Yes, the opening today was fantabulous! I was there at 6:45 a.m., anxiously waiting with hundreds of friends and fellow fans of our sorely missed Fort Mitchell Kroger! Television, radio and more were on hand to document our excitement when the doors opened promptly at 7:00 a.m. - and we already had our free give card from Kroger in hand as they handed them to us in line outside while we waited! It was great, almost Macy's Parade-like but with a shorter line and much more free stuff!!!
Upon entrance to the store, there were staff and corporate suits welcoming us with smiles, awesome sampling opportunities and friends everywhere . . and I literally mean everywhere. The place was jam packed with people at 7:00 a.m. It was the best non-drinking happy hour I've ever been to!
The new store is scrumptious - sushi selections, cheese from everywhere, a Bistro with awesome seating, Starbucks (with no free refills on the ice tea though!) with all the caffeeine offerings to please anyone, produce that makes you cry, meat selections that fill your weekly menu with ease, and more . . . so much more!
The ribbon cuttings showcased Kroger donating money to area non-profits including various breast cancer organizations and our beloved Beechwood Band (State Champions Band)! The ceremony was great, the crowd constant and the awe in everyone's faces a people watching extravaganza.
Yes, the parking lot is full. Yes, it was very crowded to shop. Yes, Thanksgiving is right around the corner so it will most likely remain at full capacity through the holiday, but in time things will find a normal rhythm and we'll continue to be thankful for having our neighbor back . . . better and bigger than ever!
Pictures are coming . . . I took so many it's taking more time than I thought to download!!!! Thanks, too, to kypost.com for sharing the fact that this blog was out there!! http://www.kypost.com/dpps/news/local_news/new-fort-mitchell-kroger-opens_5528905
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