PC had a sales promotion, and the promotion is being reduced, in favor of (according to their press) lower prices. Sounds OK to me.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
have to agree with Box on this one.....stop the 'decorating' and GET TO BUSINESS....that business would be to sell good sh!t at good prices....KISS....
stop the fodder....if they were politicians the advantage gas would be a podium puck
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
Re May 4 letter, “Chopper can’t escape truth about ‘free’ gas”: Unlike Neil Nusbaum, I found nothing arrogant at all in Mona Golub’s defense of Price Chopper’s raising the amount of money shoppers must spend in order to get the gas discount. I never, for one moment, thought there was any wool being pulled over my eyes. Nor did I think the Golub Corp. believed me to be an “ignorant” shopper. I happen to regard the Golub family as shrewd businesspeople who also have the best interests of the community in mind. I have shopped at Price Chopper since I moved to the Capital Region in 1978 to attend college. I realize that I could save money on some items by shopping at Aldi, Shoprite, Hannaford or BJ’s, but I shop at Price Chopper because I like the fact that it is a “hometown” business that gives back to the community in myriad ways; its locations are convenient; and the products are excellent (if they are not, my money is cheerfully refunded). Price Chopper accepts other stores’ coupons and matches prices. A careful consumer can feed his or her family very reasonably by being mindful of all the advantages offered by Price Chopper. The wonderful thing about living in a free-market economy is that we may take our [business] elsewhere if our needs are not met. For me, the gas savings program was a boondoggle — and a very welcome one. Even if the Golubs decided to eliminate it altogether, I would continue to patronize their stores for the reasons enumerated above.
You don’t have to love the supermarket, but be civil with criticism
Re Neil Nusbaum’s May 4 letter [“Chopper can’t escape truth about ‘free’ gas”], which I find troubling, mean-spirited and discourteous: I have no association with the Golub Corp. and I am an infrequent Price Chopper customer because of our location. We Americans have the First Amendment right and fortunate privilege to render our opinions, but we have a responsibility and obligation to be thoughtful, reasonable and polite. I feel that the opportunity to have an opinion published in the newspaper is indeed an uniquely American privilege associated with improving our system, rather than a chance to demean an entity that we do not personally care for. Price Chopper, or any other business, can adjust or redirect itself in terms of its business needs. The free market system allows easy choice to be made, with no reason for public complaint or personal attack, as on [company spokeswoman] Mona Golub, or implied threats of doom and gloom. Our system of democracy and culture has generally avoided whining, complaints and mindless accusation. The Golub Corp. has been a significant benefactor or our region, not only as a respected merchant, but also as a substantial employer and huge philanthropic benefactor. Mr. Nusbaum’s attack is unwarranted and tasteless. If a consumer feels unhappy, misinformed or even cheated, there is always a different food vendor available. For those who have a need for impolite and excessive verbiage, perhaps a bit of really rough meat from another market will provide sufficient exercise for jaws which require more activity. If you find this letter not charming, it is my intention to demonstrate how foolish negativism is unappealing, inappropriate and also tasteless. This issue goes beyond marketing and the price of food and gasoline. Consider our country’s tradition of being decent, positive and respectful of others. The privilege of self-expression and opinion certainly does demand reasonable boundaries and tempered judgment.
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