The image above is Tesco's (out of the UK) latest contribution to the American landscape. Nearly reminding one of a corner Walgreens within suburban sprawl...smaller than a big box....but getting Wal-Mart's attention?
The new trend may be small, neighborhood and convenience. While we are way familiar with American convenience--- small and neighborhood are hardly an American truism - at least not in the 21th century. But as food becomes more local, cars become smaller....why not grocery stores?
The "Fresh and Easy" is Tesco's latest mini-store (they are the big box of the UK) to open in the Southwest (NV, CA...). It offers less of a selection, but more integrated into urban environments due to its smaller size.
Wal-Mart is said to be close behind with attempts of mini-marts in the Arizona area.
?????...what anti-big box group could imagine hearing that?
Wal-mart breaking from its mold and downsizing.
Its all about the dollar and its seems that time-craving americans actually are hinting at having "less of a selection" in return for quick and easy shopping.
Are we seeing a turnaround in this mega-scaled lifestyle?
What are the new scales of capitalism for the 20th century?
What are the new smaller scale lifestyles of the new American?
What is staying big? What will return to a human scale?
Articles:
New York Times
Reuters
NY Post
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