Comments on: Product Placement

By: Columbo

Columbo — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:01:58 +0000

I grew up in FLA ANON, and I agree Publix is the ultimate in grocery shopping. But it will be a long while (if ever) before they expand this far North. Publix is a very careful (and privately held) company, that doesn't make rash expansion decisions. I imagine that's why their quality (in both product and employees) is so high.

By: ANON

ANON — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:38:28 +0000

Still Wishing it was a Publix

By: Omari

Omari — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:23:56 +0000

Once I went to the new Safeway to find moldy oranges and berries and bruised apples. Whole Foods has better produce and since produce is probably about 75% of my grocery bill I still go over there. But the Safeway is still great to have around for quick shopping errands.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:32:28 +0000

Does anyone else find it odd to have the large pillar right by the deli? It seems they could have better organized the layout of the store. There’s also one aisle that is really big and the one next to it is really small. Again, just a strange layout for a new store in a new space.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:30:06 +0000

I’ve been shopping there since it opened and last night noticed that things are definitely starting to get worse. The deli is slow and I wish they’d have a number system to make things a little easier. Or better yet, have a computer system you can place your order with and then pick it up before you leave. My old grocery in PA used to have this and it was the best. But I’ve noticed things on sale not being stocked, less produce being stocked, and the quality of produce going down each time I visit. But it’s still within walking distance and it’s still better than the Giant in Columbia Heights. I never liked the other Giant so just metro’d up to the Columbia Heights one. I haven’t noticed any rude employees and they do seem to be working hard, but it seems like there are less and less of them and more and more customers. I’d love to know when things are stocked there so I can better plan my trips.

By: Anon

Anon — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:42:10 +0000

I’ve also not had any problems shopping at the Safeway, and have found the staff very friendly and helpful. It is miles ahead of the Giant!!!

By: pqresident

pqresident — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:35:29 +0000

I don’t see a reason to call it a ghetto Safeway either especially since a nearby store that starts with a G is still open and still holds that title. the Safeway is leagues better.

I haven’t had any long waits and have been about a half dozen times. visited the deli counter once and the seafood counter once and received prompt service both times.

By: Jescowa

Jescowa — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:35:56 +0000

Gotta agree on the deli service. A week ago, we stopped to pick up sandwiches for a picnic, and it took at least 15 minutes (probably 20) to get two sandwiches, even with two people behind the counter. Unreal.

While we’re on it, I’ve also got to say the prepared foods selection is pretty limited for an “urban lifestyle” grocery that was supposed to emphasize just these things.

By: Smith MBA

Smith MBA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:01:40 +0000

Really?! We are complaining about the Safeway? I think it is far superior to the Giant in terms of bagging and service. That Giant has been there forever. It is what it is and if you don’t like it schlepp out to Harris Teeter or over to Whole Foods.

By: mike@555mass

mike@555mass — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:23:12 +0000

I haven’t had any problems with staff or the speed of my check-out since the store opened. I have probably had 8 shopping trips since then. I agree that it will take time for the staff to become acclimated to the store and their duties. I hope that my fellow neighbors can refrain from calling it now a “ghetto safeway” (David’s comment). I see no reason to refer to it in such a negative way.