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Return to the Lorain Super Kmart!!! - October 25
Blue section lines. First time I've seen them (the other stores have gray lines).
After waiting a year, I was back. My wait to return to one of my all-time favorite Kmart locations had finally ended on the eve of Sunday, October 25, just two days before its 22nd anniversary!
It was pretty much the same as last time. It looked the same and it felt the same. The one difference was the new Mattress department, which had been placed right next to the Produce section! Also the photo service I had seen last year was gone.
In terms of business, it looked quite promising. The parking lot was at least a third to half full, with a constant flow of customers going both into and out of the store. At nearly every corner I turned, I saw either more customers, employees, or both. In fact, 7 of the 19 checkouts were open - I'd say that's pretty good for a Sunday night.
At the deli, they had a special for a full lunch/dinner, which included 3 pieces of chicken and 2 sides, for $3.99. Having not eaten since morning (I was at Cedar Point all day), I thought it was a pretty good deal. The two sides I had with my chicken were macaroni & cheese and mustard potato salad. They tasted great! (especially since I had never had mustard potato salad until then!) I had a nice warm cup of rich hot chocolate to drink.
I had enough spare time to eat my dinner in the Food Court, where one other family was enjoying their Little Caesars pizza. It was a fabulous way to relax and unwind in the quiet Food Court after being on my feet (and on rides) all afternoon at Cedar Point! I loved sitting right by the large window and watching the activity in front of the store.
It was during this visit that I realized how thankful I (or anyone for that matter) should be to set foot in (let alone even SEE in person) an actively operating Super Kmart, especially since they are becoming increasingly rare with only six left in existence. Heck, I had visited three of them (Mentor, Ashtabula, Lorain) this year alone!! (plus Brooklyn, which I visited twice last year before it went bye-bye) I deeply appreciate these opportunities and I try my best to treasure every moment spent at a Super Kmart, whether it's having a nice conversation with fellow shoppers and employees, eating a nice dinner (from the deli or Little Caesars) in the Food Court, or simply exploring all it has to offer, especially the full Grocery section!!
I. LOVE. This. Store!!!!! If all goes well, I can't wait to return next year!! Best wishes for this beautiful store, and Happy 22nd!!!!!!!
Super Kmart Center #3910 - Leavitt Rd - Lorain, Ohio
Return to the Lorain Super Kmart!!! - October 25
Blue section lines. First time I've seen them (the other stores have gray lines).
After waiting a year, I was back. My wait to return to one of my all-time favorite Kmart locations had finally ended on the eve of Sunday, October 25, just two days before its 22nd anniversary!
It was pretty much the same as last time. It looked the same and it felt the same. The one difference was the new Mattress department, which had been placed right next to the Produce section! Also the photo service I had seen last year was gone.
In terms of business, it looked quite promising. The parking lot was at least a third to half full, with a constant flow of customers going both into and out of the store. At nearly every corner I turned, I saw either more customers, employees, or both. In fact, 7 of the 19 checkouts were open - I'd say that's pretty good for a Sunday night.
At the deli, they had a special for a full lunch/dinner, which included 3 pieces of chicken and 2 sides, for $3.99. Having not eaten since morning (I was at Cedar Point all day), I thought it was a pretty good deal. The two sides I had with my chicken were macaroni & cheese and mustard potato salad. They tasted great! (especially since I had never had mustard potato salad until then!) I had a nice warm cup of rich hot chocolate to drink.
I had enough spare time to eat my dinner in the Food Court, where one other family was enjoying their Little Caesars pizza. It was a fabulous way to relax and unwind in the quiet Food Court after being on my feet (and on rides) all afternoon at Cedar Point! I loved sitting right by the large window and watching the activity in front of the store.
It was during this visit that I realized how thankful I (or anyone for that matter) should be to set foot in (let alone even SEE in person) an actively operating Super Kmart, especially since they are becoming increasingly rare with only six left in existence. Heck, I had visited three of them (Mentor, Ashtabula, Lorain) this year alone!! (plus Brooklyn, which I visited twice last year before it went bye-bye) I deeply appreciate these opportunities and I try my best to treasure every moment spent at a Super Kmart, whether it's having a nice conversation with fellow shoppers and employees, eating a nice dinner (from the deli or Little Caesars) in the Food Court, or simply exploring all it has to offer, especially the full Grocery section!!
I. LOVE. This. Store!!!!! If all goes well, I can't wait to return next year!! Best wishes for this beautiful store, and Happy 22nd!!!!!!!
Super Kmart Center #3910 - Leavitt Rd - Lorain, Ohio