date:Apr 01, 2012
chains and mass merchants are scaling down to fit into urban areas or to have a presence in locations that dont warrant a giant store. Fresh foods and higher-end selections are very much a part of the offerings in these smaller formats. Likewise, some national and regional drugstore chains are morphing into one-stop convenience stores with deli items, fresh to-go options, cheese platters and even beer counters.
Urbanization in America is a megatrend, says Ben Ball, senior vice president