Two local Hannaford stores to host celebrations

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Eric Blom
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Burlington, Vermont – The Hannaford stores in Essex Junction and Williston will host Grand Reopening events on Saturday, Aug. 12 to celebrate the completion of renovation projects that added variety and brought many new services to each supermarket.

 

In Essex Junction, a 12,000-square-foot store expansion created room for hundreds of new products, including more than 850 additional organic and natural items.  The store also has added a 40-seat Hannaford Kitchen & Café, where customers can order fresh-made stir-fry, burritos, pizza and other meal options to eat at the store or take home.

 

The renovated supermarket makes shopping even more convenient for customers, with the addition of a pharmacy drive-through and Hannaford To Go, a service that allows customers to order groceries online and pick up their order at the store.  Nearly every item in the store is available for purchase through Hannaford To Go, and store associates personally select each item for individual customer orders.

 

In Williston, the store has an expanded variety of products as well, with many new items, including hundreds of additional organic and natural offerings. There also are many more dairy, frozen and grocery offerings. Customers who are in a hurry now have access to signature sandwiches, made-to-order stir fry, fresh burritos, in-store produced sushi and other great prepared meal options.  Hannaford To Go also is available in Williston.

 

Both stores have been updated throughout and have fresh, new looks.

 

"The investment we are making in Greater Burlington is part of Hannaford's commitment to Vermont and to creating an even better shopping experience," said Vermont Director of Operations Samara Bushey. "We are proud to bring innovative programs and an expanded variety of products to our customers."

 

Essex Junction
What: Essex Junction Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy Grand Reopening Celebration
When: Saturday, Aug. 12, starting at 6 a.m.
Where: Essex Junction Hannaford, 21A Essex Way, Essex Junction
Details: First 200 customers will receive gift cards randomly valued between $5 and $250; product sampling from local vendors; door prizes; sweepstakes; and other activities

 

The store has added a beer cave, which features many local microbrews among its offerings, and 28 new varieties of specialty cheeses.  Sushi is a particular point of pride for the store.

 

"The hard work of our Essex Hannaford team and of support associates from many other locations has created something special here," said Essex Junction Store Manager Blaine Whitestone.  "We've added many products and services that customers will love, while maintaining our commitment to the low everyday prices and excellent service that people expect from Hannaford."

 

Williston
What: Williston Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy
When: Saturday, Aug. 12, starting at 6 a.m.
Where: 78 Marshall Ave., Williston
Details: First 200 customers will receive gift cards randomly valued between $5 and $250; product sampling from local vendors; door prizes; sweepstakes; and other activities

 

"We have great choices available for customers, whether they are looking for a made-to-order lunch on the go or the ingredients for an easy, delicious meal they can make at home," said Williston Store Manager Paul Provo. "We hope everyone will come to see all that their Williston Hannaford has to offer."

 

In conjunction with the Grand Reopening celebrations, Hannaford is donating $25,000 to fight hunger locally. The donation includes a gift of $15,000 to the Vermont Foodbank, $5,000 to the Heavenly Pantry in Essex Junction, and $5,000 to the Williston Food Shelf.

 

About Hannaford Supermarkets
Hannaford Supermarkets, based in Scarborough, Maine, operates 180 stores in the Northeast. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Hannaford employs more than 26,000 associates. Additional information can be found at www.hannaford.com.