Originally Posted by
slippahs
here are a great number of pukas out there that Walgreens can take advantage of, however, such as the Pearl Highlands center where the nearest Longs is at Pearlridge.
Still, the people of Hawaii look for bargains. So my bottom-line is, if Walgreens can't bring cheaper prices than Longs, I don't see them carving out a niche.
There's a longs .5 mile from pearl highlands, near daiei (now don quixote(sp))
With the right PR, walgreens could have a great start. People here flock to new stores/chains. If their prices are competitive, I think they can be successful. Run Longs out, no. But cut into their profits, yes.
I think chain loyalty is fading as most folks here and the rest of the us(and world?) want the most for their money regardless of whether it costs their countrymen manufacturing and retail jobs. The walmartization of the world.
eh, sorry for the tangent. At least I didn't start in on how go! airlines is a similar deal(with some stark differences).