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title: "Bridgeport Save A Lot Celebrates Full Store Remodel"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/b0d38384-e09d-4872-a3f2-91927b68fb6d
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230830_bridgeport_save_a_lot_celebrates_full_store_remodel.html
category: "Grocery"
industry: "Retail"
segment: "Grocery"
topics: ["Operations"]
published: 2023-08-30T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:31:34.556Z
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# Bridgeport Save A Lot Celebrates Full Store Remodel

**TL;DR:** Save A Lot has remodeled its store in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with a grand re-opening event scheduled for September 2. The remodel is part of the brand's efforts to modernize its stores across the country.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-08-30. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230830_bridgeport_save_a_lot_celebrates_full_store_remodel.html).*

## Story

Customers entering the store will notice a lighter, brighter and easier-to-shop footprint that includes new décor and lighting, fresh interior paint and new signage. The store fully reflects Save A Lot’s new brand image, providing a fresh look and enhanced functionality, while continuing to serve as Bridgeport’s hometown grocer.

Starting at noon till 8 p.m. on September 2, customers can enjoy various offerings including free samples and a bounce house in the parking lot. The store team will also be raffling off prizes starting at 5:30 p.m. including microwaves, air fryers and TV’s.

“I am thrilled to bring much-needed upgrades to the Bridgeport Save A Lot store and enhance local residents’ shopping experiences the moment they step foot inside,” said Ramon Flores, store owner and operator. “The newly minted store provides a modern aesthetic and an easier-to-shop footprint, making it seamless and more enjoyable for customers to shop for grocery essentials and quality fresh meat and produce they’ve come to expect. We’ve been a part of the Bridgeport community for years and are honored to show our appreciation to our customers with this special event.”

”We’re delighted the Bridgeport Save A Lot store is continuing to provide its customers with top-notch service and an upgraded shopping experience with the new store remodel,” said Mark Kotcher, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Officer of Save A Lot. “Edilio Flores’ investment to upgrade the store will have a profound impact on how customers enjoy the Save A Lot experience while continuing to provide unmatched value and quality.”

This remodel is part of the brand’s efforts to modernize its stores across the country and the re-design reflects Save A Lot’s continued mission and commitment to its local communities, providing value, quality products and neighborhood support. As part of the initiative, the Company is working with its independent license owners to remodel stores. The new store design features a contemporary evolution of the brand inspired by customer and employee feedback and each neighborhood store will feature a strong assortment of regional products to better serve customers in meaningful ways.

Save A Lot believes that all neighborhoods should have access to fresh, high quality food options. Stores focus on offering everyday low prices on great tasting, high quality private label brands as well as national brand products, USDA-inspected meat cut fresh in store, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, and other non-food items.

The Bridgeport store is open daily from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Customers can learn more by visiting SaveALot.com.

Founded in 1977, Save A Lot is one of the largest discount grocery store chains in the U.S. with more than 800 stores in 32 states.

Save A Lot remains true to its mission of being a hometown grocer, providing unmatched quality and value to local families. Customers enjoy significant savings compared to traditional grocery stores on great tasting, high quality private label brands, national brand products, USDA-inspected meat, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, and other non-food items. For more information, visit SaveALot.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Retail (sector)
- Save-A-Lot (company)
- grand reopening (topic)
- brand image (topic)
- Mark Kotcher (person)
- store remodel (topic)
- discount grocery (topic)
- Bridgeport (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230830_bridgeport_save_a_lot_celebrates_full_store_remodel.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/b0d38384-e09d-4872-a3f2-91927b68fb6d).