CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — Tops Markets has unveiled its new “Wonderful Wizard of Oz”-themed store location with a formal opening in Chittenango.
Based on the famous novel by Chittenango native L. Frank Baum, the store’s décor pays homage to the author’s famous tale which is marking its 115th anniversary in 2015.
The décor includes familiar characters and faces like the cowardly lion, tin man, and the flying monkeys, Tops said.
The company invested $250,000 on improvements at the Chittenango store.
Tops Markets, LLC, which is headquartered in the Buffalo suburb of Williamsville, operates 164 supermarkets, including 159 company-owned and five franchise locations. The company has stores in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, and employs more than 16,000 employees.
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PHOTO CAPTION: The Tops Markets location in Chittenango has a “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” theme that pays homage to the book’s author, Chittenango native L. Frank Baum. The store’s décor includes characters from the book, such as the scarecrow and the cowardly lion. The company formally opened the location on Tuesday. (Photo credit: Tops Markets)