Talk:Ukrop's Super Market

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[edit] Christian Values and Question of POV

It was claimed that the passages

Their stance towards alcohol has attracted criticism from many groups, Christian and non-Christian in the areas they serve, and led in general to a lower percentage of overall patrons than a store of their calibre might otherwise attract.

Their stance on closing for Sunday's however attracts little criticism in the region as it is a common practice due both to blue laws still enforced in some neighboring states, and similar practices by other Christian owned enterprises such as Chick-fil-A.

Introduced "Anti-Christian" POV into the article. This is categorically false. Ukrops is criticised BY other Christian groups for the above reasons. Many Christian groups take issue to the no alcohol policy citing that it creates a divisive mindset amoung Christians due to the alcoholic nature of communion and the fact that many religious groups in the area have no qualms with alcohol. The statement on the lack of criticism for Sunday closings is important for those reading the article unfamiliar with the religious climate of this part of the country who may be confused by the policy. The passages are NOT slanted to a POV but an objective statement of the facts. Agriculture 8 July 2005 02:42 (UTC)

Until you can support your claims of criticism with references, I will maintain that there is not a whole lot of criticism of Ukrops (by any kind of group, religious or not) due to their alcohol policy. MPS 8 July 2005 17:00 (UTC)

I am somewhat mystified how the business practice of having a bagger transport your groceries to your car is a manifestation of "Christian Values" or a Christian ethic. It is a sound and effective business practice that creates good will and is not uncommon in upscale grocery chains.

I don't think the stories of being allowed to return with money on your next visit are "apocryphal" or something that occured in the distant past. I have had this happen to me personally within the last two years. I think the offer is extended most often when you are recognized by the store staff as a "regular."

[edit] Main Secrtion

Ukrops is best known in the grocery business for their prepared food offerings. They were one of the first to market with their "Dinners for Two" and with complete Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Their selection of premade entrees and side dishes are extensive even today compared to other grocers. The claim "Their international is particularly good, often exceeding the offerings of local ethnic groceries." is not a proper sentence and is not supported by empirical evidence. Their international sections are well-stocked compared to Kroger, but certainly not comparable to the ethnic stores on Horsepen. Similarly, they have excellent Organic/Natural Foods selections, but not comparable to Ellwood Thompson.