Whether you want them to or not, Jewel-Osco has implemented a new policy of following shoppers, and their carts, out to their vehicles. What do Patch readers think?
If you haven't shopped at your local Jewel-Osco grocery store in a while, be prepared for a new customer service initiative that you may, or may not, appreciate. It's called the "cart-to-car" service, according to couponsinthenews.com, and whether you want the help or not, your bagger is expected to follow you and your cart out to your vehicle. The service is mandatory, though Jewel-Osco denies it has anyting to do with keeping track of shopping carts, according to Coupons in the News. "We understand that this is a very different service and it might take our customers some time to understand that we want this to be the norm," said a Jewel customer service representative in the article. It was announced in January that Jewel-Osco stores …
Heinen's Fine Foods opened to the public on Aug. 22.
It was a full house for Heinen's Fine Foods grand opening event on Aug. 22. The parking lot was so full at The Shops at Flint Creek that police assistance was required to direct traffic to the entrance on Route 59. Village of Barrington officials, Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce directors and Heinen's employees were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony before the store's opening. Village President Karen Darch said a few words before Tom and Jeff Heinen cut the ribbon. Barrington Patch will have a full re-cap of the store's opening. Enjoy the video of the ribbon cutting ceremony.
The coffee chain will be located in the front of the grocery store.
Jewel-Osco customers will soon have another reason to shop at the local grocer. Caribou Coffee is moving in. The national coffee retailer will be occupying a kiosk in the store near the new bakery section. The Barrington Jewel-Osco is one of only three stores in the Chicago area where the coffee chain is testing kiosk stores. Caribou is expected to open inside of Jewel-Osco in the next 30 to 60 days. “It will be good for the community to have more options,” Economic and Community Development Director Peg Blanchard said. “It’s great to keep sales dollars in the community instead of having people go elsewhere,” she said. The Caribou Coffee will have a full seating area with free WiFi for customers to enjoy. The new Caribou isn’t the only …
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Dana
12:12 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
8.^ It is a new policy. They are not going to remember to ask every single person. They will forget a person or two. 9. I shop around. Not just jewel or aldi. Sometimes target or costo. Everyone does. They are trying to compete. Duh, thus the new stuff. Thus the price drop and new promotions. They can't just drop all the prices in one day. It takes time. Relax. It will get there. Hell seen the … more ›