Folks sound way too eager to blame the demise of Talley’s Green Grocer on “chains” without mentioning the pumps — gas pumps.
Consumers need a very compelling reason to drive 15 or 20 minutes each way past other grocery stores in order to get to a niche outlet like Talley’s. And Talley’s was very niche. I haven’t been there in a couple years as they didn’t carry anything that interesting or unique that I needed.
Amazingly, the interesting crown now goes to the Super Bi-Lo in Matthews, which in addition to being 5 minutes away, is stocking all kinds of funky and strange things. For now.
Who do I blame if that changes?
