Kroger, Giant Eagle, WalMart, and Target dominate the Columbus market. I tend to shop 4 places -- we have a local co-op (just a block away) that ahs the best coffee and bread. I go to Giant Eagle for the "staples" like milk and eggs. I go to a local "gourmet" market -- Weilands -- for my meat and some of my produce...... And I go to Target for my personal care and laundry items (I can't resist the pricing).

I HATE WalMart and I will avoid it at all costs....

My favorite chain (BigBear) went out of business last year. It seems like the "middle sized" stores are being squeezed out -- the specialty shops (with $$$$$$ prices) and the suspercenters are taking over the market.

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