized Shaw's leaf -- I assume Supervalu is phasing out the "Quality Since 1860" round logo, and it would appear they are replacing where that was on the signage with the leaf logo.
Also, this may be a silly question, but how are you getting those internal shots of Portsmouth with the door open? Are they leaving the building unlocked? I got some interior photos of the stripped Hogan Road location that I will be posting soon, but they are taken through the windows.
Lastly, the white logo is very stylish, but I hope they're not phasing out the orange and green completely. Most stores have gone at least partially to tan polo shirts, however, so orange/green Shaw's memorabilia may soon be a thing of the past, which is a shame as I think it's a bit of a trademark.
The interior photo's I got were taken from outside. The interior doors were left open so I took the photo's through those openings to eliminate the reflective glare from the lobby window. I also used the zoom lens to get the shot of the wood wall in the meat department, luckily some interior lights were left on so it made the photo's come out pretty good.
Hey AmesNewington, have you heard that Shaws along with Bob store is closing in Newington? My mom was telling me that one of her co-workers told her both stores are set to close.
Hey TRU7536:
I had no idea until you posted. However, I've been expecting an announcement for Shaw's, because their decrease in stock (shortening the aisle lengths) and empty spaces around the store over the past year has kind of given me the impression they don't care about store #206. But I would think they would wait until after Christmas to get as much money out of the store as they can with holiday sales and then shutter. They didn't even decorate the store for Fall this year, which they usually do.
I know how much you dislike Shaw's in Newington, however, if they close, I'd be disappointed. Since July, me and mom have been shopping here again after the Berlin Foodmart ticked me off for good after I worked there for two weeks. My mom likes shopping here, because the staff is friendly on Saturdays when we shop, and the store is plain and simple, unlike Price Chopper down the road, which she hates. She refuses to shop there, and we usually go to the Southington PC if we want to shop at one. We don't care for Stop and Shop on Fenn Road and the Waldbaums in WH I work at is too busy any time of day to shop at, so it'll be a dilemma. I'm hoping Geisslers or something opens in the old Foodmart on Lowrey Place some day. (We need something local).
I didn't hear about Bob's, but imagine if both stores close in that plaza? I'd be a big blow to that complex. Petco, Party City and Michaels can't support it on their own.
Let me know if you hear anything.
Shaw's closing in Newington if true wouldn't surprise me, but BOB's closing would. In 2006 my former boss at Shaw's in Southington predicted that Shaw's wouldn't be in Connecticut anymore within 10 years and so far she's right.
Closed 2006
1. Southington
2. Bridgeport
3. New Britain
4. Glastonbury
Closed 2007
5. Waterbury
Closed 2009
6. Bristol
7. Shelton
And Newington will make the 8th one to close since 2006. Any others in Connecticut close that I may have missed?
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
Shaw's closing in Newington if true wouldn't surprise me, but BOB's closing would. In 2006 my former boss at Shaw's in Southington predicted that Shaw's wouldn't be in Connecticut anymore within 10 years and so far she's right.
Closed 2006
1. Southington
2. Bridgeport
3. New Britain
4. Glastonbury
Closed 2007
5. Waterbury
Closed 2009
6. Bristol
7. Shelton
And Newington will make the 8th one to close since 2006. Any others in Connecticut close that I may have missed?
(Marc, actually it would be the 9th, because I believe you left out Westport, which closed in the beginning of this year. Isn't that the Fresh Market now??)
Anyway, I remember you saying that about her prediction. It's sad, because the Newington Shaw's used to do so well. I can't say if they were one of Connecticut's top performing, but they always seemed to do well. Back when they opened in 1996, it was only Stop and Shop, Foodmart and then Shaw's. I feel very bad for the employees at the Newington store. Most of them were transferred already within these past few years to Newington, and I'm hoping they still have a job within the company in the future. Most of the employees there throughout the years were consistently friendly and always helpful.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
Shaw's closing in Newington if true wouldn't surprise me, but BOB's closing would. In 2006 my former boss at Shaw's in Southington predicted that Shaw's wouldn't be in Connecticut anymore within 10 years and so far she's right.
Closed 2006
1. Southington
2. Bridgeport
3. New Britain
4. Glastonbury
Closed 2007
5. Waterbury
Closed 2009
6. Bristol
7. Shelton
And Newington will make the 8th one to close since 2006. Any others in Connecticut close that I may have missed?
The Orange CT store at 50 Boston Post Road closed in 2000, only two years after opening. I went at its grand opening and was surprised to find it empty even then. The Waterford, CT closed I believe around the same time. The Orange store had moved from a short lived location farther towards Milford (a former Edwards store which is now Raymour & Flanigan). I remember Shaw's initially wanted to keep both stores open but the older store closed within a week of the new store opening. Shaw's also had older stores in Stratford & Wallingford (former Edwards) which it closed when it built new stores in those towns. Recently they also closed in Westport, CT.
A For Lease Sign now appears on the fence on Farmington Avenue in Bristol in front of the old Shaw's. Its the same company that's offering the locations in New Britain, Waterbury, and Southington. - R. Calabrase (sic) Realty.
Any new information on the Newington, CT store on closing/staying?? Things seem good there at the moment, and fairly busy.
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
Any new information on the Newington, CT store on closing/staying?? Things seem good there at the moment, and fairly busy.
With the Bristol store now closed I don't have any of my Shaw's spies any more.
Nobody knows the future of many Shaw's.
If they aren't going to close the one in Willimantic (It's a food museum), I'd doubt they close the one in Newington.
I wouldn't be surprised if they pull out of this state all together.
But, if anyone has stepped foot in East Hampton Shaw's, you'd have to step out to take a look at the sign out front to make sure. It's actually that nice of a place.
The demise of the Bristol store is a Price Chopper in the same parking lot. That's a killer.
I'm sure Shaw's has many nice stores, but they are hardly committed to their central CT stores with a few exceptions . The Newington store looks as if it's on it's last leg due to the fact that there's far less merchandise than there was a year ago. There is a lot of empty space. To me, it seems as if corporate is just keeping the store open to either run its lease out or see how holiday 2009 sales were and are unsure what to do with the location. The store is located behind a new Aldi, however, if Shaws were to decide to leave, unlike the other CT stores that closed, I believe another retailer would snatch up this space. My hope is that a new grocer moves in to the old Waldbaums/A&P in the center of town, so I'm not worried about a grocer filling Shaws if it closed.
QuoteOriginally posted by Bdubs
The demise of the Bristol store is a Price Chopper in the same parking lot. That's a killer.
Yeah and that's because Price Chopper bullied their way into that spot - The Former KMART, CALDOR, GRANTS. PC threatened a lawsuit against the city of Bristol if they weren't allowed in the location.
Shaws in Nashua NH sign
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An evening view of the Shaw's sign in Merrimack, NH.
The Drust Family who owns Shoprite at 533 South Broad Street in Meriden will be opening a new Shoprite in Southington at 750 Queen Street in the former Shaw's Supermarket, which has been vacant since October 2006. There was an article on Page One of Saturday's Meriden-Record Journal, but the article does not appear on the RJ website myrecordjournal.com
Quote from: Marc B on February 07, 2010, 01:35:46 AM
The Drust Family who owns Shoprite at 533 South Broad Street in Meriden will be opening a new Shoprite in Southington at 750 Queen Street in the former Shaw's Supermarket, which has been vacant since October 2006. There was an article on Page One of Saturday's Meriden-Record Journal, but the article does not appear on the RJ website myrecordjournal.com
Good to hear Marc!! Do you know when it'll open?? You should go after a position at the store, just for the heck of it. I have heard ShopRite is hard to work for since it's family owned, but it doesn't hurt to try!!!
I guess it's not inevitable for grocery stores to open these days. Just waiting for something in Newington. But, I won't hold my breath.
They said by the end of August.
Shaw's Auction:
325 Oakland Street
Bristol, CT
Tuesday February 16 at 9AM
http://www.grafeauction.com/auction_detail.php?id=127115
50 Anne Marry Street
Pawtucket, RI
Wednesday February 17 at 1030AM
http://www.grafeauction.com/auction_detail.php?id=127118
Quote from: AmesNewington on December 30, 2009, 08:33:26 AM
I'm sure Shaw's has many nice stores, but they are hardly committed to their central CT stores with a few exceptions . The Newington store looks as if it's on it's last leg due to the fact that there's far less merchandise than there was a year ago. There is a lot of empty space. To me, it seems as if corporate is just keeping the store open to either run its lease out or see how holiday 2009 sales were and are unsure what to do with the location. The store is located behind a new Aldi, however, if Shaws were to decide to leave, unlike the other CT stores that closed, I believe another retailer would snatch up this space. My hope is that a new grocer moves in to the old Waldbaums/A&P in the center of town, so I'm not worried about a grocer filling Shaws if it closed.
Now they're not commited to CT at all. Shoprite's buying 11, S&S is buying 5, 2 are still on the market.
http://www.ctnow.com/business/hc-shaws00213.artfeb13,0,5120876.story
LOL.
Quote from: Marc B on February 12, 2010, 02:42:31 PM
LOL.
Not that I know much about CT, being from that little armpit hair from the south of you guys, but it's basically S&S, Shoprite, and the 800-pound gorilla that is Walmart as the major competitors, right? It sounds like A&P's a marginal operator there similar to how you described Shaws.
Not a good day to be a Shaw's employee, that's for sure.
And going back to what I said 12/29...
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I wouldn't be surprised if they pull out of this state all together.
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Not that I know much about CT, being from that little armpit hair from the south of you guys, but it's basically S&S, Shoprite, and the 800-pound gorilla that is Walmart as the major competitors, right? It sounds like A&P's a marginal operator there similar to how you described Shaws.
Also, there is Big Y, independently owned supermarket here in the NorthEast. That's about it really. Even Big Y as a company has threatened closures and layoffs. Hopefully not the next to bite the big one.
Here's the break down:
SHOPRITE GETS:
CANTON
ENFIELD
SOUTHBURY
WALLINGFORD
WEST HARTFORD
EAST HARTFORD
CLINTON
HAMDEN
WILLIMANTIC (WILL BE PRICE RITE)
STRATFORD
FAIRFIELD
STOP & SHOP GETS:
NEWINGTON*
DARIEN*
NEW FAIRFIELD (Opened 2004)
EAST HAMPTON (Opened 2006)
VERNON*
*STOP & SHOP ALREADY OWN STORES IN THESE TOWNS
They still need buyers for stores in New Haven and Manchester.
SOURCE: http://www.courant.com/business/hc-shaws00213.artfeb13193918,0,3515880.story
And in 2 separate deals Shoprite also gets former Shaw's stores in Bridgeport and Southington.
Quote from: Marc B on February 13, 2010, 05:38:16 PM
Here's the break down:
SHOPRITE GETS:
CANTON
ENFIELD
SOUTHBURY
WALLINGFORD
WEST HARTFORD
EAST HARTFORD
CLINTON
HAMDEN
WILLIMANTIC (WILL BE PRICE RITE)
STRATFORD
FAIRFIELD
STOP & SHOP GETS:
NEWINGTON*
DARIEN*
NEW FAIRFIELD (Opened 2004)
EAST HAMPTON (Opened 2006)
VERNON*
*STOP & SHOP ALREADY OWN STORES IN THESE TOWNS
They still need buyers for stores in New Haven and Manchester.
SOURCE: http://www.courant.com/business/hc-shaws00213.artfeb13193918,0,3515880.story
And in 2 separate deals Shoprite also gets former Shaw's stores in Bridgeport and Southington.
I thought a Food Bazaar was supposed to open in the former Bridgeport Shaw's. I believe a Shoprite will open in the Shelton Shaw's.
I am surprised that Stop & Shop wants to open second stores in towns that are not too big. Maybe Newington is big enough for two, but I am surprised about Vernon and Darien, unless customers are expected to come from neighboring areas. Also, I am wondering whether Shoprites in Hamden and West Hartford will have any effect on Pricerites in those same towns. Shoprites and Pricerites appear to not want to compete much with each other. Connecticut is probably the only state where they are mixed together anyhow. For example, in NY, Pricerites are mostly in upstate and Shoprites are in Metro NYC.
Quote from: Marc B on February 13, 2010, 05:38:16 PM
Here's the break down:
SHOPRITE GETS:
CANTON
ENFIELD
SOUTHBURY
WALLINGFORD
WEST HARTFORD
EAST HARTFORD
CLINTON
HAMDEN
WILLIMANTIC (WILL BE PRICE RITE)
STRATFORD
FAIRFIELD
STOP & SHOP GETS:
NEWINGTON*
DARIEN*
NEW FAIRFIELD (Opened 2004)
EAST HAMPTON (Opened 2006)
VERNON*
*STOP & SHOP ALREADY OWN STORES IN THESE TOWNS
They still need buyers for stores in New Haven and Manchester.
SOURCE: http://www.courant.com/business/hc-shaws00213.artfeb13193918,0,3515880.story
And in 2 separate deals Shoprite also gets former Shaw's stores in Bridgeport and Southington.
Why would Stop and Shop buy the Newington store?? Its pointless, it should have gone to Shop Rite. Within a 10-15 min drive, there are 3 Stop and Shops around Shaws of Newington, one right down the road. I see another vacant store front in Newington.
Chris (AmesNewington) and I were having this very discussion this morning on his FACEBOOK GROUP. His Facebook Group is about saving the old Waldbaum's Plaza on Lowery Place, but people discuss other things about Newington Retail on it.
Quote from: TRU7536 on February 14, 2010, 12:12:50 PM
Why would Stop and Shop buy the Newington store?? Its pointless, it should have gone to Shop Rite. Within a 10-15 min drive, there are 3 Stop and Shops around Shaws of Newington, one right down the road. I see another vacant store front in Newington.
Stop & Shop sometimes buys stores so that other competitors cannot. They had done this in Miller Place, NY when a Waldbaums closed in a shopping center next to a Stop & Shop, only selling the lease to a non-grocery store after residents complained.
Quote from: DerangedHermit on February 14, 2010, 11:48:01 PM
Stop & Shop sometimes buys stores so that other competitors cannot. They had done this in Miller Place, NY when a Waldbaums closed in a shopping center next to a Stop & Shop, only selling the lease to a non-grocery store after residents complained.
They did this in Connecticut several years ago and got in trouble with the state's attorney general. They're so corrupt that they even put business partners against one another. Several years ago they were paying one of the owner of the Shoprite Plaza in Middletown, CT to keep the Shoprite vacant, an article in the paper said his business partner didn't know about it and wanted to end the partnership. They also paid C&S Grocery Wholesale to not make their deliveries to an IGA store in Bristol, so the IGA store ended up going bankrupt.
This is a minor disaster for me as I use the Canton Shaw's often. Looks like I won't be able to buy broccoflower anymore :'(
Stop & shop owns a ton of retail property in ct. If you see an old empty s&s around, chances are they are sitting on it just so nobody else gobbles it up.
Usually the reason many former super stop & shops turn into a Big Lots or Joblot, because they really pose no threat to them.
I spoke with a district manager for s&s and he claims they actually plan on making these all stop & shops, not keeping them vacant.
Which, to me, is hard to believe. With the exception of east hampton, it doesnt make any sense to open another store in the same town.
S&S also has the lease on the old Railroad Salvage in Meriden in Centennial Plaza where they operate a small, run down store and employs rude people.
The only reason I'd even tolerate a Stop and Shop in the Newington Shaw's is for the sake of the Shaw's employees. They do not deserve to lose their jobs. I just wish it was ShopRite who snatched it up. IGA, please consider opening a Geisslers or West Side in the old Foodmart!!!!
Quote from: farmingtonvalleymall on February 15, 2010, 09:05:29 AM
This is a minor disaster for me as I use the Canton Shaw's often. Looks like I won't be able to buy broccoflower anymore :'(
I'm not totally sure, but I think that ShopRite carries that also, so you should be all set.
Overall, ShopRite should be a good addition to the areas (better than just having the stores close or become one of the existing chains).
I assume that these are being bought & run by Wakefern directly rather than an independent owner? The exception being the one already scheduled to open in the former Shaw's Southington.
Pretty soon, the corporate group will have more stores than the individual owners (after taking over the former Big V stores several years back and now this good sized group).
I found from a friend a fire happened in the Nashua NH Shaws 2 years ago found a pic on the web
And Windham Shaws from a Property Company
why IS SHAW'S CLOSING ALL THEIR STORES IN CONNECTICUT????????????????????????????? but then that was coming. is Shaw's going out all together?
SuperValu the parent company of Shaw's sold all the Shaw's stores in CT. 10 to Shoprite, 1 to Shoprite's Discount Arm Pricerite, and 5 to Stop & Shop. They said they couldn't compete. They didn't even tell the workers in person. They held a video news conference for everyone to watch. The workers are really pissed off too. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=315005390824
Owned by a company not even in this region of the U.S. , How could they possibly be successful not even knowing their true target markets? Shame shame shame. They did this to themselves, and should know New England is a very difficult retail category, with certain demographics all over.
I'm sorry, but Newington, New Haven, Hartford don't need 6 aisles of Natural Foods, they need more private label, more competitively priced items, more upgrading of the stores with the times.
Quote from: Bdubs on February 28, 2010, 08:54:53 PM
I'm sorry, but Newington, New Haven, Hartford don't need 6 aisles of Natural Foods, they need more private label, more competitively priced items, more upgrading of the stores with the times.
And for all the crap people give Stop & Shop, I think they do a fine job of all three of these - especially the first and third. #2 seems to be a work in progress, but they're better than they were five years ago.
Since no one has posted this yet...
http://www.wabi.tv/news/10804/shaws-to-cut-workforce
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20100325/NEWS01/100325002
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9EL8MMG0.htm
There are rumors the end is near for the chain. Supposedly all remain stores are up for sale.
Quote from: Marc B on March 25, 2010, 10:24:11 AM
There are rumors the end is near for the chain. Supposedly all remain stores are up for sale.
Really? that would be good and bad here in NH there a pricy store the chain from cheapest to highest is
Market Basket
Hannaford
Shaws
Stop and Shop
but back to the subject is this a rumor or offical Mark?
Someone brought it up on the RIP Shaw's Group page.
Quote from: Marc B on March 25, 2010, 03:13:10 PM
Someone brought it up on the RIP Shaw's Group page.
will all of Shaw's go under??? and why the CT ones??? they closed a few Shaw's combined in these states: RI, ME, MA and NH. why did the one in Gorham NH close?? all they have is a Super Wal-mart and an IGA now and why did the Super Shaw's in Bangor close? it seems the Super Shaw's have vanished!!! and why did the one in Portsmouth go, I never really went in the southgate plaza one.
SuperValu bit off more than they can chew when they bought out Albertson's Shaw's parent company in 2006.
I stopped shopping at Shaws last year. Easily the worst supermarket in my town. (as well as the oldest)
They cannot compete with Price Chopper, and a new Market Basket is being build headed towards West Swanzey/Winchester NH
The only Shaws I ever go to anymore is the new Peterborough NH location
If I'm headed home from the Mall of NH or Fox Run Mall in Nashua, we might stop there to get a few small groceries.
Shaw's isn't the company that it used to be, and really hasn't been since Albertsons bought the company from J Sainsbury in the early part of the last decade. Only time will tell, but things certainly don't look good at the moment.
Quote from: kendra on March 27, 2010, 10:15:30 PM
Shaw's isn't the company that it used to be, and really hasn't been since Albertsons bought the company from J Sainsbury in the early part of the last decade. Only time will tell, but things certainly don't look good at the moment.
I agree, Shaw's was my grocery store of choice years ago.... Sadly they drove me and half the city of Manchester away from it's fairly new proto-type store. Also the picketers out front as of last week kind of makes you not want to shop there either.
Most (if not all) the Shaw's in Connecticut are now closed. There maybe one or two than are remaining until next week. They had a 15 year run in Connecticut. The 5 being taken over by Stop & Shop supposedly are reopening in a week or 2. The ones taken over by Shoprite - not sure yet.
I remember when Shaw's opened in 1995 in my hometown of Bristol. I thought it was the neatest thing that they had the sit-down food court. I had never seen that in a grocery store before. However that was gone less than 5 years later. The Bristol store was small and cramped. At 54,661 sf (according to the landlord's website) it was small. They did some remodeling. Sales dropped quite a bit when Price Chopper opened next door. Sometime between the time I transferred from the Bristol Store to the Southington Store in September 2004 - and 2007 they removed 3 registers going form 13 down to 9. Calabrese Realty's website says Shaw's holds the lease until 2016.
New Britain Shaw's was much bigger. It was just over 65,000 Square feet according to the website for Calabrese Realty - the company Shaw's has for their closed stores in Bristol, New Britain, Waterbury, and Southington (now leased to Drost Family Shoprite). I liked the New Britain Store because it was spacious, but at the time of their closing in October 2006 they could've used a remodel. Calabrese's website says Shaw's hold the lease until 2016.
The Southington Shaw's opened in November 1996 in the former Edward's location. According to the website for Cornerstone Realty the owner of the Southington Plaza the store was 60,000 Square Feet. It may have been, but to me it seemed smaller than the Bristol store. It certainly didn't have the volume of sales that they had in Bristol and New Britain. The store was in need of a serious remodel and never got one. When they took over Edward's basically they shut the store down for a week changed all the signs and the registers. In 2006 they began slowly upgrading the store. Starting with painting the Foyer to the store Tropical Green. They also painted the bathroom that color. (Painting the store with my co-workers was fun). They also painted the service desk Tropical Green and Tropical Orange. (much to the horror of the Service Desk Associates). In June 2006 they moved the floral department into space that was used as People's Bank when the store was Edwards) that sat mostly empty for much of Shaw's existence. It was briefly leased to a cell phone store. After they evicted the cell phone store in 2005 I was one of the employees in charge of cleaning out the place. You would not believe the amount of stolen merchandise I found in there. In August 2006 (3 months after I quit - er walked out) they announced the store was closing. (Something that had been rumored for years). Shaw's corporate has approved million dollar upgrade as did parent company Albertson's. Then Albertson's got bought by SuperValu and they nixed those plans. As did a dispute with Cornerstone Realty the landlord. - Shaw's was gonna spend at least a million dollars upgrading the store. Cornerstone wanted Shaw's to pay to upgrade the parking lot - repave it, fix the drainage, etc. Shaw's told them to take a hike. In addition Cornerstone wanted them to commit to a 10 year lease. (They had been on a year to year lease until 2006. Then month to month), but Shaw's would only commit to 3. They felt just because they upgraded the store didn't mean it would translate into more sales. Shaw's signed a 10 year lease in November 2006 just days after they closed down in October 2006. Ironically the landlord has since repaved part of the parking lot and fixed the drainage problems. The Shoprite Project is temporarily delayed as they get ready to move their Meriden Store into the Wallingford Shaw's.
Shaw's had committed to a location in The Brass Mill Commons portion of the Brass Mill Mall Complex in Waterbury, Connecticut. Construction delays delayed the opening of the project to 1997. Wanting to serve customers in Waterbury they bought the Waterbury Edwards on Wolcott Street in 1996. They operated there for 8 months. Then they along with Toys R Us in the same Plaza and a Barnes & Noble Book Store up the street all moved into The Brass Mill Commons. The Plaza fell into dis-repair and remained that way until late 2002 when Price Chopper announced plans to open a store in the former Shaw's. That's when the landlord completely overhauled the plaza. Price Chopper and AJ Wright opened in Early 2003. Additionally the landlord built more stores that housed Casual Male Big & Tall and one ore two other stores. Today the plaza is successful and is completely occupied. Price Chopper closed in 2008 and the site was take over immediatly by Shoprite which had moved from Mattatuck Plaza down the street. (The new spot is bigger and featured cheaper rent). Today the plaza features Shoprite, AJ Wright, Petco, Sleepy's, Royal Chinese Buffet (the best Chinese Buffet ever), American Steakhouse (similar restaurant to a Ponderosa), Causal Male XL, and Gamestop (one of 5 in the city). In addition a new free-standing Taco Bell was built in 2009.
Another story. Across the street from this plaza was The Naugatuck Valley Mall. Along with MallView Plaza. The mall spent year dying and when Brass Mill opened across the city that was pretty much the death sentence for The Naugatuck Valley. General Growth owners of Brass Mill even bought the property and demolished it. A huge new shopping plaza - The Naugatuck Valley Commons was built on the site. Owned by Developers Divrisifed Realty. I recall an article in the Waterbury Newspaper talking how they completely overhauled that site and it looked beautiful in stark contrast to the run down plaza across the street. Now if only they'd redo the KMART Plaza it would dramatically improve that section of Wolcott Street. Of course in my opinion KMART is part of the problem. The inside is nasty looking and painted mis-matched colors plus they're now trying to sublease part of the store that used to house the auto center.
http://www.cedarshoppingcenters.com/portfolio/oaklandcommons/pic1.jpg - A nice picture of The Bristol Store when it was open from the landlord's website.
http://www.calabreseagency.com/images/231_Shaws_7449_Front.jpg - The closed New Britain Store. Picture from Calabrese Realty's Website.
http://www.calabreseagency.com/images/231_Shaws_Waterbury_PIC_.jpg - The Waterbury Store. It appears the store was still operating when the picture was taken. Picture from Calabrese's Website. 55,000 Square Feet. Shaw's hold the lease until 2025. :o
I just went on Shaws website and these are the only stores left opened in CT as of 03/28.
*Darien
*East Hampton
*New Fairfield
*Vernon
*Newington
I remember walking into the newington store last night and some dude was taking the registers down. Arent these the stores becoming Stop and Shops?
Quote from: TRU7536 on March 28, 2010, 12:02:43 PM
I just went on Shaws website and these are the only stores left opened in CT as of 03/28.
*Darien
*East Hampton
*New Fairfield
*Vernon
*Newington
I remember walking into the newington store last night and some dude was taking the registers down. Arent these the stores becoming Stop and Shops?
Yes. Those are the ones becoming Stop & Shop. They'll close for a week or two and then reopen as S&S.
Quote from: Marc B on March 28, 2010, 03:07:07 PM
Quote from: TRU7536 on March 28, 2010, 12:02:43 PM
I just went on Shaws website and these are the only stores left opened in CT as of 03/28.
*Darien
*East Hampton
*New Fairfield
*Vernon
*Newington
I remember walking into the newington store last night and some dude was taking the registers down. Arent these the stores becoming Stop and Shops?
Yes. Those are the ones becoming Stop & Shop. They'll close for a week or two and then reopen as S&S.
So Stop and Shop wouldnt renovate the stores? Because last time i checked, Stop and Shop looks nothing like a Shaws (format wise). Just seems weird.
The only Stop & Shops I went to that were previously other supermarkets were in Derby (now Adams), and Seymour, CT (now Ocean State Job Lot). These were previously Klarides. They did not have the Stop & Shop layout, just Stop & Shop signage. I guess Stop & Shop may not renovate acquired stores much before it decides whether to keep them long term. Is anyone familiar with the Stop & Shops in Centennial Plaza, Meriden or Somerset Square, Glastonbury? These were once Edwards. Were they renovated much before they first opened as Stop & Shop?
Quote from: standa on March 28, 2010, 05:05:00 PM
The only Stop & Shops I went to that were previously other supermarkets were in Derby (now Adams), and Seymour, CT (now Ocean State Job Lot). These were previously Klarides. They did not have the Stop & Shop layout, just Stop & Shop signage. I guess Stop & Shop may not renovate acquired stores much before it decides whether to keep them long term. Is anyone familiar with the Stop & Shops in Centennial Plaza, Meriden or Somerset Square, Glastonbury? These were once Edwards. Were they renovated much before they first opened as Stop & Shop?
What I think S&S should do with the Newington store is keep the store open in the Shaws space until Elmwood is open later this year and (while unrealistic) transfer the entire staff over to Elmwood instead of hiring new help. It would probably never happen, but if S&S will invest very little in the purchased Shaws stores, than I don't see why not. Both Newington and Vernon are 1996 stores, so they have aged and need repair. Plus Newington doesn't need another S&S, we need another store altogether. Wethersfield S&S is getting a renovation this spring anyway.
Quote from: standa on March 28, 2010, 05:05:00 PM
Is anyone familiar with the Stop & Shops in Centennial Plaza, Meriden?
It's small, cramped, and run-down. The one time I was in there, it wasn't that busy and including the self-scan registers they only had 9 registers. If they insist upon having 2 stores in Meriden they should move into the former Railroad Salvage building in the same plaza. After all they control that lease.
Quote from: TRU7536 on March 28, 2010, 03:31:45 PM
So Stop and Shop wouldnt renovate the stores? Because last time i checked, Stop and Shop looks nothing like a Shaws (format wise). Just seems weird.
They managed to do this in a week at the Shirley, NY store, switching from a Waldbaums Fresh Market to Stop & Shop decor.
While the few S&S stores in this general area (Western MA) have always been S&S as far as I remember, on the same topic Price Chopper did the same thing when they took over some Grand Union stores back during the bankruptcy. They did some basic work (cleaning up, maybe moving a few things around, changing out store brands, changing signs, making sure all stuff was current and not expired, changing registers and things like that) but no major remodeling or re-setting. They have since done some additional work on these stores in the normal way (while open) but not a lot.
These stores I'm thinking of are mostly smaller GU's anyhow where a major pattern change would be difficult due to limited space - the exception being one in Albany with the "island" deli/hot foods in the front middle and pharmacy in the front corner, both of which it still has to this day. They also managed to do what remodeling they did while keeping the pharmacies open and accessible to customers (not too difficult as they are fairly close to the doors in both cases I can think of, not requiring people to access much of the store - this would be one time having a prescription would be good in order to be able to go in and see what they're doing).
On the other hand, the one store that Hannaford took over from Grand Union in the area went through the normal "Store Closing" including marking everything down to sell it off and cleaning out the store totally then re-opening it a few weeks later as a Hannaford.
When S&S took over that Waldbaums, they changed the locations of items to their liking, but didn't do any major moving of departments. They added a prepared foods bar in the front of the store, and replaced the shelvings and decor. They kept the selfscans, and removed the registers and put in their own.
This company does it FAST. I saw in their company magazine that they remodeled a store in three days.
At this time of Shaw's selling of stores in CT , it is interesting to remember the most recent other major sell off of supermarkets in CT, about 14 years ago, and take note which of the stores are still open under the owner which got them in 1996. I know that Bozzuto (Adams) ended up getting Watertown, and Shaw's Southington.
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/1996/07/ahold.shtm
Quote from: standa on March 30, 2010, 04:29:50 PM
At this time of Shaw's selling of stores in CT , it is interesting to remember the most recent other major sell off of supermarkets in CT, about 14 years ago, and take note which of the stores are still open under the owner which got them in 1996. I know that Bozzuto (Adams) ended up getting Watertown, and Shaw's Southington.
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/1996/07/ahold.shtm
but why are all the CT ones closing? and why did they close the Gorham NH one, why when they just have a Super Walmart and an IGA thats tiny in neighboring Berlin?
Just visited the Shaws in Newington, CT for the last time. The last 5 stores in CT close Wednesday. I spoke to one of the employees there and they said S&S will for sure open on April 17th. They will remodel the store to suit their operations (not extensively; probably a much needed "fix up" of the interior) and possibly add a bank once again. The pharmacy will remain open during the two week closure period. The best part is that nearly all of the employees in the Newington store will stay when S&S opens (likely the same with Vernon, Darien, E. Hampton and New Fairfield). I'm happy they are keeping their jobs. They are all friendly and it will be nice to have that familiar aspect continue in its S&S days.
S&S sure moves quick. It will be interesting to see what they can do to this location in just two weeks of the Shaws closure.
Also, I just find it ironic how everyone kept thinking the Newington store would close for the past five years or so and after all the closings in the past, the store is one of five that remain open the longest.
I just got a flyer from Stop and Shop stating the granding opeing is Friday the 16th and 6am. I drove by today and they had tons of dumpters outside of shaws.
Quote from: TRU7536 on April 09, 2010, 02:37:54 PM
I just got a flyer from Stop and Shop stating the granding opeing is Friday the 16th and 6am. I drove by today and they had tons of dumpters outside of shaws.
I was told the wrong date. Makes more sense to open on a Friday, with the new sale and all. I visited the Newington store on Monday, went by the store and took pictures on Wednesday, went by yesterday and today after work. Stop and Shop is on the ball. Yesterday the Shaws signs were still on the building and today they're gone. From what I can see, they will probably pull the job off in a week. The parking lot is full of cars belonging to the S&S work crew. Sadly, it's the fullest the lot has been in many years.
As I said, I took pictures of the exterior of the store. I will post soon.
Does anyone know when the Shoprites in former CT Shaw's will open? All I know is that Shelton will open Wednesday, April 14.
Quote from: AmesNewington on April 09, 2010, 03:16:35 PM
Quote from: TRU7536 on April 09, 2010, 02:37:54 PM
I just got a flyer from Stop and Shop stating the granding opeing is Friday the 16th and 6am. I drove by today and they had tons of dumpters outside of shaws.
I was told the wrong date. Makes more sense to open on a Friday, with the new sale and all. I visited the Newington store on Monday, went by the store and took pictures on Wednesday, went by yesterday and today after work. Stop and Shop is on the ball. Yesterday the Shaws signs were still on the building and today they're gone. From what I can see, they will probably pull the job off in a week. The parking lot is full of cars belonging to the S&S work crew. Sadly, it's the fullest the lot has been in many years.
i just drove by today. They redid the vinyl to the typical Stop and Shop color.
As I said, I took pictures of the exterior of the store. I will post soon.
http://www.courant.com/business/hc-stop-shop-shaws-connecticut-0413,0,5438644.story
Shaw's in Newington, CT (store #206/7450) on its last day (4/7/10).
Shaw's in transition to Stop and Shop (4/9/10) in Newington, CT.
I heard that Shaws in Berlin, Vermont is going to close and Walmart would like to build a super center there. Staples is also part of the plaza. I guess Staples will be moving to the exisiting Walmart.
Quote from: vtguy1989 on April 20, 2010, 08:00:37 AM
I heard that Shaws in Berlin, Vermont is going to close and Walmart would like to build a super center there. Staples is also part of the plaza. I guess Staples will be moving to the exisiting Walmart.
rumors rumors rumors
April 2010 sighting of a Star Market trailer.
Quote from: gu4ever on May 02, 2010, 06:49:29 PM
April 2010 sighting of a Star Market trailer.
I93 heading to Lounderry?
Quote from: jmcnamara96 on May 02, 2010, 07:29:33 PM
Quote from: gu4ever on May 02, 2010, 06:49:29 PM
April 2010 sighting of a Star Market trailer.
I93 heading to Lounderry?
Yes, before exit 5 in the southbond lane. Caught me by surprise, but made me glad I always pack my camera now.
The Stop&Shop in East Hampton, formerly the Shaw's of course, has barely changed their layout. Aside from putting new registers in, and making everything purple with the new signage in and outside, it pretty much all stayed the same.
The store was built in 06, so renovating it probably made no sense anyhow. Also for efficiency they kept it simple for the changeover.
The Pharmacies stayed open throughout the remodel, because of the state regulations requiring them to stay open. I also believe the stores converting to Shop Rites are still operating their pharmacies as well, while the store itself slowly changes over to a Shop Rite.
Look at this they even want to kick ouit a little resaurant im talking avbout Whole Foods into a vacant Star Market
Opps heres the link http://www.theswellesleyreport.com/2010/07/wellesleys-stark-market/
The chain that Albertsons paid $2.5B for in 2004 can't fetch $1B now. Good going, Albertsons/SuperValu!
http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2010/12/20/breaking-news-supervalu-cant-find-buyer-for-shaws-grocery-chain
Quote from: standa on March 28, 2010, 05:05:00 PM
The only Stop & Shops I went to that were previously other supermarkets were in Derby (now Adams), and Seymour, CT (now Ocean State Job Lot). These were previously Klarides. They did not have the Stop & Shop layout, just Stop & Shop signage. I guess Stop & Shop may not renovate acquired stores much before it decides whether to keep them long term. Is anyone familiar with the Stop & Shops in Centennial Plaza, Meriden or Somerset Square, Glastonbury? These were once Edwards. Were they renovated much before they first opened as Stop & Shop?
When I lived out near Poughkeepsie, I used to go to the Stop & Shop over in Hyde Park (a former ShopRite). That one was gradually evolved into a Stop & Shop layout over a few years though the difference between the two wasn't that big. Same could be said of the "Hopewell Junction" (Poughquag) location that was obtained in the same transaction.
I remember when Edwards (and Finast) were purchased that they kept the old layouts then either redid the store or replaced it. The former Arlington, NY location (ex-Edwards, now a Big Lots) kept its Edwards layout until the bitter end when it was replaced by the current (ex-Caldor) location in the same plaza.
Quote from: Scrabbleship on December 21, 2010, 02:47:19 PM
Quote from: standa on March 28, 2010, 05:05:00 PM
The only Stop & Shops I went to that were previously other supermarkets were in Derby (now Adams), and Seymour, CT (now Ocean State Job Lot). These were previously Klarides. They did not have the Stop & Shop layout, just Stop & Shop signage. I guess Stop & Shop may not renovate acquired stores much before it decides whether to keep them long term. Is anyone familiar with the Stop & Shops in Centennial Plaza, Meriden or Somerset Square, Glastonbury? These were once Edwards. Were they renovated much before they first opened as Stop & Shop?
When I lived out near Poughkeepsie, I used to go to the Stop & Shop over in Hyde Park (a former ShopRite). That one was gradually evolved into a Stop & Shop layout over a few years though the difference between the two wasn't that big. Same could be said of the "Hopewell Junction" (Poughquag) location that was obtained in the same transaction.
I remember when Edwards (and Finast) were purchased that they kept the old layouts then either redid the store or replaced it. The former Arlington, NY location (ex-Edwards, now a Big Lots) kept its Edwards layout until the bitter end when it was replaced by the current (ex-Caldor) location in the same plaza.
Former Edwards stores in Colchester and Glastonbury, CT kept the old Finast layout for years, until they were eventually remodeled. To this day, the facades still look like Edwards, with the green trim on the windows.
Here's the Shaw's at Westgate Shopping Center in Portland, ME (where Shaw's was born a century and a half ago.) Note the "Supermarket" subscript still on the building, which has since been phased out. It's in pretty rough shape with badly worn floors. Despite an expansion several years ago it's still pretty cramped inside. Until recently it was the only one in the area that stayed open until 11PM on Sundays.
(http://www.amesfanclub.com/forum/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=57808&g2_GALLERYSID=649538be92095395933fd2b2bc5470b5) (http://amesfanclub.com/forum/index.php/v/users/retailisking/?action=gallery)
An analyst examines prospects for Shaw's. Not a pretty picture...
http://www.glgroup.com/News/Whats-Next-for-Shaws-51978.html
I heard, but can't find any official word online that the former Shaw's in Manchester, Connecticut is being sub-divided into 3 store fronts and one of the store fronts will become a Save-Alot.
It's pretty obvious that the new Market Basket pushed Shaw's over the edge in New Bedford...
http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/20110105shaws_to_close_5_stores_in_mass_and_ri/srvc=business&position=also
WEST BRIDGEWATER â€" Shaw’s Supermarkets has announced that it will close five unprofitable stores in Massachusetts and Rhode Island by the middle of next month.
The company said in a statement that it decided "only after careful evaluation" to close the stores. The Massachusetts stores are in New Bedford, Stoneham and Revere. The Rhode Island locations are in Johnston, and on Bald Hill Road in Warwick.
The stores will be closed by Feb. 17.
The statement said the closings are the result of "the competitive markets we operate in, and today’s difficult economic environment."
The company did not say how many workers are affected, but said when possible, they will be moved to open positions at other Shaw’s.
Shaw’s, which runs 174 stores in New England, is owned by Minneapolis-based Supervalu Inc.
Here are some photos of the Gorham, NH Shaw's that's been closed for nearly two years; Hannaford and Price Chopper are apparently not interested.
Shaw's says it won't rebanner its now-closed New Bedford store; the landlord says he has interest from another supermarket chain for the space. For now, the ball is in Supervalu's court; it is worth more to carry the dark lease and protect its remaining Shaw's than to surrender the space to the landlord who could lease to a competitor? And how much interest is there in subleasing the space from Supervalu?
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110222/NEWS/102220317/-1/NEWS05
The Shaw's that closed last fall in Saugus, MA is now an Ocean State Job Lot:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/saugus/news/x2011254270/Ocean-State-Job-Lot-arrives-in-Saugus
Word has it that Londonderry, NH will close when the lease is up. Stay tuned...
Quote from: retailisking on May 15, 2011, 03:36:00 PM
Word has it that Londonderry, NH will close when the lease is up. Stay tuned...
Are they pulling out of northern New England or what?
Bangor closes, new store is cancelled. Portsmouth closes...
I think Shaw's is simply shedding underperforming locations. Portsmouth was an older store that was in a strip center that has deteriorated since Rich's closed. Londonderry is probably a matter of realizing that they can't possibly compete with the mega Market Basket being built there based on their experience in New Bedford.
Remember a while back Supervalu announced it was looking for a buyer for the remaining Shaw's locations, but wanted over a billion dollars. Since they couldn't find a buyer they must be shutting down stores one by one.
Shaw's has started rolling out the "Essential Everyday" national house brand. Fruit snacks and toaster pastries with the new packaging are in next week's circular side-by-side with the old Shaw's brand. I've seen instances of shelf talkers in the aisles under current Shaw's branded merchandise even without the new Essential Everyday product being stocked. Getting a bit ahead of themselves, I'd say... For better or worse, Delhaize/Hannaford is still the gold standard around these parts in transitioning to a national house brand.
Edit 7/29: Today at the checkout I got a Catalina for buy one Essential Everyday pasta product, get one free...
Shaw's will not renew the lease of its long-shuttered Merrimack (356 DW Highway) store when it runs out in April 2012; citizens are clamoring for Market Basket to take over the space. SVU has taken a beating in press coverage of the effects of the vacancy on the area, including graffiti and failed/relocated businesses elsewhere in the plaza.
http://merrimack.patch.com/articles/silver-maple-shutters-but-hope-may-be-in-store-for-nearly-vacant-plaza
http://merrimack.patch.com/articles/question-of-the-week-what-do-you-want-to-see-replace-the-old-shaws
Edit 9/18: The Shaw's space is only 37,670 square feet - maybe ideal for an Ocean State Job Lot, but not for a modern supermarket unless it's one of Hannaford's smaller-format supermarkets which average about 35,000 SF.
Quote from: retailisking on August 14, 2011, 10:40:08 AM
Shaw's will not renew the lease of its long-shuttered Merrimack (356 DW Highway) store when it runs out in April 2012; citizens are clamoring for Market Basket to take over the space. SVU has taken a beating in press coverage of the effects of the vacancy on the area, including graffiti and failed/relocated businesses elsewhere in the plaza.
http://merrimack.patch.com/articles/silver-maple-shutters-but-hope-may-be-in-store-for-nearly-vacant-plaza
http://merrimack.patch.com/articles/question-of-the-week-what-do-you-want-to-see-replace-the-old-shaws
It will be a story to watch. Market Basker would be a nice fit for sure!
The Ludlow, VT Shaw's was flooded out in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene; catch this dramatic video of flood waters engulfing the parking lot (starts about 1:20). The store may reopen by Thanksgiving.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDEPeTBcTSw
In a classic example of Yankee ingenuity, Shaw's has created a temporary outdoor store using a wedding tent supplied by a local vendor. The compromises inherent in such a tiny, temporary structure has made for some interesting merchandising decisions. In many ways it's a throwback to an earlier era.
http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20110908/NEWS02/709089960/1003/NEWS02
I remember Grand Union doing a similar thing many years ago when their store in Bolton Landing was damaged by fire - again in an area that didn't have other stores and needed someplace to get at least the "basics" without having to travel a lengthy distance.
Also - Do those number lights in the photo (for the registers) look like ones I've seen in a Hannaford? Maybe they are similar to regular Shaw's ones (though since so many Shaw's stores in VT were old Grand Unions, do they have a "style" or just use what was there)?
And interestingly this location was once occupied by Grand Union before they shuttered tons of their locations.
The Ludlow, VT store has reopened. The store has been thoroughly renovated and expanded to 19,000 square feet. The Mike in the photo is Shaw's CEO Mike Stigers, who was present at the ribbon-cutting for the "new" store. From the modest details visible in the background, is the decor similar to the renovated Concord, NH stores?
(http://denpubs.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2012/01/27/Shaws_reopens_new_t670.jpg?b3f6a5d7692ccc373d56e40cf708e3fa67d9af9d)
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http://supermarketnews.com/latest-news/shaw-s-reopens-storm-damaged-store?cid=upd
http://www.progressivegrocer.com/top-stories/headlines/industry-intelligence/id34671/shaws-reopens-irene-ravaged-store/
Looks like that Shaw's has a newer version of the "Premium Fresh & Healthy" decor that some of the Acme Sav-on stores out here in Philadelphia are using
Former Attleboro, MA Shaw's to be razed
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2012/03/29/news/11255489.txt
Took some shots of the former Bristol, Connecticut Shaw's. Nothing has changed since the store closed in July 2009. Here are some exterior shots:
Took some shots of the former Bristol, Connecticut Shaw's. Nothing has changed since the store closed in July 2009. Here are some interior shots take from the outside.
Notice how in photo #2 someone ripped the Shaw's logo off the wall and it now says "Welcome to Bristol" rather than "Welcome to Shaw's Bristol".
Took some shots of the former Bristol, Connecticut Shaw's. Nothing has changed since the store closed in July 2009. Here are some interior shots take from the outside.
Photo #6 was taken through the window of an emergency exit. On the left you can see the men's room. The door is open and a roll of paper towels is on the sink. A small little walkway led to that emergency exit. The men's room and ladies room are on the left looking in. On the right you can't see is a staircase leading upstairs to the offices and breakroom. Also on the right not seen is the janitor's closet.
Quote from: Marc B on April 07, 2012, 12:55:56 PM
Took some shots of the former Bristol, Connecticut Shaw's. Nothing has changed since the store closed in July 2009. Here are some exterior shots:
Is that the store that is in or near Bristol Common??
Next to the Bristol Commons. They call the former Shaw's and the Bowling Alley/Sports Bar next door The Oakland Commons. http://www.cedarrealtytrust.com/property.aspx?p=108
The Bristol Shaws looked identical to the Newington Shaws (aside from a few minor exterior and entrances differences). It's a shame most of these locations with this design weren't properly reutilized or closed. It's a beautiful building. The Newington Shaw's was wasted as another Stop and Shop. I'd rather see it closed actually. It looks like S&S just set up shop in Shaw's. Their is hardly any changes excluding dept. signs and registers signage. It looks tacky.
I don't see anything going into The Bristol Shaw's for a few reasons:
1. At under 55,000 Sqaure Feet it's small for a grocery store by today's standards (though BIG Y just opened a similarly sized store in the old Meriden Shoprite).
2. No grocery chain is going to want that spot because it is next door to Price Chopper.
3. That whole area of Bristol is dying. Things are closing, but not opening in the adjacent Bristol Commons. The last thing that opened in the Bristol Commons was a Tobacco shop in the Annex part of the Commons. A tobacco shop - what a waste.
Bristol and New Britain are the only former Shaw's locations in Connecticut that are still vacant right? I know they opened their discount arm Save-A-Lot in 1/3 of their former locations in Waterbury and Manchester. And Stop & Shop took over their New Haven store that wasn't part of the original Shoprite/Stop & Shop take over deal from 2010.
Quote from: Marc B on April 07, 2012, 02:04:46 PM
Next to the Bristol Commons. They call the former Shaw's and the Bowling Alley/Sports Bar next door The Oakland Commons. http://www.cedarrealtytrust.com/property.aspx?p=108
Ok... I know where it is. I wish I had an old city directory of Bristol from the 1970s. I know Bristol Commons was the old Hub 6. (IIRC)
The Bristol, CT Shaw's was built on the site of the Old Scarrit's Lumberyard. And yes The Bristol Commons used to be HUB 6. It's been The Bristol Commons since 1991, but the late Patti Ann Jakubiak host of Polka Happiness with Patti Ann on WXCT 990 AM (formerly WNTY) still refereed to the plaza as HUB 6 when she was talking about Harverst Bakery (one of her sponsors). "On Farmington Avenue across from the HUB 6 Plaza."
Quote from: Marc B on April 19, 2012, 03:11:23 PM
The Bristol, CT Shaw's was built on the site of the Old Scarrit's Lumberyard. And yes The Bristol Commons used to be HUB 6. It's been The Bristol Commons since 1991, but the late Patti Ann Jakubiak host of Polka Happiness with Patti Ann on WXCT 990 AM (formerly WNTY) still refereed to the plaza as HUB 6 when she was talking about Harverst Bakery (one of her sponsors). "On Farmington Avenue across from the HUB 6 Plaza."
Boy I'm old... on Route 6 in Bristol there is an old Burger Chef restaurant!! (Empty the last time I drove past!!)
Burger Chef? Where was that near?
Quote from: Marc B on April 23, 2012, 07:15:42 PM
Burger Chef? Where was that near?
It was just up the road going west on Rt 6. It was about 3 miles from Bristol Commons.
Shaw's pulled out of Connecticut more than 2 years ago, but mysteriously several bottles of Shaw's brand Vegetable Juice appeared on the markdown rack at Price Chopper in Bristol!!!! They're $1.00 a bottle.
Quote from: Marc B on May 06, 2012, 05:37:26 PM
Shaw's pulled out of Connecticut more than 2 years ago, but mysteriously several bottles of Shaw's brand Vegetable Juice appeared on the markdown rack at Price Chopper in Bristol!!!! They're $1.00 a bottle.
Don't forget that Bristol is a "Xtreme Values" concept store.
"Xtreme Values is poised to live up to its name by featuring an ever-changing assortment of opportunity
buys, limited edition products, lesser known brands, truckload sales, and closeouts, as well as not seen before deals
on corporate and national brand products."
http://www2.pricechopper.com/releases/xtreme.pdf
At the Shoprite I work at in West Hartford, I was ringing apples and the label read "GreenWay", which is A&P's organic brand name line of products. I couldn't believe it, but it does happen. In Price Chopper in Newington, I believe they were selling some pre-packaged seafood under the "Shopper's Value" label, Shaw's low-priced brand. Most of the time, it's shipment errors or there for closeout purposes.
Walmart Neighborhood Market is looking at taking the former Shaw's in Bristol, Connecticut. If this happens there will be one vacant Shaw's left in Connecticut - New Britain.
http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2012/06/04/business/doc4fcd0a249f5fd248750973.txt
Rumor has it the "Under Preforming"S.Willow St. Shaws in Manchester(im guessing because its always very slow there)is becoming a Save-A-Lot i heard from people on the inside more to come as i get it
When it rains, it pours, eh?
http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x1587347999/Spokesman-Taunton-Shaws-staying-put
Quote from: jmcnamara96 on August 11, 2012, 03:20:36 AM
Rumor has it the "Under Preforming"S.Willow St. Shaws in Manchester(im guessing because its always very slow there)is becoming a Save-A-Lot i heard from people on the inside more to come as i get it
With the new Market Basket in town, this Shaw's will feel even more pressure..
Quote from: jmcnamara96 on August 11, 2012, 03:20:36 AM
Rumor has it the "Under Preforming"S.Willow St. Shaws in Manchester(im guessing because its always very slow there)is becoming a Save-A-Lot i heard from people on the inside more to come as i get it
That will be a crazy huge sav-a-lot!! I have seen them usually in the old style Grand Union stores.
It hopefully will be an improvement, with the new Market Basket open on Elm will most likely finish off shaws.
Quote from: gu4ever on August 16, 2012, 08:37:01 AM
That will be a crazy huge sav-a-lot!! I have seen them usually in the old style Grand Union stores.
It hopefully will be an improvement, with the new Market Basket open on Elm will most likely finish off shaws.
Nah. Save-a-lot moved into the former Shaw's in both Manchester and Waterbury, Connecticut. In both cases they took only 1/3 of the building. In Manchester they opened in the middle portion of the building. In Waterbury I think they took the part of the building closest to Barnes & Noble.
Quote from: Marc B on August 16, 2012, 09:03:39 AM
Quote from: gu4ever on August 16, 2012, 08:37:01 AM
That will be a crazy huge sav-a-lot!! I have seen them usually in the old style Grand Union stores.
It hopefully will be an improvement, with the new Market Basket open on Elm will most likely finish off shaws.
Nah. Save-a-lot moved into the former Shaw's in both Manchester and Waterbury, Connecticut. In both cases they took only 1/3 of the building. In Manchester they opened in the middle portion of the building. In Waterbury I think they took the part of the building closest to Barnes & Noble.
It's too bad Save A Lot took the store in Manchester. With a second proposed Walmart moving in to the old Kmart spot, it would be nice if ShopRite would have been able to move to the old Shaws to avoid heavy competition with Walmart.
They should have bought the old Manchester K-Mart site while they had the chance.. It will be interesting to see how it will all pan out next year, with Shoprite across the street and Stop & Shop only about 2 miles down the road.
Quote from: Zayre88 on August 16, 2012, 05:45:05 AM
With the new Market Basket in town, this Shaw's will feel even more pressure..
The Market Basket is probably the source of Shaw's loss of market share. Combined with the Bedford MB now under construction and the Londonderry store that opened last year, it can't be good news for any incumbent supermarket. I wonder if Stop & Shop is really making a go of it in NH, too.
OOPS!! this should have been in the Shoprite thread about them moving across the street to the old K-Mart.
Quote from: jmcnamara96 on August 11, 2012, 03:20:36 AM
Rumor has it the "Under Preforming"S.Willow St. Shaws in Manchester(im guessing because its always very slow there)is becoming a Save-A-Lot i heard from people on the inside more to come as i get it
I'm hearing the same thing about the Shaw's in Lancaster, NH.
Here's a goofy corporate video for Shaw's to the tune of "She Works Hard For The Money" mimed by actual Shaw's associates. Can anyone place this video in time based on store decor?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcz6DPlwexM
Quote from: Joeg on August 16, 2012, 09:29:25 AM
They should have bought the old Manchester K-Mart site while they had the chance.. It will be interesting to see how it will all pan out next year, with Shoprite across the street and Stop & Shop only about 2 miles down the road.
Shop-Rite needs to do a heavy remodel of the SPENCER STREET STORE. The last time I was there (2004), there were doing a remodel, but the aisles were tight..
Quote from: JimSawhill on September 26, 2012, 03:49:53 PM
Quote from: Joeg on August 16, 2012, 09:29:25 AM
They should have bought the old Manchester K-Mart site while they had the chance.. It will be interesting to see how it will all pan out next year, with Shoprite across the street and Stop & Shop only about 2 miles down the road.
Shop-Rite needs to do a heavy remodel of the SPENCER STREET STORE. The last time I was there (2004), there were doing a remodel, but the aisles were tight..
I think when the whole Shaw's/ShopRite acquisition happened in 2010, since the family who owns Manchester already purchased the East Hartford Shaw's, they should have purchased the Manchester Shaws and moved there and closed the Spencer Street location. That would have been a nice store.
http://www.enterprisenews.com/topstories/x1440172241/Shaws-supermarkets-cuts-700-jobs
Redevelopment of the former Shaw's in Bristol, Connecticut into a Walmart Neighborhood Market has begun. With this conversion New Britain is one of the last former Shaw's that is still vacant. Here's the run-down:
Bridgeport:
Bristol: Walmart Neighborhood Market
Canton: Shoprite
Clinton:Shoprite
Darien: Stop & Shop
East Hampton: Stop & Shop
East Hartford: Shoprite
Enfield: Shoprite
Fairfield: Shoprite
Glastonbury: Wholefoods?
Hamden: Pricerite
Manchester: 1/3 of store is Save-a-Lot
New Britain: VACANT
New Fairfield (Candlewood Lake): Stop & Shop
New Haven: Stop & Shop
Newington: Stop & Shop
Shelton: Shoprite
Southbury: Shoprite
Southington: Shoprite
Stratford: Shoprite
Vernon: Stop & Shop
Wallingford: Shoprite
Waterbury: Wolcott Street: Shoprite
Brass Mill Commons: 1/3 of store is Save-a-Lot
Westport:
West Hartford: Shoprite
Willimantic: Price Rite
This list of Shaw's locations is from the summer of 2006, which is right before they began their first round of closings in Connecticut. Any store that closed before 2006 is not included on this list except for Wolcott Street in Waterbury, which was open less than 2 years before they opened at The Brass Mill Commons in '97 or '98.
Quote from: Marc B on January 24, 2013, 06:19:12 AM
Redevelopment of the former Shaw's in Bristol, Connecticut into a Walmart Neighborhood Market has begun. With this conversion New Britain is one of the last former Shaw's that is still vacant. Here's the run-down:
Bridgeport:
Bristol: Walmart Neighborhood Market
Canton: Shoprite
Clinton:Shoprite
Darien: Stop & Shop
East Hampton: Stop & Shop
East Hartford: Shoprite
Enfield: Shoprite
Fairfield: Shoprite
Glastonbury: Wholefoods?
Hamden: Pricerite
Manchester: 1/3 of store is Save-a-Lot
New Britain: VACANT
New Fairfield (Candlewood Lake): Stop & Shop
New Haven: Stop & Shop
Newington: Stop & Shop
Shelton: Shoprite
Southbury: Shoprite
Southington: Shoprite
Stratford: Shoprite
Vernon: Stop & Shop
Wallingford: Shoprite
Waterbury: Wolcott Street: Shoprite
Brass Mill Commons: 1/3 of store is Save-a-Lot
Westport:
West Hartford: Shoprite
Willimantic: Price Rite
This list of Shaw's locations is from the summer of 2006, which is right before they began their first round of closings in Connecticut. Any store that closed before 2006 is not included on this list except for Wolcott Street in Waterbury, which was open less than 2 years before they opened at The Brass Mill Commons in '97 or '98.
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What is in the other 2/3 of Manchester?
Quote from: JimSawhill on January 24, 2013, 10:46:03 AM
What is in the other 2/3 of Manchester?
I believe the other 2/3 of the Manchester and Waterbury stores are still vacant.
Just drove by the Manchester store last week. The whole plaza is a mess, it's like a run down ghost town on that corner. It was middle of the day Saturday, and there were 5 or 6 cars in the parking lot.
Also, the Glastonbury store had closed a few years before Shaw's announced they were selling off all of their stores in CT. The place was a dump, and was never updated. It was weird, there was never any word of the store closing, however the lack of attention it got for so long was so obvious. Then one day they announced the closure, and it was only a month later they shut it down.
Quote from: Bdubs on January 24, 2013, 06:55:09 PM
Just drove by the Manchester store last week. The whole plaza is a mess, it's like a run down ghost town on that corner. It was middle of the day Saturday, and there were 5 or 6 cars in the parking lot.
Also, the Glastonbury store had closed a few years before Shaw's announced they were selling off all of their stores in CT. The place was a dump, and was never updated. It was weird, there was never any word of the store closing, however the lack of attention it got for so long was so obvious. Then one day they announced the closure, and it was only a month later they shut it down.
I live walking distance from the Manchester store. The thing about Manchester, alot of the older stores and plaza's are pretty much run down. Actually, alot of things in manchester are run down. Everything seems old and dirty.
Alot fo these older plazaz in the area built in the 60's and 70's that are vacant will stay vacant until they take the Bradlees and Kmart fate (being bulldozed).
The former Newington and Vernon/Rockville Shaw's are being wasted by having Stop and Shop in them. First of all, it's tacky to see S&S in an untouched Shaw's designed store. Plus, both towns (Newington moreso maybe than Vernon) can't support two S&S stores. They can support a new competitor like Shoprite, Big Y or a local chain, but not S&S. The Newington store is always dead, especially during the week. Not to mention, the rest of the plaza in Newington is getting rundown, not having had a facelift since 1996, excluding Bob's, which is newer. Michael's is the only original tenant left of the four stores that opened in the plaza in '96, and they still have their same exterior signage up. It is showing it's age too.
Quote from: AmesNewington on January 24, 2013, 09:33:39 PM
The former Newington and Vernon/Rockville Shaw's are being wasted by having Stop and Shop in them. First of all, it's tacky to see S&S in an untouched Shaw's designed store. Plus, both towns (Newington moreso maybe than Vernon) can't support two S&S stores. They can support a new competitor like Shoprite, Big Y or a local chain, but not S&S. The Newington store is always dead, especially during the week. Not to mention, the rest of the plaza in Newington is getting rundown, not having had a facelift since 1996, excluding Bob's, which is newer. Michael's is the only original tenant left of the four stores that opened in the plaza in '96, and they still have their same exterior signage up. It is showing it's age too.
Really? Stop & Shop never even painted the interior or moved things around yet? They should've took the time to do it right. The Wallingford Shaw's was closed for 3 months before The Drust Family reopened it as Shoprite. From the outside yes it looks like Shaw's, while on the inside, The Drust's did stuff to make it their own store.
As for Stop & Shop, it seems like in a lot of cases where they have multiple stores in a city one is always an under performer i.e. Pine Street in Bristol (Forestville) and Wolcott Street in Waterbury. (I don't know how Chase Avenue Waterbury does vs. Reidville Drive in Waterbury). As for Pine Street Bristol - there is nothing else in that area of Bristol. If S&S wasn't there people who live in that area would have to jump on 72 and go to Big Y in Plainville or Shoprite in Southington.
Quote from: Marc B on January 25, 2013, 06:15:22 AM
Quote from: AmesNewington on January 24, 2013, 09:33:39 PM
The former Newington and Vernon/Rockville Shaw's are being wasted by having Stop and Shop in them. First of all, it's tacky to see S&S in an untouched Shaw's designed store. Plus, both towns (Newington moreso maybe than Vernon) can't support two S&S stores. They can support a new competitor like Shoprite, Big Y or a local chain, but not S&S. The Newington store is always dead, especially during the week. Not to mention, the rest of the plaza in Newington is getting rundown, not having had a facelift since 1996, excluding Bob's, which is newer. Michael's is the only original tenant left of the four stores that opened in the plaza in '96, and they still have their same exterior signage up. It is showing it's age too.
Really? Stop & Shop never even painted the interior or moved things around yet? They should've took the time to do it right. The Wallingford Shaw's was closed for 3 months before The Drust Family reopened it as Shoprite. From the outside yes it looks like Shaw's, while on the inside, The Drust's did stuff to make it their own store.
As for Stop & Shop, it seems like in a lot of cases where they have multiple stores in a city one is always an under performer i.e. Pine Street in Bristol (Forestville) and Wolcott Street in Waterbury. (I don't know how Chase Avenue Waterbury does vs. Reidville Drive in Waterbury). As for Pine Street Bristol - there is nothing else in that area of Bristol. If S&S wasn't there people who live in that area would have to jump on 72 and go to Big Y in Plainville or Shoprite in Southington.
They painted the walls a gold color (S&S color) but overall most of the store is still Shaws to me. The floors are still the same green yellow silver and white tile design that most Shaws had. The entrance and exit doors are still the same, the basic appearance of the service depts remain (ex. seafood still has the blue tiles on the wall and meat has the red tiles). They are still using mostly ALL of Shaws cases including those for produce (the wood displays as well). There is still a produce case sitting in front of the dept that has been LOUD since Shaws was still open and to this day is still loud. The only thing S&S did last summer was rearrange the grocery aisles completely. The first 5 aisles still have the natural foods wood flooring. Health and Beauty is still the same though. It's neat and organized, but odd looking and tired looking. Shaws needed a remodel and unfortuneatly S&S never made it over completely. It needs a BIG overhaul. The last large scale remodel was back in 2001 and that was just in certain areas. So overall it's disappointing, except if you were a fan of Shaws layout and appearance and want to pretend you are still in one.
We all know that Shaw's has been plagued by uncompetitive prices and shrinking market share (which precipitated their pullout from Connecticut) but this Boston Globe article shows how deep their problems are
http://www.boston.com/business/news/2013/01/24/shoppers-steer-away-from-shaw/6NfW1aF87zoR99qn87uDsL/story.html
Quote from: AmesNewington on January 25, 2013, 08:33:56 AM
Quote from: Marc B on January 25, 2013, 06:15:22 AM
Quote from: AmesNewington on January 24, 2013, 09:33:39 PM
The former Newington and Vernon/Rockville Shaw's are being wasted by having Stop and Shop in them. First of all, it's tacky to see S&S in an untouched Shaw's designed store. Plus, both towns (Newington moreso maybe than Vernon) can't support two S&S stores. They can support a new competitor like Shoprite, Big Y or a local chain, but not S&S. The Newington store is always dead, especially during the week. Not to mention, the rest of the plaza in Newington is getting rundown, not having had a facelift since 1996, excluding Bob's, which is newer. Michael's is the only original tenant left of the four stores that opened in the plaza in '96, and they still have their same exterior signage up. It is showing it's age too.
Really? Stop & Shop never even painted the interior or moved things around yet? They should've took the time to do it right. The Wallingford Shaw's was closed for 3 months before The Drust Family reopened it as Shoprite. From the outside yes it looks like Shaw's, while on the inside, The Drust's did stuff to make it their own store.
As for Stop & Shop, it seems like in a lot of cases where they have multiple stores in a city one is always an under performer i.e. Pine Street in Bristol (Forestville) and Wolcott Street in Waterbury. (I don't know how Chase Avenue Waterbury does vs. Reidville Drive in Waterbury). As for Pine Street Bristol - there is nothing else in that area of Bristol. If S&S wasn't there people who live in that area would have to jump on 72 and go to Big Y in Plainville or Shoprite in Southington.
They painted the walls a gold color (S&S color) but overall most of the store is still Shaws to me. The floors are still the same green yellow silver and white tile design that most Shaws had. The entrance and exit doors are still the same, the basic appearance of the service depts remain (ex. seafood still has the blue tiles on the wall and meat has the red tiles). They are still using mostly ALL of Shaws cases including those for produce (the wood displays as well). There is still a produce case sitting in front of the dept that has been LOUD since Shaws was still open and to this day is still loud. The only thing S&S did last summer was rearrange the grocery aisles completely. The first 5 aisles still have the natural foods wood flooring. Health and Beauty is still the same though. It's neat and organized, but odd looking and tired looking. Shaws needed a remodel and unfortuneatly S&S never made it over completely. It needs a BIG overhaul. The last large scale remodel was back in 2001 and that was just in certain areas. So overall it's disappointing, except if you were a fan of Shaws layout and appearance and want to pretend you are still in one.
East Hampton is the same way. Albeit, it is a much newer store, and was probably one of the few stores Shaw's kept up with maintaining. However, they converted that whole store into a Stop & Shop in 2 weeks so there was little time for a large scale Stop & Shop format remodel. I couldn't stand shopping in Shaw's, but I absolutely loved the design and floor plan of that store.
Colchester Stop & Shop sat looking like an Edwards/Finast setup for almost 10 years before they finally revamped the whole place. They did the same thing, use all of the former tenants display styles and endcaps, operated it mostly like an Edwards but with Stop & Shop logos.
Quote from: AmesNewington on January 25, 2013, 08:33:56 AM
They painted the walls a gold color (S&S color) but overall most of the store is still Shaws to me. The floors are still the same green yellow silver and white tile design that most Shaws had. The entrance and exit doors are still the same, the basic appearance of the service depts remain (ex. seafood still has the blue tiles on the wall and meat has the red tiles). They are still using mostly ALL of Shaws cases including those for produce (the wood displays as well). There is still a produce case sitting in front of the dept that has been LOUD since Shaws was still open and to this day is still loud. The only thing S&S did last summer was rearrange the grocery aisles completely. The first 5 aisles still have the natural foods wood flooring. Health and Beauty is still the same though. It's neat and organized, but odd looking and tired looking. Shaws needed a remodel and unfortuneatly S&S never made it over completely. It needs a BIG overhaul. The last large scale remodel was back in 2001 and that was just in certain areas. So overall it's disappointing, except if you were a fan of Shaws layout and appearance and want to pretend you are still in one.
Judging by what Stop & Shop did with an ex-Waldbaums in my neck of the woods, it will get a remodel in a couple of years providing that the store isn't a disappointment saleswise. The Waldbaums was switched over to a Stop & Shop quickly in 1/08 with a lesser version of the mid-2000's decor, then remodeled in October '08 to yellow and purple. It stayed like that for about three and a half years, and then they remodeled it again with a more deluxe version of the yellow and purple, moving the departments around so that it was more Stop & Shop-esque.
Quote from: retailisking on January 25, 2013, 10:38:52 AM
We all know that Shaw's has been plagued by uncompetitive prices and shrinking market share (which precipitated their pullout from Connecticut) but this Boston Globe article shows how deep their problems are
http://www.boston.com/business/news/2013/01/24/shoppers-steer-away-from-shaw/6NfW1aF87zoR99qn87uDsL/story.html
Very good article.... Shaw's is struggling and it shows...
Quote from: RoleModel on January 26, 2013, 10:54:35 AM
Quote from: AmesNewington on January 25, 2013, 08:33:56 AM
They painted the walls a gold color (S&S color) but overall most of the store is still Shaws to me. The floors are still the same green yellow silver and white tile design that most Shaws had. The entrance and exit doors are still the same, the basic appearance of the service depts remain (ex. seafood still has the blue tiles on the wall and meat has the red tiles). They are still using mostly ALL of Shaws cases including those for produce (the wood displays as well). There is still a produce case sitting in front of the dept that has been LOUD since Shaws was still open and to this day is still loud. The only thing S&S did last summer was rearrange the grocery aisles completely. The first 5 aisles still have the natural foods wood flooring. Health and Beauty is still the same though. It's neat and organized, but odd looking and tired looking. Shaws needed a remodel and unfortuneatly S&S never made it over completely. It needs a BIG overhaul. The last large scale remodel was back in 2001 and that was just in certain areas. So overall it's disappointing, except if you were a fan of Shaws layout and appearance and want to pretend you are still in one.
Judging by what Stop & Shop did with an ex-Waldbaums in my neck of the woods, it will get a remodel in a couple of years providing that the store isn't a disappointment saleswise. The Waldbaums was switched over to a Stop & Shop quickly in 1/08 with a lesser version of the mid-2000's decor, then remodeled in October '08 to yellow and purple. It stayed like that for about three and a half years, and then they remodeled it again with a more deluxe version of the yellow and purple, moving the departments around so that it was more Stop & Shop-esque.
Actually, when you think about it, this makes sense.
Why spend lots of money overhauling a store just after taking it over, when it may turn out to be a bad location for one reason or another? Run it for a year or two to see how it does, then if it's doing good, spend the money to change it to your format/design etc.
Probably the only reason to do it immediately would be if the former owner did absolutely nothing, and there were things in need of immediate attention (broken equipment, floors missing tiles or so dirty they couldn't be gotten clean, shelves ready to collapse, or something similar).
Quote from: BillyGr on January 26, 2013, 04:32:00 PM
Quote from: RoleModel on January 26, 2013, 10:54:35 AM
Quote from: AmesNewington on January 25, 2013, 08:33:56 AM
They painted the walls a gold color (S&S color) but overall most of the store is still Shaws to me. The floors are still the same green yellow silver and white tile design that most Shaws had. The entrance and exit doors are still the same, the basic appearance of the service depts remain (ex. seafood still has the blue tiles on the wall and meat has the red tiles). They are still using mostly ALL of Shaws cases including those for produce (the wood displays as well). There is still a produce case sitting in front of the dept that has been LOUD since Shaws was still open and to this day is still loud. The only thing S&S did last summer was rearrange the grocery aisles completely. The first 5 aisles still have the natural foods wood flooring. Health and Beauty is still the same though. It's neat and organized, but odd looking and tired looking. Shaws needed a remodel and unfortuneatly S&S never made it over completely. It needs a BIG overhaul. The last large scale remodel was back in 2001 and that was just in certain areas. So overall it's disappointing, except if you were a fan of Shaws layout and appearance and want to pretend you are still in one.
Judging by what Stop & Shop did with an ex-Waldbaums in my neck of the woods, it will get a remodel in a couple of years providing that the store isn't a disappointment saleswise. The Waldbaums was switched over to a Stop & Shop quickly in 1/08 with a lesser version of the mid-2000's decor, then remodeled in October '08 to yellow and purple. It stayed like that for about three and a half years, and then they remodeled it again with a more deluxe version of the yellow and purple, moving the departments around so that it was more Stop & Shop-esque.
Actually, when you think about it, this makes sense.
Why spend lots of money overhauling a store just after taking it over, when it may turn out to be a bad location for one reason or another? Run it for a year or two to see how it does, then if it's doing good, spend the money to change it to your format/design etc.
Probably the only reason to do it immediately would be if the former owner did absolutely nothing, and there were things in need of immediate attention (broken equipment, floors missing tiles or so dirty they couldn't be gotten clean, shelves ready to collapse, or something similar).
Well this coming April will be 3 years since the former five former Shaws in CT were bought by S&S (Newington, Vernon, East Hampton, New Fairfield and Darien). I can't see how Newington survives but I guess they can support the location if they have stayed open this long. I was hoping that they would not make it and allow another competitor to come in to town, not that same location. I don't think a grocery store belongs there any longer.
Quote from: AmesNewington on January 26, 2013, 04:45:37 PM
Well this coming April will be 3 years since the former five former Shaws in CT were bought by S&S (Newington, Vernon, East Hampton, New Fairfield and Darien). I can't see how Newington survives but I guess they can support the location if they have stayed open this long. I was hoping that they would not make it and allow another competitor to come in to town, not that same location. I don't think a grocery store belongs there any longer.
They're probably just waiting out Shaw's lease. It probably expires in 2015 or 2016. They probably wouldn't close before then.
Quote from: Marc B on January 26, 2013, 05:00:53 PM
Quote from: AmesNewington on January 26, 2013, 04:45:37 PM
Well this coming April will be 3 years since the former five former Shaws in CT were bought by S&S (Newington, Vernon, East Hampton, New Fairfield and Darien). I can't see how Newington survives but I guess they can support the location if they have stayed open this long. I was hoping that they would not make it and allow another competitor to come in to town, not that same location. I don't think a grocery store belongs there any longer.
They're probably just waiting out Shaw's lease. It probably expires in 2015 or 2016. They probably wouldn't close before then.
Oh is that how it works? I'm not sure when the lease is up. I'm not sure if in fact S&S's lease on the former A&P in Berlin ran out last October when it was supposed to. I'm hoping that a ShopRite will open there and I'm hoping the plaza owners in Northwood Plaza in Newington can find a buyer for the plaza and open an IGA or any other grocery store in there (anything at this point except S&S) and hopefully the Shaws/S&S on Kitts Lane will give in and close. I wish Christmas Tree Shop would still consider Newington. They can open an express store in there.
Quote from: AmesNewington on January 26, 2013, 05:11:49 PM
Quote from: Marc B on January 26, 2013, 05:00:53 PM
Quote from: AmesNewington on January 26, 2013, 04:45:37 PM
Well this coming April will be 3 years since the former five former Shaws in CT were bought by S&S (Newington, Vernon, East Hampton, New Fairfield and Darien). I can't see how Newington survives but I guess they can support the location if they have stayed open this long. I was hoping that they would not make it and allow another competitor to come in to town, not that same location. I don't think a grocery store belongs there any longer.
They're probably just waiting out Shaw's lease. It probably expires in 2015 or 2016. They probably wouldn't close before then.
Oh is that how it works? I'm not sure when the lease is up. I'm not sure if in fact S&S's lease on the former A&P in Berlin ran out last October when it was supposed to. I'm hoping that a ShopRite will open there and I'm hoping the plaza owners in Northwood Plaza in Newington can find a buyer for the plaza and open an IGA or any other grocery store in there (anything at this point except S&S) and hopefully the Shaws/S&S on Kitts Lane will give in and close. I wish Christmas Tree Shop would still consider Newington. They can open an express store in there.
There is no more room for a big box store to open on the pike (newington section). Space has become very limited over the years. I think the biggest a store now a days on the pike might be 30,000 sf (example take down the grant more motel). I do want stop and shop to leave the old Shaw's on the pike, it has no reason to be there, they probably did it so shop rite wouldn't move in. We have way to many super markets in the pike including the future expansion of Walmart. The S&S/former Shaw's would be a nice fit for the Christmas Tree shop.
The former Shaw's on West Main Street in New Britain, Connecticut is becoming a school.
http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2013/03/17/news/doc514521830448e939659589.txt
Really brilliant on the part of the city considering the city has a severe lack of retain and commercial space and the Shaw's building is the 2nd largest retail vacancy in the city after the former Walmart.
Lots of rumors swirling around Shaw's. One has tons of shelf tags coming to Shaw's locations with lower prices to be instituted by the 28th. Another has them getting rid of the Rewards card with card turn-ins redeemable for a 12-pack of soda. Stay tuned...this should be fun...unless it's a false alarm, that is!
Check out acmestyleblog.blogspot.com - they have a great post on the changes at Acme (which is also part of the same company as Shaw's, so likely most or all of these will show up at Shaw's as well).
Shelf tags aside, judging from the flyer they are still doing hi-lo pricing.
The rumors are all true. Effective Friday June 28 Shaw's is lowering prices on about 10,000 SKUs, getting rid of the card, and there is a card turn-in for a specially discounted 12-pack of soda. Not a bad start, but the proof is on the receipt - and we'll see if the savings in subsequent circulars is comparable.
http://darlenemichaud.com/shaws-flyer-628-74/
Quote from: retailisking on June 25, 2013, 01:08:08 PM
The rumors are all true. Effective Friday June 28 Shaw's is lowering prices on about 10,000 SKUs, getting rid of the card, and there is a card turn-in for a specially discounted 12-pack of soda. Not a bad start, but the proof is on the receipt - and we'll see if the savings in subsequent circulars is comparable.
http://darlenemichaud.com/shaws-flyer-628-74/
This circular has a "classic" feel to it. The font style and pictures, and the techniques the stores use for marketing have a 90s approach. I like the "no card needed" idea. I wish a lot of stores would get rid of it. No matter how hard you try, not every customer wants to sign up, they forget their card, and it just makes the sales more complicated. Too bad they didn't think of this when they were still in Connecticut.
I think it is time to revisit this. I think ALL stores should get rid of there cards, and re-think the double coupon policy that has been in effect for almost 25 yrs in some stores. What we need is lower prices and not all the fancy stuff like gas points, double coupons etc etc. What happen to the triple coupons that some stores ran in there ads??. but then again that was just another promotion that stores used.
The coupon mom army was all up in arms over the changes, and Shaw's PR is bending over backwards to accommodate their concerns. I want double coupons to go away, but if the coupon mom army can't buy an overflowing cart full of stuff for $4.00 there will be blood.
Quote from: Joeg on June 25, 2013, 03:16:32 PM
I think it is time to revisit this. I think ALL stores should get rid of there cards, and re-think the double coupon policy that has been in effect for almost 25 yrs in some stores. What we need is lower prices and not all the fancy stuff like gas points, double coupons etc etc. What happen to the triple coupons that some stores ran in there ads??. but then again that was just another promotion that stores used.
You can say that again. Whatever did happen to the traditional, "American Supermarket" that gave away all of their sale specials to all of their customers for free? I shop at three of my locally family owned and operated IGA Stores. Only one of these three IGA Stores that I shop at feels the need to have a store card, due to competitor Giant Eagle.
I was at my local Shaw's today and the staff is pretty excited about the changes, including the new uniforms. They're already much more assertive about customer service, which might backfire with some people who just want to be left to shop in peace, but I was happy to have my bagger note mold in my pint of strawberries and hustle to replace it ASAP.Local coverage of the changes is far less positive than the Hannaford promotion, no surprise considering Hannaford is the "hometown" grocer (by way of Brussels) and spends more on advertising and frankly has a better handle than Shaw's on PR.
Quote from: retailisking on June 25, 2013, 01:08:08 PM
The rumors are all true. Effective Friday June 28 Shaw's is lowering prices on about 10,000 SKUs, getting rid of the card, and there is a card turn-in for a specially discounted 12-pack of soda. Not a bad start, but the proof is on the receipt - and we'll see if the savings in subsequent circulars is comparable.
http://darlenemichaud.com/shaws-flyer-628-74/
Acme, Albertsons, Lucky, and Jewel are doing the same thing as well (except for the Card turn in so far), except Acme is still allowing you to save coupons to your SuperCard.
Four Massachusetts, two Rhode Island Shaw's to close. Is Cerberus just Supervalu without rewards cards?
http://supermarketnews.com/retail-amp-financial/six-shaws-slated-close
I'm hearing these closures were decided on long before the card-free rollout. I wonder where they cut next; there are still lots of underperforming Shaw's out there. The boost in associate enthusiasm I experienced when they announced the price cuts and got rid of the rewards card has completely dissipated. Wave after wave of store closures has that effect; everybody has to wonder and worry if they are next.
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130729/NEWS02/130739985
Quote from: retailisking on July 29, 2013, 06:38:39 PM
I'm hearing these closures were decided on long before the card-free rollout. I wonder where they cut next; there are still lots of underperforming Shaw's out there. The boost in associate enthusiasm I experienced when they announced the price cuts and got rid of the rewards card has completely dissipated. Wave after wave of store closures has that effect; everybody has to wonder and worry if they are next.
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130729/NEWS02/130739985
Wow! 6 stores...
Seabrook is no surprise to me... an old, small store tucked back in a Walmart-anchored plaza with two Market Basket in town. I think it still has the old Shaw's logo.
(http://brixmor.com/images/property/PNHSEACO1.jpg)
Quote from: Zayre88 on July 29, 2013, 06:54:23 PM
Quote from: retailisking on July 29, 2013, 06:38:39 PM
I'm hearing these closures were decided on long before the card-free rollout. I wonder where they cut next; there are still lots of underperforming Shaw's out there. The boost in associate enthusiasm I experienced when they announced the price cuts and got rid of the rewards card has completely dissipated. Wave after wave of store closures has that effect; everybody has to wonder and worry if they are next.
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130729/NEWS02/130739985
Wow! 6 stores...
Seabrook is no surprise to me... an old, small store tucked back in a Walmart-anchored plaza with two Market Basket in town. I think it still has the old Shaw's logo.
(http://brixmor.com/images/property/PNHSEACO1.jpg)
Shaws in Seabrook, whatll happen with the plaza?
Goffstown (Why that one?), Manchester, TIlton, Lebanon and KEene are closing
I remember going to Tilton while shaws was dead while MArket BAsket was busy.
Might be an opening for Market Basket, or maybe the market is just overstored
http://www.vnews.com/news/7912444-95/no-word-on-shaws-successor
Quote from: retailisking on August 04, 2013, 02:53:16 AM
Might be an opening for Market Basket, or maybe the market is just overstored
http://www.vnews.com/news/7912444-95/no-word-on-shaws-successor
Indeed. In Manchester or Seabrook, Shaw's can't become Market Basket. Elsewhere I don't know but there could be some opportunity for MB to expand.
If Shaw's owns a building or a lease, they probably won't sell it to MB however.
This story demonstrates why the Shaw's in West Lebanon had to close. It's an older store that had few customers and judging from the exterior signage looks like it never got an update. The newer store doesn't seem all that prosperous, either...
http://www.wcax.com/story/22963999/shaws-closing-west-lebanon-store
Seabrook looked doomed too. The same thing that happened in Bangor and Portsmouth (Lafayette Road).
Older stores that don't receive any upgrades, and then Shaw's decides to close them (or cancels plans for a newer store).
The inevitable progress report showcasing a store where they've gone "all out" to recapture lost market share.
http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/08/19/shaw-and-star-market-remodel-supermarkets-bid-win-back-shoppers/Cmr5kIrsoRm7tyONGAuGvJ/story.html
I'm hearing that some Maine stores may be closing, specifically Biddeford, Sanford and Scarborough. The former is no surprise at all as it's been struggling for years and is in a lousy location, while the latter is a bit of a surprise as it seems to do pretty good business. As always, take rumors of this sort with lots of sodium chloride.
Quote from: retailisking on September 14, 2013, 03:33:52 PM
I'm hearing that some Maine stores may be closing, specifically Biddeford, Sanford and Scarborough. The former is no surprise at all as it's been struggling for years and is in a lousy location, while the latter is a bit of a surprise as it seems to do pretty good business. As always, take rumors of this sort with lots of sodium chloride.
They all are located somewhat close to the Biddeford Market Basket. MB will certainly draw customers from these areas.
Saco is closer to Biddeford than Sanford or Scarborough, but Saco is in a densely populated neighborhood.
Part of 26 Albertsons-owned supermarkets closing across the country
http://medford.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/medford-shaws-closing
American Retail Properties is the new real estate company for a lot of the former Shaw's. Here are the 3 from my state of Connecticut.
New Britain, CT is 65,658 Square Feet, 214 parking spaces, and a little over 7 acres. The store is 100% vacant and Shaw's still has 2 years and just under 3 months left on their lease.
Orange, CT is 65,366 Square feet. 15,400 Square Feet is leased to Guitar Center. Shaw's still has a lease until 2023.
Manchester, CT is divided into 3 spaces. There is a 22,767 Square Foot (including mezzanine space) Save-a-Lot in between 2 vacant spaces. One Space is 17,396 Square Feet and the other is 28,906 (including mezzanine space). Shaw's still has a lease until 2024.
http://americanrp.com/listings.html
As you already know the old Shaw's in Waterbury, CT was divided into a 17,507 Square Foot Save-a-Lot, and 38,371 Square Foot Vacant Space. Unlike in Manchester the Save-a-Lot is on the right side of the building and all the vacant space is to the left of the store. This Spring the remaining vacant space becomes TJ MAXX and PETCO moving over Shoprite Plaza on Wolcott Street.
http://www.ggp.com/content/corporate/data/siteleaseplans/BRASS%20MILL%20CENTER-3692-SP1.pdf
Quote from: Marc B on February 03, 2014, 10:35:42 AM
As you already know the old Shaw's in Waterbury, CT was divided into a 17,507 Square Foot Save-a-Lot, and 38,371 Square Foot Vacant Space. Unlike in Manchester the Save-a-Lot is on the right side of the building and all the vacant space is to the left of the store. This Spring the remaining vacant space becomes TJ MAXX and PETCO moving over Shoprite Plaza on Wolcott Street.
http://www.ggp.com/content/corporate/data/siteleaseplans/BRASS%20MILL%20CENTER-3692-SP1.pdf
If I'm not mistaken, the Wolcott street petco location was Chuck E Cheese, then Herman's World of Sporting Goods
Quote from: Marc B on February 03, 2014, 10:28:23 AM
Manchester, CT is divided into 3 spaces. There is a 22,767 Square Foot (including mezzanine space) Save-a-Lot in between 2 vacant spaces. One Space is 17,396 Square Feet and the other is 28,906 (including mezzanine space). Shaw's still has a lease until 2024.
http://americanrp.com/listings.html
Has there been anything else in there (the 2 now vacant spots) since Shaw's left?
Otherwise, seems kind of odd - wouldn't it make more sense to use one of the side spaces first, so that the rest of the vacant spot would be adjoining, allowing for either two stores to use it or for it to be recombined for one larger storefont?
I thought the Shaws in New Britian was to become a school???
Quote from: Joeg on February 03, 2014, 03:23:33 PM
I thought the Shaws in New Britian was to become a school???
It fell through. They decided to go to Rocky Hill instead.
Quote from: BillyGr on February 03, 2014, 03:17:35 PM
Has there been anything else in there (the 2 now vacant spots) since Shaw's left?
Otherwise, seems kind of odd - wouldn't it make more sense to use one of the side spaces first, so that the rest of the vacant spot would be adjoining, allowing for either two stores to use it or for it to be recombined for one larger storefont?
Nope. There wasn't anything else in that space. Even a former co-worker who used to live in Manchester (who now lives in Naugatuck) said she didn't understand why they put Save-a-Lot in the middle.
So do you think Shoprite will go into that space, now that Berlin A&P is now occupied??
Quote from: Joeg on February 03, 2014, 03:55:30 PM
So do you think Shoprite will go into that space, now that Berlin A&P is now occupied??
I still wish a ShopRite would open in Berlin, despite the fact the A&P space was taken. Isn't ShopRite in Southington too close to the New Britain Shaw's? I knew Shaw's had both NB and Southington open for a time, but it seems SR spreads out their locations a bit more.
I think they are far enough apart. I don't think it will be a Price Chopper of a Big Y.
Quote from: Ames Newington on February 03, 2014, 04:02:18 PM
Quote from: Joeg on February 03, 2014, 03:55:30 PM
So do you think Shoprite will go into that space, now that Berlin A&P is now occupied??
I still wish a ShopRite would open in Berlin, despite the fact the A&P space was taken. Isn't ShopRite in Southington too close to the New Britain Shaw's? I knew Shaw's had both NB and Southington open for a time, but it seems SR spreads out their locations a bit more.
Not sure how far apart those two locations are, but two of the brand new built stores thewy just put in the Albany (NY) area, one within the city limits, the other in Colonie, both on the same street (Central Ave) are, by the directions on their website, 4.4 miles apart.
I think they are about 7-10 miles apart. It would be nice to see them back in New Britian.
Quote from: retailisking on September 14, 2013, 03:33:52 PM
I'm hearing that some Maine stores may be closing, specifically Biddeford, Sanford and Scarborough. The former is no surprise at all as it's been struggling for years and is in a lousy location, while the latter is a bit of a surprise as it seems to do pretty good business. As always, take rumors of this sort with lots of sodium chloride.
I wonder if the Shaw's in Waterboro is rumored to close. It was built about 1993. I went in there twice to get food when I was at my parent's summer cottage. (Parent's sold the cottage in 1995.).
Shaw's and Star Market have a new president. Jim Rice (not the Red Sox Hall of Famer) assumes the role, while outgoing president Shane Sampson takes over Jewel-Osco. One interesting thing in this article is the plan to move Star upmarket.
http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2014/03/07/new-president-at-shaws.html
i just checked on the Shaw's website, and these are all the Shaw's/Shaw's Osco in Vermont:
- Berlin Shaw’s Osco: 160 Paine Turnpike North
- Bristol Shaw’s: 7 Prince Lane
- Colchester Shaw’s Osco: 66 Mountain View
- Derby Shaw’s: 4340 US Route 5
- Fair Haven Shaw’s: 195 Old Route 22a
- Ludlow Shaw’s: 213 Main Street (Premium Fresh & Healthy interior décor)
- Manchester Shaw’s: 64 Equinox Terrace
- Middlebury Shaw’s: 8 Washington Street
- Montpelier Shaw’s: 2 Main Street
- Poultney Shaw’s: 55 Deposit Street
- Randolph Shaw’s: 127 VT Highway 12 South
- South Burlington Shaw’s Osco: 570 Shelburne Road
- Springfield Shaw’s: 2 Chester Road
- Stowe Shaw’s: 751 Maple Street
- Vergennes Shaw’s: 115c Monkton Road
- Waitsfield Shaw’s: 27 Mad River Canoe Road
- Waterbury Shaw’s Osco: 820 Waterbury Stowe Road
- Williston Shaw’s Osco: 71 Boxwood Street
- Wilmington Shaw’s: 97 Main Street
Data breach at Shaw's/Star.
http://www.necn.com/news/business/Shaws-Star-Market-Announce-Possible-Data-Breach-271401741.html
Marc B, can you change the name of this thread to Shaw's and Star Market?
I think Osco is paired with Jewel.
Quote from: FitchMike26 on August 16, 2014, 04:14:17 PM
Marc B, can you change the name of this thread to Shaw's and Star Market?
I think Osco is paired with Jewel.
Done. You're right, but when Shaw's was still in Connecticut they had changed the name of their pharmacies to Osco.
Good to know. You really are the brains around here!
Shaw's has been out of Connecticut almost 5 years now, but I noticed one of my customers at Hobby Lobby yesterday still had an orange Shaw's Reward Card in her wallet.
Marc, I thought you were still at Wal-Mart??
Quote from: Joeg on December 07, 2014, 03:32:11 PM
Marc, I thought you were still at Wal-Mart??
That was a job for the Christmas season last year. December 27th, 2013 was my last day at The Big W store.
Quote from: Marc B on December 07, 2014, 03:07:17 PM
Shaw's has been out of Connecticut almost 5 years now, but I noticed one of my customers at Hobby Lobby yesterday still had an orange Shaw's Reward Card in her wallet.
There's always the chance that she was just passing through the area. I have Giant-Carlisle, Giant-Landover, Stop & Shop, Weis, Wegmans, Sheetz, Turkey Hill, and Bottom Dollar cards in my wallet.
Stopped in a Shaw's up in New Hampshire last month. I bought an insulated Shaws logo bag to keep our food items cool for the ride back to CT. I laugh to myself every time I take it shopping down here.
Quote from: FitchMike26 on December 07, 2014, 08:39:44 PM
Quote from: Marc B on December 07, 2014, 03:07:17 PM
Shaw's has been out of Connecticut almost 5 years now, but I noticed one of my customers at Hobby Lobby yesterday still had an orange Shaw's Reward Card in her wallet.
There's always the chance that she was just passing through the area. I have Giant-Carlisle, Giant-Landover, Stop & Shop, Weis, Wegmans, Sheetz, Turkey Hill, and Bottom Dollar cards in my wallet.
Quote from: Marc B on December 07, 2014, 03:07:17 PM
Shaw's has been out of Connecticut almost 5 years now, but I noticed one of my customers at Hobby Lobby yesterday still had an orange Shaw's Reward Card in her wallet.
Not to mention that you don't even need their card for sales anymore (haven't for a bit now) - I think the only thing it is good for is the online savings/rebates (like Saving Star or UPromise).
While you don't need to use the card to get the sale price, there are plenty of other reasons people still do use the card, like MyMixx savings, other loyalty points, etc.
Quote from: FitchMike26 on December 08, 2014, 06:48:31 PM
While you don't need to use the card to get the sale price, there are plenty of other reasons people still do use the card, like MyMixx savings, other loyalty points, etc.
I always thought you had to sign up brand new for the MyMixx program.
MyMixx can be linked to your phone number, or existing store card.
There are other programs/incentives that are linked to your card as well.
Maybe they didn't communicate that well, as I thought the MyMixx was a separate thing with a phone number as well. Plus, didn't at least some of the stores offer something when they dropped the card to turn yours in for a free item or whatever? Not that that would mean people couldn't still have a card (since you get more than 1 when you sign up).
When you "enter your phone number" for MyMixx, it's really no different than scanning your store card. You can scan a store card in lieu of entering a phone number.
There are other programs that run from time to time and revolve around using your store card, too.
Quote from: BillyGr on December 09, 2014, 12:48:10 PM
Maybe they didn't communicate that well, as I thought the MyMixx was a separate thing with a phone number as well. Plus, didn't at least some of the stores offer something when they dropped the card to turn yours in for a free item or whatever? Not that that would mean people couldn't still have a card (since you get more than 1 when you sign up).
Acme never had anyone turn in their Acme SuperCard. At least I know I can use it still.
The parent company of Shaw's/Star plan on opening a new 63,000 Sq Foot Star Market in downtown Boston.
http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2015/01/16/star-market-coming-to-north-station-in-boston/
Market Basket was the final straw for this location which was awkwardly located relative to other retail development on the Route 111 corridor. Hours had been cut in recent times, always a sign of a struggling store. J. Sainsbury opened this store in June 1997. Lasted 18 years, which is longer than I thought it would. I imagine any other potential tenant would face the same issues Shaw's faced.
http://www.pressherald.com/2015/06/03/shaws-to-close-supermarket-in-biddeford/
Why did Albertsons ever buy Shaw's? I'm talking about what happened in 2004, not anything that happened in the decade since then. Wasn't Albertsons already in financial deep sh*t from their acquisition of American Stores in 1999?
I think the original Albertsons was obsessed with growth at all costs. They quickly found themselves in over their head, and Shaw's suffered tremendously. Then Supervalu entered the picture and things got even worse. Things haven't gotten much better under the current Albertsons regime, but it hasn't gotten much worse, either. One thing that has definitely suffered is capital expenditures on renovations.
Following the merger of Safeway into Albertsons, Safeway's private label has begun surfacing at various legacy Albertsons banners. It made its way to Acme a few months ago, and now it's turning up at Shaw's and Star Market. The most recent flyer shows the changeover of private label "gourmet" pizza from Culinary Circle (a brand owned by Supervalu) to Signature Select. Likewise, Wild Harvest has given way to Open Nature and O Organics. For now, at least, Essential Everyday is still on the shelves.
I wonder if Shaw's will reappear in Connecticut? I think if if it is, Shaw's might regrow, since those 4 A&Ps are in southwestern CT. If they use Shaw's, they would be a gap between markets. I think it would be nice for Shaw's to retry -and succeed -in Connecticut.
Quote from: JimSawhill on August 01, 2015, 04:05:27 PM
I wonder if Shaw's will reappear in Connecticut? I think if if it is, Shaw's might regrow, since those 4 A&Ps are in southwestern CT. If they use Shaw's, they would be a gap between markets. I think it would be nice for Shaw's to retry -and succeed -in Connecticut.
I believe the consensus is that they will be Acme labelled.
Probably since they'll be fairly close to the other A&P stores (on the NY side) that Acme is also taking over.
Could also be that they figure a new name for the area (or at least mostly - I know Acme had locations in NY years ago, but I don't know that they ever went into CT) would be a better idea than a re-introduction of an old name that pulled out.
It does seem like it would be sensible that if they do good with those 4 stores that they might think of expanding further into the state to "reconnect" the two company divisions.
Quote from: BillyGr on August 01, 2015, 05:28:15 PM
Quote from: JimSawhill on August 01, 2015, 04:05:27 PM
I wonder if Shaw's will reappear in Connecticut? I think if if it is, Shaw's might regrow, since those 4 A&Ps are in southwestern CT. If they use Shaw's, they would be a gap between markets. I think it would be nice for Shaw's to retry -and succeed -in Connecticut.
I believe the consensus is that they will be Acme labelled.
Probably since they'll be fairly close to the other A&P stores (on the NY side) that Acme is also taking over.
Could also be that they figure a new name for the area (or at least mostly - I know Acme had locations in NY years ago, but I don't know that they ever went into CT) would be a better idea than a re-introduction of an old name that pulled out.
It does seem like it would be sensible that if they do good with those 4 stores that they might think of expanding further into the state to "reconnect" the two company divisions.
It would be interesting if Acme decided to expand further north in CT. Although I doubt it. If Shaw's couldn't, then they might stick with the more affluent portion of the state where A&P was even able to stick it out while the other stores didn't further north. I still think northern CT could use more choices.
The other thing would be if ever, at some point, those who run Big Y decided to sell that chain as that covers a lot of CT and most of Western MA and would fill in most of the blanks between existing Shaw's and Acme purchases with only a minimum of overlap.
Not that that is expected to happen, but should it ever become possible...
Here's an example of two separate departments of the newspaper not communicating with each other.
On Page 1 of the October 24th, 1996 Southington Observer the headline reads "Shaw's Supermarket to replace Edward's". The article went on to say they couldn't reach anyone at Shaw's to confirm.
http://southingtonlibrary.org/PDFFiles/newspapers/1996/10_24_1996.pdf
But on Page 19 of the same October 24th, 1996 Newspaper in the Classified Ads section of the paper there is an ad that Shaw's is having an Open House at the Comfort Inn on Laning Street to hire new employees October 21st-October 25th.
Here is a list of the current Star Markets
Unknown
Brookline â€" Brookline Star (Albertsons Store #7566): 1717 Beacon Street
Dedham â€" Dedham Star (Albertsons Store #7426): 795 Providence Highway
Lower Mills â€" Lower Mills Star (Albertsons Store #7604): 4 River Street
Marshfield â€" Marshfield Star (Albertsons Store #7594): 1 Snow Road
Quincy â€" Quincy Star (Albertsons Store #7573): 130 Granite Street
Middlesex County
Auburndale â€" Auburndale Star (Albertsons Store #7568): 2040 Commonwealth Avenue(Opened as Star. From 2000 to 2008, known as Shaw’s. Reopened as Star in July, 2008)
Belmont â€" Belmont Star Osco (Albertsons Store #7583): 535 Trapelo Road (Opened as Shaw’s Osco)
Cambridge â€" Mount Auburn Star Osco (Albertsons Store #7565): 699 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge â€" Sidney Star (Albertsons Store #7589): 20 Sidney Street
Cambridge â€" White Star (Albertsons Store #7563): 49 White Street
Chestnut Hill â€" Chestnut Hill Star (Albertsons Store #7565): 1 Boylston Street (Opened 7/2008. Has current logo on front of building)
Newtonville â€" Newtonville Star (Albertsons Store #7561): 33 Austin Street (Opened as Star Market. Built over the Massachusetts Turnpike. For awhile, known as Shaw’s)
Somerville â€" Beacon Star (Albertsons Store #7575): 275 Beacon Street (Opened as Star. From 2000 to 2008, known as Shaw’s. Reopened as Star in July, 2009. Has old 1980’s Star Market façade on front)
Somerville â€" McGraff Star (Albertsons Store #7580): 14 McGraff Highway (Opened as Shaw’s)
Waltham â€" Waltham Star Osco (Albertsons Store #7569): 1070 Lexington Street (Opened as Shaw’s Osco)
Nantucket County
Norfolk County
Brookline â€" Brookline Star: 1717 Beacon Street
Suffolk County
Boston â€" Commonwealth Star Osco (Albertsons Store #7588): 1065 Commonwealth Avenue (Opened as Star. From 2000 to 2008, known as Shaw’s. Reopened as Star on 8/22/2008. Has current logo on front of building) (Premium Fresh & Healthy interior décor)
Boston â€" Huntington Star: 53 Huntington Avenue (Opened as Shaw’s)
Boston â€" Kilmarnock Star (Albertsons Store #7576): 33 Kilmarnock Street (Opened as Shaw’s)
Brighton â€" Brighton Star Osco (Albertsons Store #7572): 370 Western Avenue (Opened as Star. From 2000 to 2008, known as Shaw’s. Reopened as Star in July, 2008)
Dorchester â€" Dorchester Star Osco (albertsons Store #7587): 45 Morrissey Boulevard
West Roxbury â€" West Roxbury Star Osco (Albertsons Store #: 7577): 75 Spring Street (Opened as Shaw’s Osco)
Worcester County
Medway â€" Medway Star (Albertsons Store #7430): 65 Main Street (Opened as Star. From 2000 to 2008, known as Shaw’s. Reopened as Star. Has current logo on front of building)
Star Market, and Star Osco now has 20 plus stores in the Boston area
Quote from: MikeRa on October 31, 2015, 06:59:39 PM
Star Market, and Star Osco now has 20 plus stores in the Boston area
Albertsons is trying to reposition Star as their "upscale" banner in the Boston area.
The former New Britain, CT Shaw's is now in the process of being converted to a self-storage facility.
http://www.centralctcommunications.com/newbritainherald/article_77962494-a138-11e5-9e41-8bb2ae3e01bf.html
Quote from: Marc B on December 13, 2015, 05:34:54 AM
The former New Britain, CT Shaw's is now in the process of being converted to a self-storage facility.
http://www.centralctcommunications.com/newbritainherald/article_77962494-a138-11e5-9e41-8bb2ae3e01bf.html
An old department store (that became an Macy's Furniture) is being made into a storage place.
Shaw's has introduced yet another gimmick - a gas rewards program (joining other Albertsons banners.) Points can be redeemed at participating Sunoco stations. Good luck finding a participating Sunoco station, though - I couldn't find one within 25 miles of my home!
Quote from: retailisking on November 10, 2016, 12:28:28 AM
Shaw's has introduced yet another gimmick - a gas rewards program (joining other Albertsons banners.) Points can be redeemed at participating Sunoco stations. Good luck finding a participating Sunoco station, though - I couldn't find one within 25 miles of my home!
Up here, the chain IGA has that kind of gimmick with Shell gas stations. And guess what, IGA is in trouble and facing stiff competition from other chains. They have not closed stores but a bit like Shaw's, their prices are much higher than anywhere else.
They are specialists in gimmicks: stamps that you can earn to buy cookware, knives, glassware, gas discount, a free product when you buy a specific amount and lately false price drops (after prices were raised)...
None of this has meaning when you have to pay more to get it.
Quote from: Zayre88 on November 10, 2016, 07:06:02 AM
Quote from: retailisking on November 10, 2016, 12:28:28 AM
Shaw's has introduced yet another gimmick - a gas rewards program (joining other Albertsons banners.) Points can be redeemed at participating Sunoco stations. Good luck finding a participating Sunoco station, though - I couldn't find one within 25 miles of my home!
Up here, the chain IGA has that kind of gimmick with SH E L L gas stations. And guess what, IGA is in trouble and facing stiff competition from other chains. They have not closed stores but a bit like Shaw's, their prices are much higher than anywhere else.
They are specialists in gimmicks: stamps that you can earn to buy cookware, knives, glassware, gas discount, a free product when you buy a specific amount and lately false price drops (after prices were raised)...
None of this has meaning when you have to pay more to get it.
Price Chopper has done this (with Sunoco also as it turns out) for a while now in most of their markets.
I do remember that when they first started there were several areas where stations switched brands in order to participate if there wasn't already a Sunoco near a particular Price Chopper location, but it seems it took a bit for that to happen everywhere, so you may see more pop up near Shaw's locations.
Also interesting to see how that works in the couple areas (parts of VT and some of the Worcester MA area) where both chains operate. This was happening with other places, but in that case it was the Safeway and Albertsons brands so they were the same company, where here you have two different chains working with the same fuel brand.
I was in Shaw's today and they were going all out to promote their gas rewards program including a sign-up table with a cake decorated with the Sunoco logo. In keeping with the chronic understaffing at Shaw's (and the rest of the Albertsons banners) the table was void of employees.
Some vintage Shaw's exterior signage in this WCVB story; this Shaw's has since closed and is now a Savers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk2vYxR3yts
Shaw's will close their Salem, NH store next month. The location is right across the street from a Market Basket and is near a second.
http://www.eagletribune.com/news/salem-shaw-s-slated-to-close/article_78e4248d-61e0-5423-b5e5-e4d2fa4c7b92.html
Shaw's is becoming the Sears/Kmart of the supermarket business, crumbling a little more with each passing day.
(http://www.unionleader.com/storyimage/UL/20170517/NEWS02/170519429/AR/0/AR-170519429.jpg&q=82&stamp=&maxw=723)
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20170517/NEWS02/170519429
(http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/storyimage/WL/20170717/NEWS/170717508/AR/0/AR-170717508.jpg)
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/20170717/shaws-to-open-in-former-hannaford-spot-in-hudson
Quote from: FitchMike26 on December 09, 2014, 12:24:52 PM
MyMixx can be linked to your phone number, or existing store card.
There are other programs/incentives that are linked to your card as well.
I did that, linking my MyMixx to my Acme SuperCard
3 Shaw's just had their grand re-opening today:
- 213 Daniel Webster Highway,Nashua, NH
- 715 Crescent Street, Brockton, MA
- 609 Depot Street, North Easton, MA
Quote from: MikeRa on October 27, 2017, 09:07:02 PM
3 Shaw's just had their grand re-opening today:
- 213 Daniel Webster Highway,Nashua, NH
- 715 Crescent Street, Brockton, MA
- 609 Depot Street, North Easton, MA
Wait what? Why were they closed?
May not have been closed - often times if stores do a major remodeling, they will call it a grand re-opening even though they were never really closed. Just to let everyone know that the work is completed and the store is "back to normal" operations.
Quote from: BillyGr on October 28, 2017, 11:23:19 AM
May not have been closed - often times if stores do a major remodeling, they will call it a grand re-opening even though they were never really closed. Just to let everyone know that the work is completed and the store is "back to normal" operations.
I wonder if they got the Quality Build interior decor that is being used by Albertsons and Acme, or the Marketplace interior decor being used by Jewel Osco, or maybe the Safeway Fresh interior decor being used in Albertsons and Safeway in the western part of the country?
Quote from: Marc82 on February 13, 2010, 05:38:16 PM
SHOPRITE GETS:
WILLIMANTIC (WILL BE PRICE RITE)
Ouch, that's the location my older sister used to work at.
I still have some Spongebob stickers from that place.
4 are Shaw's closing https://www.boston25news.com/news/shaw-s-closing-4-stores-in-massachusetts-new-hampshire/904393463?fbclid=IwAR26na6GTsq5YZZsl8WYzMWR7E9BCakTi4clNQ5PqdMmsc0XA1PnMgUjhnY
Harbor Freight and HomeGoods are already taking two of the spaces.
https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/renovations-in-riverside-plaza/image_c74817fa-388d-545e-9562-e0e8376eac2c.html
Westbrook, Maine Shaw's has closed after getting tough new competitor Market Basket across the street. It was struggling for years beforehand and never got any major renovations.
https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/shaws-to-close-westbrook-supermarket-next-month