Crosby's/Tim Hortons:
Grand Opening Friday Morning
The new Crosby's/Tim Hortons officially opens on Friday, but some people got a sneak peak of the new store Thursday evening.
Speaking to a crowd of local dignitaries, store associates and their families, Doug Galli, vice preisent and general manager of Reid Stores Inc. said the company is "very excited about this relationship that Crosby's and Tim Hortons are about to embark upon. We hope this is the beginning of a great relationship."
Galli praised the associates, vendors, contractors and others involved in getting the store ready to open on the target date that was set four months ago.
As for what everyone accomplished within the last couple of days, he said, "all the work to shut down a store (and) in two days, empty it, tear it down and a few days later have it up and running … it was a Herculean effort."
Galli said this is the largest effort Reid Stores has ever undertaken. Once the Ransomville, New York, store is open, they will have 31 locations.
He also pointed out that "Crosby's" is the new name. (Note from Anne: That means it's not Crosby Mini Mart or Crosby Marts anymore. Note to self: Remember that when recording commercials. "Crosby's -- There's one near you.")
The Foster Brook location is the first to have the new look and the new logo.
Galli also thanked previous owners Jim O'Mara and Gayle Bauer.
"They laid a very solid foundation with the Crosby stores in Bradford that allowed us to build upon that," Galli said. "They've been a great friend and great partner, and helped me learn all there is to know about Bradford … I feel like it's a second home."
A ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the official grand opening at 9 a.m. Friday. The Morning Buzz will be broadcasting live from the grand opening.
(Hi Doug!)
Speaking to a crowd of local dignitaries, store associates and their families, Doug Galli, vice preisent and general manager of Reid Stores Inc. said the company is "very excited about this relationship that Crosby's and Tim Hortons are about to embark upon. We hope this is the beginning of a great relationship."
Galli praised the associates, vendors, contractors and others involved in getting the store ready to open on the target date that was set four months ago.
As for what everyone accomplished within the last couple of days, he said, "all the work to shut down a store (and) in two days, empty it, tear it down and a few days later have it up and running … it was a Herculean effort."
Galli said this is the largest effort Reid Stores has ever undertaken. Once the Ransomville, New York, store is open, they will have 31 locations.
He also pointed out that "Crosby's" is the new name. (Note from Anne: That means it's not Crosby Mini Mart or Crosby Marts anymore. Note to self: Remember that when recording commercials. "Crosby's -- There's one near you.")
The Foster Brook location is the first to have the new look and the new logo.
Galli also thanked previous owners Jim O'Mara and Gayle Bauer.
"They laid a very solid foundation with the Crosby stores in Bradford that allowed us to build upon that," Galli said. "They've been a great friend and great partner, and helped me learn all there is to know about Bradford … I feel like it's a second home."
A ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the official grand opening at 9 a.m. Friday. The Morning Buzz will be broadcasting live from the grand opening.
(Hi Doug!)
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