Haggen Food & Pharmacy

Well the prices were terribly high, so now they are closed and I have nowhere to walk to for coffee

Closed and liquidated. Naturally the Star Bucks and Wells Fargo are also gone. Sigh…

It sucks that they are closing the store. But, people aren’t stupid and when you charge significantly more then other stores for the same items, you can’t expect people to continue to shop here. I visit different stores for different items, and liked Haggen for their organic selection. But, some items I buy at Vons or Ralph’s I wouldn’t buy at Haggen because they were 20% more expensive. Why would I? The almonds for example; all day long they are $ 3.99 or $ 4.59, but you want $ 6.29 for them. WTF???

They need to go away sooner than later so something else can take over. Poor takeover that should have never happened. I feel for the workers but truly wish the Haggen organization hurts to the core for this, what a travesty of mismanagement and a waste of people, food and resources.

I come into an office down the road periodically. Had worked out, gone to a meeting and needed some fuel. Did no exactly find what I was looking for but bought a turkey provolone sandwich. It wasn’t a great value, but the sandwich was okay. The place, except for the Starbucks line was a ghost town except for a few workers. I don’t know what the lawsuit will uncover, if anything, but couldn’t the executives of this company done a little Internet research? It’s not like you can’t find flyers and such on various websites, right?

It’s very unfortunate whoever inked the deal for Haggen to take over the many Albertson’s loctaions, more than likely is laying on a beach in bliss knowing Haggen got screwed… However Haggen also entered into a very competitive market in Southern CA, and offered «higher prices» as opposed to its neighborhood competition.
Many good people some I’ve known for 15 years will lose their jobs on November 24^th! What a company, to lay off their employees just in time for Thanksgiving!
There’s no upside, the shelves are emptying out… It’s a ghost town… the food at the deli isn’t good anymore… Bought some chicken tenders today which were nothing short of pounded chicken with shake and bake which tasted like crap at $ 6.99/pound? Are you kidding me? They shouldn’t even consider giving them away from free!
Thank god there’s still an Albertson’s in Agoura… for the extra 10 minutes to get there, it’ll be well worth it.
No disrespect to my friends, but I’ll be glad to see Haggen go down for the worst business plan ever!

They announced today they are closing all their stores in California, Arizona, and Nevada. A shame but no surpise.

People are voting with their feet. This giant store is deserted, even at 5 p. m during the week. A handful of people in the aisles, most aisles empty, and one cashier open (that’s all they needed, frankly).
So why is this happening? Their prices are higher. I figure about 10−12% higher than Von’s, a store I don’t care for but have now started to go to. Many of Haggen’s prices are the same as Gelson’s, and Gelson’s is a much better and more pleasant place to shop.
I went in to Haggen’s the other day only because I had been at Costco next door. What used to be our regular supermarket when it was Albertson’s is no longer a place we shop, and obviously not a place many other people do, either.
If they don’t change their policies, they’ll be gone, in my opinion.

PLEASE consider the employees before you decide not to shop here… we either got to stay with albertsons, a company that didn’t help employees nor care about them or try this new company. Either the store stays Haggen or becomes an empty building in a busy parking lot. You decide.

The good thing is that all the same employees are still there! I love the pharmacy staff. Always polite and ready with the prescriptions.

The pits
Prices are 10−15% higher than other stores
Sale signs throughout the store whether
There are sales or not
When there is a sale it
Might be all of a dime or quarter
Lines are long because they’ve
Fired too many employees
No longer has recycling
Machines
Worst market in the area
Thankfully other markets in the area

HATE. This. Store. HATE.
I used to like it when there was an Albertsons, plus I live right across the street so it’s convenient. Now that it is a Haggen, prices are outrageous!!!
I make sure to go out of my way, drive 2 miles to another grocery store even if it’s just an item or two. What a rip off. Plus, they have much less of a selection to choose from.
Horrible. Go to Ralph’s or Sprouts. Sprouts is my #1 love.

Westlake already has two premier venues for groceries (Gelson’s and Bristol Farms). Now they have one less all-​around market which has raised prices and provided less services. I went in this afternoon to cash my check (WF still there) and grab a sandwich. Vons and many others have a counter where you can build your own sandwich or start with a template and go from there. No such thing at Haggen. They have pre-​made sandwiches in the Grab-​and-​Go bin near the back deli for $ 3.49. Then they have other pre-​made ones which are EXACTLY the same for $ 3.99. Then the lady behind the counter said she would make me a custom sandwich… which would be identical to the others but with the option for all extras for $ 5.49. So three versions of the same thing… I grabbed the $ 3.49 one and it was pretty dry overall. Roast beef was lean, but the bread was already tough.
No sales anywhere from what I can see.
I’ll happily go to Vons or Ralphs next time. Too bad

This store is essentially the same as Albertsons was, except with fancy new signs… and a roughly 10−20% increase in grocery prices.
There are no more deals for buying multiple items, and there is nothing about this store that makes it 10−20% better.
SKIP.

The systemic removal of California brands such as Producers milk, Califia Farms, is ridiculous. Promoting Washington brands and producers is not a smart use of the supply chain. Importing milk from Washington state to Southern California is silly. BUY CALIFORNIA. Boycott Haggen. Support California dairies and farmers.

I was excited to see this place open (I did like albertsons better though) anyways, I went to do my weekly shopping and I noticed that a lot of stuff I normally buy was a lot more money like $ 3 – 4 more on average! My bill was $ 300 and I walked out feeling ripped off!!! The store is clean and organized but same food as before and if I wanted to pay those prices I would go to Ralph’s! Looks like I will be driving to north ridge to Super Kings I would have paid $ 180 if I did my shopping their! And my quick runs will be to Vons… I am so disappointed to see the price increase!!! Sorry but you lost a long time customer. And they currently have NO discount program either and the Starbucks inside doesn’t take the Starbucks app. You need your card or cash. Good luck!

The prices are at least 20% higher then the neighboring Target or Ralph’s. There are no generic brands, only name brands at ripoff prices.
They have completely eviscerated the deli area. No variety, no decent brands. Just generic ham and turkey.
Whoever is the butcher in the meat department needs to be fired. The cuts are jagged and poorly done. Lamb chops have bone splinters from poor cutting technique. Not to mention the prices are terrible. Who the heck cuts all the fat off a ribeye!!!
I used to hit Albertsons two times a week before this… travesty occurred. Now I’m driving out of my way to avoid this place.
Avoid.

NOT A FAN!!! Went there yesterday after going to Costco & Staples… Albertsons was my go to when I needed something quick…
Though I knew it was happening… finally got to see «the new kid in town»…was left underwhelmed.
First place the store is VERY STERILE looking… everything lined up like soldiers… no ambience whatsoever… the aisles beginning at the milk fridges down to the fish aisle… were both empty and dimly lit as if to save on electricity… their vision of store layout is non existant!
They should pay a store visit to «WEGMANS» on the East Coast or go to «GELSONS» (in their own backyard)…to see how inviting a store can & should be…
Food shopping should be an experience… not a chore!
Whatever they’re trying to accomplish has been lost on me…
Obviously their ultimate goal is their bottom line which is more than obvious…
They’d have been better off if they became ALBERTSONS «silent partner» while allowing Albertsons to continue as «business as usual»…
BRING BACK ALBERTSONS!!!

I like the new décor freshen up, but their prices?
NO NOT! Extremely high prices in the meat dept., with very little in the way of variety.
A definite downgrade from Albertson’s in the way of price point.
If I want to spend extra $s, I’ll go to Gelson’s where the quality is better.
Their management didn’t do their homework.
Store was empty on a weekend. I really don’t expect the place will be open in three months. Poor execution, and clueless in the customer base in regards to neighborhood.

I went to the store on Day 2 of the opening. The good news is there is plenty of aisle room and there are no displays covering every foot of floor space. Every thing is clean and new.
The bad news is the pricing of major brands. An 8 pak of Diet Coke 12 oz bottles is $ 5.99 each while 3/​$ 10 at Target. Lays Chips are priced as marked – no sales.
The moral of the story is if you buy Haggen branded items you will save money. If you want Brand names, you will pay retail.
Ralphs is just as close to my house with much better pricing.
I’m handicapped and both electric carts were out of service.