Supermarket Sweep: Supercenters Are Out, Boutiques Are In

by the Editors at YumSugar, Posted Nov 1st 2010 @ 3:00PM

groceries checkout line Photo: cafemama, Flickr

Are gargantuan Walmart Supercenters and their ginormous kin on their way out, in favor of smaller, kinder, gentler grocery stores? Yes, say the editors at YumSugar, who predict the downsizing (in a good way) of the supermarket. To find out more about what may be the biggest trend in food shopping, visit YumSugar.

Filed Under: Business, Trends
Tags: food shopping, grocery stores, supermarket

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11-03-2010 @1:04PM Tibbs said... Having read the article, do they think that Asda and the like are actually CLOSING big stores in favour of the smaller outlets?

Asda are creating more small stores because they can't get planning permission for the big stores they want.

And anyone who thinks that Asda and their ilk launching into smaller stores will in any way help the 'Mom and Pop' stores they'll be opening next to needs their heads examined.
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11-03-2010 @12:51PM cathy said... While aesthetically I hate the big box stores, many of us simply can't afford the small specialty stores. Heck I would love to be able to shop at a Trader Joe's or a similar type store but my shopping is economic driven. newsy1.wordpress.com
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