(L to R) Donald Norton meets Arthur T. Demoulas.

On a recent late afternoon at Somerville Avenue’s Market Basket, the CEO of Market Basket, Arthur T. Demoulas, was walking through the crowded store shaking hands and thanking customers and employees alike for their support. He stopped as well to say “Hi” to our own Donald Norton, who just happened to be in the store. Demoulas appears to be a very genuine and humble man, sincerely making sure he got to as many people as he could before the loudspeaker in the store announced he was present. A huge round of applause was given by those in the store, with smiles and various people running up to him to get a selfie, just like Mr. Norton.  He stopped and thanked everyone before moving on. His words to Norton were basically the same as to everyone: He couldn’t do it without the support.