@forbes: At Stew Leonard's, rule one is that the customer is always right. Rule two, if the customer's ever wrong, reread rule one. Those rules were carved into a three-ton granite rock outside the original Stew Leonard store more than 50 years ago, all because one woman tried to return a carton of eggnog. CEO Stew Leonard Jr. and president of wines, Blake Leonard, sat down with Forbes to discuss how customer service principles shaped Stew Leonard's into a $600 million grocery chain. The father and daughter duo also discussed implementing store animatronics, adopting customer suggestions, and maintaining high quality for fresh products. Presented by Creative Planning
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Friday 04 September 2026 13:56:41 GMT
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Heres Dan :
He’s a crook. My mom cracked a molar on one of his cookies that had a machine screw in it, bro offered us a $100 giftcard.
2026-09-07 18:03:07
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Sammy_Jay :
if we’re always right then why isn’t stew bringing back the cinnamon swirl??
2026-09-09 14:50:36
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Lainey :
The tax evasion crimes where his dad went to prison but made a deal to exclude him & the separate scale “fixing” crime cheating his customers 😞🧐
2026-09-07 01:44:46
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Joe Fish :
I agree with his outlook
2026-09-04 15:40:12
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ℂ𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕓 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕜𝕖ℕ𝔹𝕒𝕜𝕖 :
Its the only EggNog..my family Loves
2026-10-05 03:34:29
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Fizzonista 💎 Hello Beautiful :
I’ve loved stews since I was a kid.
2026-09-07 10:20:46
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BX_prol :
it's easier to make customers happy when your company is privately owned vs publicly traded
2026-09-08 03:56:09
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David Nieves-Carde :
This store is everything to the community and families
2026-09-07 13:40:56
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user4014845825242 :
And pay your taxes, right? You think we forgot?
2026-09-04 21:47:02
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allie🦋 :
i love him i don’t care
2026-09-26 00:00:10
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Noah_pepe :
2026-09-27 19:32:19
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Moose :
The dynamic duo - Steve and Moira! And great storytelling, Stew!!
2026-09-06 20:00:49
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raymondtrotta3 :
stew thank you
2026-09-07 01:02:38
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Joe Tarricone :
We all love SWEW'S
2026-09-10 21:51:36
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Bobby the nobody. :
my uncle made that stone btw.
2026-09-08 19:05:16
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Taco Chalupa :
I love Stews
2026-09-08 04:53:28
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Msdbb7 :
I was in the Newington store a couple years ago and the manager and security guard was very rude and argumentative
2026-09-10 00:31:53
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Mac in the spot light :
But our carrot sticks!
2026-09-04 17:32:01
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nello3160 :
He has the absolute worst seafood.
2026-09-09 22:28:48
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Fran Peters :
Love Stews❣️. Fresh every thing.
2026-09-07 19:00:16
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NCCowboy :
I wish she would listen to Norwalk’s when we complain about how awful the Norwalk store looks that it needs to be repainted and needs a new roof
2026-09-06 21:10:43
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Edward halligan :
Your lobster salad only taste onion
2026-09-13 17:27:01
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Jill Magdalene from Omaha :
I would be happy if you didn't sell plums. Please. ❤️
2026-10-02 00:46:51
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Shelby :
😭😭😭
2026-09-08 00:07:05
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brittany.ann.claire :
Love your store! Shop at east meadow @Stew Leonards
2026-09-07 03:00:56
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