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Studied this some more and it is absolutely a modern take on the "Jewel" decor from the early to mid 2000s.... I didn't see it at first, but, like you, after looking at the pictures I agree - Jewel Interior updated to a 2024 sensibility. ... The symbols printed on the walls as if they are...

Nice looking store. It is refreshing to see a "value-oriented" "budget-friendly" store that looks inviting. All too often, they look like dives.

I went to check these San Diego stores today. First off Liberty Station has received light updates at some point including the rectangular aisle hangers which not all repaint lifestyle received. Lighting has been added to the entire store so it doesn't feel as dark and claustrophobic on the "a...

...They can get really creative. I expect "to go" fees to become more common in restaurants. In reality they should give you a "to go" discount since you aren't using their space/labor.. like other countries... but whatever. Perhaps hotels can start with "extra person"...

I didn't realize they were still in business. Granted, I'm not their target demographic, but I thought they went out of business years ago.

What a surprise. They keep believing that Amazon and their paid Prime membership is going to put them out of business (with inaccurate comparisons based on total revenue despite the fact that Amazon's food revenue is probably only 5% or less). They see Costco and Sam's taking a larger and larger sh...

Fry's fuel has a location roughly halfway between this store and the one on McDowell and Hayden Rds, FWIW.

...What they are great at is merchandising and making a plain space into something great where the product tells the story. Beautifully merchandised produce, ample displays of meat and prepared foods, superb impression of freshness, everything is impactful and intentional. I don't think they spend ...

What do you think of the very interesting Vons at Liberty Public Market? Concerned that could land in the hands of C&S. Not sure they could wrap their heads around the concept. That's a cool store! C&S would destroy it though I believe Vons could do more with it. For those who don't know, t...

storewanderer wrote: ↑May 1st, 2024, 12:16 am If only the products of "Home Chef" tasted better...

The only things that looked more tired than Fry's stores were the Home Chef meals.