[Waterbaby]

Originally Posted by Farfrumbehavin

If they don't have enough sense to to put their personal issues aside, do what's best for their employees, stockholders, and their customers, than their not the great company that I thought they were when this all started. There is no such thing as loyalty after all. At this point it doesn't matter who is to blame for the gridlock, it is clear that people have lost interest in the issue and have moved on and found someplace else to shop. At least we have. It's so ridiculous that I think I will just stay at Hannaford. I'm seeing some really good deals and I think they realize, that is how they can keep customers coming back.

FFB - I do not believe that people have lost interest in the issue and moved on; it is far from that point in the area that I live in (SE NH). There are a LOT of MB stores here, and people are still wholeheartedly boycotting, employees are still working, and it is still a main topic of conversation.

I am also shopping at Hannaford because their prices are the closest to MB that I can find in the Exeter area. Good deals? Sometimes. However, I don't think those will continue if MB is eliminated; my take is they are creating goodwill for the displaced MB shoppers, in hopes we will continue shopping there even if MB gets back to normal. I will admit, the employees there have been great, noticing when I (and many other people) appear "lost" because we don't know the store and helping us find things.

All of that being said, I am respectfully disagreeing with your statements and hope that your feelings are not widespread.