Hannaford Supermarkets acquires Community Pharmacy in Blue Hill

For Immediate Release

Thursday, May 18, 2023

 

Hannaford Supermarkets acquires Community Pharmacy in Blue Hill

 

BLUE HILL, Maine – Hannaford Supermarkets has reached an agreement to purchase Community Pharmacy in Blue Hill. The pharmacy, which is located inside the new Hannaford store formerly operated as Tradewinds Marketplace, will begin serving customers under the Hannaford banner on Monday, June 12.

 

Community Pharmacy in Blue Hill, located at 15 South Street, will close on Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m. Hannaford will reopen the pharmacy on Monday, June 12 at 8 a.m.

 

Hannaford is purchasing the business from Joe Bruno, owner of Community Pharmacies, which has served customers from its location in Blue Hill for 17 years. Bruno will retain ownership of Community Pharmacies’ eight other locations. Community Pharmacies began operations in 1998.

 

“All of us at Community Pharmacies want to express our gratitude to the Blue Hill customers who have sustained us for nearly two decades, as well as the incredible pharmacy team who have shared their knowledge and expertise with the community,” said Bruno. “We trust that Hannaford will continue to provide the superior level of care and service that our customers have come to expect.”

 

Under the Hannaford banner, the Blue Hill pharmacy will be open the same hours as previously: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The pharmacy is closed on Sundays. Hannaford’s in-store pharmacies provide a convenient and affordable solution to maintain good health for the entire family, including pets, with healthcare professionals available to answer questions with expertise and care.

 

The Blue Hill pharmacy will employ seven associates, all of whom will make the transition from the Community Pharmacy team to Hannaford.

 

“We’ve received such a warm welcome from the Blue Hill community and are excited to extend the Hannaford experience to the pharmacy, where customers will continue to receive compassionate care and personalized service from the trusted health professionals who have helped them maintain good health over the years,” said Patrick Doak, store manager of the Blue Hill Hannaford. “Our skilled and knowledgeable pharmacy staff, many of whom customers will be familiar with from Community Pharmacy, are committed to ensuring a seamless and positive transition.”

 

Hannaford pharmacies offer same-day delivery, curbside pickup and mailing for prescriptions, as well as easy and convenient refills. Immunizations for Covid-19, flu, shingles and pneumonia, amongst others, are conveniently available and can be scheduled in advance online.

 

Customers can download the Hannaford RX appto easily find pharmacy locations closest to them; manage their medications and refill prescriptions. Hannaford pharmacies accept most third-party insurance plans. For more information about Hannaford pharmacies, visit Hannaford.com/Pharmacy.

 

The Blue Hill Community Pharmacy acquisition follows the formal opening of Hannaford’s newest store in Blue Hill, which the retailer purchased from the owners of Tradewinds Marketplace earlier this year.

 

Hannaford Supermarkets was founded in Portland in 1883 and is headquartered in Scarborough, Maine.Hannaford has provided pharmacy services to the community since 1984. For more information about the Blue Hill Hannaford, visit Hannaford.com.

 

About Hannaford Supermarkets

Hannaford Supermarkets operates 186 stores in the Northeast, most with full-service pharmacies. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. All are committed to offering great fresh food, convenient experiences and everyday low prices. Hannaford also is an active and committed community partner—focusing on fighting hunger, supporting youth development, and helping people live healthier lives. Hannaford is an industry leader in sustainability with a strong commitment to reducing waste and protecting the environment. Hannaford diverts or donates all food at risk of going to waste—sending no food to landfills. In 2022, Hannaford donated 25 million pounds of food to hunger relief organizations and prevented 65 million pounds of food waste from reaching landfills. Hannaford employs nearly 30,000 associates and is based inScarborough, Maine. Additional information can be found at Hannaford.com.

 

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Media Contact:

Caitlin Cortelyou

External Communications Manager, Hannaford Supermarkets

207-885-3132

caitlin.cortelyou@hannaford.com