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Local grocery stores win on service but lag behind chains online, study finds

When it comes to grocery shopping, bigger may not always be better.A recent survey of 5,000 U.S. supermarket shoppers found that 60% shop at independent grocery stores at least occasionally.Why? More than half point to friendly, personal service and community support.This research demonstrates that

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