In some areas they are abandoning the market completely.
Two stores scheduled to close in Rochester, NY.
Then the next closest store would be Buffalo!!!
I think they are their own worst enemy. The store here for example has far too many periods where it is poorly stocked and or out of standard carry merchandise.
Their current rolling make over has been and continues to be a long dragged out disaster. Nobody knows where anything is....and stocking is minimal during this transition.
Going into the cooler to select fresh fruits and vegetables is a very poor idea....it is not conducive to browsing or shopping.
There must be a reason why every other super market on the planet does not do this.
The new, evolving layout does not lend to good flow of traffic in the store.....
Just to name a few issues. Hence the opportunity is perfect for any comparable competitor to come in and do well.
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