Customers continue to tell us that they like double coupons. |
Despite our best efforts, we just haven't been able to attract the number of customers we need to be profitable. We don't have a large enough presence in many of these Northern California communities. |
Friday and Saturday were not pleasant times for us. When you have to tell people who, out of no fault of their own, their stores are closing and their jobs may be eliminated, it is difficult for us. |
It is against our policy to discuss who we may or may not be talking with. |
People have to eat. The grocery store is an important part of every neighborhood. |
The mystery of it has also been very intriguing to people. We are trying to find out how we can get to the bottom of this. |
We are working on bring a replacement. We understand that the community does not want an empty building in its midst, so it's our goal to have someone in the building as soon as possible. |
We plan to open 11 this year. Customers like to be able to get a coffee or tea while they are in our stores. |
We still think it's a good job. We just didn't make it up in your part of the state. |
Week in and week out, this team has continued to surprise me. I think we certainly have a chance at winning this, but in my mind we're third behind Carmel and Hamilton Southeastern because they both beat us. I'd take my chances with the team I have. |
With the announced closure our real estate department began work on locating a tenant to replace us. It is our goal to find a tenant that will meet the needs of the neighborhood. |