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by BillyGr
February 16th, 2024, 11:22 am
Forum: Northeast USA
Topic: Shaw's Planning New VT Location
Replies: 6
Views: 512

Re: Shaw's Planning New VT Location

Shaw's/Star Market was always a bit of a poor fit for Albertsons, yet at the same time, dabbling in sub-20k square feet stores is something that they've done since ASC, even if the overwhelming majority is from other operators or acquisitions. In Rutland, there's a Grand Union (former Tops, diveste...
by BillyGr
February 15th, 2024, 8:42 am
Forum: Department Store Chains
Topic: Target "Self Checkout Hours" 11 AM to 7 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3121

Re: Target "Self Checkout Hours" 11 AM to 7 PM

veteran+ wrote: February 14th, 2024, 8:31 am Interesting that people do not want their receipt.

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Maybe more that people don't want the printed version, figuring it is easier to keep track of a bunch of emails or whatever then have to hold on to the paper copies if they are needed (which is actually fairly rare for many things).
by BillyGr
February 15th, 2024, 8:38 am
Forum: Northeast USA
Topic: ShopRite to Exit Albany
Replies: 39
Views: 5738

Re: ShopRite to Exit Albany

Actually, both of the stores on Central Avenue (Colonie and Albany) are moves. They have one in Westgate plaza, which is about 3 traffic lights west of the former Shoprite location, along with one just west of the 155 intersection, they say about 2 miles from the former Colonie Shoprite (but it see...
by BillyGr
February 14th, 2024, 1:25 pm
Forum: Northeast USA
Topic: Wegmans to close Natick, MA location
Replies: 40
Views: 5607

Re: Wegmans to close Natick, MA location

I'm not sure as I very rarely shop there. Honestly their regular grocery prices have always been pretty decent, especially on store branded items. It's all the prepared food and other fancier items that are, IMO, horribly overpriced. Amazing just how many people seem to not be able to understand th...
by BillyGr
February 14th, 2024, 1:22 pm
Forum: Northeast USA
Topic: Grocery Outlet looking at NY locations
Replies: 12
Views: 548

Re: Grocery Outlet looking at NY locations

No argument, but miles put on surplus merchandise reduces the profitability pretty quickly. Upstate NY (like Michigan) has significant agriculture (tree fruit orchards etc) as well as processing facilities which are really the bedrock of an operator like this---there are STILL overruns and obsolete...
by BillyGr
February 14th, 2024, 1:19 pm
Forum: Northeast USA
Topic: Grocery Outlet looking at NY locations
Replies: 12
Views: 548

Re: Grocery Outlet looking at NY locations

The key is they need more sources for inventory. For instance if they are moving to NY can they partner with some chains or wholesalers there to take excess product? There is definite movement from PA out to the west coast for products including perishables. I have also seen signs of west coast pro...
by BillyGr
February 14th, 2024, 1:09 pm
Forum: Northeast USA
Topic: ShopRite to Exit Albany
Replies: 39
Views: 5738

Re: ShopRite to Exit Albany

Four of the five ShopRites are set to become Market 32. Slingerlands is not. The Colonie location is set to move. https://wnyt.com/top-stories/price-chopper-to-reopen-four-former-shoprites-as-market-32/ Actually, both of the stores on Central Avenue (Colonie and Albany) are moves. They have one in ...
by BillyGr
February 13th, 2024, 10:37 am
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: McDonalds- no menu board. Use kiosk or app.
Replies: 15
Views: 703

Re: McDonalds- no menu board. Use kiosk or app.

But to get the 99 cent Hash Browns, you have to navigate to "Deals" then add that deal to your order. If you go to the app, navigate to breakfast sides, then Hash Browns, you get charged the 2.79 in the app too. If you go to the kiosk and just "enter app code" to earn rewards, y...
by BillyGr
February 13th, 2024, 10:28 am
Forum: Specialty Retail Chains
Topic: Stores That Still Don't Have EMV
Replies: 11
Views: 691

Re: Stores That Still Don't Have EMV

Another good one is Charter/Spectrum. Go to their physical location to pay a bill. They have pinpads. They take your card and hand key it in the system rather than running through the pinpad. I have asked about the pinpads and was told "those are for future use." I never realized you coul...
by BillyGr
February 13th, 2024, 10:25 am
Forum: Northeast USA
Topic: Grocery Outlet looking at NY locations
Replies: 12
Views: 548

Grocery Outlet looking at NY locations

https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/discount-chain-grocery-outlet-plans-capitol-18663638.php?utm_content=cta&sid=5931825f3f92a45314a782f7&ss=A&st_rid=5377292f-3401-45cf-aa86-9ddf43986d4a&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=headlines&utm_campaign=altu%2...