Tops Friendly Markets has announced a combined $4.4 million investment in remodeling two of its stores – Fayetteville and Manlius, New York.
During the ribbon-cutting celebrations, Tops will present donations to local community non-profits, positively impacting first responders, schools, food pantries, and veteran organizations.
“We’re proud to invest in these remodels that will bring an updated, more convenient, and enjoyable shopping experience to our customers,” said Ron Ferri, president, Tops Friendly Markets. “These enhancements are designed with our shoppers in mind, offering more fresh food options, time-saving amenities, and a more modern environment overall.”
While the ribbon cuttings will take place for both locations on Oct. 1 with each location receiving significant upgrades, Tops will be celebrating throughout its 15 Syracuse locations with exciting prizes and amazing weekly deals.
Tops invites neighbors to join in the grand reopening celebration with a chance to win prizes, including $1,000 in Tops gift cards, kickoffs and tipoffs where you can win the Best of Syracuse Football and basketball and a 1911 Fat Tire Bike plus a Beak & Skiff prize pack perfect for celebrating the season.
Highlights of the remodels include:
- Fresh, modern enhanced interior décor and paint to elevate the overall shopping atmosphere;
- All-new flooring throughout the stores;
- Installation of new user-friendly self-checkouts for added convenience;
- Renovated restrooms for a more comfortable customer experience;
- Upgraded LED lighting to enhance energy efficiency and visibility;
- Expanded Deli and Carry Out Café featuring Boar’s Head, fresh sushi, a Marketplace Deli and meals to-go;
- A refreshed Bakery department with expanded frozen selections, new cake and donut fixtures, and a new bread wall;
- A dedicated Healthy Hydration set;
- New shopping carts; and
- New health and natural organics offerings.
Enhanced store features:
- Online services: Fast grocery pickup, delivery, and catering through partnerships with Instacart and now DoorDash.
- Flashfood app: Save up to 60 percent on fresh items like produce, meat, deli, bakery and dairy while helping reduce food waste. (Fayetteville only)
“At Tops, we continuously evaluate how to best serve our customers and reinvest in our communities. These enhancements help make shopping more convenient, affordable, and enjoyable,” said Rich Hill, district manager at Tops.
These locations will feature in-store butchers cutting 100 percent USDA Choice premium beef daily, fresh produce sourced from more than 500 local growers and dairy farmers including locally-sourced product from Reeves and Smith Family Farms.
Busy customers will love the expanded grab-and-go meals including rotisserie and award-winning fried chicken, fresh prepared salads, signature breakfast pizza and made-to-order subs – including 3-foot party subs.
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