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Easy walk. I live near the small one and have friends near the other one, no reason to lyft it.
How is this even remotely relevant? This discussion is about whether or not it's a good idea for a grocery store to move into a location that is very close to another grocery store.
I would guess Trader Joe’s at Fox Point and Dave’s at the former Benny’s. Everyone in my neighborhood wants a grocery store in the former Rite Aid on East Avenue and/or Job Lot on Pawtucket Avenue.
That would seem to make sense. There is no way a larger type supermarket such as the typical Dave's would be allowed anywhere near the 195 land or in a densely built residential neighborhood like Fox Point. It would occupy a pretty big space and also require a good sized parking lot. Dave's, unlike Trader Joe's, also does not have an urban location experience and expertise.
As for that part of Pawtucket, an Aldi's might be a good fit.
That would seem to make sense. There is no way a larger type supermarket such as the typical Dave's would be allowed anywhere near the 195 land or in a densely built residential neighborhood like Fox Point. It would occupy a pretty big space and also require a good sized parking lot. Dave's, unlike Trader Joe's, also does not have an urban location experience and expertise.
As for that part of Pawtucket, an Aldi's might be a good fit.
Aldi's would be a good fit at the former Job Lot site on Pawtucket Ave. Also along North Main Street, with frequent bus service, where the Rite Aid or Benny's Tire store was. Of course if there is enough parking available. It would offer a more affordable choice for food.
Aldi's would be a good fit at the former Job Lot site on Pawtucket Ave. Also along North Main Street, with frequent bus service, where the Rite Aid or Benny's Tire store was. Of course if there is enough parking available. It would offer a more affordable choice for food.
I think it’s interesting that Aldi and Trader Joe’s are the same German family. In Germany, the Aldi grocery store chain was split in half as Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud between two brothers. Theo Albrecht bought Trader Joe’s in 1979. Karl Albrecht did the US Aldi chain.
Aldi is a great place to buy staples. It follows the German trend where food doesn’t have chemicals and preservatives in it. I regularly shop a half dozen stores between an Asian green grocer, Indian grocer, fish market, butcher, Market Basket, and even a few things at Walmart. I have access to Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods but don’t use them much. I don’t do much convenience food.
I think it’s interesting that Aldi and Trader Joe’s are the same German family. In Germany, the Aldi grocery store chain was split in half as Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud between two brothers. Theo Albrecht bought Trader Joe’s in 1979. Karl Albrecht did the US Aldi chain.
Aldi is a great place to buy staples. It follows the German trend where food doesn’t have chemicals and preservatives in it. I regularly shop a half dozen stores between an Asian green grocer, Indian grocer, fish market, butcher, Market Basket, and even a few things at Walmart. I have access to Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods but don’t use them much. I don’t do much convenience food.
Don't Aldi and Trader Joe's kind of run off the same model, store footprint, etc.? Personally neither do much for me, every time I may have picked up an item or two but all in all left pretty empty handed. I can see their appeal though, especially for those who have time to shop around.
Don't Aldi and Trader Joe's kind of run off the same model, store footprint, etc.? Personally neither do much for me, every time I may have picked up an item or two but all in all left pretty empty handed. I can see their appeal though, especially for those who have time to shop around.
I’m still learning Aldi. The first time I walked in one, I walked out not buying anything. I gave it another shot about 6 months ago and it’s now a regular part of my shopping loop.
For example, a quart of half & half in West Hartford is $1.55. Most other Aldis I’ve been in, it’s $1.95 but that’s still cheaper than Market Basket or Walmart. I eat 30 minute steel cut oatmeal quite a bit. $2.99 at Aldi. I buy their asparagus and blueberries frequently. Sugar. Eggs. Peanuts. Tomato paste. Their chocolate is all German or Austrian and higher quality than grocery store ‘Murican chocolate. When I’m in Connecticut or Vermont with no Market Basket, it’s the only place you don’t get raped and pillaged with food prices. I imagine that in another couple of years as I’ve tried things there, I’ll have a much higher percentage of my food spending there. It’s limited selection so you still need a full service grocery store but the quality and value for what they have is very good. It seems to have the European philosophy about food. No chemicals. Most things aren’t highly processed.
I’m still learning Aldi. The first time I walked in one, I walked out not buying anything. I gave it another shot about 6 months ago and it’s now a regular part of my shopping loop.
For example, a quart of half & half in West Hartford is $1.55. Most other Aldis I’ve been in, it’s $1.95 but that’s still cheaper than Market Basket or Walmart. I eat 30 minute steel cut oatmeal quite a bit. $2.99 at Aldi. I buy their asparagus and blueberries frequently. Sugar. Eggs. Peanuts. Tomato paste. Their chocolate is all German or Austrian and higher quality than grocery store ‘Murican chocolate. When I’m in Connecticut or Vermont with no Market Basket, it’s the only place you don’t get raped and pillaged with food prices. I imagine that in another couple of years as I’ve tried things there, I’ll have a much higher percentage of my food spending there. It’s limited selection so you still need a full service grocery store but the quality and value for what they have is very good. It seems to have the European philosophy about food. No chemicals. Most things aren’t highly processed.
You see, I haven't bought half & half in years...only buy GF oats, which last I checked Aldi didn't have...sugar I only buy once or twice a year and that's dirt cheap anywhere...I get my 4 lb bags of wild blueberries at BJ's for under $10 which I doubt you could beat there...don't buy chocolate...rarely buy asparagus out of season...eggs not too frequent either...I have bought nuts and canned tomatoes there (and those do seem to be good quality). Stores change a little over time, my buying habits change a little over time, I'm sure I will try them again at some point.
I’m still learning Aldi. The first time I walked in one, I walked out not buying anything. I gave it another shot about 6 months ago and it’s now a regular part of my shopping loop.
For example, a quart of half & half in West Hartford is $1.55. Most other Aldis I’ve been in, it’s $1.95 but that’s still cheaper than Market Basket or Walmart. I eat 30 minute steel cut oatmeal quite a bit. $2.99 at Aldi. I buy their asparagus and blueberries frequently. Sugar. Eggs. Peanuts. Tomato paste. Their chocolate is all German or Austrian and higher quality than grocery store ‘Murican chocolate. When I’m in Connecticut or Vermont with no Market Basket, it’s the only place you don’t get raped and pillaged with food prices. I imagine that in another couple of years as I’ve tried things there, I’ll have a much higher percentage of my food spending there. It’s limited selection so you still need a full service grocery store but the quality and value for what they have is very good. It seems to have the European philosophy about food. No chemicals. Most things aren’t highly processed.
The Dayville (Killingly) Aldi regularly charges $1.35 for H & H, milk goes for as little as 92 cents a quart and $1.45 a gallon (any type) and large eggs can go as little as 49 cents a dozen. Prices in the Johnston Aldi are usually 50-100% higher for these items.
The Dayville (Killingly) Aldi regularly charges $1.35 for H & H, milk goes for as little as 92 cents a quart and $1.45 a gallon (any type) and large eggs can go as little as 49 cents a dozen. Prices in the Johnston Aldi are usually 50-100% higher for these items.
All Johnston really has for competition is S&S right? Less pressure on Aldi to keep the prices down there.
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