A&P

[Mervyns]

Originally posted by BillyGr
This is the Margaretville (NY) store - it's just off Route 28 between Oneonta and Kingston (not much better way to describe it).  It's a smaller, older store - and the strangest part, it's actually part of the SuperFoodmart NE (New England) group - all the other stores left in the group are in CT!  They also controlled (at one time, before they closed) the last 2 A&P's in the Adirondacks, in Saranac Lake & Tupper Lake - they closed about 3-4 years ago.  Not sure why or how those couple far flung stores got into the New England group (though the last one in the upstate area (which was in Wynantskill, closed 1997) was NOT considered a SuperFoodmart store.

About when was this A&P built?

[TRJ22487]

Inside of vacant A&P/P&C Peterborough NH






Found this mangled A&P cart behind the building on a snowmobile trail

[kendra]

The "Wet Floor" sign is a nice touch -- safety first! :P

[DerangedHermit]

Originally posted by kendra
The "Wet Floor" sign is a nice touch -- safety first! :P

Ahaha, it's not even theirs. Look closer.

[DerangedHermit]

Originally posted by videogamer75

Originally posted by DerangedHermit

Ahaha, it's not even theirs. Look closer.

A&P did not use or steal that wet floor sign. The reason it's there is because there actually was a Stop & Shop operating out of that building from about 2001 to about 2005, after the A&P had closed. TRJ just didn't mention it in his post.  

Okay then, guess that place has been used like a cheap trick, lol

[TRJ22487]

Originally posted by videogamer75

Originally posted by DerangedHermit

Ahaha, it's not even theirs. Look closer.

A&P did not use or steal that wet floor sign. The reason it's there is because there actually was a Stop & Shop operating out of that building from about 2001 to about 2005, after the A&P had closed. TRJ just didn't mention it in his post.  

It was a P&C, not Stop & Shop, and I've mentioned that multiple times. In fact, I even wrote it above the first picture of my last post, AND i put these in the P&C thread as well. And it closed around 2007.

[AmesNewington]

The Berlin A&P just got the same treatment as Shaw's up the road got. Apparently, they are also consolidating merchandise that wasn't selling (most notably kitchen supplies) and put hundreds of items out in front of the store for 50% off. As a result, they changed the aisles around. As of Saturday, there was still empty spaces in the aisles. Overall, I think this change was actually more logical. Many arrangements in the store were not logical. Now nuts and popcorn are in the chip aisle instead of by the bathrooms, water is now with the soda, etc. The impressive card dept. they had was reduced to one side and now plastic tupperware and foils and wraps are in the kitchen aisle. A nice change, however there are still some things that I'm not happy with. There are still many ceiling tiles that are missing, the store is darker in areas and the front of the building is sort of dirty. The birds are constantly sitting on the roof and are sitting in the Foodmart sign letters. I love the store regardless anyways.

[Marc82]

Originally posted by AmesNewington
The Berlin A&P just got the same treatment as Shaw's up the road got. Apparently, they are also consolidating merchandise that wasn't selling (most notably kitchen supplies) and put hundreds of items out in front of the store for 50% off. As a result, they changed the aisles around. As of Saturday, there was still empty spaces in the aisles. Overall, I think this change was actually more logical. Many arrangements in the store were not logical. Now nuts and popcorn are in the chip aisle instead of by the bathrooms, water is now with the soda, etc. The impressive card dept. they had was reduced to one side and now plastic tupperware and foils and wraps are in the kitchen aisle. A nice change, however there are still some things that I'm not happy with. There are still many ceiling tiles that are missing, the store is darker in areas and the front of the building is sort of dirty. The birds are constantly sitting on the roof and are sitting in the Foodmart sign letters. I love the store regardless anyways.  

What's the phone number of the Berlin Health Dept? <smirk>

[AmesNewington]

Originally posted by Marc82

Originally posted by AmesNewington
The Berlin A&P just got the same treatment as Shaw's up the road got. Apparently, they are also consolidating merchandise that wasn't selling (most notably kitchen supplies) and put hundreds of items out in front of the store for 50% off. As a result, they changed the aisles around. As of Saturday, there was still empty spaces in the aisles. Overall, I think this change was actually more logical. Many arrangements in the store were not logical. Now nuts and popcorn are in the chip aisle instead of by the bathrooms, water is now with the soda, etc. The impressive card dept. they had was reduced to one side and now plastic tupperware and foils and wraps are in the kitchen aisle. A nice change, however there are still some things that I'm not happy with. There are still many ceiling tiles that are missing, the store is darker in areas and the front of the building is sort of dirty. The birds are constantly sitting on the roof and are sitting in the Foodmart sign letters. I love the store regardless anyways.  

What's the phone number of the Berlin Health Dept? <smirk>

No need to do that:) However, I think if A&P invested more in the Berlin store, it would be quite the store. As far as their food, the quality is superb. No issues. Their employees do a good job. We're friends with some of them. This location still recieves better treatment than the Newington store ever got. It's not the busiest of stores, but has its moments.  

[momof3]

Amesnewington, I was at the berlin store Sat afternoon and did notice they were moving things all around.  I didn't shop every isle because I had my oldest  with me who didn't want to be at the store on a nice day (he just turned 13 in January ) I also sent him to certain isles for things on my list to make it quicker.
Hopefully they do something about the cosmetics after the remodel.

[AmesNewington]

The Berlin Foodmart continues to move everything around. I haven't figured out what they are aiming to do with the store, but they are moving a lot more around than at Shaw's did. They have moved at least 1/2 of the aisles around. It's taking forever. Just when you think they are done, they start on another aisle. They recently removed the "Reading Center" from the front of the store and moved the books and magazines to the baby/toy/stationery aisle. Right now the former reading center is a mess with tables of items 50% off. Wonder what will go in that area? Half of the fleet of carriages for customers are filled with merchandise waiting for a new home. So far, I think their ideas and new arrangements are more practical, but for now, I keep waiting to see what else they move around. The one thing I do know is that at least my favorite supermarket isn't going anywhere just yet!

[Marc82]

Hey homie, I saw your favorite A&P in Berlin from Route 9 as my friend was driving me back from an appointment in Middletown.

[nims57]

Former A&P in Krewstown, North Philadelphia. The store was a Thriftway until 2000. Google Street View still shows it vacant.

[MikeRa]

Originally posted by nims57
Former A&P in Krewstown, North Philadelphia. The store was a Thriftway until 2000. Google Street View still shows it vacant.

Krewstown is actually in Northeast Philadelphia, in a shopping center on Krewstown & Grant Avenue, just west of Bustelton Avenue.

[AmesNewington]

I went shopping with mom this morning at the Berlin A&P (Foodmart). Apparently they are done with their "remodel". It was more of a refresh, but I have to say it was quite impressive and a huge improvement from before. It looks like a change in management turned the store around for the better. Before, the store was good, but was kind of getting old and dirty and you can tell it was being neglected. Now, the store has been rearranged. Aisles have been changed around, the floor is shiny (they completely waxed it last week), they actually brought in help from department employees from other area stores to redo departments like Floral. The former reading center in front of the store which was just a waste of space is now a bunch of items that will likely rotate season to season. Every case and shelf is full and the best thing is that the missing ceiling tiles were replaced with new ones and burnt out lights were replaced. They decorated areas of the store with streamers. It is a success story and I'm glad my favorite store is getting better treatment than it did a few months ago. I even noticed a pick up in business for a Saturday morning at 8AM (yeah, I know that's a bit early to shop!)

If given a chance, A&P can do a good job with their stores. I hope they re-expand in CT with new stores.

[momof3]

Thats great to hear about the Berlin store.  I need to go check it out since its been a few weeks since I have been there.

[AmesNewington]

Originally posted by momof3
Thats great to hear about the Berlin store.  I need to go check it out since its been a few weeks since I have been there.

Let me know what you think about the improvements when you go!!

[momof3]

Went to the berlin Foodmart today and loved the remodel.  My only problem was I had a tough time finding some things becasue it was rearanged and I could shop there before in my sleep I knew it so well.  The store looked nice and bright, and I really like how they moved the books and mags and made it a spot for some of their sale items.  The store was the most crowded today as i have ever seen it.  They had about 6 registers open at one point and all had long lines, backed up to the isles.  I think this is a good sign for this store because when Stop and Shop came in a few years ago people feared it would be the end of Foodmart.  

[AmesNewington]

Originally posted by momof3
Went to the berlin Foodmart today and loved the remodel.  My only problem was I had a tough time finding some things becasue it was rearanged and I could shop there before in my sleep I knew it so well.  The store looked nice and bright, and I really like how they moved the books and mags and made it a spot for some of their sale items.  The store was the most crowded today as i have ever seen it.  They had about 6 registers open at one point and all had long lines, backed up to the isles.  I think this is a good sign for this store because when Stop and Shop came in a few years ago people feared it would be the end of Foodmart.    

Great to hear! Three registers were actually open at around 8:30 in the morning! That's a record. I really don't think it's because of Easter (yet). This was like this since last week. I'll bet you the 6 registers that were open were registers 5-10. 1-4 never seem to be used and 11 is express supposedly. Express for this store is just the UScans. Over in West Hartford on Friday, every register was open except Register 8, the cashier station. So that's 13 registers.

I too have never seen this store so busy so early on Saturday morning. Even on Wednesday morning, every stores' slow day, there were a reasonable amount of customers. More importantly, I've been seeing full carts each time I go (to the top).

See what a clean, refreshed store can do for business?!!

[momof3]

Yes I think it is too early to be due to easter, I too think the remodel is the reason.

I forgot to mention that it looked like they got some new items in their freezer section too.

And carts were full, I made a point to look...

[acme style]

Hey A&P fans,

I run a blog on Acme Markets where I post pics of abandoned, former and re-purposed Acmes. I also have "Bonus Store" entries where I feature stores from other chains. Today I posted pics from the abandoned A&P in Andover NJ. I don't know much about this store and would welcome any comments from people who do have information. So check it out if you get a chance! Thanks!

[AmesNewington]

I found an old picture on Facebook of the former Newington Food Mart. Pic is from August, 1994. This photo must have been taken right after the store was remodeled to Super Foodmart (before A&P was added to the name). Again, this store is no more as of 2007. There are only about 10 or so Super Foodmart stores left.

Also, if you look below the right "entrance" sign, you can see the old facade for the store when it was officially called Waldbaum's Foodmart.

[Marc82]

It's funny. When I went to CVS next to the abandoned Shaw's on Queen Street in Southington I picked up the latest edition of the Southington-Meriden Yellow-Book Phone book. It is supposed to be accurate as of February 2009, yet there is still a listing for A&P Super Foodmart listed for 495 Chamberlain Highway in Meriden. That location closed quite a number of years ago (even before the one in Newington closed) because the one in Meriden was a Circuit City for a few years before CC closed earlier this year.

[AmesNewington]

The A&P Super Foodmart on Park Avenue in Bridgeport, CT will be closing on or around August 22, 2009. It was originally a King Cole supermarket from 1958-1976 until they were bought by Waldbaum's in '76. A&P then acquired Waldbaum's in 1986.

I can't say I'm surprised. If you look at the photo included with the article, and there's one I posted earlier in this thread, this store was severely run-down.

A&P might re-open this location under their Food Basics banner (similar to Price Rite), but nothing is confirmed, and I doubt A&P is looking to open any more stores in Connecticut.

A&P is down to 14 supermarket locations in Connecticut (12 A&P, 1 Food Emporium and 1 Waldbaum's). The Stamford store is currently closed for renovations.

Link:

http://www.connpost.com/ci_12998503?source=rss

My predictions for A&P's future in Connecticut:

*They will remodel their last Food Emporium in Connecticut in New Cannan to A&P Fresh and FE will be history in the state.

*They will close many more of their smaller or underperforming stores and keep their successful ones. I suspect the Berlin and Middletown A&Ps have a fair chance of closing within a few years (sadly). They will probably close their smaller Danbury A&P store because there are two in Danbury and the other one is much larger and must be a top performer.

*If they would do it, within a few years, A&P could re-model their remaining Foodmart stores in to A&P Fresh stores and maybe open new stores. Food Basics might actually thrive in Connecticut.

*Their two easily best performing stores in Connecticut: Branford and West Hartford.  

[DerangedHermit]

A&P would be wise to re-expand Pathmark back into Connecticut so they can pose a threat to S&S and Shoprite (and whatever else is in CT). The A&P named stores seem to be dying.

[Marc82]

1/3 of the former Waldbaum's Foodmart in Manchester will become Planet Fitness in the fall of 2010. The neighboring former AMES (now a VF Outlet) will become a Pilgrim Furniture City.

http://www.courant.com/community/chester/hc-manchester-newstores-0902.artsep01,0,477380.story

[AmesNewington]

Originally posted by Marc82
1/3 of the former Waldbaum's Foodmart in Manchester will become Planet Fitness in the fall of 2010. The neighboring former AMES (now a VF Outlet) will become a Pilgrim Furniture City.

http://www.courant.com/community/chester/hc-manchester-newstores-0902.artsep01,0,477380.story

I really thought a supermarket would have went in there. I thought Price Chopper was interested in Manchester.

Now if a tenant was interested in the Newington Waldbaum's, I'd be even happier. That entire plaza is depressing and absolutely no change ever.

[AmesNewington]

UPDATE:

The former Bridgeport CT A&P Super Foodmart, which closed last month, will re-open as Food Basics, also operated by A&P. I saw a sign at the A&P I work at looking for full-time employees at the Bridgeport outlet. Once I find an article on it, I will post it.

Food Basics is the A&P version of Price Rite. All limited assortment. They have some fabulous prices. This will be the first Food Basics in Connecticut. Maybe A&P could convert some of their "slower" Foodmart stores to Food Basics (Berlin and Middletown) and open some where Foodmart stores used to be located that are now available (Manchester (remaining), Newington, Meriden, etc.)

[MikeRa]

Originally posted by AmesNewington
UPDATE:

The former Bridgeport CT A&P Super Foodmart, which closed last month, will re-open as Food Basics, also operated by A&P. I saw a sign at the A&P I work at looking for full-time employees at the Bridgeport outlet. Once I find an article on it, I will post it.

Food Basics is the A&P version of Price Rite. All limited assortment. They have some fabulous prices. This will be the first Food Basics in Connecticut. Maybe A&P could convert some of their "slower" Foodmart stores to Food Basics (Berlin and Middletown) and open some where Foodmart stores used to be located that are now available (Manchester (remaining), Newington, Meriden, etc.)

A&P also has two "Food Basics" stores in Philadelphia, PA.  One of thme is in a former "Super Fresh Super Store" building.  the other is locate just north of a "Pathmark Sav-A-Center" store.

[videogamer75]

Originally posted by TRJ22487
It was a P&C, not Stop & Shop, and I've mentioned that multiple times. In fact, I even wrote it above the first picture of my last post, AND i put these in the P&C thread as well. And it closed around 2007.

Well, this picture shows it as a Stop & Shop, and it was taken in 2008. And I am perfectly aware that it was a P&C prior to that. So please don't talk to me like I'm some sort of idiot. The Stop & Shop must have only been open for a year, since those pictures you posted show it as vacant.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/94896382@N00/2196147039