| | Recognizing the limitations of supercenters, some national chains are considering smaller local stores. These offer the convenience of a dollar store, but with a product range reminiscent of a 1980s supermarket and the added convenience of local access, available fuel and fast food. Kroger is evaluating the Turkey Hill Market concept in Columbus, OH. with a 7,500 square foot unit. This store has approximately twice the area of a Turkey Hill Minute Market but the floor area is only a tenth of the 70,000 square foot of an average Kroger store. |