Stop & Shop opens Andover, Mass., store

QUINCY, Mass. — Stop & Shop opened a new store in Andover, Mass., on Friday, the company said.

The new store, which touts several full-service departments, also features Check It! self checkout lanes, Scan It! handheld devices that allow customers to scan and bag groceries while they shop, as well as Order It! deli kiosks, where shoppers may pre-order deli items. Redbox and Coinstar kiosks are also available, the company said.

Additionally, the store also boasts a variety of energy-efficient features, including:

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  ECM motors in the refrigerated fixtures and walk-in coolers;

  
  


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  Low-mercury energy efficient T5 HO fluorescent light fixtures with occupancy sensors in the storage areas and offices;

  
  


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  LED lights for accent lighting (also in the refrigerated display cases and interior/exterior signage);

  
  


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  An energy management system to monitor the performance of the lighting, refrigeration, and HVAC systems; and

  
  


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  Low flow fixtures in the bathrooms and prep areas to reduce water consumption.

  
  

"For nearly 100 years, customers have relied on Stop & Shop to have quality products at a good value," Stop & Shop New England division president Mark McGowan said. "In preparation for the opening, we worked to bring our signature value and community spirit to Andover. We believe the community will enjoy this fresh shopping experience as well as the quality, selection and customer service they have come to expect from Stop & Shop."