Meredith's Shopping Center???

fatlazyless · 04-29-2007, 05:45 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, 07:26 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, 08:41 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, 09:22 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, 01:35 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, 09:26 PM

If I recall Trader Joes is in NH......Nashua I think.
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EricP · 05-06-2007, 09:32 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, 05:42 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, 09:11 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, 03:06 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, 06:52 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, 08:01 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, 08:14 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...

BlackCatIslander · 09-04-2008, 07:04 PM

We drove by the new Hannaford's today and it looked as though it might be open by month's end. Have they indicated when they are opening?

michael c · 09-04-2008, 08:33 PM

Store opening is scheduled for November 11th . i reserve the right to change that by 2-3 days but that is almost cast in stone. i will find out tomorrow.

phoenix · 09-05-2008, 06:13 AM

will another store go in addition to Rite Aid as it looks to be too large for just two establishments

wildwoodfam · 09-06-2008, 02:11 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!?

fatlazyless · 09-27-2012, 05:51 AM

The empty retail space that's between the Meredith Rite Aid and the sporting goods store has been vacant ever since it was constructed in November, 2008.

Well, it looks like just maybe the Rite Aid could be moving either temporary or permanently to the old Meredith Ford building at 343 Daniel Webster Hgwy, and the Hannaford's expands into the former Rite Aid space.......maybe.....maybe.....maybe....does it really make any difference to anyone, anyway? So, then what happens with that great big stand alone sign that says "FORD." Will the letters get shuffled around to say "RITE AID" ? It's a terrific looking commercial sign ....... and too too bad that FORD has left Meredith.

mcdude · 09-27-2012, 09:06 AM

Laconia Daily Sun

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Site of new Meredith Rite-Aid
MEREDITH — With an alternative design for the store they seek to build on Route 25 in hand, representatives of the Rite-Aid Corporation returned to the Planning Board this week where they were met by some 20 residents of Meredith Bay Village warning that the project would exacerbate already dangerous traffic conditions on the heavily travelled highway.
At the same time, Frank Montero of MHF Design Consultants, told the board that Rite-Aid's lease at the Meredith Shopping Center will expire at the end of the year and the firm was considering operating temporarily at 343 Daniel Webster Highway until the new store was completed.
"Maybe they should put the whole shebang over there," quipped board member Lou Kahn.
Concerns about traffic, in particular the location of the entrance to the drugstore, have dogged the project since it was first presented it to the board for a design review last December. The 15,000-square-foot store would be built on a 2.77-acre lot between the Irving travel plaza and the Trinity Episcopal Church The plan presented this week featured a shared driveway serving both Rite-Aid and Irving, which would be directly opposite Abbey Lane, the entrance to Meredith Bay Village.
Initially the entrance was planned for northeast corner of the site. When the Planning Board reviewed the design in January, members suggested instead that Rite-Aid share the driveway with Irving. Frank Montero of MHF Design agreed that a shared entrance was preferable, but said that Cobalt Properties, which owns the Irving site, had not responded to overtures from Rite-Aid.
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (DOT) also preferred a shared entrance, but failing that recommended the entrance be located as far from Irving's driveway as possible. However, DOT ultimately rejected the plan, prompting Rite-Aid to make a fresh approach to Cobalt, which led to the latest design featuring the shared driveway.
Jeffrey Dirk, a traffic engineer with Vanasse & Associates, Inc. of Andover, Mass., said that in addition to relocating the entrance Rite-Aid will propose placing a pedestrian crossing equidistant between the two driveways serving the Irving travel plaza, which are approximately 200 feet apart. He explained that pedestrian crossings cannot be placed at intersections without signals because they do not control traffic or within 100 feet of an intersection. He said the crossing would be marked by a signal that flashed yellow after a pedestrian pressed a button then turned red allowing the pedestrian to cross.
The DOT must approve both the shared driveway and the pedestrian crossing. With the driveway issue unresolved, Rite-Aid has yet to submit a site plan or make a formal application.
Dean Gulezian., a director of the condominium association at Meredith Bay Village, reminded the board that several years ago the association had asked the DOT to install a pedestrian crossing across Route 25 only to have their request denied. He said that although residents qualified as abutters, the association was not notified of the proposal when it was originally presented.
Town Planner Angela LaBrecque said that the town was not informed that the developer had not transferred management of the complex to the association.

no-engine · 09-29-2012, 07:04 PM

It's also been said that rite-aid lease expires end of the year. It's also said that Hannaford will add a pharmacy to the space that housed Nutrition Store, which moved to Main Street. Then when Hannafords breaks the wall and expands to space of Rite aid, they plan to move their pharmacy to within their space as we observe inside many of their buildings.

It would be a shame if Rite Aid were to demolish the two buildings between Irving and the Church. One planning board member commented that Rite Aid ought to take over the Ford building, but friends add that make it a double building with Aubachon's the other half. However, the site seems to have environmental issues. With MVSB owning where pizza was & hardware is, and the potential of changes at the intersection, something needs to happen.

05-06-2007, 09:26 PM	#6
Irish mist Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 683 Thanks: 127 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 09:49 PM.

05-07-2007, 05:42 AM	#8
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, 09:11 AM	#9
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, 03:06 PM	#10
Irish mist Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 683 Thanks: 127 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 09:49 PM.

05-07-2007, 06:52 PM	#11
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 __________________

04-29-2007, 05:45 PM	#1
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,738 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 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, 08:41 PM	#3
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,738 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 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, 09:22 AM	#4
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, 01:35 PM	#5
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, 08:01 PM	#12
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).

09-04-2008, 07:04 PM	#14
BlackCatIslander Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 201 Thanks: 52 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	When is the opening? We drove by the new Hannaford's today and it looked as though it might be open by month's end. Have they indicated when they are opening?

09-04-2008, 08:33 PM	#15
michael c Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hannafords in Meredith Store opening is scheduled for November 11th . i reserve the right to change that by 2-3 days but that is almost cast in stone. i will find out tomorrow. __________________ " Wisdom does not always come with age...sometimes age comes by itself ! "

09-05-2008, 06:13 AM	#16
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,549 Thanks: 60 Thanked 273 Times in 192 Posts	will another store go in addition to Rite Aid as it looks to be too large for just two establishments __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

09-27-2012, 05:51 AM	#18
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,738 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	The empty retail space that's between the Meredith Rite Aid and the sporting goods store has been vacant ever since it was constructed in November, 2008. Well, it looks like just maybe the Rite Aid could be moving either temporary or permanently to the old Meredith Ford building at 343 Daniel Webster Hgwy, and the Hannaford's expands into the former Rite Aid space.......maybe.....maybe.....maybe....does it really make any difference to anyone, anyway? So, then what happens with that great big stand alone sign that says "FORD." Will the letters get shuffled around to say "RITE AID" ? It's a terrific looking commercial sign ....... and too too bad that FORD has left Meredith. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

09-29-2012, 07:04 PM	#20
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	It's also been said that rite-aid lease expires end of the year. It's also said that Hannaford will add a pharmacy to the space that housed Nutrition Store, which moved to Main Street. Then when Hannafords breaks the wall and expands to space of Rite aid, they plan to move their pharmacy to within their space as we observe inside many of their buildings. It would be a shame if Rite Aid were to demolish the two buildings between Irving and the Church. One planning board member commented that Rite Aid ought to take over the Ford building, but friends add that make it a double building with Aubachon's the other half. However, the site seems to have environmental issues. With MVSB owning where pizza was & hardware is, and the potential of changes at the intersection, something needs to happen.