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In article <33a8c0ea.39290013@news.mindspring.com>,
Stanley Cline <roamer1@Eat.Yer.Own.Spam> wrote:
>On Fri, 13 Jun 1997 01:25:21 GMT, unidextr@mindspring.com wrote:
>>Sounds like your "lucky's" is way behind the power curve when it comes
>>to super marketing trends - the whole "warehouse" concept has ready
>>gone out of style every place where we have lived and they tried it.  
>
>The wholesale CLUBS thrive, but the "wholesale supermarkets" die.  The
>parking lots at Sam's (I live less than five miles from a Sam's, where
>I've had a membership for over five years) are always full.

Strange- in Chicago, the opposite is true.

The "wholesale supermarkets" (primarily Cub and Omni) thrive, while the
"Warehouse club" went out of business here years ago.

I live less than two miles from a Sam's, yet I let my card lapse (primarily
because they didn't have a liquor license, until recently). The parking
lots at Sam's are always empty, everything is bulk, and prices are about
the same as non-sale prices at the grocery chains.

>Here in Atlanta, Cub Foods seems to push a "warehouse" mentality, and
>seems to be doing OK.  (In the suburb of Marietta, where I live, Cub
>is nearly next door to Sam's!)

Here in Chicago, Cub Foods are all "warehouse" sized stores with a few
bulk items, and generally good prices on everything (except meat/produce).
The only real difference from other groceries is that Cub is bag-it-yourself.

>Personally, I shop at Publix, mainly because it's (by far) the closest
>supermarket to me.

Funny, the only company named "Publix" around here is an office supply
mail order company :_)

>Chattanooga opinions:  Bruno's/Foodmax are good (albeit a bit high on
>some things); Winn-Dixie and Food Lion are OK; Bi-Lo sucked but has
>improved.

Chicago opinions:
1) Cub's prices are good, but few locations.
2) Omni (owned by Dominicks) basically the same as Cub.
3) Jewel and Dominicks are the dominant chain stores, both now have
"preferred" card (marketing data discount cards).
4) Aldi sells off-brands, good prices for low-quality food.
5) Sam's Club has food and general merchandise, members-only, all bulk packages.
6) Treasure Island caters to yuppies, high prices for specialty foods.
7) There are a couple small chain stores in the area, generally prices and
selection don't come close to #3 above.

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