On Sat 15 Nov 2008 08:56:48a, Ken told us...

> notbob > wrote in
> :
>
>> Read an article in Time magazine about Aldi's, the Mid-West discount
>> grocer. The article claimed "...many are leaving upscale grocers like
>> Whole Foods and Albertson's..." ???? Say what?
>>
>> Since when is Albertson's upscale? It's not even as upscale as
>> Safeway, who is trying to reinvent itself into the upscale market,
>> with the usual absurd prices to match. In fact,, Alberston's was the
>> cheapest market in our area, with the lowest prices, best sales, etc.
>> Medium selection, pricey produce, but great prices, everall. Being on
>> a budget and a fanatical price watcher, I shopped Alberstson's 95% of
>> the time.
>>
>> It appears the author of the Time piece has never done any serious
>> shopping.
>>
>> nb
>
> Albertson is by far the most expensive supermarket in my city, except for
> a smaller chain that caters to Mexicans. However, they also by far have
> the best selection of groceries. I shop there - rarely - when I can't
> find what I want elsewhere.
>

It's the most expensive chain in my city, too, but I can't say they have
the best selection of groceries. I go there for the rare thing I can't
find anywhere else, which isn't often. Actually, in my area, Safeway,
Fry's, and a local chain (Basha's) has better selection of product.

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