Hannaford Supermarkets has announced the acquisition of Tradewinds Marketplace in Blue Hill, Maine. The store will likely operate under the Hannaford banner by May, according to the retailer.
The acquisition follows the retirement of Chuck and Belinda Lawrence, owners of Tradewinds Marketplace for more than 20 years, and marks the culmination of a longstanding relationship with Hannaford. While formerly independently owned and operated, Tradewinds Marketplace is supported by the supermarket. Both Chuck and Belinda worked at the Hannaford prior to owning the grocery store.
“A lot of the values we have, we got from Hannaford. As we considered retirement, it became evident that there was really only one successor that would maintain the same great service and provide the products our customers have enjoyed since we opened,” said Tradewinds Marketplace Owner Chuck Lawrence, in a statement. “We have been fortunate to have a great staff and many long-term associates.”
Under the Hannaford banner, the Blue Hill store will offer store brands such as Taste of Inspirations, Hannaford, and Nature’s Promise.
“We’ve long been committed to bringing the Blue Hill community the high-quality, fresh products and exceptional service that are synonymous with Hannaford,” said Hannaford Supermarkets VP of Retail Operations Todd Bullen, in a statement. “We look forward to further deepening our ties with the Blue Hill community as we officially welcome the store to the Hannaford banner.”
Following the acquisition, Hannaford will operate 186 stores, including 65 in Maine.
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Image: Tradewinds Marketplace