ALDI Rebuilding: Ilion, NY

During a different trip, I happened to be going eastbound on NY-5S, and what do I see? A new ALDI in Ilion!

But first, let's take go back to October 2017 when we covered the original ALDI. Pictures taken October 11, 2017.

Slightly upmarket location with a gabled roofline. This was torn down in late 2018.

Typical late 1990s/early 2000s ALDI interior, with low drop ceilings and golden tile flooring.

Store had these ratty-looking 2008 Wanzl shopping carts. Normally stores with Wanzls would have newer units.

The present day...

An empty parcel between the old store and an Ace Hardware was used to build this new, and quite large ALDI.

Past these vehicles is the site of the original ALDI.

In typical modern ALDI fashion, carts are doublewide Technibilts. Model 7142W, DoM 12/05/2017.

Plenty of natural light from the front windows.

Sizeable produce section. Everything is considerably spaced out given how large this store is.

The open ceiling above the front end is considerably higher, like a train station.

With that, stay tuned for the next ALDI rebuilding!

A Complete Conversion in Oneida

When I discovered Rite Aid was no longer in Oneida and Walgreens was, I figured I would show up to see exactly what has happened.

This might be something to expect from Walgreens. Surprisingly the handles didn't receive the tape job and got genuine Technibilt inserts with Walgreens labeling. This cart is dated 10/24/11.

While the one in East Greenbush is in the beginning stages of being transformed into a Walgreens, this location on Genesee St. in Oneida is complete.

Somehow they brought this crummy old United from the former RA in the Glenwood Shopping Center. This one is dated 3-96.

It is very clear many aisles were shifted due to the amount of intact full and half blue tiles that were under the original shelving.

Food center received a new coat of paint and Walgreens decor.

More blue tiles.

Someone on Reddit via the r/WalgreensStores subreddit told me the plastic carts did get the tape job. No rebadging on these Rehrigs.

The tape job doesn't entirely hide the RITE AID logo.


Meanwhile...

The Rite Aid in the Glenwood Shopping Center closed in order for the conversion to take effect. We'll eventually see what happens on Black River Road in Rome, NY once Rite Aid transitions to Walgreens there.

Kmart #4034

NOTE: Part of this post consists of archived material, while also providing some new material.

As I now have to drive over a hour (almost 2!!) to get to a Kmart, I figured I'd start with #4034 in Mattydale, NY.

Original pictures were taken on May 1, 2018.

Boxed-up grills as expected.

What's a Kmart without a classic air diffuser shot!

Manufacturer unknown, possibly Peggs, but none of the models on their resemble this. Also resembles the Advance Carts WelBuilt M178.

Original American Standard Tribor toilet. The other stall has one with a poorer flush. I believe this restroom originally had white vinyl tile, considering what the long-gone Colonie Kmart had in its restrooms. See this video for both 1971 American Standard Tribor toilets.

Technibilt #3440, 2011 model.

Technibilt #5341.

Update pictures were taken April 3, 2019. I didn't find it necessary to re-tour, not to mention I was in a rush when I visited.

Technibilt #3440, DoM 08/04/08.