Hallmark Store next to Shoprite
Just heard a disturbing story that I hope isn't true. Apparently the owner of the former Hallmark store next to Shoprite was in poor health prior to closing. The landlord wouldn't honor a new lease if the business was sold to a new owner because Shoprite wanted to expand into that space. That means that the former owner got totally screwed after 40 years of hard work and at a time when he really needed the money for his medical care. Does anyone know about this?
Kyle Simms 
Greg 
Irisheyes Chester ShopRite is expanding to include curb-side pick-up. Wasn't their Hallmark near ShopRite? Maybe that is what is happening in our store. So sad that we had to lose Hallmark, if that is indeed what is going on. Still miss stopping in Hallmark whether to purchase cards or just browse. So many Christmas items bought through the years, sad. Sorry to hear about Norm. For me, very little changes for the better. I would never let anyone pick out my groceries so I would never use the pick-up. With the price of food, I want to choose what I feel is the best and freshest.
justwondering Yuck- That ShopRite is the worst grocery store in our area. A&P, Weis, Shoprite of Flanders, Washington or Chester- They're all better. Sad we have to lose Hallmark's because of it.
1988LJ From what I heard they are expanding their produce section and adding a dunkin, like what Byram has in the front when you first walk in.
Expanding their produce dept will do them no good unless they maintain quality. Every time I try to buy greens I end up not purchasing any. It's not fresh, brown on the edges, wilted.
Many times I have asked a produce worker if he could bring out better (squash / eggplant, etc)
If they were smart they would try to move out the old stuff by selling it cheaper -- then put out fresh vegetables and greens. They must be overbuying and not moving the produce out quick enough.
hapiest girlI'm sorry to hear that. I miss the Hallmark stores. As far as Chester Shoprite I can't imagine what a mess the parking lot will be with a curb side pick up. That mall is a nightmare already.
Ollie Kyle,
Let me set the record straight:
I made the decision to close, not the landlord. I was not "screwed" by the landlord.
Norm Baron
Norm Baron Let's set the record straight with so many concerns as what I read you seem kind of harsh Good luck to you.
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