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Old 05-18-2023, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I understand the concept, but you also need to factor in the customers they lose by having such a cheap policy. I am one of them. If it increases their bottom line, why don't other stores have the policy? I would also point out that, unlike other stores, they have their own parking lot, so it would cost less to maintain the carts.
True. But they target a different clientele. Thr few they lose are probably replaced by customers who appreciate the unique products as well as the savings. They, like Trader Joe's, have been around a long time. They know what they're doing.