The problem Haggen had was offering something slightly more upscale, but not enough so to justify the higher prices

What’s next for South Bay, Harbor Area Haggen stores after they close?

What I find annoying about this article is that they keep talking about how non-traditional, upscale markets are more likely to do better as they move into Southern California. But the stores Haggen replaced were mainstream – Albertsons and Vons. The problem Haggen had was offering something slightly more upscale, but not enough so to justify the higher prices, in locations that were better served by the mainstream grocery stores.

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