SEEKONK, Mass. (WPRI) — Market Basket has been the talk of the town in Seekonk after the chain’s owner, Demoulas Super Markets Inc., bought the Showcase Cinemas off Route 6.

 

To add to the confusion, work is also underway at the long-abandoned Showcase Cinemas on Fall River Avenue. Though Demoulas doesn’t own that property, the renovations are causing many to wonder not just whether the grocery store will be coming to town, but also where and when.

 

Unfortunately for Market Basket fans, they’ll have to hold onto that hope for now.

 

Showcase Cinemas confirmed it will continue to operate the active theater for the time being under a leaseback agreement. However, the length of that agreement is unclear at this time.

 

“I actually really enjoy it there, so I’d be disappointed if they closed down altogether versus maybe possibly they can relocate or something,” East Providence resident Mark Bowen said Monday.

 

Those wishing for a Market Basket say another grocery store would add to the convenience of the area.

 

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