BIZNOTE: Metropolitan Market’s Admiral redesign, new hours (longterm too)

Thanks to readers who’ve asked about another remodel in progress at the Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor) Admiral store. The work has changed the store’s hours temporarily – and a long-term change is ahead, too. First, about the remodel: MM marketing director Cameron Ito says the remodel is scheduled to be complete in early October, adding, “Among the many exciting improvements in the store, the remodel will include a new Health & Wellness department, increased product selection, and overall redesign in select areas.” The sign above shows the temporary hours during the remodeling work, but a longterm change is ahead too; Ito says that after the remodel, permanent hours will be 5 am-1 am daily.

Gina August 27, 2019 (4:12 pm)

Smart! Keeping competitive with PCC and Whole Foods openings this fall.

onion August 27, 2019 (6:12 pm)

The remodel is a complete mess for current customers, though. The other day I spent 10-15 minutes looking for items that had been moved around before I was able to find a single item to put in my basket. They are moving things around on a nightly basis, not restocking items, or simply putting them in completely illogical locations while the remodel goes on. I wrote to them to suggest that they have staff dedicated to helping customers find items in the center of the store. No response. I’m avoiding Metro for the time being, and can’t wait for PCC to open.

onion August 27, 2019 (6:14 pm)

P.S. Yes, I’m aware that my previous post is a rather first-world rant. ;)

zdap August 27, 2019 (8:34 pm)

Actually a third world class rant

Nw mama August 27, 2019 (7:36 pm)

I’m not sure it’s “smart” to stock their store with the same items that Whole Foods and PCC will have. Too bad they can’t take their purported image of “upscale” a bit further with a more impressive selection of truly high quality foods and products. They have an okay deli, decent hot food area, but the rest of their groceries are the same (although higher priced) as Safeway. I’ve talked to their meat department and other managers before about wishlist items and they can’t bring them in.

Airwolf August 28, 2019 (9:41 am)

I think they had a redesign just last year, was that a failure?

WSB August 28, 2019 (10:10 am)

Different areas of the store. That involved the cheese, hot food, coffee, bakery, etc. areas.

daisyg August 28, 2019 (11:27 am)

Still miss the fresh made pasta bar and the freshly made salads. Wish they would bring those back!

Jennifer August 28, 2019 (1:39 pm)

I talked with a cashier who said this remodel is actually a continuation of the one that they had awhile ago and just hadn’t finished. I agree with Onion about what a mess it is to shop there right now. It’s hard to figure out where anything is and when I do find the spot they moved it too, it’s not restocked. Some of the things I usually get look like they may not be carrying them anymore. I’m sure it will be great once it’s done but in the meantime it takes much longer to do regular shopping.

Blbl August 28, 2019 (9:09 pm)

Since the last remodel, I’ve decided Safeway carries a better selection of most food at better prices. No DeCecco pasta! Carmella Soprano would freak. The seafood used to be great, but even I refuse to spend $40 a pound for fresh salmon or $37.99 a pound for scallops.

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