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by rwsandiego
March 26th, 2024, 7:40 pm
Forum: Northwest, Rockies, & Alaska USA
Topic: Trader Joe's opening in northern Idaho
Replies: 17
Views: 507

Re: Trader Joe's opening in northern Idaho

...As Trader Joe's has grown, I feel that some of the core items I used to buy have suffered. They stopped carrying akmak entirely... not sure if it was the bakery couldn't supply the quantity they wanted, or if they were insisting on private label rights. ... Regarding ak-mak, I think it is the ba...
by rwsandiego
March 26th, 2024, 7:21 pm
Forum: California USA
Topic: Ralphs Fresh Fare Santa Barbara remodel
Replies: 20
Views: 615

Re: Ralphs Fresh Fare Santa Barbara remodel

Unfortunately the links are broken. Yeah sorry about that, I posted that from my phone and now I can't seem to fix it so here you go. Picture Store Tour Hi Market Report Blog, as you seem to be on the other side of the country, here is a link to a LARGE Kroger-owned store built from the ground up w...
by rwsandiego
March 23rd, 2024, 8:55 pm
Forum: Department Store Chains
Topic: Macys Stores Closing by 2026
Replies: 30
Views: 2307

Re: Macys Closing Stores by 2026

If I didn't prefer the Biltmore Macy's to the Fashion Square Macy's, I would disagree with you arizonaguy and suggest Biltmore become the Bloomingdale's. Given the presence of Sak's, Bloomingdale's would do well. However, you are right: the Fashion Square Macy's is pretty dismal and Bloomie's fits b...
by rwsandiego
March 21st, 2024, 9:40 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: 30+ new Whole Foods leased, more on the way
Replies: 8
Views: 396

Re: 30+ new Whole Foods leased, more on the way

I was (pleasantly) surprised to see several local brands return to Whole Foods in Phoenix. Just a couple of years ago they eliminated almost all local product. Someone figured out that people who shop at Whole Foods want to buy local.
by rwsandiego
March 19th, 2024, 8:39 pm
Forum: Department Store Chains
Topic: Nordstrom going to Private Equity?
Replies: 12
Views: 443

Re: Nordstrom going to Private Equity?

...When they went this way they also reduced the sizes kept in store substantially, forcing many customers to order online where it is easy to find the same product from a competitor for less. Prior to the fulfillment warehouses, they always kept every size in stock even if they didn't have room on...
by rwsandiego
March 17th, 2024, 11:03 pm
Forum: California USA
Topic: Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions Cutting Store Hours
Replies: 25
Views: 708

Re: Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions Cutting Store Hours

Looks like effective last Monday, most Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions will be open 6AM - 10PM. Previously, these stores were open until 11PM and some opened at 5AM. Prior to the pandemic, many were open until 12AM-2AM. It’s only been recently that some locations near Los Angeles saw their hours expanded...
by rwsandiego
March 17th, 2024, 5:44 pm
Forum: Drugstore Chains
Topic: Walgreens names new CEO
Replies: 26
Views: 1750

Re: Walgreens names new CEO

Yes it is the only one. Maybe Walgreens intends to open more of them. "Be Well" was Walgreens slogan for a number of years as I recall pre-Boots. Or possibly right after Boots. That's true. However, the "Be Well" that is renting space from Walgreens is part of Be Well Family Car...
by rwsandiego
March 16th, 2024, 8:19 pm
Forum: Drugstore Chains
Topic: Walgreens names new CEO
Replies: 26
Views: 1750

Re: Walgreens names new CEO

Walgreens has been closing down the Village Medical sites in several markets-mainly in Florida. These are the clinics that were built on existing Walgreens sites-cutting the size of the Walgreens store in half. With Village Medical gone, what do they do with the now empty space? Here in Phoenix, th...
by rwsandiego
March 16th, 2024, 10:11 am
Forum: Drugstore Chains
Topic: Walgreens names new CEO
Replies: 26
Views: 1750

Re: Walgreens names new CEO

Walgreens has been closing down the Village Medical sites in several markets-mainly in Florida. These are the clinics that were built on existing Walgreens sites-cutting the size of the Walgreens store in half. With Village Medical gone, what do they do with the now empty space? Here in Phoenix, th...
by rwsandiego
March 15th, 2024, 12:55 pm
Forum: Southeast USA
Topic: ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie
Replies: 210
Views: 19100

Re: ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie

That is my impression. The first time I went into one of these decades ago I was blown away by how cheap everything was. Compared to other stores it almost felt like free food. And the quality was above average for generics. The store was orderly and spartan. NOW- the price gap between them and oth...