Finally here’s good news for those who have been waiting for a new supermarket to open at 40th and Walnut, in the space once occupied by The Fresh Grocer until early March. Acme Markets will open what it’s calling a “first class” urban grocery store on Friday, Oct. 23. Acme staff is currently on-site working on remodeling the space.
The store is also hiring new staff, according to signs posted in its windows.
The University of Pennsylvania signed a lease with Acme Markets for the supermarket space at 4001 Walnut St. in 2017, however a legal battle ensued after that between the University and Fresh Grocer which refused to vacate the space until earlier this year.
Just like Fresh Grocer, the new store will also include indoor and outdoor seating. Previously, Acme and Penn also mentioned “a sushi and noodle bar, a guacamole station, a Starbucks, and a beer and wine shop” in that location.
October 13th, 2020 at 12:51 pm
Aside from the weird aisles, which I got used to, I wish Fresh Grocer stayed. Acme is going to be so expensive. The workers at the FG were cool and hope they have employment after the close.
Please PLEASE contract with a local Philly area cafe and NOT STARBUCKS! EW!! Acme is local, isn’t it? Hell no to a Starbucks. I hope this is seen.
On the upshot, we have really needed a 24 hr supermarket. Ifb iij ts not 24 hours it’s a waste of money.
October 14th, 2020 at 7:05 pm
They tell me ACME is the most expensive supermarket in the Philly region, according to Consumer Reports. Its merchandise is not that great, and its workers are with UFCW 1776, which is under federal investigation. Wish much lower-priced Fresh Grocer/ShopRite was still there, if its owner Pat Burns has not been so cheap in keeping it clean!
October 14th, 2020 at 8:56 pm
@Jim Perkins: What is your beef with UFCW Local 1776? You weren’t very clear…
October 20th, 2020 at 3:04 pm
I am interested in a entry level position..
October 21st, 2020 at 2:50 pm
How do I apply for a job at the new Acme opening up on 40th & Walnut?
October 21st, 2020 at 3:10 pm
Can you tell me if there’s a app
For the 40th and Walnut street store.
A phone number?
A flyer for the store?
October 21st, 2020 at 3:29 pm
The BEST grocery in our neighborhood is the ALDI at 46th & Market. Its prices are around 50% cheaper than over-priced ACME, and soon it is merging with Trader Joe’s to give us everything we want, qualtiy and PRICE!
October 21st, 2020 at 4:20 pm
https://local.acmemarkets.com/pa/philadelphia/4001-walnut-street.html
there’s a “join our team” link about halfway down