In a recession, it's a good problem for a store to have: Not enough space and not enough selection, coupled with a loyal customer base that wants more of both.
It's also a dilemma, if you're the community-owned Syracuse Real Food Co-op: Expanding means changing locations, and that could alienate those customers whose favorite thing about the co-op might be that it's right in their neighborhood, at 618 Kensington Road in the University area.
The co-op this week is announcing its plans: It will move to a new spot, in a commercial building on East Genesee Street about two blocks east of Westcott Street, or about a mile from the current location. (The building's seller asked that the specific address not be published until the deal closes).
The move will expand the co-op space from the current 1,200 square feet to 5,500 square feet, says General Manager Travis Hance. It will also provide much-needed parking space, plus allow the co-op to offer more produce, meat and seafood selections, add a deli with a hot-and-cold food bar, grab-and-go sandwiches and sushi, and put in a seating area.
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