New Malama Market in Pahoa

[Obie]

Malama Market Pahoa Sets Eyes on New Location in 2018.


http://bigislandnow.com/2016/04/27/malam...n-in-2018/

I guess this is one way to keep KTA from coming in and taking over the market.

[kalakoa]

I was hoping for a real grocery store.

Another reason to avoid the roundabout, I guess.

[leilanidude]

I was hoping for a real grocery store.
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Company officials say the new Malama Market at Puna Kai will provide greater variety, wider selections, and new offerings across all departments.

Additional hires are also anticipated.

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True to form, you even complain about improvements. Are you ever happy?

[kalakoa]

True to form, you even complain about improvements. Are you ever happy?

Check back after the "New Malama" is built.

[macuu222]

Bigger and probably still way overpriced on their food. I for one will continue to shop Hilo supermarkets

[kalakoa]

probably still way overpriced

New real estate is expensive, especially in Puna.

The bigger question is: will they pull a Safeway with the old space...

[Kenney]

Too bad it's not a new KTA. Malama's so overpriced..

[Kapoho Joe]

Not just new Malama but new strip mall bull****. 10-20 years and Lower Puna will just be an extension of Hilo. Sprawl conquers all.

[pahoated]

It's kind of surprising they are going through with the center and the flow is still active, albeit far up slope and a more north path than northeast. KTA pulled out during the flow, so Malama is a good fit. It does mean financing is back in south Puna, mortgages being traded. This fits into my 5-year investment plan. Mahalo Nui Pele!

"Aloha also means goodbye. Aloha!"

[Susan]

Malala Market is my least favorite store. Would rather have anything else. KTA would be much better.