“The middle of the road is no place for independent grocers trying to compete in a tough market.” “It is imperative that supermarkets get out of ‘no man’s land’ if they want to flourish and the key is to find a point of differentiation…discovering what makes them stand out and developing it from there.” “Retailers […]

“The real reason behind the “big box”ordinances is to keep out Wal-Mart. “As a result, they’re having a heck of a time executing their Supercenters in California.” “But they’ll fix that — and it could be with a new format.”

“It is more difficult to go upscale.”  “It is easier to come down than it is to go up.”