Comments on: Stop & Be Shocked

By: Sharon Brisnehan

Sharon Brisnehan — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:42:34 +0000

Ah!!! The new Stop and Shop!!

Now, with a "new store smell"; a most welcome [change] from stench of stale beer that hit me like a wall upon entering and leaving the old store.

By: Sam Herrick

Sam Herrick — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:15:00 +0000

Terry,

I enjoy your blog. Keep up the good work!

Sam

By: Terry

Terry — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 13:49:52 +0000

Dear Yankee,

I’m not sure yet how the prices stack up against other stores. Frankly, I didn’t pay much attention to that on my first visit. It’s bound to be cheaper than Labonne’s. In fact, it will be interesting to see whether Labonne’s is hurt by the new S&S’s greater variety of upscale products.

By: Doug Richardson

Doug Richardson — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 13:00:11 +0000

I'm with you on this one, Terry...it's a great joint: an asset to the community, a plethora of choice, employment for more people, a lovely environment managed by people who care.

If Mr. Shaw wants to sit around the cracker barrel in a relic and then travel to Guidos and render the equivalent of a third-world GNP for a bag of organic lemons, that's his perogative, but peeing on the newest and best asset Canaan has is really disengenuous.

Going to LaBonnes for anything other than a great piece of meat is an exercise in fiscal insanity; going to Grand Union is begging for a tetanus shot.

I wonder how many gallons of gas Mr. Shaw burns in his quest for the perfect kiwi in an emporium with a view?

By: Yankee

Yankee — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:55:28 +0000

How do the prices and selection at the new store compare with, say, Shagroy (aka LaBonne’s) in Salisbury?

By: marsden

marsden — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:35:24 +0000

I too was surprised on Super Stop & Shop’s first day. It was loaded with goodies like a computer system for ordering deli food (which works sporadically), ground ostrich in the meat department, a three-piece band and a whole lot of suits looking important.
Almost a week later, the suits are gone (replaced by “the shirts,” mid-level execs in shirt sleeves and ties), and, I’m happy to say, a lot of familiar faces at the checkout counters. It looks like more jobs, more variety and certainly more shoppers coming to Canaan.
That can’t be bad,
Marsden

By: David Maffucci

David Maffucci — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:17:14 +0000

I’ve not yet read Mr. Shaw’s letter but I don’t understand why one would be depressed by freedom of choice. There are several local, smaller grocery stores for those who want that kind of experience. I find that aversion to new or modern or large business in this area is so prevalent and unfortunate. As a small business owner myself I know that competition leads to differenciation and ultimately, better (goods/services) for the consumer.

I just want to know what they are going to do with the old building…hopefully more quality offerings for our community.

By: Paul Henrici

Paul Henrici — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:23:36 +0000

I too love Gerry Barth, and this store puts everything within 50 miles to shame. Mr. Shaw from Falls Village must like the ‘beautiful’ architecture of the old Stop and Shop. I concur wholeheartedly with your assessment.