Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family Help to Bring Albany a New Community Center

IPH ribbon cutting

Two years ago, IPH (Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless) broke ground on this project at 315-317 Sheridan Avenue in Albany. The goal was to transform two aging buildings into highly productive community centers. Through donations, grants, and tax credits, IPH raised nearly $10 million, including the Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family gifts, allowing an expanded project scope….
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Congratulations to our District Manager of the Quarter!

Left: Senior District Manager, Carrie Danquer Right: District Manager of the Quarter, Samantha Swatling

Congratulations to Samantha Swatling, pictured on the right next to Senior District Manager Carrie Danquer, for being named the District Manager of the Quarter. Samantha has been with Stewart’s for 7 years. She oversees 12 shops throughout central New York. She has consistently been keeping a good balance within her district while growing her staff….
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Kindness is Contagious, Especially when Ice Cream is Involved!

Troy Stewart's Shop donates ice cream to Homework Club in Troy

During the last pint ice cream sale, Eddie Bell, Stewart’s Shop Manager of the shop on Congress Street, encouraged customers to ‘Buy a Pint of ice cream and Give a Pint’. This initiative was an effort to support REACT, which stands for the Resident Empowered Action Council of Troy, a city-wide resident organization for all…
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Stewart’s Shops Truck Rodeo for Road Safety

Stewart's Truck Driver with his family and the text we are closer to you

They drive over 3 million miles a year combined, safety is very important to Stewart’s drivers. We recently put those safety skills in the spotlight during our annual truck rodeo, held in the SPAC parking lot. It’s a friendly competition, but Stewart’s CDL drivers are graded – including a written exam, an inspection, and driving…
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Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family Give $100,000 to Unity House!

Unity House Childcare

Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family has been supporting the Troy area since 1973, helping organizations like the Troy Foundry Theatre, Troy High, The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District, Girl/Boy Scouts and countless other organizations. Most recently, Stewart’s Shops is proud to support the Unity House. Our gift of $100,000 will help to support programs at the Unity…
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Our Newest Clifton Park Shop is Open!

Exterior of Vischer Ferry Stewart's Shop

On your way to the apple orchard, school or work, you have probably noticed our beautiful new Stewart’s Shop on Vischer Ferry Rd., how could you not? This Stewart’s Shop was a little different; we had to work around an entire plaza of stores. And where we built our new shop, once stood a Hair…
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A Long Time Coming, the Brunswick Stewart’s Shop is now Open!

Stewart's Shop Brunswick Exterior

Good things come to those who wait. After 23 years in the making, the residents of Brunswick now have a brand-new Stewart’s Shop with a unique character that proudly reflects this historical community. What’s Different About This Shop? The new shop isn’t your typical Stewart’s Shop. With unique features, this shop embodies some of the…
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Large Sum of Money Returned to Owner; Stewart’s Partners and 10-Year-Old Customer Praised for Honesty

Poland Partners that Helped to Return the Missing Money

It was the weekend after July 4th, possibly the busiest weekend of the entire summer for the Poland, NY Stewart’s Shops. Customers were stocking up on ice for summer picnics, getting sandwiches and snacks, and beverages for the fun-filled weekend. Dalton, a 10-year-old boy and his dad were in the shop that Saturday afternoon getting…
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