Surging demand for "salvage grocers"


	Surging demand for "salvage grocers"

mmlee

8-5-2009 11:22 AM

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food, consumer, groceries, recession, trend, retailers, budget, family, lifestyle, life

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8-5-2009 12:23 PM

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I've also noticed the thrift stores have started adverting on TV here. They never used to do that.

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