tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post4019039148377890800..comments2023-10-16T07:51:35.575-07:00Comments on Old School/New School Mom : Ari From Duane Reade and Some Sad NewsSarah Faderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-1237988620008943782010-02-18T11:17:54.040-08:002010-02-18T11:17:54.040-08:00It's a large corporation, based in New York Ci...It's a large corporation, based in New York City, that has a soul. The original Duane Reade was actually between "Duane" and "Reade" Streets. It means something. What does "Walgreens" mean? <br /><br />Duane Reade is a pleasant store to visit. Personally, I could spend HOURS in Duane Reade. Days even. It is comfortable, the layout makes sense, which is more than I can say about most stores in NYC. I am a Duane Reade lover and advocate.Sarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-66679968953416857682010-02-18T07:18:16.303-08:002010-02-18T07:18:16.303-08:00Duane Reade isn't a mom and pop shop, despite ...Duane Reade isn't a mom and pop shop, despite it's New York roots. It's also a large corporation, just so happens to be based in NY.Zahirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08243294134687518085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-80419142993057506732010-02-18T03:43:21.352-08:002010-02-18T03:43:21.352-08:00I'm so glad Louisa understands. She's righ...I'm so glad Louisa understands. She's right, it is imaginably bad.<br /><br />Oh Duane Reade. I never saw this one coming. I thought with the redesigning of the stores that they were doing well!Sarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-35902336211909457972010-02-17T18:05:19.608-08:002010-02-17T18:05:19.608-08:00Louisa is abroad right now and has limited interne...Louisa is abroad right now and has limited internet access - but when I sent her the sad news she still got back to me within the day to say -<br />"this is like the worst thing i can imagine".<br /><br />And you know she is a pretty serious/non-exageratey kind of person.<br />Sad day indeed.Mintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-25340413088792580082010-02-17T16:43:51.342-08:002010-02-17T16:43:51.342-08:00Ari! I am so glad that you are representing Duane ...Ari! I am so glad that you are representing Duane Reade. The way you talk about the company, you should work in corporate!<br /><br />It was wonderful to meet you today! Ari LOVES his taxi!<br /><br />Hopefully, the merger between Walgreens between Duane Reade will be smooth and nobody will be let go as a result.<br /><br />Duane Reade will live on in hearts and in our minds!!Sarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-80075080273252528562010-02-17T16:25:11.215-08:002010-02-17T16:25:11.215-08:00I love your blog Sarah.I had a great time assistin...I love your blog Sarah.I had a great time assisting you today. Yes it is sad that Duane Reade was purchased today and in time the stores should be converted to be under the Walgreens brand.Hopefully Walgreens will keep a few of the Duane Reade traditions in place like our Chase ATMs which people really appreciate.I would like to applaud Walgreens for their prosperity in this current economy.The last few years have been hard for all the drug store chains in New York City and for Walgreens to be able to buy out Duane Reade is a major accomplishment.While the face of the stores will change I would just like our shoppers to remember that as long as the employees are still in place you will still be provided with the service that you have come accustomed to over these years.So,please dont be too discouraged from walking into your neighborhood Duane Reade.Any questions that you have will can be answered by store managers.Please feel free to ask to speak to one and they will attempt to acknowledge your concerns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-21126635709023819692010-02-17T13:37:36.261-08:002010-02-17T13:37:36.261-08:00Thanks! Ari from Duane Reade was really cool! I mi...Thanks! Ari from Duane Reade was really cool! I miss Woolworth. I used to buy embroidery thread there for 99 cents and make friendship bracelets with it. It was on Columbus Avenue.Sarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-41479768352418908032010-02-17T13:24:06.372-08:002010-02-17T13:24:06.372-08:00I am so very upset. But those are great stories!
Y...I am so very upset. But those are great stories!<br />Yay Ari from Duane Reade and yay the Two Boots owner!<br />I too remember when Woolworth went out of business. My mom was really upset about it. I think it was the first time I realized that places we went to all the time could just stop existing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-10877447621355483392010-02-17T11:23:01.621-08:002010-02-17T11:23:01.621-08:00It is really sad! You go woman! Keep stickin' ...It is really sad! You go woman! Keep stickin' it to the man!! Local mom and pops are where it's at. Whooo hooo! Now I want coffee, now that you mentioned coffee places.Sarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-24896483968972165312010-02-17T11:20:58.271-08:002010-02-17T11:20:58.271-08:00It's always sad to hear about local businesses...It's always sad to hear about local businesses being bought out. It's like the evil starbucks corporation that makes all mom n' pop coffee places die a painful death. Luckily, Portlanders are obsessed with local business and we really like sticking it to the man (aka Walmart, etc).Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00015035251674973186noreply@blogger.com