New Food Town near Douglas and Central

According to what I hear, they may be opening in about 4 weeks (give or take a couple of weeks)

I've always been surprised that as densely populated as that area is, the only real grocery store they have is the Kroger at Monroe and Secor. I know that Churchill's, Schorling's and Fresh Market are ok to just run into for a couple of things, but I think the area could easily support another grocery store.

You know, I really like Churchill's. I think you can't beat their deals on meat, not even with a stick! It is organic, and is usually much cheaper than Kroger. Also, they package it in small sizes unlike Meijer where you have to buy a large quantity. Anyway, I am glad they are opening up the Foodtown there.

I'll have to stop by FoodTown to check it out once it opens. I remember there used to be one in Perrysburg a long, long time ago and I was never impressed with it... but that was long, long time ago.

I like this...I hate that Kroger and its lame ass parking lot.

I used to love Food Town at DeVeaux. It was always my store of choice. I may have to consider the store on Central since I share the anti-Kroger sentiment. Unfortunately, I find them far less objectionable than the alternatives.

If they reopen the one on Alexis/Tremainsville they can sure have my business again. I hate those mega krogers at miracle mile and on alexis/lewis...

I dont need to walk thru the frigging furniture section to get from the canned veggies to the shampoo!

I know what you mean about Kroger. I cannot understand what attracts people to them. Their prices are not good, and you got to walk a million miles to get from the parking lot to the store and then you have a huge store to go through. If all you want is a package of hot dogs and buns, it is way too big of an expedition.

I will always love me some Kroger. I most definitely get good deals on certain items. After going to the same one for a few years now I have the floor plans down pat. And I don’t mind if they sell furniture, I just don’t go into that area. Foodtowns always seemed dirty to me for some reason.

I personally can not understand why anyone in their right mind would shop Kroger. Their prices are outrageous and the stores are huge. With the current econonomic downturn I will not be surprised to see quite a few of the Kroger stores close down. I have nothing but fond memories of shopping at Foodtown. They always had the best prices and the quality of their food and customer service was far superior to any of the other large grocery stores. Another plus was Foodtown was locally owned.

What are you 105 years old? Walk a little.

Actually Kroger is EXPANDING and is an Ohio based company

Reading the comments above, solidifies my thoughts that the dominant grocery chains have a huge market segment to tap into. Its the small neighborhood store concept. What an idea! Seriously. The demise of the local grocery store was the advent of the large chains developing "mega" stores and offering low prices based on their purchasing strength. People left, chasing the low prices and percieved conveniences. I think Walmart, for example, could buy up the cheap, available neighborhood commerical real estate and open a small "general store" concept. Limited/essential groceries, hardware, services (I hear the same complaints about the big box hardware stores.....taking a half hour just to get a screw or a broom). The low prices would follow....they are still Walmart afterall. These would replace all of the old IGA's, 5-Star, True Value type places that are either struggling to survive, sitting empty, or being used for other purposes. Maybe it'd also help reduce the over abundance of pharmacies seen from coast to coast.
FWIW, I love shopping at a place like Kaczmaier's. I can get in, and get out. Its even worth the few extra dollars to be able to do so.

Anyone here shop at the one in michigan on secor? How is it?

I'm in the Lambertville Foodtown once in a while since my doctor is on the next block. I like it, reminds me of the one at Great Eastern years ago. I see the empty hulk on Navarre where the old 'big' Foodtown was and feel sad. Is the guy who owns the Lambertville store opening Kenwood? sweet.

My hub hates Rite Aid for the same reasons...he loved the Wheeling Pharm, even after Spartan ran it into the ground. He was not gonna transfer his rx's to Rite Aid but he had to due to insurance. He also does the food shopping and HATES Kroger. He's goes to Meijers for the few things we need, it's the closest thing since the Pharm is gone. :(

I shop at the Lambertville FT. Ready for the Kenwood one to open, it's closer and no can deposits on soda and other beverages. Unfortunately, I've been hearing "just a few more weeks" since mid-December.

the kroger on monroe is the "ghetto" kroger.....parking sucks, food sucks.....always out of stuff, no selectoin, prices suck.....my wife and I both hate it, but it's damn convenient. We'll be moving to pburg soon and we can't wait for the selection there.

I'm a Kroger gal myself. The prices are no worse than anywhere else - you have to shop the sales - and with coupons I can save quite a bit of money there. I do prefer Anderson's for meat and produce but will get that at Kroger too if needed.

I hate Meijer's. I have gotten bad meat and produce there on a few occasions and will not buy that stuff from Meijer's any longer. The one by us is dirty and every time I go there at least one item rings up incorrectly.

I too miss the Pharm stores even though they were going downhill quick before they closed. I hope the new Foodtown does well.

Shop the Foodtown at Sterns and Secor and the Kroger across the street. Both stores are not too big but heard the Kroger will be super-sized soon.

I do most at Giant Eagle. Anyone else?

No Giant Eagle in West Toledo.

I second what Ronaldo sez. The FT in Lambertville is a very nice store - as is the Kroger across the street.

I second what Ronaldo sez. The FT in Lambertville is a very nice store - as is the Kroger across the street.

I worked at The Pharm, and was kept on at Rite Aid until they laid me off right before Christmas. If I had known that Food Town was coming to Toledo, I would have applied there.

Too bad the Rite Aid employees had to suffer over Spartans greed and Rite Aid's stupidity.

I live in Point Place and shop at both Kroger and Meijer for convenience. I don't really prefer either. Meijer seems to have slightly better prices and Kroger seems to better if I am running in to pick up one or two quick items.

Hands down I prefer Monnette's for produce... too bad they are all so far away. I try to make it a point to stop by one whenever I find myself across town. I would probably be there near daily if they brought one out to the Point. Prices are amazing and the quality is top notch!

As an aside... anyone else remember Kash N Karry with the really tall carts? I used to love riding underneath when my mom did her shopping. We used to go to the one in Northwood near the Woodville Mall. Ahhhh memories.

I was in that Pharm store on Central at least once a week, even though we use scrip for Kroger and do big shopping trips at Meijer every now and then. I LOVED The Pharm! Quick in and out, great sales on milk, and the bananas were usually cheap. Glad Food Town's coming back!