Grocers look for an edge as competition gets even tighter

To stay competitive in a brutal market, grocers need to find ways to differentiate themselves. A cheaper can of beans no longer cuts it.

  • By Louis Llovio
  • | 12:00 p.m. July 8, 2021
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MARK WEMPLE: To stay competitive in a brutal market, grocers need to find ways to differentiate themselves. A cheaper can of beans no longer cuts it.
MARK WEMPLE: To stay competitive in a brutal market, grocers need to find ways to differentiate themselves. A cheaper can of beans no longer cuts it.
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Whole Foods Markets opened its new 48,000-square foot store in one of Tampa’s newest, highest profile developments in early July. 

While officials celebrate the opening, and as curious shoppers check out the new digs, chances are pretty high a delivery truck owned by The Kroger Co. will drive by on Dale Mabry Hwy.

 

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