Harts Local Grocers
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Grocery retail |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Defunct | March 24, 2019 |
| Fate | Closed due to falling sales and inability to find a new owner |
| Headquarters | Rochester , United States |
Area served | Rochester, New York |
| Products | Locally sourced fruits and vegetables, dairy items, meats, bakery products, prepared meals |
| Owner | Rochester Local Capital LLC |
Hart's Local Grocers operated as an independent grocery retailer under the ownership of Rochester Local Capital LLC.[1] It was situated in Rochester's East End Neighborhood within the downtown area.[1]
History
The establishment took its name from the original Hart's Groceries chain, which had expanded to more than 100 outlets throughout Rochester and its surroundings by the 1920s.[2][3] Hart's Groceries were pioneers in introducing store-brand products and were among the first to implement a self-service shopping model.[3][4][5] The introduction of Hart's Local Grocers generated significant attention in Downtown Rochester, largely because the area had lacked a full-service grocery store since Midtown Market (previously Wegmans Midtown) closed in 2002.[2][3] The store’s launch in August 2014 aligned with revitalization projects at the former Midtown Plaza location on Main Street and coincided with an influx of residents moving into newly developed apartments and condominiums downtown.[2][3][6]
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren remarked, "Downtown has long been underserved when it comes to food options; our East End neighborhood is already lively, and this addition will enhance its vibrancy."[3][7] Encompassing 20,000 square feet, the store featured locally sourced fruits and vegetables, dairy items, meats, bakery products, and a broad selection of prepared meals,[3][7] along with services such as online ordering and shopping.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Hart's Local Grocers was privately owned and partially funded by a group of private investors.[2] Its premises were adjacent to the Little Theatre.[7]
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