Posts Tagged ‘supermarkets’

Magruder’s closing remaining D.C. area stores soon, trying to sell them

Magruder’s to sell its remaining stores in Washington region – The Post
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The other night I was in Magruder’s in Alexandria when I noted that that the shelves were pretty empty. I asked a cashier if they were closing and she said they were just clearing out the shelves a bit. I was [...]

Nats marketing: Curly W signs in front of Harris Teeter

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Over the years, I have wondered out loud why the Washington Nationals marketing has been so bad. They have done a poor job putting their brand out there, I’m not saying the Nats need have co-branded sponsorships for EVERYTHING or that they need “The Toyota Scoreboard brought to you by Honda” like [...]

A minor marketing success: Nats pocket schedules at Harris Teeter

ARLINGTON, Va. — I have been critical of the marketing of the Washington Nationals in the past, so I thought I would share a positive sign. For years, I’ve wondered why I can’t find a Nats pocket schedule anywhere but the ticket windows at Nationals Park. I am pleased that this season, Harris Teeter, the [...]

No Safeway I would not like to make a donation to breast cancer

FRANCONIA, Va. — Every time I go to Safeway, I’m asked if I want to make a donation to breast cancer. What are they doing donating to breast cancer? It sucks and doesn’t need any help!
Oh, this is supposed to be an anti-breast cancer donation — why didn’t you say so?!
Safeway, breast [...]

Will Harris Teeter open a store in Seven Corner or Silver Springs too?

TYSON’S CORNER, Va. — The Harris Teeter in my work neighborhood doesn’t quite know where they are located. I suppose this is just another argument for creating the Tysons, Va. mailing address.
HarrisTeeter, Tysons, Tysons Corner, Mclean, VA, Virginia
©MMX William F. Yurasko

Tysons gets a grocery store again

TYSON’S CORNER, Va. — When I was a kid there was a Giant Food in Tyson’s Corner Center mall, but it closed over 20 years ago. Now, for the first time since they, the Tysons area has a grocery store. A new Harris Teeter opened on Park Run Drive near Westpark Drive. Tysons residents and [...]

Fixing the Nats: Marketing

I don’t think I will have time for a large essay on what ails the Nationals franchise and how to fix it which is probably just as well since Jim Bowden is apparently not getting fired. My first post on the topic (I don’t know how many there will be yet) will focus on marketing [...]

ShopRite fixed what wasn’t broken

On the left is the long-time logo of the New Jersey supermarket chain ShopRite. I’ve always liked it, even if it does look like the shopping cart is full of bowling balls. It is versatile too, fitting on a vegetable can, grocery bag or the side of a store equally well. It even looked good [...]

Note to Harris Teeter

It should take less than seven clicks and an extra browser window to view your weekly specials online.
©MMX William F. Yurasko

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