Daily News | A last of its kind, family-owned grocery store is for sale in South Jersey
John's Friendly Market co-owner Josie Doto carries freshly made potato salad to the deli at the store in Haddon Heights. Behind her are deli workers Clare Hendricks and Chris Hangan.John’s Friendly Market — among the last of its kind — is for sale, and customers have questions.
“John’s is irreplaceable,” said retired librarian Bob Hunter, who moved to the tree-lined Camden County borough of about 7,500 in the late 1970s.On social media and in conversation, local residents wonder whether a buyer will be willing to preserve the market’s idiosyncratic personality in an era of fierce competition and corporate store formats.
“A lot of people rely on us,” Packwood said. “Seniors who live in Stanfill Towers can walk here. Some people need help carrying bags to their cars, and we do that.” “Our dad dedicated his life to this,” she said. “He built the business and the name and the brand and all the goodwill. How do you put a price tag on a whole career?”
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