The Death of a Wegmans (Final)

Well, the Britton Road Wegmans is officially dead. They even took the Wegmans sign down this past week leaving this post apocalyptic looking parking lot.

They put up these small signs in the window, in case anyone missed the lack of "Wegmans" sign on the building itself and wondered why the automatic doors weren't opening.

Apparently the parking lot is still open 24 hours. Good to know, I suppose. Hopefully this death this will create sacred ground that will destroy the Walmart that opens.

The Death of a Wegmans One Week Later

More emptiness has settled in on Britton Rd. Wegmans this past week. Notice the lack of candy/impulse items at the registers above. They look old and lonely.

Deli/prepared foods is mainly vacant. Last week there was still a full deli case and handful of employees.

The full and cheery display of doughnuts and bagels  in the otherwise empty bakery was a surprising find. Why keep stocking that?

That 30 pack of keystone ice is $5. 

All wharfed up.... BTW: Did you hear about Pittsford Wegmans getting a rare yellow lobster in a shipment and instead of selling it for a bunch of cash donating it to an aquarium? This is why we love Wegmans around here and mourn their deaths.

This is the dairy section which I showed half full last week. It has sort of a post-apocalyptic feel now...

Remember the bulk section from the last post? Well, it's gone now. You know what Walmart doesn't have? That's right, a bulk section. (If you answered "a soul" you still get full credit.)

Luckily, they're still stocking milk to go with the doughnuts and bagels. It's like a macabre "going away party" theme.

This okapi says, "Goodbye Britton Road Wegmans. I'll never forget all of the memories we have together: from my teenage years, early 20s, and then when we came together again recently upon my moving to your neighborhood. Thanks for everything."