Monday, November 13, 2006
Wal-Martization of Amdavad
Visited the Star India Bazaar on the way back from Shivanand Ashram. Quite a big market. A cross between India Cash n Carry and a Costco, and a cleaner version of both. 18 checkout counters.
My parents like to shop there - cheaper vegetables etc, and a cleaner place to shop. These new grocery supermarkets are gobbling up a lot of space, and it isn't clear if they are making money, but they are making it harder for the old corner grocer. The vegetable-sellers on their laris are also going to find the going tough.
People get jobs in these stores, but are they any good? Is this a good thing?
So far, the answer seems to be yes. People like to shop in clean places. People like lower prices. People like new jobs.
Link
My parents like to shop there - cheaper vegetables etc, and a cleaner place to shop. These new grocery supermarkets are gobbling up a lot of space, and it isn't clear if they are making money, but they are making it harder for the old corner grocer. The vegetable-sellers on their laris are also going to find the going tough.
People get jobs in these stores, but are they any good? Is this a good thing?
So far, the answer seems to be yes. People like to shop in clean places. People like lower prices. People like new jobs.
Link
