Hannafords Opening

bigpapi34 · 10-30-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lakesrider

I figured it must be getting close, as when I drove by last night there were five or six big fire trucks parked in the parking lot. Must have been doing a walk-through for training.

on monday night we walked around talking about the alarms and where we will stage if there ever was a fire there. the store is comming along very nice. cant wait till it opens!

michael c · 10-30-2008, 10:00 PM

To the left of Hannafords is a Rite aid: to the left of Rite Aid olympia sports is going in
To the left of Olympia sports is still up for grabs ,or so I am told
Mike

Grant · 11-03-2008, 09:22 AM

Starbucks... the "big-boxification" of the Lakes Region continues.

Next up: the Melvin Village Sam's Club and the Alton Bay Dick's Sporting Goods.

dpg · 11-03-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Grant

Starbucks... the "big-boxification" of the Lakes Region continues.

Next up: the Melvin Village Sam's Club and the Alton Bay Dick's Sporting Goods.

Some of the chains mean better quality (sometimes) and certanly much better prices. I used to love forgetting my toothbrush at home and running out to the local store. 3.00 for a no-name brush tuff as iron. When at home I could buy TWO Reach's or Colgatbrands for the same money. Cheaper and better quality. Hey, I don't mind supporting the "locals" but I'm not rich either.

VitaBene · 11-03-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Grant

Starbucks... the "big-boxification" of the Lakes Region continues.

Next up: the Melvin Village Sam's Club and the Alton Bay Dick's Sporting Goods.

Grant- I hear you but if there was no demand, they would not build it. And I agree with DPG plus it saves me some gas running from Mboro to Ossipee for that Hannaford.

Grant · 11-03-2008, 12:31 PM

In a region where the economy is heavily influenced by seasonal visitors, the impact of the big boxes can be swift and devastating. When everyone shops for price and convenience, the local establishments eventually dry up and go away. It's sad -- if they opened up a Cheesecake Factory in the Weirs, I'm sure it would do quite well, particularly in summer, but at the expense of many family-owned eateries. When they lose customers, they close shop. Conversely, if the big boxes don't realize a profit, they shrug, issue pink slips, and move on to the next pin in the map.

I ain't made of cash (family of six) either, but will always support the local businesses first -- the hell with the big box marts. I support Bradley Hardware over Home Depot, Hall's Pharmacy over Rite-Aid, etc.

But I digress...and am not disparaging Hannaford's, as I know nothing of the store. It was Starbucks that set me off.

Lucky2Bhere · 11-11-2008, 06:12 PM

Check out this article. Hannafords is ranked #5 for healthy supermarkets. (Totally objective, I'm sure) Looking forward to it's opening! The whole shopping center looks great.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet....ef=mpstoryview

fatlazyless · 11-15-2008, 05:36 AM

Today is opening day I think...Saturday Nov 15. What the new Meredith Hannaford's has in spades is VISIBILITY...huge curb appeal as viewed from a passing car on route 25..what with the building design, location and bright red lighted signs.

It has a lot better visibiliy as seen from the road than any other Hannaford such as Alton, Plymouth, Gilford. People buy with their eyes....visibility is a big deal in retail.

According to Wikipedia, Hannaford's is owned by a Belgium company called The Delhaize Group and its' Delhaize America subsidiary. In 2000, Delhaize purchased 'Shop & Save' and changed its' name to Hannaford's which originated from a Portland Maine food store in the 1880's.

So, I believe Dunkin Donuts is an English company, and Hannaford's is Belgian.

E M Heath super market and hardware store are probably locally owned and are definately worth the five mile drive from Meredith.

Lakegeezer · 11-15-2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

E M Heath super market and hardware store are probably locally owned and are definately worth the five mile drive from Meredith.

Maybe Heath's will buy their vegetables from Hannaford this winter. Then it would be worth not making the extra drive from Moultonborough to Meredith. Heath's is a lot better than it used to be, but its still a small store that is missing quite a few items. I look forward to becoming a charter customer at Hannaford's this morning!

angela4design · 11-15-2008, 03:36 PM

I was among the first shoppers this morning, arriving at about 8am and received a "Dinner on Us" kit that included organic pasta sauces, olive oil, pasta and utensils, because we were early shoppers.

The most surprising thing was that I had to wait for shopping cart - the place was PACKED! But, the traffic flowed very well once we were inside. There was adequate staff on hand, handing out flowers, donuts, juice, samples, etc. They were all friendly and happy, no stress to be seen! And, the deals were there, as well! I had nearly $18 in coupons, but saved money by shopping for their sale items, as well.

Checkout... this sounds crazy - was ALL THE WAY TO BE BACK OF THE STORE! And I mean, wrapping around the store, the frozen section, butter, cheese, milk, sour cream, lunchmeats - oh THERE was the end of the line! But it moved so quickly (and I would say, if it didn't)! Employees gave out more samples in line, and fielded the carts and lines like a major-league operation. I left feeling like it was a great exerience - and told the staff so!

The coupons the checkout associate gave me was also good enough to come back often, as if I wasn't already sold! I heard the radio stations there later, too, I guess some people won some big bucks! I hope it was someone we know! We'll go to their house for dinner!

fatlazyless · 11-16-2008, 07:38 AM

According to their website www.delhaizegroup.com, the DelHaize Group is a Belgium based, French speaking company founded in 1867 that has something like 2200 retail stores in Europe, Asia, and America. 2200 is a heck of a lot of big stores!

Suggest you click on the Delhaize history link....very interesting 140 year synopsis from a single Belgium grocery store to world-wide super-markets In the year 2000, Delhaize purchased 106 'Shop & Save' stores, based in Portland, Maine, and renamed as Hannaford.

Is Hannaford a name with French origin? That's a question and I do not know the answer?

The French are world famous for running excellently managed retail stores, and pride hemselves on their point-of-sale displays, and over-all store ambience.

The Meredith Hannaford has a lady store manager with a last name that is a double hyphenated name and most definately French in origin.

......................bon appetit!

10-30-2008, 10:00 PM	#2
michael c Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	meredith shopping center To the left of Hannafords is a Rite aid: to the left of Rite Aid olympia sports is going in To the left of Olympia sports is still up for grabs ,or so I am told Mike __________________ " Wisdom does not always come with age...sometimes age comes by itself ! "

11-03-2008, 09:22 AM	#3
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 375 Thanked 230 Times in 124 Posts	Starbucks... the "big-boxification" of the Lakes Region continues. Next up: the Melvin Village Sam's Club and the Alton Bay Dick's Sporting Goods. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

11-03-2008, 12:31 PM	#6
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 375 Thanked 230 Times in 124 Posts	In a region where the economy is heavily influenced by seasonal visitors, the impact of the big boxes can be swift and devastating. When everyone shops for price and convenience, the local establishments eventually dry up and go away. It's sad -- if they opened up a Cheesecake Factory in the Weirs, I'm sure it would do quite well, particularly in summer, but at the expense of many family-owned eateries. When they lose customers, they close shop. Conversely, if the big boxes don't realize a profit, they shrug, issue pink slips, and move on to the next pin in the map. I ain't made of cash (family of six) either, but will always support the local businesses first -- the hell with the big box marts. I support Bradley Hardware over Home Depot, Hall's Pharmacy over Rite-Aid, etc. But I digress...and am not disparaging Hannaford's, as I know nothing of the store. It was Starbucks that set me off. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

11-15-2008, 05:36 AM	#8
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,752 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,010 Times in 736 Posts	Today is opening day I think...Saturday Nov 15. What the new Meredith Hannaford's has in spades is VISIBILITY...huge curb appeal as viewed from a passing car on route 25..what with the building design, location and bright red lighted signs. It has a lot better visibiliy as seen from the road than any other Hannaford such as Alton, Plymouth, Gilford. People buy with their eyes....visibility is a big deal in retail. According to Wikipedia, Hannaford's is owned by a Belgium company called The Delhaize Group and its' Delhaize America subsidiary. In 2000, Delhaize purchased 'Shop & Save' and changed its' name to Hannaford's which originated from a Portland Maine food store in the 1880's. So, I believe Dunkin Donuts is an English company, and Hannaford's is Belgian. E M Heath super market and hardware store are probably locally owned and are definately worth the five mile drive from Meredith. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

11-15-2008, 03:36 PM	#10
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	Four Stars!!!! I was among the first shoppers this morning, arriving at about 8am and received a "Dinner on Us" kit that included organic pasta sauces, olive oil, pasta and utensils, because we were early shoppers. The most surprising thing was that I had to wait for shopping cart - the place was PACKED! But, the traffic flowed very well once we were inside. There was adequate staff on hand, handing out flowers, donuts, juice, samples, etc. They were all friendly and happy, no stress to be seen! And, the deals were there, as well! I had nearly $18 in coupons, but saved money by shopping for their sale items, as well. Checkout... this sounds crazy - was ALL THE WAY TO BE BACK OF THE STORE! And I mean, wrapping around the store, the frozen section, butter, cheese, milk, sour cream, lunchmeats - oh THERE was the end of the line! But it moved so quickly (and I would say, if it didn't)! Employees gave out more samples in line, and fielded the carts and lines like a major-league operation. I left feeling like it was a great exerience - and told the staff so! The coupons the checkout associate gave me was also good enough to come back often, as if I wasn't already sold! I heard the radio stations there later, too, I guess some people won some big bucks! I hope it was someone we know! We'll go to their house for dinner!

11-11-2008, 06:12 PM	#7
Lucky2Bhere Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Moultonboro & SE Florida Posts: 94 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Check out this article. Hannafords is ranked #5 for healthy supermarkets. (Totally objective, I'm sure) Looking forward to it's opening! The whole shopping center looks great. http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet....ef=mpstoryview

11-16-2008, 07:38 AM	#11
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,752 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,010 Times in 736 Posts	According to their website www.delhaizegroup.com, the DelHaize Group is a Belgium based, French speaking company founded in 1867 that has something like 2200 retail stores in Europe, Asia, and America. 2200 is a heck of a lot of big stores! Suggest you click on the Delhaize history link....very interesting 140 year synopsis from a single Belgium grocery store to world-wide super-markets In the year 2000, Delhaize purchased 106 'Shop & Save' stores, based in Portland, Maine, and renamed as Hannaford. Is Hannaford a name with French origin? That's a question and I do not know the answer? The French are world famous for running excellently managed retail stores, and pride hemselves on their point-of-sale displays, and over-all store ambience. The Meredith Hannaford has a lady store manager with a last name that is a double hyphenated name and most definately French in origin. ......................bon appetit! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 11-17-2008 at 06:58 AM.

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