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Even combined they'd still be smaller than Walmart (according to the article). They're also competing against Amazon/whole foods and Costco, etc... Grocery sho
by calderwoodra 3y ago
Even combined they'd still be smaller than Walmart (according to the article). They're also competing against Amazon/whole foods and Costco, etc...
Grocery shoppers are also extremely fickle and price sensitive. As far as mergers in the US go, I'd be surprised if this was blocked.
- HumblyTossed 3y ago> Grocery shoppers are also extremely fickle and price sensitive. Are they? Don't most people just go to the one that's closest to their neighborhood? I know I do. And I see people from my neighborhood in there every time. Good way to quickly catch up.
- Mountain_Skies 3y agoI'm very price aware though it's not the only factor in where I shop. Publix provides a much nicer environment than my local Kroger so I prefer Publix and pay a premium but I still go to Kroger about once a month for the CarbMaster store brands and cauliflower rice. There are also a couple of regional chains I sometimes to go if they're having a good sale, usually on meat, to stock up.
- zeroonetwothree 3y agoI have about 20 different grocery stores within 10 min driving distance (4 within 3 min). I buy different things at around 5 of them, depending on what prices/selection/quality are better where.
- themadturk 3y agoI live near a Walmart and a Fred Meyer (Kroger) and really have to shop at both because because neither has complete selection of what I buy. Safeway tends to be too expensive, and the smaller chains like Winco and Grocery Outlet are meh. I could probably shop solely at Walmart but their meat, deli and bakery are far inferior.