Shaw's in Tilton closing

[Lakesrider]

Originally Posted by AC2717

Believe it or not, the Shaws In Gilford is competitive, with the Market Basket in Tilton when it comes to pricing. I used both. When Market Basket has their crazy sales they win hands down
but since Shaws got rid of their stupid customer cards (eveyone else should to, they are a joke) then they became much more competitive and I have found things the same price if not cheaper

Hmmmm...Not so for me. I actually shopped at Hannafords across the street near thee Lowe's in Gilford. Then I went across the street to Shaw's the following week with my receipt from Hannaford's and compared prices. Shaw's was Higher by at least $.10 if not more on almost every item. The only comparable thing I found was the buy three boxes of soda for $10.00.
Candian White bread was $.20 higher as was cans of soup. So now I shop at Hannaford's. I even gave the store manager my reciept before I left Shaw's. He probably just threw it away. And that is why Shaw's in Gilford will probably close as well.

[AC2717]

Originally Posted by Lakesrider

Hmmmm...Not so for me. I actually shopped at Hannafords across the street near thee Lowe's in Gilford. Then I went across the street to Shaw's the following week with my receipt from Hannaford's and compared prices. Shaw's was Higher by at least $.10 if not more on almost every item. The only comparable thing I found was the buy three boxes of soda for $10.00.
Candian White bread was $.20 higher as was cans of soup. So now I shop at Hannaford's. I even gave the store manager my reciept before I left Shaw's. He probably just threw it away. And that is why Shaw's in Gilford will probably close as well.

it could be the items I buy vs the items you buy but to me a .01cent to .10 cent difference is not a major deal when I consider the drive back from laconia to tilton and back at $4.00 a gallon for gas and the time spent going back and forth, but I undertsand your review and appriciate it

[Lakesrider]

Yep I was only mentioning my experience between those two stores because the Hannaford's and the Shaws are right across the street from each other. The cheaper place is gonna win out because there is no difference in distance there. I used to shop at that Shaws all the time because I tried to combine my trips around the lake. Leaving from work in Wolfeboro, I would stop at Laconia Savings, then Lowe's then Shaws, then on to Meredith and the Wining Butcher and Gas at the Circle K then on to Arties for a steak and cheese sub, then to Skellys for an ice cream.....Gotta have my ice cream ya know...and then home to Suissevale....65 miles.

[BroadHopper]

Originally Posted by Lakesrider

Yep I was only mentioning my experience between those two stores because the Hannaford's and the Shaws are right across the street from each other. The cheaper place is gonna win out because there is no difference in distance there. I used to shop at that Shaws all the time because I tried to combine my trips around the lake. Leaving from work in Wolfeboro, I would stop at Laconia Savings, then Lowe's then Shaws, then on to Meredith and the Wining Butcher and Gas at the Circle K then on to Arties for a steak and cheese sub, then to Skellys for an ice cream.....Gotta have my ice cream ya know...and then home to Suissevale....65 miles.

Gas at the Circle K is EXPENSIVE compared to Cumberland's Farms near Funspot. I always consult Gasbuddy app on my 'droid.

Sometimes ShopSavvy will compare prices among food stores.

[hig]

Horrible prices and too few manned checkouts. Very much like Hannaford actually.

Both chains need to wake up or they will be out of business before long.

[Happy Gourmand]

My wife seems to think that they have lowered their prices since they did away with the "rewards" cards. They now seem to be more competitive with Hannaford's across the street, but they still are not competitive with Market Basket.
I'm pretty sure there will be more reductions at both of these stores when the Super Walmart is in operation.
I feel badly for all the good folks at Shaw's and now Stop and Shop who will be losing their jobs by the end of the month.

[BroadHopper]

Stop & Shop & Shaws had did away with reward programs. Everybody benefits.

Hannaford, Super Walmart and Market Basket stick with low prices and very few sales where it is costly to advertised, and readjust the cost as well as stocking.

I think Shaw's will be OK. Lowes made a huge mistake of becoming the 'neighborhood' hardware store, with too many stores close to each other. I notice Shaw's have a small store in Belmont, I'm surprise that remains open as it is situated between the Lowell and Laconia store.

Although I like to shop for staples at MB or Wally World, I think the produce can't be beat at Shaw's and or Hannaford. Shaw's has the best salad bar hands down. When it comes to meat, I had bad meat at all locations. They refund my money and Shaw's double your refund. Which is a good thing but it is still a hassle to return.

I work in Concord off 106 and travel to Laconia. I drive by the Steeplegate Mall and Shaws, Home Depot, Target is right there. On the way home I can stop at Wally World and Sam's. The gas stations near NHMS are usually the cheapest in the area, as is Sam's. I can't complain much about returning something or making round trips.

[This'nThat]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Gas at the Circle K is EXPENSIVE compared to Cumberland's Farms near Funspot.

Not the midgrade.