The Market Report

Shaw's Opened: between 1985 and 1995 Previous Tenants:  none Location:  1177 Providence Rd, Northbridge, MA Photographed:  September 4, 2021 It's time for another Shaw's tour! Although the exterior logo is the older one we saw in Auburn (not like Sturbridge ), this store has actually been renovated more recently than either of those other two. The roughly 50,000 square foot store was built at some point between 1985 and 1995, although it's possible it replaced an older store in this strip mall. There's a slightly unusual but very nice awning and signage over the entrance, which I haven't seen in other Shaw's. Let's head in! We begin in the front left corner with floral and customer service in a small alcove next to the entrance, then the rest of the first aisle is produce. Service meat/seafood and deli are at the back of the first aisle, with packaged meats lining the back wall. Natural foods are (or were? Many Shaw's have removed separate natural

Market 32 Opened: 2015 Previous Tenants:  none Location:  21 Galaxy Pass, Sutton, MA Photographed:  September 4, 2021 I discussed the history of Price Chopper's experimentation with various different formats on the Webster post , and we're here to tour the Sutton Market 32 location -- a result of some of that experimentation! This was the first new-build Market 32 , opening in 2015 (previous Market 32s were conversions from Price Chopper). The 60,000 square foot store contains a liquor store and a Starbucks, both features Webster opened with two years prior. But this is a truly spectacular supermarket! We'll see a few Market 32s and I must say I am consistently impressed with them. This one is extra-deluxe because it was designed as one and not as a Price Chopper. Cafe, Starbucks, and an entrance to the liquor store are in the front right corner, with prepared foods on the right side of the grand aisle. Deli and cheese are in an island right in the middle of the grand aisl