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Different from traditional supermarkets and traditional natural food stores, fresh stores emphasize perishables and offer center-store assortments that differ from those of traditional retailers—especially in the areas of ethnic, natural, and organic, e.g., Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, and some independents.

The small corner grocery store that carries a limited selection of staples and other convenience goods. These stores generate approximately $1 million in business annually.