Jonathan Marek

Supermarkets on Tap

March 1, 2010

FROM RETAILWIRE:
Both Wegmans and Whole Foods have recently opened pubs inside stores in Pennsylvania, serving beer, wine and drinks. What do you think of the idea of pubs in supermarkets? Does it take a Wegmans or Whole Foods to pull it off or is this something most grocers could handle?      [more...]

This sounds like something you could do once you've established the appeal of in-store dining. Which likely comes after take-away home meal replacement. Beyond Wegmans and Whole Foods, how many supermarkets have done those things effectively? Seems like that's the right start.