Acme Markets Purchases Two More Fayetteville Area Stores.NORTH TAZEWELL, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 1999-- Acme Markets
The two locations, former Kroger stores, are now being remodeled and expect to conduct their grand re-openings in mid-December. The 42,000 square-foot stores are located at 2474 Hope Mills Road and 3650 Raleigh Road. These stores will feature deli-bakery departments, card and party shops, selections of fresh seafood, large assortments of beer and wine and a natural foods and nutrition shop. Acme (company, jargon) ACME - /ak'mee/ 1. A Company that Makes Everything. The canonical imaginary business. Possibly also derived from the word "acme" meaning "highest point". 2. A program for MS-DOS. President Ed Kolodzieski said, "We're very excited about expanding our presence in Fayetteville. Customers in the Spring Lake area have responded very positively to the fresh products and great values we've introduced there, and we're confident these new locations will be equally well received. Acme is one of the region's fastest growing grocers for this reason." Acme bought its first store in the Fayetteville market this summer when it purchased a Lowe's Foods location in Spring Lake. That store was remodeled earlier this fall and held its grand re-opening several weeks ago. Acme Markets now operates grocery stores in Kentucky, North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. , South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. , Virginia and West Virginia West Virginia, E central state of the United States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania and Maryland (N), Virginia (E and S), and Kentucky and, across the Ohio R., Ohio (W). Facts and Figures Area, 24,181 sq mi (62,629 sq km). Pop. . The privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. was founded in Tazewell, Va., in 1887. Acme Markets has been named Virginia Grocer of the Year three times since 1990 and has been voted customers' favorite grocery store in Bluefield, Va. for the last three years. |
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