Thursday, January 3

 
Study: Poorer Neighborhoods Have Fewer Supermarkets

One would be tempted to say, "So what else is new?" but this report is good fodder for people who are trying to bring full-service supermarkets into underserved areas. One interesting point is that while predominantly white neighborhoods have more supermarkets, other neighborhoods had more specialty markets, such as meat markets and flower/vegetable markets. I know I would rather shop in a small specialty store, but then I know I'll pay more than I would at a supermarket, and that poses a real hardship for inner-city and underserved neighborhoods. Can a supermarket survive and thrive in an inner-city area? Probaby better than the suburban guys in suits and ties at the corporate office think.
posted by Unknown 9:06 AM