WEEK #43, OCTOBER 25th 2021

Dear Customers,   A few weeks ago in this column, I alluded to several changes/improvements that would soon be coming to Costa’s Supermarket.  If you are a regular visitor, you are already aware of them before most people read about them here.  At the end of September, we changed our cash register line-up from four…

WEEK #42 OCTOBER 18th – 24th

Dear Customers,   As we look forward to the approaching holidays, there are many enjoyable associated traditions that we look forward to year in and year out.  Many of these, at least for me, are food related!  For instance, if your mom, like mine, used to make meatballs only on special occasions; Christmas, Easter, possibly…

WEEK #41 OCTOBER 11th – 17th

  Dear Customers, Our ad plans follow the weeks of the year since it makes it easier to compare the same week a year ago to this week, vis-à-vis sales, promotions, etc. I was more than a little surprised that this week was already Week #41, rendering 2021 nearly 80% complete! The next two months…

WEEK #40 OCTOBER 4th, 2021

Dear Customers, October means many things to the residents of the great northwestern corner of Pennsylvania.  The nights are chilly while the days are still temperate.  The hills are alive with colors ranging from green to yellow to brilliant reds and oranges.  It’s candy for the soul! But sadly, nighttime comes earlier and stays longer…