Nemenz planning Sharon store

SHARON, Pa. —  Nemenz Save-A-Lot is expanding to the city of Sharon.

Sharon Mayor Bob Lucas said the Poland-based grocery chain is opening a new Save-A-Lot store in March in the former Pat Catan’s at the City Centre Plaza, which is also home to Reyer’s Shoe Store. The new grocery store will employ between 26 and 30 people and have estimated gross yearly sales of $6.3 million, he said.

Lucas said it has been more than 20 years since a grocery store was part of the downtown, and Save-A-Lot’s commitment of over $1 million is exciting. One part of our downtown strategy is to increase foot traffic and provide needed services. Nemenz Save-A-Lot will do both, the mayor said.