Pride Stores Named Best Convenience Store

Reader Raves voters rated the Massachusetts retailer the top local c-store.

June 17, 2013

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Pride Stores strives to make sure customers have a pleasant experience, according to the company’s CEO Robert Bolduc. “I think we just do a good job every day and they appreciate that,” he told masslive.com, adding, “We try and do a good job every day and it pays off.”

Pride was chosen Best Convenience Store by 2013 Reader Raves voters, a service of masslive.com that allows readers to pick their favorite local businesses.

“We have a good mix of products that people want,” Bolduc said. “That product mix is changing all the time.” That product mix, he noted, is adding healthier foods to the store selection, such as fresh produce. 

“The trend in convenience stores is not for the dirty, cramped and cluttered counter. It’s not all the junk food and the bad service where people pay more than would like because they have to shop there.”

The stores offer a deli counter and many have a Subway or a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise. Some Pride Stores also have a grocery store. Founded in 1912 as a livery stable, Pride became a c-store format in 1972. There are 20 Pride Stores in the greater Springfield area, with plans are underway to remodel several locations. 

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