Berkot’s Super Foods brought a new name and new appearance to the former Walt’s Foods at 2345 183rd St. in Homewood.

When the grocery store reopened Tuesday, Oct. 28, the dominant red color was gone. Store personnel are wearing black T-shirts with the Berkot’s name emblazoned in white letters across the chest. The signage in the store, including the handles on the shopping carts, now says Berkot’s.

In the produce section, there’s been some rearranging and new shelving. The floral department is closed. Meats are now presented in “cryovac” wrapping which reduces the redness of the meat. There are new scales in the deli area and new registers at the check-out counters. The option for paper bags at checkout has ended. 

A store representative said Berkot’s brought in between 50 and 60 people Monday to make changes throughout the day and night to get the store ready for Tuesday’s opening.

“My wife loved Walt’s,” one shopper said Tuesday. He wasn’t impressed with his shopping experience but said it was mostly because it took longer as clerks learned how to use the new equipment. He said he’d give it time.

Berkot’s kept all Walt’s staff; a few did retire. Berkot’s is hiring. Applications are being accepted at the service counter in the store.

Shoppers also can sign up for the Berkot’s store app at berkotfoods.com.