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by klkla
May 1st, 2016, 2:57 pm
Forum: Southwest & Hawai'i USA (Excluding California)
Topic: Another Kroger decor package (possibly Hispanic oriented) in Arlington store
Replies: 19
Views: 9016

Re: Another Kroger decor package (possibly Hispanic oriented) in Arlington store

I've seen Ralphs stores in Southern California get this décor package within the last couple of years during remodels. It looks different in this store because the ceiling is so low that it had to be altered.
by klkla
May 1st, 2016, 2:51 pm
Forum: Northwest, Rockies, & Alaska USA
Topic: Albertsons to buy Paul's Market
Replies: 49
Views: 20159

Re: Albertsons to buy Paul's Market

They've used that logo configuration for quite some time but not on all stores.

It looks nice when the area surrounding the sign is a square shape but looks odd in a rectangular setting, like on this Paul's.
by klkla
May 1st, 2016, 2:48 pm
Forum: California USA
Topic: Ralph's Fresh Fare Indian Wells Closing
Replies: 15
Views: 5879

Re: Ralph's Fresh Fare Indian Wells Closing

I wouldn't read too much into this. That stretch of Highway 111 through Palm Desert and Indian Wells is still valuable real estate. The customer base is wealthy but as mentioned above very seasonal. It's just that the competitive landscape changed dramatically. In past years you had a steady competi...
by klkla
April 26th, 2016, 4:51 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: WalMart dropping Wild Oats organic roducts
Replies: 9
Views: 3689

WalMart dropping Wild Oats organic roducts

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/wal-mart-to-drop-its-organic-brand-wild-oats-after-two-years-2016-04-25?siteid=yhoof2 "The world’s largest retailer has unwound a complicated deal with private-equity firm Yucaipa Cos. that allowed it to sell Wild Oats pasta sauces, cereals and other shelf stabl...
by klkla
April 24th, 2016, 8:19 am
Forum: Southeast USA
Topic: [CONFIRMED] Albertsons FL converting to Safeway
Replies: 125
Views: 61783

Re: [CONFIRMED] Albertsons FL converting to Safeway

Did you take any pics of the new Safeway?
by klkla
April 18th, 2016, 9:39 pm
Forum: Southwest & Hawai'i USA (Excluding California)
Topic: The present and future of Randalls
Replies: 209
Views: 109040

Re: The present and future of Randalls

I would be interested in knowing if they're profitable. They had narrowed down the locations to just their best performing stores and I was under the impression they were making good profits. Is there any reliable data out there that suggests they are now no longer profitable ?
by klkla
April 14th, 2016, 11:52 am
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Seeking Interior Pictures of Grocery Stores from 2011/2012.
Replies: 8
Views: 4125

Re: Seeking Interior Pictures of Grocery Stores from 2011/2012.

Yelp is another potential resource. The photos are taken by shoppers and have dates posted.
by klkla
April 12th, 2016, 1:31 pm
Forum: California USA
Topic: Smart & Final's former Haggen stores
Replies: 26
Views: 11744

Re: Smart & Final's former Haggen stores

If you walk around to the back of the sore, you can see that it started in life as an "A" frame store, which was Alpha-Beta's store design for years and years. They also list the 32nd and El Cajon Blvd store as a Food Basket, but I recall seeing a photo that showed it as an Alpha-Beta. Th...
by klkla
April 11th, 2016, 4:29 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Kroger Co's Bring a Taste of Spain
Replies: 20
Views: 9547

Re: Kroger Co's Bring a Taste of Spain

Most American's don't know anything about Spanish food to begin with (I bet 80% would confuse it with Mexican). It's not particularly popular outside of Spain. I've been going to Spain at least once a year because of work for the last ten years and it took a while for me to find anything I liked. So...
by klkla
April 10th, 2016, 8:40 pm
Forum: California USA
Topic: Albertsons remodeled to Colorful Lifestyle
Replies: 16
Views: 7997

Re: Albertsons remodeled to Colorful Lifestyle

Comparing the two Lifestyle decor packages, the original Lifestyle required an extensive investment in new shelving/display fixtures, spot lighting, and wiring for the department signage in order to be fully implemented. In cases where costs were cut, the package simply looked tacky as seen in some...