Showing posts with label Universal Drive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Universal Drive. Show all posts

Saturday, August 10, 2013

XPect Discounts

XPect Discounts in North Haven was once one of 7 stores in the Connecticut chain. What started off as a Discount Drug store in the late 1980's soon expanded into a full Grocery Store. In the early 2000's the store expanded into the former toy store next door; thus adding a full pet food, cereal and chemical department. During the addition Frozen Foods was also expanded... XPect had become a "one stop shop" and business was good. But like most places business slowed during the recession and the cost to operate in the State of Connecticut continued to increase. Though still making increases in sales, "MGI" (the parent company of XPect) decided to shut down that location taking over 67 jobs with it.

Our Experience: You are probably wondering how I got in there? Well I actually used to work there for almost 3 years... And let me tell you it sure was a great store to work for, and I actually enjoyed going to work everyday.

Status Update: Dicks Sporting Goods announced plans to remodel the building and open in summer 2015

2/20/15- MGI anounced that all XPect Stores will vacate Connecticut in 12 months













 Produce, Frozen, and Dairy Cooler
 Soda
Cheese Table
 Produce Cooler
 Produce Dept.

 Customer Service

 Closeouts

 Dairy

 Cash Office
 Managers Office
 The Crew




Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Cedar Hill Rail Yard


At a point Cedar Hill was one of the largest rail yards on the East Coast now it is just a small memory. It once stood proud were Universal Drive in North Haven is today... but a small part still remains, very much so abandon, but well intact. You can still find it nestled behind the strip malls and restaurants, bordering the Quinnipiac River.
Our Experience: Our visit to the rail yard went well. If you are visiting beware there is a lot of rusted metal and the structures are far from safe. Also if you are planning on going it is a very long walk, which can be confusing at times.  I would not recommend coming here in the snow.