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Stop & Shop To Close Underperforming Stores In Northeast Stop & Shop To Close Underperforming Stores In Northeast
Stop & Shop To Close Underperforming Stores In Northeast The future is grim for Stop & Shop's underperforming stores in the Northeast. The grocery giant — which operates 400 stores across Rhode Island, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts (where the company is headquartered) — announced plans to close a number of its underperformers in the interest of company longevity, officials confirmed with Daily Voice. Nearly half of the company's stores have been remodeled, and a Stop & Shop spokesperson said those stores continue to perform well. "We're committed to continuing to invest in our stores - as well in our prices - to deliver a great…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Stew Leonard's Eyes This CT Location For Next New Store Stew Leonard's Eyes This CT Location For Next New Store
Stew Leonard's Eyes This CT Location For Next New Store Stew Leonard's is eyeing a familiar location as a possible location for its next new supermarket. The Connecticut-based company confirmed on Wednesday, May 8, that the town of Orange in New Haven County is one of several locations being "looked at" for the family-owned grocer's ninth location, according to Meghan Bell, a spokeswoman for the company. Bell said that, at this point, several options are being considered, and an announcement would be made by the end of the year.  Stew Leonard's also has Connecticut stores in Norwalk (where the company has its headquarters), Danbury, and Ne…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Stop & Shop Tests In-Store Pickup Lockers, Bigger Rollout May Follow Stop & Shop Tests In-Store Pickup Lockers, Bigger Rollout May Follow
Stop & Shop Tests In-Store Pickup Lockers, Bigger Rollout May Follow Stop & Shop is experimenting with new in-store pickup lockers that will allow shoppers to skip the line, grab their groceries and go in a matter of minutes. The massive grocery store chain announced it is piloting a pickup locker program that will enable customers to order online and pickup their groceries in a secure, temperature-controlled locker at a designated time. According to Stop & Shop, employees will pick the products that are ordered and place them into the lockers, separated by storage temperature to ensure no items spoil. Lockers are available in refrigerated, frozen, …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Fairway Market To Close Fairfield County Location Fairway Market To Close Fairfield County Location
Fairway Market To Close Fairfield County Location It’s closing time for a Fairway Market in Fairfield County. Signage has been posted at the grocery store on Canal Street and adjacent liquor store saying that the Fairway Market in Stamford will be closing down after months of speculation. Signs have been posted on the market that state "store closing," "everything must go,” ”nothing held back,” and other warning messages. According to the Stamford Office of Economic Development, plans are now for the store to close around Friday, Aug. 20 as the developer searches for a replacement operator following the company's filing for bankruptcy ear…

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by Zak Failla
Business
The Fresh Market To Shut Down 15 Stores Amid Turnaround Plan The Fresh Market To Shut Down 15 Stores Amid Turnaround Plan
The Fresh Market To Shut Down 15 Stores Amid Turnaround Plan Fresh Market is set to shutter the doors of 15 stores in several states as it moves forward with its turnaround plan. The specialty grocery chain announced that it will be closing its locations in nine states over the next several weeks following “analysis of long-term growth,” according to the company. In a statement, officials said they will “do their best to relocate as many impacted employees as possible to other stores within our footprint.” According to The Fresh Market, the closings come from an organizational analysis and “careful consideration” of the company’s growth strategy and …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut' Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut'
Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut' NORWALK, Conn. -- Stew Leonard's, with locations in Norwalk and Danbury, is the top grocery store in Connecticut, at least according to The Daily Meal which recently released its list of best grocery stores in every state.  Stew’s is valued for its serious commitment to customer loyalty and the in-store experience as well as for the quality and variety of products offered, reads the report. Go HERE for the full story. 

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by Jeanne Muchnick