Meredith's Shopping Center???

MomCat · 02-12-2007, 02:41 PM

Thanks, Weirs Guy--I'll try it the next time I want to include a link (I assume that this will work for any address). I've certainly used many of the links Forum members have provided over the years. Posters bring so much knowledge and enthusiasm to the Forum--it's a goldmine of information, opinion, and news! Most of all, it seems to bring out the best in people--or does it simply bring out the best people?

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GrandmaBig6 · 02-12-2007, 05:57 PM

Just checking in as long as we are on the subject of the Meredith shopping center.... is the video rental store still there? There was talk last summer of selling the business or something.

Thanks.

Mickomally · 02-12-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandmaBig6

Just checking in as long as we are on the subject of the Meredith shopping center.... is the video rental store still there? There was talk last summer of selling the business or something.

Thanks.

Unfortunately the "Tape Escape" is no longer open. They closed up shop around the holidays.

beancover · 02-22-2007, 09:21 PM

People, people, think. Think about what we have left here in the Lakes Region. Think about what we need to do to preserve it, to save what is unique. Gentrification is the creeping disease of the new millenium. Every town has a Burger King, a Home Depot, a BJ's, or god help us, a Walmart. You can forget where you are when you travel because it has all become the same. The friendly folks at Heath and True Value who know your name when you walk in, will be replaced by a Walmart greeter, because these independantly owned retail stores will not be able to compete with the carnivorous big box stores. Be careful what you wish for...

JED · 02-23-2007, 02:43 PM

Oh,Truer words were never spoken!!

phoenix · 04-29-2007, 04:16 PM

Saw the sign outside today that Crosspoint has taken over the complex and with only one store active you can be sure that they will do something to renovate and get it full. Nothing active yet

fatlazyless · 04-29-2007, 06:45 PM

October Farm Market, Parafunalia, Wardo's, Ben Franklin, Tape Escape, and across Route 25, the Lake Shore Deli......all empty retail spaces. Who ya gonna blame? That retail space went from a mecca to a big vacancy in three years.

A lot of people must be going to the Super Wal-Mart in Plymouth since it's almost always busy since opening about five years ago.

Mickomally · 04-29-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

October Farm Market, Parafunalia, Wardo's, Ben Franklin, Tape Escape, and across Route 25, the Lake Shore Deli......all empty retail spaces. Who ya gonna blame? That retail space went from a mecca to a big vacancy in three years.

A lot of people must be going to the Super Wal-Mart in Plymouth since it's almost always busy since opening about five years ago.

October Farms = Lease was up, rent incresed too much
Same with Parafunalia, Ben Franklins.
Tape Escape has had its business eaten away from competition like BlockBuster, Net Flix, and On Demand.
Lakeshore Deli was also partly based on competition, and the difficulty of operating in a seasonal area.
Walmart had little to do with any of these things, especially the one in Plymouth.
I will give you one thing though, Walmart in Plymouth always seems busy because there is never more than 2 registers open it seams!!!
Low on prices and customer service.

fatlazyless · 04-29-2007, 09:41 PM

Maybe the prior owner of the Meredith Plaza didn't lower the rents after a couple months of vacancy in hopes of selling the plaza, knowing it would be easier to sell while vacant. How many months does a retail space have to be vacant before it's time to lower the rent?

Maybe it will become a gigantic flea market with 37 different kiosks. Maybe an '800' telephone call service center for the national telephone service of India. "Hello my friend.....ayuh.....live free or die, Lt Commander Ghandi, and have a nice day!" Hope springs eternal just like this warm and sunny springtime!

offmycloud · 04-30-2007, 10:22 AM

When they moved the "Pizza Train" out of that plaza that was the beginning of the end. No more fun - just boring retail there.

EricP · 05-06-2007, 02:35 PM

I would HATE to see Walmart in town, Target is a much better. Their stores are cleaner and the quality of merchandise is better. That said, neither would fit in that location anyway.

Trader Joes probably won't come to NH because they can't sell booze and that is a large part of their business. I heard this somewhere along the way and that is why Tyngsboro is the closest location.

It's sad we lost the stores that were there, October Farms, Parafunalia, Ben Franklin, etc.. it was a nice plaza driven out by greedy ownership. I miss those stores.

Just hope Meredith stays the nice town it is.

Irish mist · 05-06-2007, 10:26 PM

If I recall Trader Joes is in NH......Nashua I think.
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EricP · 05-06-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Irish mist

If I recall Trader Joes is in NH......Nashua I think.

It's right over the line in Tyngsboro, MA

BBS2 · 05-07-2007, 06:42 AM

No...it is inTyngsboro, within feet of the NH border. I really wish they would reconsider. Maybe another try at the website?!

nj2nh · 05-07-2007, 10:11 AM

I have been to several Trader Joe's and not a one of them sells alcohol so I don't think that is the reason.

Jersey Girl

Irish mist · 05-07-2007, 04:06 PM

Thanks for the correction on Trader Joes location. The Trader Joes in Cambridge MA sells wine & beer, or did the last time I visited there several yeas ago.
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nj2nh · 05-07-2007, 07:52 PM

It is interesting that there is a TJ that sells liquor. Seems to go against what they are all about, doesn't it?

As for me, I am a Whole Foods (Bread and Circus is the same store) fan.

Jersey Girl

wehatetoquitit · 05-07-2007, 09:01 PM

The TJ's in California, at least in Sacramento, sells wine, beer, and Hard Liq. (scotch, bourbon, gin, vodka, etc).

Argie's Wife · 05-09-2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jersey Girl

It is interesting that there is a TJ that sells liquor. Seems to go against what they are all about, doesn't it?

As for me, I am a Whole Foods (Bread and Circus is the same store) fan.

Jersey Girl

But it's still ORGANIC!

I'd love to see a TJ's in the area - I got used to them when I was in CA, too. Found them again in MA. I go out of my way to go to them when I can. But one in Meredith would be very nice. I'm in Alton and would gladly drive there to shop!

I trekked into Meredith and Center Harbor this last weekend after following this thread for sometime, and was amazed at the growth that's taken place. I hope it continues in a positive and fitting trend and not in a trashy, commercialized one...

Ditto for little ol' Alton...

wildwoodfam · 09-06-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nj2nh

It is interesting that there is a TJ that sells liquor. Seems to go against what they are all about, doesn't it? As for me, I am a Whole Foods (Bread and Circus is the same store) fan. Jersey Girl

In fact they (WholeFoods) won the 2007 Winestar Award as a leading retailer in the wine business!!

As for Trader Joe's - We LOVE the Two Buck Chuck!!!

But to answer another question above - according to their website only a handful (3) of the Trader Joes in Mass sell wine and beer. Tyngsboro is listed as not carrying beer and wine - but they do - unless that's changed recently!?

02-12-2007, 02:41 PM	#1
MomCat Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 32 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thank you! Thanks, Weirs Guy--I'll try it the next time I want to include a link (I assume that this will work for any address). I've certainly used many of the links Forum members have provided over the years. Posters bring so much knowledge and enthusiasm to the Forum--it's a goldmine of information, opinion, and news! Most of all, it seems to bring out the best in people--or does it simply bring out the best people? Either way, we all benefit! __________________ There's no such thing as a bad day at the lake!

02-12-2007, 05:57 PM	#2
GrandmaBig6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 103 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Video Rental Just checking in as long as we are on the subject of the Meredith shopping center.... is the video rental store still there? There was talk last summer of selling the business or something. Thanks.

02-22-2007, 09:21 PM	#4
beancover Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	No Walmart - please! People, people, think. Think about what we have left here in the Lakes Region. Think about what we need to do to preserve it, to save what is unique. Gentrification is the creeping disease of the new millenium. Every town has a Burger King, a Home Depot, a BJ's, or god help us, a Walmart. You can forget where you are when you travel because it has all become the same. The friendly folks at Heath and True Value who know your name when you walk in, will be replaced by a Walmart greeter, because these independantly owned retail stores will not be able to compete with the carnivorous big box stores. Be careful what you wish for...

04-29-2007, 04:16 PM	#6
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 61 Thanked 276 Times in 194 Posts	Saw the sign outside today that Crosspoint has taken over the complex and with only one store active you can be sure that they will do something to renovate and get it full. Nothing active yet __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

05-06-2007, 10:26 PM	#12
Irish mist Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 686 Thanks: 128 Thanked 85 Times in 49 Posts	If I recall Trader Joes is in NH......Nashua I think. ________ Colds &Amp; Flu Forums Last edited by Irish mist; 02-27-2011 at 10:49 PM.

02-23-2007, 02:43 PM	#5
JED Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh,Truer words were never spoken!!

04-29-2007, 06:45 PM	#7
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,800 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 301 Thanked 1,026 Times in 746 Posts	October Farm Market, Parafunalia, Wardo's, Ben Franklin, Tape Escape, and across Route 25, the Lake Shore Deli......all empty retail spaces. Who ya gonna blame? That retail space went from a mecca to a big vacancy in three years. A lot of people must be going to the Super Wal-Mart in Plymouth since it's almost always busy since opening about five years ago.

04-29-2007, 09:41 PM	#9
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,800 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 301 Thanked 1,026 Times in 746 Posts	Maybe the prior owner of the Meredith Plaza didn't lower the rents after a couple months of vacancy in hopes of selling the plaza, knowing it would be easier to sell while vacant. How many months does a retail space have to be vacant before it's time to lower the rent? Maybe it will become a gigantic flea market with 37 different kiosks. Maybe an '800' telephone call service center for the national telephone service of India. "Hello my friend.....ayuh.....live free or die, Lt Commander Ghandi, and have a nice day!" Hope springs eternal just like this warm and sunny springtime!

04-30-2007, 10:22 AM	#10
offmycloud Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago IL and Moultonborough Posts: 165 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	When they moved the "Pizza Train" out of that plaza that was the beginning of the end. No more fun - just boring retail there.

05-06-2007, 02:35 PM	#11
EricP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 329 Thanks: 28 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	I would HATE to see Walmart in town, Target is a much better. Their stores are cleaner and the quality of merchandise is better. That said, neither would fit in that location anyway. Trader Joes probably won't come to NH because they can't sell booze and that is a large part of their business. I heard this somewhere along the way and that is why Tyngsboro is the closest location. It's sad we lost the stores that were there, October Farms, Parafunalia, Ben Franklin, etc.. it was a nice plaza driven out by greedy ownership. I miss those stores. Just hope Meredith stays the nice town it is.

05-07-2007, 06:42 AM	#14
BBS2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 88 Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	TJ's No...it is inTyngsboro, within feet of the NH border. I really wish they would reconsider. Maybe another try at the website?!

05-07-2007, 10:11 AM	#15
nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 529 Thanks: 80 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	Trader Joe's I have been to several Trader Joe's and not a one of them sells alcohol so I don't think that is the reason. Jersey Girl __________________

05-07-2007, 04:06 PM	#16
Irish mist Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 686 Thanks: 128 Thanked 85 Times in 49 Posts	Thanks for the correction on Trader Joes location. The Trader Joes in Cambridge MA sells wine & beer, or did the last time I visited there several yeas ago. ________ SUBARU IMPREZA WRX WRP10 SPECIFICATIONS Last edited by Irish mist; 02-27-2011 at 10:49 PM.

05-07-2007, 07:52 PM	#17
nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 529 Thanks: 80 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	Trader Joe's It is interesting that there is a TJ that sells liquor. Seems to go against what they are all about, doesn't it? As for me, I am a Whole Foods (Bread and Circus is the same store) fan. Jersey Girl __________________

05-07-2007, 09:01 PM	#18
wehatetoquitit Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California in Winter, Bear Island in Summer Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The TJ's in California, at least in Sacramento, sells wine, beer, and Hard Liq. (scotch, bourbon, gin, vodka, etc).

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