By Barbara Brewer La Mere
Plans are under development for the expansion
of the Hannaford Supermarket located on Treible
Road, off Rowland Street, in Milton.
Eric Blom, Hannaford spokesman, said an
8,000-square-foot expansion is planned of the current
36,4000-square-foot store.
Plans are for the expanded Hannaford to offer
more than 8,000 new items across fresh, frozen,
and packaged foods, with many more natural and
organic items available. A drive-thru pharmacy is
planned, along with the addition of a private consultation
room in which pharmacy customers may
discuss health issues with a pharmacist or receive
flu shots in a more private setting, said Blom.
Plans are to apply a fresh, new look to the entire
store, opened in 2000, he said. More parking spaces
will be added as well.
Pending municipal approvals, Blom said Hannaford
plans to begin new construction in the first
half of 2015.
Blom said Hannaford is always looking to make
improvements in its stores. When the economic
conditions in the local community flourish, he said
Hannaford is “thrilled” because that means that
Hannaford will flourish as well.
Hannaford Supermarkets also unveiled in early
May a series of renovations and improvements to
its Saratoga Springs store located at 95 Weibel Ave.
The store renovations are geared toward creating
a better overall shopping experience for
Hannaford customers by updating store décor
and expanding product variety in the store’s
organic/natural offerings, company officials
said. The updated store features wider aisles
and will expand its traditional olive bar to a
Mediterranean-style bar.
“Hannaford Supermarkets is known for our
signature combination of everyday low prices, quality
foods and outstanding service,” said Saratoga
Springs store manager Steve Robyck. “This project
makes that experience even better by introducing
some great, new products and providing a fresh look
to the whole store. We look forward to showing the
Saratoga Springs community the results of what we
have been working on.”
On Saturday, May 17, Hannaford will host a Close
to Home Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers will
have the opportunity to meet and sample products
from local vendors that are part of the program.