Holley has its own grocery store again with the grand opening of Save-A-Lot last week. On Tuesday, February 14, residents lined up at 8 a.m. to shop the new store on Geddes Street.
The new full-service discount grocery features Save-A-Lot brands and national brand products, plus USDA-inspected beef, pork and poultry, farm-fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables and non-food items.
The store is owned and operated by the Pawlak Family, who currently run the Save-A-Lot store on West Avenue, Albion. No strangers to the grocery business, the Pawlak’s have been serving Orleans County for three generations totaling over 50 years.
The 18,000 sq. ft. retail outlet employs 24 and is considered a limited assortment store, however offers over 2,000 items which include the exclusive SAL custom brand products as well as a variety of national brands at discounted prices. All products are top quality at the best prices, says Holley Save-A-Lot owner Jerome Pawlak. Shoppers will find a full butcher shop with meat fresh cut daily by local, professional meat cutters. The produce section features fresh fruits and vegetables and when in season will include locally grown items. “We support the local community that supports us” through local organizations, plus 100 percent participation by company and employees to the United Way Campaign, says Pawlak. The Pawlak family members are strong proponents of shopping locally in their personal shopping habits and Jerome will personally spend time at both the Holley and Albion stores. “We welcome the opportunity to serve the Holley and surrounding communities. We believe we have created a store to be proud of and are excited to be here,” Pawlak said.
“As a value-minded company, Save-A-Lot is committed to offering the highest quality products to shoppers who not only need access to these food items, but also want them at an affordable price – typically up to 40 percent less than traditional grocers,” Pawlak said. “We look forward to welcoming shoppers into our new Holley store, and being a part of the community.”
Save-A-Lot offers a 100 percent money back guarantee and low everyday prices on milk, bread and all the essentials. Your favorite brand names at discounted prices: “Save Time – Save Gas – Shop Locally.”
“We are very excited to be bringing great food and great prices to our neighbors in Holley, in the form of this new Save-A-Lot store,” said Pawlak. “We commend and thank the Village of Holley, Town of Murray, Orleans County Economic Development Agency and Orleans County Chamber of Commerce for helping make this opportunity possible.”
Renovations to the store, in the Village Square, a former Jubilee Foods location closed in 2006, was made possible by a community block grant from the New York State Department of Housing and Community Development.
Stop in and shop at the new village market on Geddes Street in Holley – 638-5555.
