New Chain Kids on the Block: CVS and 7-Eleven

May 2, 2022 Shopping

Ordinarily I wouldn’t post a New Kid for a chain store, but when I saw they had my name on a license plate key chain at the relocated 7-Eleven, I figured why not.

Plus big news: the new CVS on the corner of Warren and Church has a substantial grocery section in the back of the store. The gals there told me it’s bigger than any of the other CVSes; and while it does not cover the bases as that old bodega (which I still miss) did on the corner of Chambers and Church, it will get you through breakfast or a school lunch the next day.

The new 7-Eleven (Church between Murray and Park Place) is a lot cheerier than the old one, and seemed to be (relatively) packed with the usual snacks plus a few quirky items — again, not bodega level but it’s something.

Some highlights at CVS:

And from 7-Eleven:

 

 

 
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4 Comments

  1. James S
    May 2, 2022 • 10:51 am

    The new CVS is great! Stopped in there after it opened and was thrilled with how friendly the staff was and with how well-stocked the store seemed to be.

    The 7/11 near Park Place is also a definite step-up from the previous one, and they have a great coffee selection there as well for anyone who likes the iced variety.

    This past week, a smoke shop also opened up next to the the 7/11 at the corner of Church and Park Place. This is technically the same space as the 7/11, but was divided after the De Janeiro store moved. Not as thrilled with this addition.

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  2. j.
    May 2, 2022 • 11:31 am

    Agreed on new CVS I did notice a lot of egg choices. Ha. Wasn’t buying so didn’t check prices.

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  3. MF
    May 5, 2022 • 8:48 am

    The ice dispenser is always out of service at the machines at 7-Eleven! Also, there tends to be a a lot of aggressive loitering outside, which isn’t great for the neighborhood. I like the store itself (outside of the ice issue) but it really isn’t a pleasant experience to go there.

    The new CVS looks big from the outside but even that is deceptive – it is humongous. I went too early after it opened (shelves were still were waiting to be stocked) but it looks very promising.

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  4. Anne baxter
    May 5, 2022 • 11:36 am

    Very sorry to see these big chain stores spreading. Ugly. Bad for the community and bad for nyc. I believe it’s because commercial rent hikes are driving out more suitable and interesting vendors – that would be more rooted in the community. Depressing.

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