Miller's steps up after Friedman's closes downtown store
One store in Butler is stepping up to the plate for those who prefer a little green on theirs.
Since Friedman’s Freshmarket closed its East Brady Street location earlier this month, some residents in the city of Butler — especially those that lack their own transportation — need to find a new way to shop for groceries.
Miller’s Quality Meats has plans to accommodate these customers with some additional offerings, according to Justin Swan, the store’s manager.
“We’ve always had a little bit of produce,” Swan said. “We’re looking to open it up more.”
He said so far they have brought in a few new items, and it does have some of the basics — especially those that work well with their meat products — like mushrooms, onions and potatoes. He said the store has also been trying to prep the produce, so customers buy it ready-to-use.
Dollar General, which sells some canned vegetables, soups and other preserved foods, does not intend to develop a produce department for its downtown Butler location. But the issue could be reviewed later, according to its media relations department.
Ashley Flower, a senior manager of public relations for Rite Aid, said the company does not have any plans to add a new department to its downtown Butler location. The store does have some frozen ready-to-cook meals, canned soups and other microwaveable meals.
A full story appears in the Tuesday Butler Eagle.