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innov8ion wrote:

Downtown STL Fan wrote:

innov8ion wrote:It's almost the end of 2007 and there have been no indications of any Schmucks's downtown. Therefore, there's no way a Schmuck's will be downtown in early 2008 and doubtful at any point in 2008.[/url]

When it's time to eat those words (and I think there will be a time}, don't come back and say you were talking about SCHMUCKS, not SCHNUCKS!

There may be a Schmuck's in that location but certainly not in early 2008 and likely not before the skybridge is torn down. I'd bet you a 6 pack on that one.

A 6 pack works for me! You're on, David. I do agree it may be later than early spring, but there could be delays with the skybridge, too, so I'm willing to take a chance!

I was in Connecticut this past weekend I randomly met a man who is with the a design company who behind the design for the Downtown STL Schnucks. He ensured me that the project is definitely a go and is now in the 1st stages of design.



It was good to hear that this is moving forward.

Downtown STL Fan wrote:

innov8ion wrote:

Downtown STL Fan wrote: When it's time to eat those words (and I think there will be a time}, don't come back and say you were talking about SCHMUCKS, not SCHNUCKS!

There may be a Schmuck's in that location but certainly not in early 2008 and likely not before the skybridge is torn down. I'd bet you a 6 pack on that one.

A 6 pack works for me! You're on, David. I do agree it may be later than early spring, but there could be delays with the skybridge, too, so I'm willing to take a chance!

Oops, I saw this a while ago but forgot to respond. Sure, the potential skybridge delays could make this one interesting! Let's just say that if Schnuck's is operating before the skybridge is torn down or before the end of June 2008, you win. Otherwise, I win. Even with the new rumor, I think I'm still ok.

<a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/apa/52056 ... Someone</a> is claiming Schnucks will be here "early 2008."

Is this typical of such a housing ad?

No international applicants please!

bprop wrote:Is this typical of such a housing ad?

No international applicants please!

It's probably to prevent 419 inquires. Cragslist is crawling with them whenever you try to sell something.

Urban Elitist wrote:

bprop wrote:Is this typical of such a housing ad?

No international applicants please!

It's probably to prevent 419 inquires. Cragslist is crawling with them whenever you try to sell something.

Out of probably 25 responses to my Craigslist apartment ad, I've gotten probably 10 419 responses.

Er, what's a 419?

Advanced Fee Fraud, which mainly originates from Nigeria, Ghana, etc: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance_fee_fraud



And here's some stories to warm the cockles of your heart

- http://www.419eater.com/

- http://scamorama.com/

- http://tinyurl.com/2kb5p7

Any updates on the Schnucks coming to downtown. Man I can't wait for a grocery store to get down here.

This is the message I received when I emailed Schnucks. Both a little negative and a little positive. Rumors seem to be shot down here, but the store does have it's eye out for the area. In regards to his comments below - I could have sworn that it was the St. Louis business journal that first started printing this, I'll go back and check the thread when I have more time.



Schnucks

From: Consumer Affairs (Consumer@Schnucks.com)

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Sent: Wed 2/13/08 5:39 PM

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Dear ***: Thank you for your message regarding the great service given to you by our ** store team and recent reports about a Schnucks store in downtown St. Louis. We are very proud to know that our ** associates have been delivering the superior customer service that you expect and deserve. Your kind words about them will certainly be shared and celebrated. Our management team has not announced any plans to locate a store in the downtown area. It is important to note that the 'news' reports that you mentioned originated in the gossip column of the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Unless you see or hear a formal announcement from our company, any speculation should simply be disregarded. We will however share your obvious interest with our supermarket development team as we are always looking for ways in which we can serve more customers. Thank you again for sharing your comments and question. We hope that you will allow us to serve you often to our ** store. Kind Regards, Bret C. WareConsumer Response SpecialistSchnuck Markets, Inc. -----Original Message----- Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 5:01 PMTo: undisclosed-recipientsSubject: Your Message to Schnucks ----------------------------------------------------------------I am amazed by the service and friendliness of the ** Schnucks in St Louis, MO's **. Amazing! I love shopping at this store. Curious though. Will a Schnucks store be put in downtown St Louis. No news has been spoken about this for almost a year and residents downtown are starting to think it's not in the works anymore. Any info would be great! Thanks!

^ That does'nt surprise me at all



Once again Schnucks/Desco/Stogel screws downtown



They have stalled and mislead the community into thinking something was going to happen.



This scared off City Grocer from expanding into the Syndicate.



City Grocer could have by now moved ahead with their plans..



THANKS SCHNUCKS for NOTHING!!!

I'm just irritated that the first floor retail space in the Century garage continues to sit vacant. Put a Schnuck's in it or fill it with some other retailers, just do something with it.

It is important to note that the 'news' reports that you mentioned originated in the gossip column of the St. Louis Post Dispatch.

Wow. Schnucks doesn't think that the Business Journal is a 'news'paper. Who knew?

DeBaliviere wrote:I'm just irritated that the first floor retail space in the Century garage continues to sit vacant. Put a Schnuck's in it or fill it with some other retailers, just do something with it.

Same here. What I'd like to see there is either a grocery store, a pharmacy, or a bookstore. Any of those would make a killing.

Wow, that was somewhat disappointing. That location would be killer for a grocery store.

C'mon CVS...

F*** Schnucks and Dierbergs. I think it is possible to avoid both and not starve to death.

A grocery would be nice downtown. We were in St. Louis a few years ago and finally found a little corner grocery store. I forget where it was at, though.

I love City Grocers downtown.



AS FOR SCHNUCKS - it is not a "gossip" story at all!



I think that Schnucks is blowing smoke.... covering the fact they haven't "started" building the store inside the garage yet - to be honest. It doesn't make sense that the Bus. Journal would do an article and KMOX 1120 and KMOV Channel 4 announcement on their news about the store opening. Those are not gossipers, and really check their sources and info prior to news stories/releases. Both stories even announced that the store would be 20,000 sq, feet, including the 6 million dollar price.



Here is the article in the Business Journal and writer. When I contacted the author, the information came direct from Schnucks and the Desco Group. She also said that she has not heard any different since her article in the Business Journal was released 11 months ago.



http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stor ... ily66.html





I think that the "customer relations" staff is misinformed.



Just watch.

I hope so. If not, I don't think lying about building in downtown in the first place, or lying about not building is a good idea.