Walmart has made news with plans to get into the smaller-store format. But the big box chain isn't alone. Small food stores and "express" versions of big box stores are a new trend. Stores between
10,000 and 20,000 square feet from Trader Joe's, Save-A-Lot, Dollar General, Aldi and Fresh Market and convenience-focused "express" stores like Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market are where the new
store growth has been in the food retail industry.
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