Small Format Retailers Poised to Take Over

We've previously reported that the average retail store size across grocery formats is shrinking as consumers move toward "grab-and-go consumption." [see WSD 05-14-2014] Building on that story is a new report from RetailNet Group indicating 39% of North American retail sales growth is coming from stores that are 35,000 square feet or smaller. As it stands, the small store segment -- which includes convenience stores, discounters like Dollar General and Family Dollar, drugstores, as well as quick-service restaurants and specialty,