Talk:Ukrop's Food Group

Advert
this article is biased towards Ukrop's; it could use some rephrasing 65.97.4.217 22:04, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

I agree. Lots of peacock words and unsourced statements. Added {advert} tag. Toddstreat1 13:34, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Still could use noted references, but better IMO now that some of the weasel words are gone, so I removed the {advert} tag. Toddstreat1 15:43, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Honor system
Removed the following:
 * "Stories indicate that in the past, patrons who did not have enough money to pay for groceries were trusted to leave the store with the groceries and bring in the money later based on the honor system."

While this might be true, it should be cited and weasel words removed. Toddstreat1 16:16, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

Christian Values and Question of POV
It was claimed that the passages


 * Their stance towards alcohol has attracted criticism from many groups, Christian and non-Christian in the areas they serve, and led in general to a lower percentage of overall patrons than a store of their calibre might otherwise attract.


 * Their stance on closing for Sunday's however attracts little criticism in the region as it is a common practice due both to blue laws still enforced in some neighboring states, and similar practices by other Christian owned enterprises such as Chick-fil-A.

Introduced "Anti-Christian" POV into the article. This is categorically false. Ukrops is criticised BY other Christian groups for the above reasons. Many Christian groups take issue to the no alcohol policy citing that it creates a divisive mindset amoung Christians due to the alcoholic nature of communion and the fact that many religious groups in the area have no qualms with alcohol. The statement on the lack of criticism for Sunday closings is important for those reading the article unfamiliar with the religious climate of this part of the country who may be confused by the policy. The passages are NOT slanted to a POV but an objective statement of the facts. Agriculture 8 July 2005 02:42 (UTC)
 * Until you can support your claims of criticism with references, I will maintain that there is not a whole lot of criticism of Ukrops (by any kind of group, religious or not) due to their alcohol policy. MPS 8 July 2005 17:00 (UTC)

I am somewhat mystified how the business practice of having a bagger transport your groceries to your car is a manifestation of "Christian Values" or a Christian ethic. It is a sound and effective business practice that creates good will and is not uncommon in upscale grocery chains.

I don't think the stories of being allowed to return with money on your next visit are "apocryphal" or something that occured in the distant past. I have had this happen to me personally within the last two years. I think the offer is extended most often when you are recognized by the store staff as a "regular." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.57.161.103 (talk • contribs) 23:59,21:15, 11 January 2006 (UTC)

Main Secrtion
Ukrops is best known in the grocery business for their prepared food offerings. They were one of the first to market with their "Dinners for Two" and with complete Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Their selection of premade entrees and side dishes are extensive even today compared to other grocers. The claim "Their international is particularly good, often exceeding the offerings of local ethnic groceries." is not a proper sentence and is not supported by empirical evidence. Their international sections are well-stocked compared to Kroger, but certainly not comparable to the ethnic stores on Horsepen. Similarly, they have excellent Organic/Natural Foods selections, but not comparable to Ellwood Thompson.." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.57.161.103 (talk • contribs) 23:59,21:15, 11 January 2006 (UTC)

Opinionated / Biased
This article is way too biased, opinionated and makes claims with no evidence or citations. For example:

"The company has gone steadily downhill..." In what way? Where is the evidence?

"'Joe's Market...is remarkably even MORE expensive than the Ukrop's locations!'" I do not think regular Ukrop's locations are expensive. What is with the word "more" in all capitals? And, you do not write sentences in an encyclopedia with exclamation points!

"'Ukrop's itself is well known for the high price of their groceries, the quality of their store baked goods, and their tendency to carry exotic and otherwise hard to get ingredients.'" Well known by who? Again, more opinions. Their groceries (at least the ones I buy) are not higher priced than other stores, the quality of their baked goods is not special, and only certain stories (the larger ones) carry hard to find ingredients. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.240.225.14 (talk) 22:10, 3 May 2007 (UTC).

All of the biased modifications that you noticed were all added by one user Wahoowill on 2 May. I think they qualify as vandalism, so I am going to revert them. Perhaps some work needs to be done to improve the NPOV of the original article, but I think that none of these edits are improvements. Andyrew2000 19:45, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

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Original Research
Moving the following OR statement here:
 * They have excellent international food sections, natural and organic food sections as compared to most of their competitors.

Toddstreat1 22:53, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

More OR deposited here. Move back if/when verified:
 * Ukrop's was a pioneer in both loyalty marketing and meal solutions when it launched its Valued Customer® program in 1987 and its chilled prepared foods in 1989.


 * Ukrop's is well known for the high quality of groceries, the quality of their prepared foods and bakery items, as well as their tendency to carry exotic and otherwise hard to get ingredients.  They have excellent international food sections, natural and organic food sections as compared to most of their competitors.

Toddstreat1 23:47, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Moving unsourced section to talk
This entire section remains unsourced since July 2007, so I am removing it from the article and depositing it here. {{Quotation|

Christian values
Ukrop's claims their ownership's interpretation of Christianity influences various store policies, such as refusing to sell alcoholic beverages and remaining closed on Sundays. Other manifestations include signs in each store that say, "Let us visit our house of worship this weekend." Stores close by 10:00 p.m. so that employees can spend more time with their families.

While Ukrop's does sell tobacco products (except in their Roanoke store), their stance towards alcohol is unique because it may lead to lower sales figures and market share. Ukrop's decision not to sell alcohol however often means that in practice, ABC stores as well as wine and beer speciality shops are found very close by (often in the same strip mall) so that customers who wish to purchase alcohol can still do so conveniently. }} If WP:Reliable sources can be found to substantiate this, then, and only then, move them back. Toddst1 (talk) 22:44, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Should have read this before editing the article yesterday, but I didn't -- recent edit notes the not-selling-alcohol and not-opening-Sundays realities, which are widely known and referenced in most of the press articles regarding the sale of the company, without attributing motive or discussing the stores next door. Apologies if this appears to reinstate an old flaw. Decafdyke (talk) 03:51, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

Updating in February 2010
This article will need to be updated in February 2010, AND NOT BEFORE to reflect it as a subsidiary of Giant-Carlisle once the sale is finalized. Over time, this article may even have to be changed to reflect "Ukrop's" as a food line the new owners will continues to market using the Ukrop's name and briefly mention the history of the name on a super market. -Eaglescout1984 5:41, 21 December 2009 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Eaglescout1984 (talk • contribs)

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