Can't. Grocery stores operate on 1-3% profit margins. There's no way they can compete against stores that don't have to pay rent and have tax payers subsidizing groceries.
They accepted the risk, against equal and fair competition. Keep in mind most of the affected stores are family owned. I think this is an idea that sounds good in theory, but I question why entire stores are needed as a solution.
Why not ensure that snap benefits are properly allocated to those who need it, and keep the family run stores open?
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u/Zoomwafflez Sep 15 '26
Can't. Grocery stores operate on 1-3% profit margins. There's no way they can compete against stores that don't have to pay rent and have tax payers subsidizing groceries.