Food Lion closing near our house, while shopping overheard an emplyee say where were

[MG1968]

They have Kroger here, but they are called Fred Meyer. Quite a bit higher then Walmart

I still prefer shopping at Kroger. I'd shop at Food City more often if they didn't hire dum-bass teenagers to work the registers.

 

[OrangeEmpire]

Had two food lions, three martins, one walmart, one kroger, one costco, one sams club less than 5 miles away from my house

 

[PoochPunt3rdDown]

This is DD4ME-worthy. Clearly the best post in the Politics Forum in months....

Hilarious. That lion looks Hawngraaaaay.

 

[trevols81]

Many years ago Food Lion got caught (on one of the news magazine shows IIRC) for selling old meat. I think they are an NC based food store.

I know around here, Publix is the chain that is eating everyone's lunch - not Walmart.

Same here in north AL.

 

[OldandStillaVol]

The Food Lion is closing in my town,
The Ryans closed last week with no warning. It was in the local newspaper Ryans closed 84 locations.

Do you live in Oak Ridge? I grew up there and my folks still live there. Heard from my mom about the Ryans closing with no warning. Sad to hear about all of OR's stores shutting down - Sears, Ryans, Food Lion.

 

[milohimself]

I can't believe how quickly y'all can get to a grocery store. There is a fresh produce place that is AWESOME on my way home from work. If I had a meat market, I'd be in heaven.

That's how I started doing all of my shopping. There are two farmer's markets within walking distance of my place open about 9 months a year. Other than that, it's a food co-op or New Seasons (like a local version of Whole Foods but it looks like a regular grocery store inside)

They have Kroger here, but they are called Fred Meyer. Quite a bit higher then Walmart

Those things are f'n everywhere. Can't stand anywhere in this state without being able to throw a rock and hit a Freddy's. Good wine selection, I'll give them that.

 

[jamesd1628]

Retail has been going through massive downsizing for a while, it seems to me. I quick Google search found the following partial list (I only copied the top ones) just from 2011 alone. The number represents the number of stores closed:

405 Blockbuster
633 Borders
200 GameStop
189 Gap
160 f.y.e.
117 Anchor Blue
117 Foot Locker
100 Talbot's
71 A.J. Wright
69 Metropark
63 Friendly's
60 Rite Aid
52 Destination Maternity
50 Abercrombie & Fitch
50 Hot Topic
45 Big Lots
45 Family Dollar


Full list is here: Complete and Ongoing List of Retail Chains Downsizing or Going Out of Business - 2011 U.S. Retail Industry Store Closings and Liquidations Roundup

 

[2ironVol]

They built a nice one here (parquet floor in the produce, bakery, and butcher sections; build your own 6-pack; etc.)less than two years ago and it's closing. Always full of customers and the best prices and quality meat from any of the local chains. I've heard management believes they have overstretched their limits and are shutting many down, all in Georgia.

That's funny because in most towns, Food Lion is always more expensive than WalMart or Kroger

 

[2ironVol]

I still prefer shopping at Kroger. I'd shop at Food City more often if they didn't hire dum-bass teenagers to work the registers.

When I lived in upper East Tn, I shopped at Food City most of the time because it was much more prominent there than Kroger.

 

[DinkinFlicka]

The more chain giants that shut down, the better. Shop locally, dammit!

 

[VOLatile]

I buy my meat at Johnny's Meat Market. Veggies come from the farmer's market in the summer and HyVee in the fall. HyVee is the closest to being local as we have in this city.

 

[DinkinFlicka]

I admittedly miss the Piggly Wiggly.

 

[n_huffhines]

I admittedly miss the Piggly Wiggly.

It's all about Aldi's these days.

 

[VOLatile]

It's all about Aldi's these days.

Forgot about Aldi's. We have them here. You get what you pay for, is all I can say about them. Been there several times, gotten several items, and they all tasted like rubbish. I don't care how broke I am, I'm not buying anything from Aldi's again.

 

[possumslayer]

Are A&P grocery stores still around ?
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[n_huffhines]

Forgot about Aldi's. We have them here. You get what you pay for, is all I can say about them. Been there several times, gotten several items, and they all tasted like rubbish. I don't care how broke I am, I'm not buying anything from Aldi's again.

I agree with everything but your last part. I was broke enough to find out that statement isn't true of me.

 

[Gramps]

Are A&P grocery stores still around ?
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I believe they went out of business several years ago.

 

[milohimself]

The more chain giants that shut down, the better. Shop locally, dammit!

This.it's nice to know when your dollars have a short trip back into the community
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[Volst53]

Forgot about Aldi's. We have them here. You get what you pay for, is all I can say about them. Been there several times, gotten several items, and they all tasted like rubbish. I don't care how broke I am, I'm not buying anything from Aldi's again.

It kept me alive during college, but I'm a simple man.

 

[MystifyingVol]

Food Lion procured land and built the building near my house last year.... They never moved in... Just sitting there empty.

 

[VOLatile]

It kept me alive during college, but I'm a simple man.

I used to love the frozen burritos they sold, but they taste like cardboard now.

 

[vol_in_ar]

Wally World come to town?

more likely Aldi, Dollar General, etc...The value channel is exploding

 

[RespectTradition]

In college I ate a lot of egg sandwiches. Scrambled eggs, cheese, and bread were very cheap. And healthy.

 

[VolsNSkinsFan]

I believe they went out of business several years ago.

Changed their name to "Super Fresh"

 

[milohimself]

In college I ate a lot of egg sandwiches. Scrambled eggs, cheese, and bread were very cheap. And healthy.

Helllloooo cholesterol