Comments on: Fresh&Easy Opens Up http://yorkblvd.com/2007/11/08/fresheasy-opens-up/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:06:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: dan http://yorkblvd.com/2007/11/08/fresheasy-opens-up/comment-page-1/#comment-193 dan Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:10:33 +0000 http://yorkblvd.com/2007/11/08/fresheasy-opens-up/#comment-193 I heard they only used part of the space occupied by the previous grocery store. What went into the remaining space? Could you email me and let me know? I heard they only used part of the space occupied by the previous grocery store. What went into the remaining space? Could you email me and let me know?

]]> By: kinilau http://yorkblvd.com/2007/11/08/fresheasy-opens-up/comment-page-1/#comment-58 kinilau Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:08:28 +0000 http://yorkblvd.com/2007/11/08/fresheasy-opens-up/#comment-58 I agree with semprini that I enjoyed the fact that Tesco went simple with their interior- why do they need to be overly wasteful in the interior. They cut open boxes and stuck it on the shelves- good for them. I think their concept is an interesting one in the fact that the person looking for creme fraiche and a good baguette can shop at the same place as the person looking for cheerios and McCormick gravy maker. Seems like it could grow into exactly what a lot of neighborhoods in LA need- a store that offers a mix of gourmet and regular grocery goods- Lets face it- the neighborhood is a mix of people of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. As far as the labor issue, does Vons, ralphs or any others guarantee a full- time schedule? Wasn't that one of the key issues of the strike? Tesco is using locally grown produce which is nice. Not sure about their canned goods, but last week I looked at my can of black beans from Trader Joes and it was from China. Bottom line is I would like to see them succeed in offering everyone in the neighborhood a place to shop. I agree with semprini that I enjoyed the fact that Tesco went simple with their interior- why do they need to be overly wasteful in the interior. They cut open boxes and stuck it on the shelves- good for them. I think their concept is an interesting one in the fact that the person looking for creme fraiche and a good baguette can shop at the same place as the person looking for cheerios and McCormick gravy maker. Seems like it could grow into exactly what a lot of neighborhoods in LA need- a store that offers a mix of gourmet and regular grocery goods- Lets face it- the neighborhood is a mix of people of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. As far as the labor issue, does Vons, ralphs or any others guarantee a full- time schedule? Wasn’t that one of the key issues of the strike? Tesco is using locally grown produce which is nice. Not sure about their canned goods, but last week I looked at my can of black beans from Trader Joes and it was from China. Bottom line is I would like to see them succeed in offering everyone in the neighborhood a place to shop.

]]> By: semprini http://yorkblvd.com/2007/11/08/fresheasy-opens-up/comment-page-1/#comment-56 semprini Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:41:01 +0000 http://yorkblvd.com/2007/11/08/fresheasy-opens-up/#comment-56 I had similar thoughts, though my overall impression was favorable. I actually like the overly simplistic packaging--it makes me feel less like I'm being "marketted" to. I think the store is appealing because it's a great one-stop grocery for people like me--single, not a ton of money, not a ton of time to go to one store for cheese and another for toilet paper--but who hate the super market and all of the processed food. I am disappointed in the building and the parking lot; from an urban design standpoint they could have one much more! I had similar thoughts, though my overall impression was favorable. I actually like the overly simplistic packaging–it makes me feel less like I’m being “marketted” to. I think the store is appealing because it’s a great one-stop grocery for people like me–single, not a ton of money, not a ton of time to go to one store for cheese and another for toilet paper–but who hate the super market and all of the processed food.
I am disappointed in the building and the parking lot; from an urban design standpoint they could have one much more!

]]> By: Jon http://yorkblvd.com/2007/11/08/fresheasy-opens-up/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Jon Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:24:39 +0000 http://yorkblvd.com/2007/11/08/fresheasy-opens-up/#comment-52 Fresh and Easy is going great guns with its PR, but they're really undercutting community standards. Refusing to meet with community and religious leaders is shameful. The $10/hour figure for workers is sleight of hand, as they won't guarantee a full time schedule or benefits. And while here in our neighborhood they put a store, they are not following through on their commitment to put stores where they're really needed in LA-- the so called "food deserts." Until Tesco/F&E fixes these problems, I'll keep shopping at Von's, Ralph's and Trader Joe's. Fresh and Easy is going great guns with its PR, but they’re really undercutting community standards. Refusing to meet with community and religious leaders is shameful. The $10/hour figure for workers is sleight of hand, as they won’t guarantee a full time schedule or benefits. And while here in our neighborhood they put a store, they are not following through on their commitment to put stores where they’re really needed in LA– the so called “food deserts.” Until Tesco/F&E fixes these problems, I’ll keep shopping at Von’s, Ralph’s and Trader Joe’s.

]]> By: Scott Piotrowski http://yorkblvd.com/2007/11/08/fresheasy-opens-up/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Scott Piotrowski Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:30:18 +0000 http://yorkblvd.com/2007/11/08/fresheasy-opens-up/#comment-51 The impression that I have is that Tesco / Fresh & Easy will be the next Wal Mart in the US. Nothing good about that at all. And the report is not at all inspiring either. Would make more sense to me, it would seem, to get my fruits and vegetables at the local markets (Old LA Market comes to mind) or the local market (what's the name of that produce place on Eagle Rock that has the awesome mural on the north-facing outside wall?). Anything else then becomes a Trader Joe's or Whole Foods run as needed. I wish I knew of more local butchers and the like in the area, too. Keep it local! The impression that I have is that Tesco / Fresh & Easy will be the next Wal Mart in the US. Nothing good about that at all. And the report is not at all inspiring either. Would make more sense to me, it would seem, to get my fruits and vegetables at the local markets (Old LA Market comes to mind) or the local market (what’s the name of that produce place on Eagle Rock that has the awesome mural on the north-facing outside wall?). Anything else then becomes a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods run as needed. I wish I knew of more local butchers and the like in the area, too. Keep it local!

]]> By: Anonymous http://yorkblvd.com/2007/11/08/fresheasy-opens-up/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Anonymous Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:02:44 +0000 http://yorkblvd.com/2007/11/08/fresheasy-opens-up/#comment-50 Looks like we were there around the same time. I felt the same about this grocery store. I posted about it as well: http://ablogawayfromhome.blogspot.com/2007/11/fresh-easy-opens-on-eagle-rock-blvd.html -Rose Looks like we were there around the same time. I felt the same about this grocery store.

I posted about it as well:
http://ablogawayfromhome.blogspot.com/2007/11/fresh-easy-opens-on-eagle-rock-blvd.html

-Rose

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