Dear Editor:
Re: What will replace Thrifty's?, The Record, Oct. 25.
I agree with Jen Arbo: "Thrifty's was a perfect fit." I can't imagine why the Competition Bureau would feel we need three Safeways. Is that competition or total control over our city?
When our third Safeway opened by the SkyTrain station it forced out IGA.
I can walk to either Thrifty's or Safeway, and believe me, I'd rather shop at Thrifty's. Their meat is top-quality, the bakeshop and bread is quality, sales are great, they have quality flowers, and to top it off they are all so friendly and helpful.
I am not a shopper, but they make the experience a pleasure. I had to phone their office on the Island recently and got a person right away. How rare is that? It will be a sad day if Thrifty's has to close.
We do not need another Choices, their prices are high and they don't compare to Thrifty's. Ultimately Thrifty's "is" the perfect fit. The best solution would be to close a Safeway. I will be driving to Thrifty's on Austin Avenue or the Superstore if Thrifty's closed.
Pam Leah, New Westminster
