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by HCal
March 7th, 2023, 1:47 am
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?
Replies: 1470
Views: 103085

Re: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?

The pharmacy thing is a big problem that should probably disqualify Save Mart as a buyer. The only way I can see it work is if they find someone else to operate the pharmacies in the stores- but that someone else should be a new pharmacy operator to the market to ensure competition. Selling pharmac...
by HCal
March 1st, 2023, 10:02 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?
Replies: 1470
Views: 103085

Re: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?

Mergers are often not about long-term plans. Executives want to push the merger through either because they will get a payday, or for sake of ego.
by HCal
February 27th, 2023, 11:21 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?
Replies: 1470
Views: 103085

Re: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?

If this merger falls through, Kroger will of course be fine, but Albertsons will be in trouble thanks to their reckless special dividend. That is, however, a problem of their own doing, so I suppose they can deal with the consequences of it. I don't think it will result in job loss, because many of ...
by HCal
February 27th, 2023, 2:13 pm
Forum: California USA
Topic: Pavilions Long Beach converting to Vons
Replies: 110
Views: 11225

Re: Pavilions Long Beach converting to Vons

The problem with Pavilions is, why do they sell the Value Corner brand? QFC never sold any of the p$$t owl brand for the same reason Food 4 Less doesn't sell Private Selection. That brand does not belong in most Albertsons stores, except for working-class areas. The Value Corner packaging looks lik...
by HCal
February 26th, 2023, 12:52 am
Forum: California USA
Topic: Pavilions Long Beach converting to Vons
Replies: 110
Views: 11225

Re: Pavilions Long Beach converting to Vons

And that's how Ralphs has diluted the Fresh Fare mark so it's meaningless. They are ruining it like Safeway did with Pavilions. There are too many that are also in name only. How would that dilute anything? Most people don't shop for groceries outside their immediate area. A customer of one Fresh F...
by HCal
February 25th, 2023, 9:55 pm
Forum: California USA
Topic: Pavilions Long Beach converting to Vons
Replies: 110
Views: 11225

Re: Pavilions Long Beach converting to Vons

And that's how Ralphs has diluted the Fresh Fare mark so it's meaningless. They are ruining it like Safeway did with Pavilions. There are too many that are also in name only. How would that dilute anything? Most people don't shop for groceries outside their immediate area. A customer of one Fresh F...
by HCal
February 25th, 2023, 7:39 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?
Replies: 1470
Views: 103085

Re: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?

Here, the reusable thick plastic bags have both logos prominently on the front (Safeway / Albertsons). Does VONS not use something similar? I suppose your friends may also use their own bags (good on 'em). My sister is in an Oregon market with several of both branded stores and still forgets. :?: A...
by HCal
February 22nd, 2023, 3:55 pm
Forum: California USA
Topic: Pavilions Long Beach converting to Vons
Replies: 110
Views: 11225

Re: Pavilions Long Beach converting to Vons

Well, that may be the case, but "unlawful" has never been a deterrent for that type of collusion before. Just sayin....................................🤷‍♂️ All eyes are on this merger right now. Kroger and Albertsons know that opponents are looking for any excuse to block it. If they want...
by HCal
February 15th, 2023, 1:25 am
Forum: California USA
Topic: Albertson/Vons/Pavilions Pricing
Replies: 98
Views: 22374

Re: Albertson/Vons/Pavilions Pricing

Vons has given me $10 off basket coupons for the last 3 weeks in a row. I wonder how this fits into their pricing strategy. Perhaps they figure that these coupons will attract customers who will then do their weekly shopping there, but I think most people will be able to figure out that the $10 off ...
by HCal
February 14th, 2023, 2:36 am
Forum: Online Retailers
Topic: Shipping rates on online retailers
Replies: 10
Views: 4239

Re: Shipping rates on online retailers

Most likely it was shipped through a service called Multi-Channel Fulfillment, which is where Amazon will store a seller's product in their warehouse and ship it out to customers who buy it on other sites. If the seller sells on both Amazon and eBay, this can be efficient. I too miss half.com. I now...