Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRB, Phoenix Broker
HomeSmart Real Estate BR030809000 - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kristin there used to be a lovely Fresh and Easy close to my home and it closed quite a few years ago along with other stores in AZ.  Sorry to see them closing as they had qood quality and service. And I hope the employees get jobs with the new chain opening up.

Nov 17, 2015 08:02 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
GreatWest Realty - Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Real Estate Agent

That's sad news.  Especially the 3,000 layoffs.  Hopefully, another grocery will open up at that location to serve the community.

Nov 17, 2015 08:55 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

How sad is that I was about to post about another chain but held off it.... sadly that is two chains laying people off right before Thanksgiving what a tragedy....Endre

Nov 17, 2015 03:47 PM
Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Lend Smart Mortgage, Llc. - Carlsbad, CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor Thanks for the alert on Fresh & Easy. Can't say I ever shopped them, but the economy is definitely changing.

Nov 17, 2015 10:14 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Anna Banana Kruchten 

It is sad to see any business try to compete only to close their doors eventually.

Nov 18, 2015 12:08 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Myrl Jeffcoat 

Yes, I feel so bad for the employees who were laid off. Maybe they will find some employment as many are hiring for the holidays.

Nov 18, 2015 12:09 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Endre Barath, Jr. 

Yes several have been in the news and it is a bad time.  So many of my friends like to shop at Trader Joes and buy their household items at big box stores. I think this is why many do not shop at traditional grocery stores now!

Nov 18, 2015 12:11 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI 

We had one that was opening in Loma Linda CA but then never opened over 4 years ago. A few months ago, they took the sign down and put a dollar store there. It was very disappointing!

Nov 18, 2015 12:13 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kristin, sad to see a company close and have layoffs especially this time of year.  

Nov 18, 2015 12:47 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Joan Cox 

Yes it is very sad and I wish them all a  happy holiday.

Nov 18, 2015 01:05 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA - Bristow, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Hmm..interesting name for a grocery chain.  I tought it was a dry cleaning chain based on the name and logo.  

Nov 18, 2015 02:03 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Chris Ann Cleland 

 Meat and produce sold there cost a alittle more than regular markets but all organic and meats were antibotic free. Now there are more stores and larger so some just win out. Whole Foods, Sprouts and Trader Joe's are really popular in California.

Nov 18, 2015 08:01 AM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

It is always a sad thing to hear of a company that is not making it and having to close down. At least it sounds like many may have a place to transition to

Nov 19, 2015 01:40 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi David Shamansky 

Yes, I am hoping they are getting some help for this holiday season if they do not find job replacements quickly. Too many unemployment and not enough positions it very typical but with church and family, hopefully they will have a happy holiday regardless.

Nov 27, 2015 03:34 AM