A-Mart Convenience Store Officially Reopens: A Look Inside
The store is all new construction with expanded offerings.
A-Mart officially reopened to the public on Tuesday. Owner Yogesh Patel said the store itself hasn't changed much besides the expansion of retail space in what used to be a barbershop in the L-shaped building.
The business has been a part of downtown Pittsfield for some three decades, making grocery, deli and other items accessible to residents of the lower-income area who may not have means of transportation.
Sonal Patel LLC of Chelmsford purchased the A-Mart in September 2017 for $1,113,691.
Since the convenience store portion of the one-story building was destroyed, the structure had to be completely rebuilt. The new A-Mart features high ceilings, automatic doors, an expanded deli area, and an expanded beer, wine, and liquor section.
Patel said a new sign is going to be installed out front but signage from the original A-Mart will be displayed inside to preserve its memory.
Though some construction is still being done on the exterior, A-Mart is ready to welcome its loyal customers and new customers back to the establishment.
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