Tops reinvests in Niagara Falls store with $1 million store remodel & addition of pharmacy

Tops Friendly Markets press release & photo

Tops Friendly Markets has completed a $1 million remodel of its Niagara Falls store at 1000 Portage Road, marking the company’s 52nd major store remodel in six years. The project is part of Tops’ capital improvement project, which has included more than $100 million invested across its three-state imprint.

“There's no more fitting place to invest in the future of Tops than the community where our story began. Refreshing our Portage Road store – just steps from the site of our first modern supermarket opened in 1962 – honors our legacy while reaffirming our commitment to serving Niagara Falls with the best possible shopping experience for generations to come,” said Ron Ferri, president of Tops Markets.

The 73,000-square-foot-plus store has undergone a comprehensive renovation, featuring a new exterior storefront with updated awnings, new building signage, and fresh exterior paint, cart corrals, along with a refresh of the fuel station and renovated restrooms.

Inside, the store showcases a brand-new, state-of-the-art pharmacy, which will officially open Aug. 10. Tops’ friendly, professional pharmacists and technicians will provide prompt service including one-on-one consultation, during our full-service pharmacy hours, seven days a week (Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.) Refills are available 24/7 by phone, at www.Topsmarkets.com or through the Tops mobile app.

The store also has enhanced décor and interior paint, new LED lighting throughout, a complete store reset, new expanded refrigerated cases in deli and carry out café featuring marketplace deli, meals to go, and an expanded bakery with gluten-free offerings from Vin-Chet’s, new fixtures, and delicious doughnuts. An expanded produce department with new cases and display fixtures focus on a commitment to fresh, local produce.

Additional highlights include a new healthy hydration and health and natural/organic offerings, and improved overall store layout designed to enhance the shopping experience.

Customers will also find convenient services including Instacart pickup and delivery, DoorDash delivery, order-ahead meals and catering, and the Flashfood app where customers can save up to 65% off items nearing their best buy date.

The fuel station has been upgraded with new Gilbarco fuel pumps featuring PCI- and EMV-compliant touchscreen technology, a 3-D barcode reader for Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay, and a 9-inch interactive screen highlighting savings opportunities. Customers can also scan their BonusPlus card from the Tops app at the pump to redeem GasPoints savings.

Headquartered in Williamsville, Tops Markets operates a robust network of 152 grocery stores spanning New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont, including one franchise location in Lewiston. Discover more at www.topsmarkets.com.