tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784645259452866726.post1048443347270279985..comments2023-10-19T11:47:28.059-04:00Comments on Richmond Food Collective: End of a Era for Local Grocery?shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02010449010925700406noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784645259452866726.post-60885543066185242542009-07-19T15:41:14.130-04:002009-07-19T15:41:14.130-04:00It's unfortunate that we're now in a time ...It's unfortunate that we're now in a time when saving a few pennies (explaining the Food Lion patronage) matters more than customer service. As reported, they're putting out a prospectus to gauge interest. Doesn't mean they have to sell. <br /><br />However, with profit margins down (not just in grocery), a company like Ukrop's that does take care of its employees has more to lose than a national chain.Sean Yeagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12651730382912484783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784645259452866726.post-36557266074528415082009-07-15T20:58:09.598-04:002009-07-15T20:58:09.598-04:00My only question is Why do people shop at Food Lio...My only question is Why do people shop at Food Lion? Their stores are a dump, they are rude and their meat and produce is the worst in the area.<br /><br />Ukrop's has the best customer service, period. That alone is worth my business.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18075291905372199004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784645259452866726.post-4732947014993308392009-07-15T14:54:25.333-04:002009-07-15T14:54:25.333-04:00I have managed to mention Ukrops a surprising amou...I have managed to mention Ukrops a surprising amount of times on <a href="http://downtownrichmond.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Lost Art of the City</a>, but only <a href="http://downtownrichmond.blogspot.com/2009/07/ukrops-obsession.html" rel="nofollow">once</a> in any detail. I like Ukrops, but they closed my location last year. Jim Ukrop was kind enough to comiserate with me during a stone cold phone call. I'm not sure how many millionaire businessmen would do that with a complete stranger.<br /><br />I hope Ukrops adapts. I like good customer service and get a kick when they walk me to my car, not that I need it. It's just fun talking to the kids who work there. To protect their customers and employees they should start opening Sundays and sell beer and wine. They are good for the community and it would be a loss if they are sold.Paul Hammondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00672123256678811134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784645259452866726.post-7299079604063043802009-07-14T21:48:37.073-04:002009-07-14T21:48:37.073-04:00Maybe they will now be opened on Sundays ans sell ...Maybe they will now be opened on Sundays ans sell alcohol, like the rest of the grocery stores in the country. Wow, entering the 21st Century nearly 10 years in would be GOLD!<br /><br />Thanks for this exciting news!Existential Punkhttp://existentialpunk.comnoreply@blogger.com