ShopRite is opening two Maryland stores July 28, following the auction of 11 Maryland SuperFresh shops.
ShopRite in Timonium and D.C. suburb White Oak will each employ around 200, many of whom are former SuperFresh employees, says William Sumas, vice chairman of ShopRite parent Village Super Market Inc.
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Inc., the parent company of
SuperFresh, filed for bankruptcy protection last year. It auctioned 12
SuperFresh stores, all but one in Maryland, as part of its
restructuring plan. That has opened the door for other grocery chains
to expand in Greater Baltimore. Fresh & Green's opened in the
former SuperFresh downtown and plans to replace the former store in
Hampden. Shoppers Food opened this month in Ellicott City.
Located at Fairgrounds Plaza, the Timonium ShopRite store will include a bakery, pharmacy, and full-service floral department. It will also feature an international aisle and prepared foods with hot entrees and side dishes, soups, brick-oven pizza, an olive bar, a salad bar and sushi.
An on-site registered dietitian will be on hand to educate customers on preparing healthful meals and proper nutrition. Customers can also take weekly cooking classes taught by professional chefs.
"It's a great opportunity for date night, a fun family activity, or a get-together with friends," Sumas says.
Writer: Julekha Dash
Source: William Sumas, ShopRite