irvinehomeowner
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There is another Albertson's by UCI on Campus.
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I think there's enough demand for both. In pre-pandemic times, we enjoyed going to Diamond Jamboree for a more vibrant area to walk around than a typical strip mall. Sometimes we'd stop by H-Mart while walking around and pick up an item or two.
Yeah, they've been open since late December.
Not a rumor anymore. Both stores will close by February 19th and be replaced by HMarts.
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https://www.ocregister.com/2021/01/...g-in-february-with-h-mart-taking-their-place/
By Kevin Smith | kvsmith@scng.com | San Gabriel Valley Tribune
PUBLISHED: January 25, 2021 at 4:39 p.m. | UPDATED: January 25, 2021 at 4:59 p.m.
2 Albertsons in Irvine closing in February with H Mart taking their place
The stores will cease operation by Feb. 19.
"Two underperforming Albertsons supermarkets in Irvine are closing next month and will be replaced by Asian-owned H Mart grocery stores.
In a statement issued Monday, the Southern California division of Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions announced the closure of stores at 3931 Irvine Blvd. and 3825 Alton Parkway. They are expected to cease operation by Feb. 19.
?Like all retailers, we are continually evaluating the performance of our stores,? the company said. ?Closing a store is always a tough decision, but we are focused on growing our business by being the favorite local supermarket and running stores where people love to shop.?
Workers at the stores were notified of the pending closures Jan. 5. The company said its human resources team is working with the employees and their union to share employment opportunities at surrounding stores.
Officials with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 324, which represent the workers, said the move will result in ?a loss of good union jobs for the city,? although the organization was informed that members placed at other stores will retain their wages, benefits and seniority.
The closures will impact roughly 60 employees at each location. The Irvine Boulevard Albertsons is 52,120 square feet and the Alton Parkway store is 59,974 square feet.
The new H Mart supermarkets are scheduled to open by the end of the year.
Headquartered in Lyndhurst, N.J., H Mart has 97 locations nationwide.
H Mart stores can be found throughout Southern California in Arcadia, Buena Park, Cerritos, Diamond Bar, Garden Grove, Irvine, Los Angeles and Torrance. Additional stores can be found in San Diego and San Jose.
The Korean-American markets offer a broad range of food, including meat, seafood, curry, Ramen noodles, seasonings, seaweed, rice and grains, as well as health supplements, beauty products, clothing and kitchen items.
Supermarkets have been considered essential businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, but like other businesses that handle a large daily influx of shoppers they have grappled with virus outbreaks among workers.
A recent report from NBC 4 noted 146 outbreaks last month alone at supermarkets in the southern part of Los Angeles County and in Orange County, according to data obtained from UFCW, Local 324. That includes outbreaks at 31 Ralphs stores, 17 Vons and 16 Albertsons supermarkets."
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Sad, but not surprising.
Ice House (next to it in the parking lot) looks closed as well.
Maybe due to the promixity of the Walmart in Foothill Ranch?
momopi
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There's an Albertson's at Quail Hill shopping plaza. I used to live nearby and recall due to its location business tend to be slow. But fewer customers also means safer shopping during COVID times.
Down the hill is Ralphs and Gelsons at Jeffery and Alton. I did not think Irvine Company would allow 2 supermarkets so close, but they are both doing well. I still shop at Gelsons occasionally since my office is nearby.
Down the hill is Ralphs and Gelsons at Jeffery and Alton. I did not think Irvine Company would allow 2 supermarkets so close, but they are both doing well. I still shop at Gelsons occasionally since my office is nearby.
irvinehomeowner
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Well, where the Albertsons on Culver and Alton is, there is a Sprouts right next door. I don't think TIC cares all that much. 
Hugo Township
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Yeah, that block alone has Albertsons, Sprouts, 7-11, and Target. It's the opposite problem that Great Park has, in terms of retail demand:supply. Given how busy H-Mart is on Alton/Jamboree, I think there is enough demand. In fact, my wife wanted something specific from the Korean market last week. She went in and came back out in like 2 minutes saying it was way too busy/crowded/packed for her comfort level. As soon as I pulled out of the parking spot, someone new zoomed in.
Ready2Downsize
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Maybe they will close the small HMart in Diamond Jamboree when they open the one in the Albertsons on Alton???? Parking there is terrible.
There is still a Pavilions for those who shop at the Northpark Albies. Ad is a little different than Albertsons/Vons and their prices for many things are higher, selection in produce is less but it's at least an option.
Cheer up Irvinites........ could be worse..... you could be getting a Stater Bros instead of HMart.
There is still a Pavilions for those who shop at the Northpark Albies. Ad is a little different than Albertsons/Vons and their prices for many things are higher, selection in produce is less but it's at least an option.
Cheer up Irvinites........ could be worse..... you could be getting a Stater Bros instead of HMart.
Hugo Township
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Ready2Downsize said:
I think there's enough demand for both. In pre-pandemic times, we enjoyed going to Diamond Jamboree for a more vibrant area to walk around than a typical strip mall. Sometimes we'd stop by H-Mart while walking around and pick up an item or two.
iacrenter
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Puesto temporarily closes all California restaurants:
https://la.eater.com/2021/1/19/2223...ngeles-puesto-closing-californi-locations-all
https://la.eater.com/2021/1/19/2223...ngeles-puesto-closing-californi-locations-all
UrvineLegend
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Bummer, that was my favorite taco placeiacrenter said:
usctrojancpa
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iacrenter said:
Yeah, they've been open since late December.
irvinehomeowner
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I tried calling Gina's Pizza of of Campus near UCI and their Google Maps says their closed, so I just checked their website:
That's too bad... I just rediscovered this place too.
That's too bad... I just rediscovered this place too.
sgip
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The Corona Del Mar Gina's is just a hop-skip-and a jump over the hill from UCI..... and TOTALLY worth it.
Godiva's out.
[url]https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/24/business/godiva-closing-us-stores/index.html[/url]
Godiva's out.
[url]https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/24/business/godiva-closing-us-stores/index.html[/url]
eddieuclabruin
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Rumor is a SGT. Pepperoni's will be opening in its place at this location.irvinehomeowner said:
iacrenter
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irvinehomeowner said:
Not a rumor anymore. Both stores will close by February 19th and be replaced by HMarts.
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https://www.ocregister.com/2021/01/...g-in-february-with-h-mart-taking-their-place/
By Kevin Smith | kvsmith@scng.com | San Gabriel Valley Tribune
PUBLISHED: January 25, 2021 at 4:39 p.m. | UPDATED: January 25, 2021 at 4:59 p.m.
2 Albertsons in Irvine closing in February with H Mart taking their place
The stores will cease operation by Feb. 19.
"Two underperforming Albertsons supermarkets in Irvine are closing next month and will be replaced by Asian-owned H Mart grocery stores.
In a statement issued Monday, the Southern California division of Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions announced the closure of stores at 3931 Irvine Blvd. and 3825 Alton Parkway. They are expected to cease operation by Feb. 19.
?Like all retailers, we are continually evaluating the performance of our stores,? the company said. ?Closing a store is always a tough decision, but we are focused on growing our business by being the favorite local supermarket and running stores where people love to shop.?
Workers at the stores were notified of the pending closures Jan. 5. The company said its human resources team is working with the employees and their union to share employment opportunities at surrounding stores.
Officials with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 324, which represent the workers, said the move will result in ?a loss of good union jobs for the city,? although the organization was informed that members placed at other stores will retain their wages, benefits and seniority.
The closures will impact roughly 60 employees at each location. The Irvine Boulevard Albertsons is 52,120 square feet and the Alton Parkway store is 59,974 square feet.
The new H Mart supermarkets are scheduled to open by the end of the year.
Headquartered in Lyndhurst, N.J., H Mart has 97 locations nationwide.
H Mart stores can be found throughout Southern California in Arcadia, Buena Park, Cerritos, Diamond Bar, Garden Grove, Irvine, Los Angeles and Torrance. Additional stores can be found in San Diego and San Jose.
The Korean-American markets offer a broad range of food, including meat, seafood, curry, Ramen noodles, seasonings, seaweed, rice and grains, as well as health supplements, beauty products, clothing and kitchen items.
Supermarkets have been considered essential businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, but like other businesses that handle a large daily influx of shoppers they have grappled with virus outbreaks among workers.
A recent report from NBC 4 noted 146 outbreaks last month alone at supermarkets in the southern part of Los Angeles County and in Orange County, according to data obtained from UFCW, Local 324. That includes outbreaks at 31 Ralphs stores, 17 Vons and 16 Albertsons supermarkets."
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Hugo Township
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John said:
Sad, but not surprising.
Ice House (next to it in the parking lot) looks closed as well.
Walmart on Technology closing on March 5. Wtf.
https://www.ocregister.com/2021/02/01/walmart-to-shutter-underperforming-irvine-supercenter-in-march/
https://www.ocregister.com/2021/02/01/walmart-to-shutter-underperforming-irvine-supercenter-in-march/
usctrojancpa
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John said:
Maybe due to the promixity of the Walmart in Foothill Ranch?