Business & Tech
Smith Haven Plaza Gets a Face Lift
New Front and brightly colored awnings bring new life into the Lake Grove shopping center on Route 347.
Shoppers at the Smith Haven Plaza in Lake Grove might have noticed that the local stores got a face lift over the holiday season.
Businesses overlooking Route 347 in the Smith Haven Plaza received a new facade and bright colored awnings were installed, minus Bed, Bath and Beyond, bringing new life to the shopping center.
The colored awnings were chosen to carefully match the nearest businesses. Trader Joe's has signature red color, while Old Navy and Pier One have blue awnings matching their corporate colors.
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The plaza's updated comes shortly after the opening of two large chain stores in the strip mall - Trader Joe's and Old Navy.
Trader Joe's relocated from nearby Alexander Avenue to the Smith Haven Plaza in December 2010. The food store chain had which had been vacant for several years. A Trade Joe's employee told Patch that the larger store would help keep popular items in stock longer and encourage shoppers to spend more per visit.
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Old Navy next door to Trader Joe's in September 2011. Arlene Sack, manager of the Sayville Old Navy, said she was excited about the opportunity to reach more customers, given its close proximity to the mall.
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