1733 14th Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending from the Logan Circle store.
CNN reported:
“Amazon is walking back its “Just Walk Out” technology at its grocery stores, reining in grand promises of an automated, friction-less checkout. (more…)
grocery stores
Wegmans is located off Wisconsin in rear at 41 Ridge Square, NW
Last year’s was awesome. Mark your calendars – April 5-6!!
“Experience the excitement of Tokyo’s famed Toyosu Fish Market (more…)
5300 South Dakota Ave, NE
Thanks to B. and C. for sending: “Aldi, which is currently under construction, will open its newest store at 5300 South Dakota Ave NE, (more…)
Photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
The SW Safeway has been closed since 7pm yesterday? Has anyone said what happened?”
Another reader reported around 6:30pm last night: “The Waterfront Safeway just closed unexpectedly. The doors were shut for people trying to enter. Customers leaving said they were told it was for “a maintenance issue.”
Anyone else hear anything?
5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: This space was most recently used during the pandemic as one of DC’s Covid Centers. Before that it was to an H&M.
Rock and Roll indeed. The placard for Trader Joe’s is short and sweet: (more…)
Thanks to Chris for sending: “Lidl will be on Upton Street facing the TV Station/McDonald’s” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The Hechinger Mall Safeway has installed an elaborate system meant to stop some of the medium to large theft that has been troublesome for many retail stores in the District. It must be something that Safeway is rolling out to deal with loss prevention. It features an electronic swing gate at the entrance and heavy metal gates around the checkout areas. To get out from the self-checkout, you need to scan your receipt before the exit gate will open. I have seen this type of system at the Navy Yard Safeway. (more…)
5335 Wisconsin Ave
Great news from ANC Rep John Bender:
“Hear ye, @TenleyANC has received a liquor license application for Trader Joe’s at 5335 Wisconsin Ave in Chevy Chase Pavilion.
TJ’s arrival comes in part from years of ANC work without which, eg, most of the pavilion might have been dentists’ office.”
I was close. Scuttlebutt confirmed!! (across the street) https://t.co/NVczqfShlh https://t.co/dcaBYH0SFA
— PoPville (@PoPville) February 15, 2024
And if part one’s scuttlebutt was confirmed, well, for those who missed part two…
STAY TUNED.
3830 Georgia Ave, NW
Ed. Note: Earlier this month we spoke about Safeway “adding security gates at checkouts” in Adams Morgan.
Thanks to PJ and Jacob for sending from the Petworth Safeway last night: (more…)