I Don't Get It

[800trunkerman]

I don't understand why new commercials have erupted for the grocery chain Brookshire's. There is not one in Abilene, probably never will be.

The only stores I know of are in smaller area towns.

When Albertson's shut down their nice store on S. 14th, and left a big building empty, I got on the Brookshire's web site and contacted someone about considering coming to Abilene and using that building. I was told they would pass that suggestion on and consider it. Hmph. Didn't take 'em long to turn Abilene down once more. Makes ya' wonder what "power group" is keeping them shut out. The United monopoly lives on. United has great stores, but there is no competition other than ONE H-E-B and the north side Lawrence Bros. Competition makes the pot sweeter for everyone, customers and retailers alike.

My late dad once managed an 'M' System store, long time gone now. It was across the street from Safeway on Butternut. One store fed off the other, they both did great business! IMO more competition feeds the economy. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's my thinking.

I wish Brookshire's would reconsider or whoever is keeping them scared out, would just stop it. We need a nice Brookshire's in Abilene.

[howdy ya'll]

I dont get it either. Abilene is a nice size town, and the buying options are that of a really small town. It is very interesting. I came from the College Station area and that is close to the same size as Abilene, and the shopping difference is unbelievable. Whomever is holding up progress is only hurting Abilene. Allow it to grow and enter into the year 2008 well bring much success for all!

[800trunkerman]

Howdy, "Howdy"! That says it. We'll never go forward here if we don't allow various and sundry businesses to penetrate the business scene. Even the main golf course is going broke.

[Passenger]

I feel your pain when it comes to a lack of options...here in Sweetwater, there is only a Wal-Mart and a Brookshires...I personally hate Wal-Mart's business practices...but Brookshires? I've heard good things from other people in different towns, but the one here isn't much better than Wal-Mart...their prices are outrageous and the customer service isn't much better...I know a lot of people put a lot of stock into things like, carry out service for all customers and things like that, which Brookshires does perform...but as far as I'm concerned, I'd just rather get a fair deal on prices...when the generic bag of chips costs 5.35 and the wal-mart brand costs 1.85, I'm probably going with the wal-mart brand...

but that's me...I suppose that's why I usually just go shopping at the Sam's Club in Abilene :-)

[800trunkerman]

Howdy, Passenger and welcome aboard!

I didn't realize Brookshysters were that high. WallyWorld is always the best to save clams.

Thanks for that info. I'm kinda glad now they haven't come in here with their greed.

See ya' later-

800