How Grocery Stores Have Changed Over the Years
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How Grocery Stores Have Changed Over the Years
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Self-service shopping was a new concept.
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Shoppers dressed to impress.
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Displays were elaborate.
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Window displays were huge, too.
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Workers made more than the minimum wage.
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Stores were smaller.
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Shopping carts were fairly new.
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Cash registers didn't always calculate change.
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The checkout lane had to be expanded.
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All items were price checked.
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It took a lot longer to check out.
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Plastic bags weren't a thing yet.
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Aisles had to be widened.
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Carts evolved over the years.
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Fewer items were kept in stock.
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Grocers used to only sell food.
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Some markets were joint stores.
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And some included lunch counters.
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But not everyone was welcome.
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Competition was fierce.
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But grocery store expansion led to more segregation.
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Green stamps were all the rage.
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Uniforms were typical.
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Free samples were always a good idea.
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You had to weigh your produce.
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Free parking was necessary.
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Frozen foods were all the rage.
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Stores tried to appeal to kids.
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Canned food was big.
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You couldn't shop on Sundays.
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Locally sourced produce was a thing of the past.
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Pre-wrapped meat was big.
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Fruit and vegetables were pre-wrapped, too.
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Shopping carts had helpful directories.
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Every store had one of these.
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Kid-friendly items were kept within reach.
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Advertisements crowded the space.
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Bottle deposits were popular.
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The dairy aisle hurt the milk man.
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Most people paid with cash.
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Store clerks would help you to your car.
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Organic produce became a new trend.
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