Search found 891 matches

by retailfanmitchell019
March 2nd, 2024, 11:25 am
Forum: Drugstore Chains
Topic: Rite Aid closing at least 63 stores
Replies: 1501
Views: 142037

Re: Rite Aid closing at least 63 stores

Only one in North San Diego County: Encinitas (Santa Fe/I-5), which is a former Thrifty located next to a Vons (former Safeway). The Vons in the same center does not have a pharmacy.
by retailfanmitchell019
March 1st, 2024, 3:27 pm
Forum: California USA
Topic: Gelsons Laguna Beach closing
Replies: 22
Views: 1199

Re: Gelsons Laguna Beach closing

https://www.ocregister.com/2024/03/01/gelsons-closing-its-laguna-beach-grocery-store/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_content=fb-ocregister&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR3jURRlO9AGw2TlVA36SN2zgFsJIzX8XRYbyEUq9WAPLXZ0dueachBhF00 I'm on a roll... Second time this we...
by retailfanmitchell019
February 28th, 2024, 4:21 pm
Forum: Southwest & Hawai'i USA (Excluding California)
Topic: Grapevine Tom Thumb closing, nearby Albertsons rebranding
Replies: 21
Views: 1836

Re: Grapevine Tom Thumb closing, nearby Albertsons rebranding

In all but name, Pavilions has come to Texas: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tom+Thumb/@32.8822344,-97.1010638,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipNV_MnL5i00pibR1M7O1zgi46i3gQcNRO-gXdQR!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipNV_MnL5i00pibR1M7O1zgi46i3gQcNRO-gXdQR%3Dw203-h2...
by retailfanmitchell019
February 28th, 2024, 4:18 pm
Forum: California USA
Topic: Lack of Whole Foods North County San Diego
Replies: 22
Views: 1304

Re: Lack of Whole Foods North County San Diego

The Gelsons customer skews older and very rich. I should warn I might be mixing up the Del Mar and the La Jolla Gelsons as to which is the top in their relatively new SD County market, but they both were considered "strong" while the La Costa location was "weak" and problematic ...
by retailfanmitchell019
February 26th, 2024, 10:35 am
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: 🛒 Kroger-Albertsons Merger: National Impact
Replies: 370
Views: 23727

Re: FTC Sues to block Kroger-Albertsons merger

As expected, the FTC has thrown its full weight against the merger - I think this is the coup de grâce... https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/26/ftc-sues-to-block-kroger-albertsons-grocery-store-merger.html It was filed in U.S. District Court in Oregon which that article doesn't mention. Very smart. Crazy...
by retailfanmitchell019
February 25th, 2024, 11:16 pm
Forum: Northeast USA
Topic: Stop & Shop closures
Replies: 98
Views: 12310

Re: Stop & Shop closures

Could they just rebrand some of these to Giant-PA format? Stop & Shop is very weak. Market Basket has been kicking them around for years. What I find strange is Hannaford seems to have smaller stores but seems run better and is more effective. I am not sure what the issue with Stop & Shop i...
by retailfanmitchell019
February 25th, 2024, 11:01 pm
Forum: Midwest & Plains USA
Topic: Publix entering Louisville, KY in 2023
Replies: 126
Views: 30639

Re: Publix entering Louisville, KY in 2023

I don't think Meijer would do well in Denver for a variety of mix reasons also. Hy Vee would have a better shot but to get the necessary mass of stores in the market would be very challenging. As you’ve said before, Meijer would give Giant Eagle a lot of trouble in Pittsburgh… I’d think they will g...
by retailfanmitchell019
February 25th, 2024, 10:54 pm
Forum: Northeast USA
Topic: Stop & Shop closures
Replies: 98
Views: 12310

Re: Stop & Shop closures

Could they just rebrand some of these to Giant-PA format? Stop & Shop is very weak. Market Basket has been kicking them around for years. What I find strange is Hannaford seems to have smaller stores but seems run better and is more effective. I am not sure what the issue with Stop & Shop i...
by retailfanmitchell019
February 25th, 2024, 10:44 pm
Forum: Midwest & Plains USA
Topic: Publix entering Louisville, KY in 2023
Replies: 126
Views: 30639

Re: Publix entering Louisville, KY in 2023

I think there was also some confusion with Kroger if they should go into FL with Kroger Marketplace format or go in with Harris Teeter. I would have gone in with a few well placed Kroger Marketplace units and designed them as destination stores that could have done $2 million a week in sales (would...
by retailfanmitchell019
February 23rd, 2024, 12:34 pm
Forum: Drugstore Chains
Topic: Thrifty Ice Cream now at Vons/Albertsons
Replies: 21
Views: 1227

Re: Thrifty Ice Cream now at Vons/Albertsons

So far a limited number of flavors. 5.99 regular price 5.49 sale price. Hope they don't get control of this product and reformulate it like their Lucerne and Signature Ice Creams, both are terrible quality ice cream. Similar to their terrible quality store brand breads. At least this should calm do...