Comments on: More About Bloom http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/ A guide to living, working, and playing in Frederick, Maryland Thu, 17 May 2012 16:30:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Gypsy http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8305 Gypsy Thu, 27 May 2010 09:20:03 +0000 https://frednet.wordpress.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8305 I've been going to Bloom off and on for about 6 months (strictly for "last minute" things) and they've had their "Bloom Card" the entire time. The only store chain left that I know of that will not institute the cards is Publix. Wonder if we'll see on this far north? Probably not. I’ve been going to Bloom off and on for about 6 months (strictly for “last minute” things) and they’ve had their “Bloom Card” the entire time. The only store chain left that I know of that will not institute the cards is Publix. Wonder if we’ll see on this far north? Probably not.

]]> By: Anonymous http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8304 Anonymous Fri, 22 Sep 2006 04:44:04 +0000 https://frednet.wordpress.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8304 I really like Bloom but will have to see how the prices compare. The first time I went it was a bit more expensive but I am buying smarter and checking the sales and, all in all, have been very satisfied. I really like that you can see exactly what you are spending item-by-item on checkout and also the automated checkout aisle. There is not going to be a Bloom in New Market. That FL will remain under the FL name. I really like Bloom but will have to see how the prices compare. The first time I went it was a bit more expensive but I am buying smarter and checking the sales and, all in all, have been very satisfied. I really like that you can see exactly what you are spending item-by-item on checkout and also the automated checkout aisle.

There is not going to be a Bloom in New Market. That FL will remain under the FL name.

]]> By: Shelly P http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8303 Shelly P Sat, 19 Aug 2006 22:33:11 +0000 https://frednet.wordpress.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8303 We've been to Bloom several times since it opened and have been very pleased. Because of our work schedules we usually do our grocery shopping after midnight and I was pleasantly surprised to see that the shelves were fully stocked, and we didn't have to trip over boxes to get to things (like other 24 hour stores I've been to). Also, the ready-made food was fully stocked and looked FRESH. Something that is a rare find if you visit a grocery store late at night. We bought a large chef salad to share and it was crisp and green all the way to the bottom. Prices are pretty good. Sale prices are better than my usual store (I did compare the sales flyers). My only complaint is that the night shift staff seem a tad unfriendly, but that could be due to the fact that they're sleepy. Overall, a really good experience for us. I'll be shopping there again! We’ve been to Bloom several times since it opened and have been very pleased. Because of our work schedules we usually do our grocery shopping after midnight and I was pleasantly surprised to see that the shelves were fully stocked, and we didn’t have to trip over boxes to get to things (like other 24 hour stores I’ve been to). Also, the ready-made food was fully stocked and looked FRESH. Something that is a rare find if you visit a grocery store late at night. We bought a large chef salad to share and it was crisp and green all the way to the bottom. Prices are pretty good. Sale prices are better than my usual store (I did compare the sales flyers).

My only complaint is that the night shift staff seem a tad unfriendly, but that could be due to the fact that they’re sleepy. Overall, a really good experience for us. I’ll be shopping there again!

]]> By: Gumbrinus http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8302 Gumbrinus Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:46:23 +0000 https://frednet.wordpress.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8302 Living out towards Yellow Springs, the Rosemont Food Lion has been our "last minute" supermarket for years. In other words, when we are missing an ingredient or running out of eggs, milk, bread, this is where we stop. So needless to say, we were pretty excited to see the store get an upscale facelift. While they have not yet added all of the services promised on the website (e.g., DVD rentals), the improvements are significant compared to the old Food Lion. In addition to phasing in some upscale brands (including higher quality store brands under the Bloom label), they have added a full service fish counter and a nice prepared (e.g., ready-to-eat) foods section. The produce section has also been expanded and stocked with more selections. While customer service always had that "neighborhood" feel, overall it is greatly improved (e.g., better training), including an impressive policy of refunding double your purchase price on a fresh item that turns out to be, well, not so fresh (e.g., fish). While potentially subject to abuse, it does consider the inconvenience and other costs of buying a "bad" product from your local grocer. While the square footage of Bloom will likely prevent it from becoming our primary supermarket, we are definitely more inclined to stop there when planning a meal! Living out towards Yellow Springs, the Rosemont Food Lion has been our “last minute” supermarket for years. In other words, when we are missing an ingredient or running out of eggs, milk, bread, this is where we stop. So needless to say, we were pretty excited to see the store get an upscale facelift. While they have not yet added all of the services promised on the website (e.g., DVD rentals), the improvements are significant compared to the old Food Lion. In addition to phasing in some upscale brands (including higher quality store brands under the Bloom label), they have added a full service fish counter and a nice prepared (e.g., ready-to-eat) foods section. The produce section has also been expanded and stocked with more selections.

While customer service always had that “neighborhood” feel, overall it is greatly improved (e.g., better training), including an impressive policy of refunding double your purchase price on a fresh item that turns out to be, well, not so fresh (e.g., fish). While potentially subject to abuse, it does consider the inconvenience and other costs of buying a “bad” product from your local grocer.

While the square footage of Bloom will likely prevent it from becoming our primary supermarket, we are definitely more inclined to stop there when planning a meal!

]]> By: Linda http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8301 Linda Wed, 16 Aug 2006 15:10:16 +0000 https://frednet.wordpress.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8301 The Rosemont Avenue Bloom isn't that much different from other stores, I get the feeling its a bit pricier but so far have no hard evidence from what I bought. I have to mention the staff is very friendly and committed, which is a nice change from stores like Weis... The Rosemont Avenue Bloom isn’t that much different from other stores, I get the feeling its a bit pricier but so far have no hard evidence from what I bought. I have to mention the staff is very friendly and committed, which is a nice change from stores like Weis…

]]> By: Kory http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8300 Kory Mon, 14 Aug 2006 23:41:46 +0000 https://frednet.wordpress.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8300 Yes. I LOVE the Common Market. They really made a huge leap w/ the new building. It's so much bigger. It's very nice though--a lot more room. I wish there was one on my side of town. (near Walkersville). Yes. I LOVE the Common Market. They really made a huge leap w/ the new building. It’s so much bigger. It’s very nice though–a lot more room. I wish there was one on my side of town. (near Walkersville).

]]> By: Sarah http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8299 Sarah Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:08:18 +0000 https://frednet.wordpress.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8299 I've been to the Bloom off of Rosemont. It is pretty nice, but not *that* different. There is no card needed, which is nice. Whoever thought of that idea needs to be thrown in a sea of those annoying little cards. I hate them. Frankly, I do all of my shopping at the Common Market or the Farmers Market. Buy Local, support Frederick Country. www.EatLocalChallenge.com/Frederick WAHOOOOOOOOOOOO! I’ve been to the Bloom off of Rosemont. It is pretty nice, but not *that* different. There is no card needed, which is nice. Whoever thought of that idea needs to be thrown in a sea of those annoying little cards. I hate them.

Frankly, I do all of my shopping at the Common Market or the Farmers Market. Buy Local, support Frederick Country.

http://www.EatLocalChallenge.com/Frederick

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOO!

]]> By: Shroomy55 http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8298 Shroomy55 Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:21:08 +0000 https://frednet.wordpress.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8298 There is another Bloom store where the Food Lion used to be off of Route 194 going into Walkersville right next to Discovery. Just a little FYI for all of you!! There is another Bloom store where the Food Lion used to be off of Route 194 going into Walkersville right next to Discovery. Just a little FYI for all of you!!

]]> By: Liz http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8297 Liz Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:38:23 +0000 https://frednet.wordpress.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8297 I just went to Bottom Dollar and you do have to get one of their discount cards. They didn't have any though (they were on order), so they just scanned the store card for me. I'm not sure I'll go back for any major purchases. The pickings are slim, especially in the produce, bakery and dairy departmants. I may go back for beverages, frozen and canned stuff on ocassion but I doubt I'll go back regularly. I just went to Bottom Dollar and you do have to get one of their discount cards. They didn’t have any though (they were on order), so they just scanned the store card for me.

I’m not sure I’ll go back for any major purchases. The pickings are slim, especially in the produce, bakery and dairy departmants. I may go back for beverages, frozen and canned stuff on ocassion but I doubt I’ll go back regularly.

]]> By: Anonymous http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8296 Anonymous Wed, 09 Aug 2006 13:51:29 +0000 https://frednet.wordpress.com/2006/08/08/more-about-bloom/#comment-8296 Bloom did away with discount cards. Now, everyone just gets the sale price... No card needed. I wish more stores would do this. I hate having to carry 50 discount cards in my wallet! Bloom did away with discount cards. Now, everyone just gets the sale price… No card needed. I wish more stores would do this. I hate having to carry 50 discount cards in my wallet!

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