Shaw's and Star Market

[jmcnamara96]

Look at this they even want to kick ouit a little resaurant im talking avbout Whole Foods into a vacant Star Market

[jmcnamara96]

Opps heres the link http://www.theswellesleyreport.com/2010/07/wellesleys-stark-market/

[retailisking]

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

[Scrabbleship]

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.

[Bdubs]

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.

[retailisking]

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.

[retailisking]

An analyst examines prospects for Shaw's.  Not a pretty picture...

http://www.glgroup.com/News/Whats-Next-for-Shaws-51978.html

[ynkeesfn82]

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.

[retailisking]

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.

[retailisking]

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.

[retailisking]

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

[retailisking]

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

[retailisking]

Word has it that Londonderry, NH will close when the lease is up.  Stay tuned...

[Zayre88]

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...

[retailisking]

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.

[ynkeesfn82]

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.

[retailisking]

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...

[retailisking]

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.

[Zayre88]

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! 

[retailisking]

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

[BillyGr]

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)?

[gu4ever]

And interestingly this location was once occupied by Grand Union before they shuttered tons of their locations.

[retailisking]

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://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/

[MikeRa]

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

[retailisking]

Former Attleboro, MA Shaw's to be razed
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2012/03/29/news/11255489.txt

[ynkeesfn82]

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:

[ynkeesfn82]

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".

[ynkeesfn82]

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.

[JimSawhill]

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??

[ynkeesfn82]

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