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Article: Grocery stores hope you will buy more than food.
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- November 24, 2006
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Byline: Anna Sowa
Nov. 24--This holiday season, some retailers are hoping Central Oregonians will make a list, check it twice and head to their local grocery store.
In a retail trend that's been gaining momentum in recent years, more grocery stores are offering nonfood items geared toward gift buyers. The trend is a way for grocery stores to better compete with one-stop shopping giants like Wal-Mart, industry experts say, and as a way to compete for the coveted holiday shopper.
"I don't have the data, but I think it's safe to say that consumers are spending more at grocery stores during the holidays," said Scott Krugman, spokesman for the ...