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== Bottom Dollar Food == | == Bottom Dollar Food == | ||
[[File:Bottom_Dollar_Logo.svg|thumb|right|Bottom Dollar Food logo]] | |||
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'''Bottom Dollar Food''' was a | '''Bottom Dollar Food''' was a discount grocery store chain in the United States. It was a subsidiary of the [[Delhaize Group]], a Belgian international food retailer. The chain was known for its low prices and no-frills shopping experience. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Bottom Dollar Food was | Bottom Dollar Food was established in 2005 as a subsidiary of the Delhaize Group. The first store opened in [[High Point, North Carolina]]. The concept was designed to compete with other discount grocery chains by offering a limited selection of products at lower prices. | ||
In | In 2010, Bottom Dollar Food expanded into the [[Philadelphia]] and [[Pittsburgh]] markets, opening several new stores. The chain focused on urban and suburban areas, targeting cost-conscious consumers. | ||
== | == Business Model == | ||
Bottom Dollar Food | Bottom Dollar Food operated on a low-cost business model. The stores were smaller than traditional supermarkets, and they offered a limited selection of products, primarily focusing on private label brands. This allowed the chain to keep prices low and attract budget-conscious shoppers. | ||
The stores featured a "no-frills" shopping environment, with minimal decor and basic shelving. Customers were encouraged to bring their own bags or purchase them at the store, as Bottom Dollar Food did not provide free bags. | |||
== Closure == | |||
In 2014, the Delhaize Group announced the sale of Bottom Dollar Food to [[Aldi]], another discount grocery chain. The sale included all 66 Bottom Dollar Food locations. Following the acquisition, all Bottom Dollar Food stores were closed by early 2015. | |||
== Legacy == | |||
[[Category:Defunct | Despite its relatively short lifespan, Bottom Dollar Food left an impact on the discount grocery market in the regions it served. The chain's focus on low prices and essential products influenced other retailers to adopt similar strategies. | ||
== Related Pages == | |||
* [[Delhaize Group]] | |||
* [[Aldi]] | |||
* [[Discount store]] | |||
* [[Grocery store]] | |||
[[Category:Defunct discount stores of the United States]] | |||
[[Category:Companies established in 2005]] | [[Category:Companies established in 2005]] | ||
[[Category:Companies disestablished in | [[Category:Companies disestablished in 2015]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:32, 15 February 2025
Bottom Dollar Food[edit]
Bottom Dollar Food was a discount grocery store chain in the United States. It was a subsidiary of the Delhaize Group, a Belgian international food retailer. The chain was known for its low prices and no-frills shopping experience.
History[edit]
Bottom Dollar Food was established in 2005 as a subsidiary of the Delhaize Group. The first store opened in High Point, North Carolina. The concept was designed to compete with other discount grocery chains by offering a limited selection of products at lower prices.
In 2010, Bottom Dollar Food expanded into the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh markets, opening several new stores. The chain focused on urban and suburban areas, targeting cost-conscious consumers.
Business Model[edit]
Bottom Dollar Food operated on a low-cost business model. The stores were smaller than traditional supermarkets, and they offered a limited selection of products, primarily focusing on private label brands. This allowed the chain to keep prices low and attract budget-conscious shoppers.
The stores featured a "no-frills" shopping environment, with minimal decor and basic shelving. Customers were encouraged to bring their own bags or purchase them at the store, as Bottom Dollar Food did not provide free bags.
Closure[edit]
In 2014, the Delhaize Group announced the sale of Bottom Dollar Food to Aldi, another discount grocery chain. The sale included all 66 Bottom Dollar Food locations. Following the acquisition, all Bottom Dollar Food stores were closed by early 2015.
Legacy[edit]
Despite its relatively short lifespan, Bottom Dollar Food left an impact on the discount grocery market in the regions it served. The chain's focus on low prices and essential products influenced other retailers to adopt similar strategies.
