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Let Watch & Jewelry Service Center, Inc. Stay Inside the Pembroke Pines Publix Supermarket
Final supporters
Start Date: 5-23-14
End Date: 8-31-14
In June 7, 2000, Watch & Jewelry Service Center, Inc. began doing business inside of the Publix Supermarket in
the Pembroke Pines Commons Plaza. The store has helped build a community within the Publix by attracting
hundreds of customers and employees with its' inventory and speedy repair services. Inside of Publix, Watch &
Jewelry Service Center, Inc. allows customers to find perfect gifts and have watch and jewelry repairs done while
they shop for their weekly groceries.
Nearing 15 years of successful running, coming out strong from recession, Publix has randomly decided to
terminate their relationship for unknown reasons. Watch & Jewelry Service Center, Inc. has brought more than just
services to the community, but a close connection within the community itself. Watch & Jewelry Service Center, Inc.
employees have always treated their customers with a great sense of amnesty and have brought Publix a greater
amount of traffic. They have always been respectful of the Supermarket's rules and regulations, and helped build
strong relationships with not only customers, but also with all of the employees at the Publix Supermarket.
Publix's action of termination is forcing the store owner, employees and their families, to start all over again in the
current job market. Publix has given Watch & Jewelry Service Center, Inc. until August 31, 2014 to move out. That
does not give the local business ownere and his employees enough time to scout a proper location, obtain necessary permits,
rebuild, move the entire store, including merchandise, and figure out a way to afford the outrageous costs to do so.
They face the uncertainty of their business surviving if they are even able to relocate it. They face the uncertainty of
not having a job after years of jewelry and watch experience in a stable environment. They ultimately face the uncertainty
of not being able to support their families and needs.
Primary Petitioner:
ROBERT MEYER
8931 NW 7th ct.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
954-437-5396
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May 24, 2014
I was just at the plaza earlier and seeing the space feels wrong knowing they might actually push them out after all these years. People keep stopping me in the aisles to talk about how much they rely on those repairs while they run errands. It is just bizarre that a place which has been there since the early two thousands is suddenly being treated like a total stranger.
May 24, 2014
I never thought we would see this much traction so fast because honestly some days it feels like we are just shouting into the void, but seeing all of you step up like this is totally surreal. It really is about more than just a shop inside a grocery store, since it is about the people who have been there for fifteen years and all the relationships that built this community from the ground up.
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My family has used them since they opened in 2000. It wont be the same shopping there without them.
really sad to hear this. the staff is great and they always remember me. keep them in the plaza!
Seriously? Why fix what isn't broken? They are so nice and always do a great job fixing my chains.
I have been going there for years. It is so convenient to drop off a watch while I grocery shop. Publix needs to rethink this move.
THEY ARE THE BEST. DONT KICK THEM OUT PUBLIX!!!!!!
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Let Watch & Jewelry Service Center, Inc. Stay Inside the Pembroke Pines Publix Supermarket
Final supporters
Start Date: 5-23-14
End Date: 8-31-14
In June 7, 2000, Watch & Jewelry Service Center, Inc. began doing business inside of the Publix Supermarket in
the Pembroke Pines Commons Plaza. The store has helped build a community within the Publix by attracting
hundreds of customers and employees with its' inventory and speedy repair services. Inside of Publix, Watch &
Jewelry Service Center, Inc. allows customers to find perfect gifts and have watch and jewelry repairs done while
they shop for their weekly groceries.
Nearing 15 years of successful running, coming out strong from recession, Publix has randomly decided to
terminate their relationship for unknown reasons. Watch & Jewelry Service Center, Inc. has brought more than just
services to the community, but a close connection within the community itself. Watch & Jewelry Service Center, Inc.
employees have always treated their customers with a great sense of amnesty and have brought Publix a greater
amount of traffic. They have always been respectful of the Supermarket's rules and regulations, and helped build
strong relationships with not only customers, but also with all of the employees at the Publix Supermarket.
Publix's action of termination is forcing the store owner, employees and their families, to start all over again in the
current job market. Publix has given Watch & Jewelry Service Center, Inc. until August 31, 2014 to move out. That
does not give the local business ownere and his employees enough time to scout a proper location, obtain necessary permits,
rebuild, move the entire store, including merchandise, and figure out a way to afford the outrageous costs to do so.
They face the uncertainty of their business surviving if they are even able to relocate it. They face the uncertainty of
not having a job after years of jewelry and watch experience in a stable environment. They ultimately face the uncertainty
of not being able to support their families and needs.
Primary Petitioner:
ROBERT MEYER
8931 NW 7th ct.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
954-437-5396
Updates
May 24, 2014
I was just at the plaza earlier and seeing the space feels wrong knowing they might actually push them out after all these years. People keep stopping me in the aisles to talk about how much they rely on those repairs while they run errands. It is just bizarre that a place which has been there since the early two thousands is suddenly being treated like a total stranger.
May 24, 2014
I never thought we would see this much traction so fast because honestly some days it feels like we are just shouting into the void, but seeing all of you step up like this is totally surreal. It really is about more than just a shop inside a grocery store, since it is about the people who have been there for fifteen years and all the relationships that built this community from the ground up.
6 Comments
Ridiculous decision. Leave them where they are. They are a staple of that store.
My family has used them since they opened in 2000. It wont be the same shopping there without them.
really sad to hear this. the staff is great and they always remember me. keep them in the plaza!
Seriously? Why fix what isn't broken? They are so nice and always do a great job fixing my chains.
I have been going there for years. It is so convenient to drop off a watch while I grocery shop. Publix needs to rethink this move.
THEY ARE THE BEST. DONT KICK THEM OUT PUBLIX!!!!!!
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Ridiculous decision. Leave them where they are. They are a staple of that store.