Posted on 02/01/2021 4:47:42 PM PST by Mark
I know where those 2 stores are located, if memory serves, they both in predominantly black/mexican neighborhoods.
Between the shoplifting and other crime, I imagine both stores were just looking for an excuse to close.
In ATL, my observation is Kroger is playing pretend. They don't enforce their "masks required" signage, don't offer masks at the door like Target. They aren't staffed like they were six or eight months ago and hours are longer so who knows when this "extra cleaning" is taking place. They're happy to pocket the extra money from those forced to cook at home in the covid era. Some competitors still offer covid bonuses while I think they eliminated theirs entirely.
You are describing the "food desert" phenomena
Minimum wage laws?
San Diego had an anti-competitive “big box” rule that Walmart figured out how to get around so they could sell groceries.
a quick search online shows Kroger’s net profit margin at 2.29% but it’s fluctuated between 1.2% and 6%
Are you going to pay for all the stolen shopping carts that the folks who have to walk your .8 mile (for all intents and purposes a mile) are going to take home then donate to the homeless?
Stater Foods is going to recoup that loss one way or the other, probably YOUR GROCERY BILL!
You are right. There are two Ralph’s on Los Coyotes diagonal, one at the traffic circle and one further north. My response was based on the Traffic Circle location, so that is my bad. That one is actually a Lakewood blvd address. The Vons I referred to is near the traffic circle location.
They adapt. That is what change is all about. I bet they’ll
find ways to find groceries. Heck there may be a Grocery
on wheels chain forming.
We have them here in NJ.
“walk your .8 mile”
MY eighth mile? If you’re looking for someone to blame, try the competition.
Yes, indeed...Ralphs markets, in general, are cleaner than Food for Less...Ralphs markets have check-out machines...Food for Less markets do not have check-out machines...
Snoop Dogg did attend Poly High School in Long Beach...Cameron Diaz also attended Poly High School...
Food for Less is located on South Street in North Long Beach...It is near Jordan High School...Area near Jordan High School is not very nice...
Ralphs is located near Millikan High School...Area around Millikan High School is OK...I would not call that area a "ghetto"...
There is also a Costco store in Lakewood...Near Lakewood Mall...
Walmart on Atlantic closed many years ago...However, there are other locations in Long Beach...Including the one near the 605 Freeway...
Consider allowing a run-away local government holding you hostage and you allowing it for the convenience of others. I applaud Kroger's decision - this is on the city and not the store.
Its CA, I’d be willing to be at least 75% of those laid off vote democrat 100% of the time...
....embrace the suck, you own it.
What is perplexing? Cities like Toronto and Vancouver can do all sorts of mischief with zoning, public housing, and lax policing practices. But there would do much more evil if they had the power to tax income and sales, and fix wage rates. Canadian municipalities exist only through provincial legislation, and their powers can be curtailed if necessary (for example, the Ontario government’s slashing of the number it Toronto city councillors). Our system is not perfect, but it could be much worse.
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