A notice has been placed on the inside of the Reid Super-Save Market on Preston Avenue that states the community institution plans to stick around.
“We are NOT closing,” reads the sign written by owner Sue Clements. “Please hang in there with us.”
At least one person has contacted me to express concern that many shelves have been empty. The notice acknowledges this is the case.
“We have seen increases in all our expenses, not just in the cost of product,” reads the note. “With low profit margins in the grocery business, it makes it extremely hard for independent grocery stores like us to operate and make ends meet.”
The store is focusing on keeping its meat and produce shelves stocked and is working on the rest.
In May 2014, two of Charlottesville’s smaller markets closed on the same day, as I reported at the time.
Thanks to Kevin Cox for providing the photo on Facebook. This is an issue that deserves a real deep dive.
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