RIP Genuardi's

[PeeAye Native]

Originally Posted by JHG722

The one in Wynnewood is/was a dump. Good riddance.

I used to think that one was one of the better ones around. But then reality set in.

Some of the newer Genuardi's -- on Henderson Rd in KOP, and on Ridge Pike in Plymouth/Whitemarsh -- are brighter, newer, and seem laid out better. But no matter how many different Genuardi's I went in and walked through, I always get the feeling of, 'these are nice looking stores, but where's all the good stuff', like something was always lacking, but you never could say exactly what that something is, or was.

[couldntthinkofaclevername]

Originally Posted by pcity

Giant's parent company is located in the Netherlands. Not sure how that's an improvement over Minnesota for the local economy.

No way! You don't say!

Allow me to spell it out for you then, and then you can speak condescendingly to me some more. I'm sure you'll relish that opportunity.

A Minnesota company owns ACME. Ahold owns GIANT. Now if GIANT, NOT Ahold could buy ACME, it would mean that more money would be going to GIANT, which would mean more money for PA. It wouldn't mean that all of the money would go to GIANT, of course, but more of it would than does now.

[pcity]

Originally Posted by couldntthinkofaclevername

Minnesota company owns ACME. Ahold owns GIANT. Now if GIANT, NOT Ahold could buy ACME, it would mean that more money would be going to GIANT, which would mean more money for PA. It wouldn't mean that all of the money would go to GIANT, of course, but more of it would than does now.

I still fail to see the difference.

Ahold is headquartered in the Netherlands. Their "Giant/PA" division is headquartered in Carlyle, PA.

Supervalu is headquartered in Minnesota. Their "Acme" division is headquartered in Malvern, PA.

If Giant buys Acme, how does that benefit PA? You're just trading one in-state subsidiary of an out-of-state company for another.

[avg12]

Originally Posted by PeeAye Native

I used to think that one was one of the better ones around. But then reality set in.

Some of the newer Genuardi's -- on Henderson Rd in KOP, and on Ridge Pike in Plymouth/Whitemarsh -- are brighter, newer, and seem laid out better. But no matter how many different Genuardi's I went in and walked through, I always get the feeling of, 'these are nice looking stores, but where's all the good stuff', like something was always lacking, but you never could say exactly what that something is, or was.

I wonder if Trader Joes would be interested in some locations.

Trader Joes could go into the Genuardi's at Cherry Hill, and Genuardi's at Conshohocken, with both stores being subdivided for Trader Joes and another store.

Both are decent plazas near good traffic.

ShopRite is another candidate but it varies by their owners, and it'd essentially be just a low price leader but offering nothing special in terms of product selection. ShopRite might remove the salad bar seating, since it's rare to see them in ShopRite anyways.

The Whitemarsh plaza is already quite full, and there might not be enough parking available for a ShopRite given the big crowd it might draw.

[Ohiogirl81]

I'd be surprised if Trader Joes did any more expansion around here until it can sell beer and wine (wouldn't that be wonderful!). But I do like surprises ... and the Whitemarsh store would be a great location.

[Wisertime]

Originally Posted by HeavenWood

I'm patiently awaiting the day Wegman's begins to make inroads into the Eastern Main Line.

I'd love one in the Jenkintown vicinity too. I grew up in NY state and miss Wegmans.

I shopped Genuardi's because it is closer than most, but they are frequently out of sale items. I shop Acme, Genuardis and Pathmark, but I only buy stuff when it's on sale or fairly priced. You can get good deals at any supermarket and you can avoid getting ripped off by not buying stuff that is overpriced or stocking up on it when its on sale. To me, each store has its good and bad. Guess I have to get a Giant card now.

[bryson662001]

Originally Posted by Wisertime

I'd love one in the Jenkintown vicinity too. I grew up in NY state and miss Wegmans.

I shopped Genuardi's because it is closer than most, but they are frequently out of sale items. I shop Acme, Genuardis and Pathmark, but I only buy stuff when it's on sale or fairly priced. You can get good deals at any supermarket and you can avoid getting ripped off by not buying stuff that is overpriced or stocking up on it when its on sale. To me, each store has its good and bad. Guess I have to get a Giant card now.

Actually I just read that the Genurdi in Abington is set to close because it's too small.

[PeeAye Native]

Originally Posted by Wisertime

I'd love one in the Jenkintown vicinity too. I grew up in NY state and miss Wegmans.

You do know there's a Wegmans about ten miles away in Warrington, right?

[Icy Tea]

Maybe 5 years ago, longer maybe, I heard that they were losing large amounts of business since changing their stores to more discount groceries. Then they said they changed them back. But then other stores( Giant, Wal mart) were eating their lunch and drinking their milkshake.
We have a Giant near us and I do go there to take advantage of their deli and bakery from time to time. Its a good chain although a locally owned Lancaster grocery outclasses it in most areas.