More distributors are offering items outside of their usual product lines to please customers and increase sales.
But times have changed. Decades ago, many of our mothers didn't have full-time jobs, and one of their primary tasks was to buy - i.e., source - groceries and other products for the home. In our time-strapped world, shopping is something that must be completed quickly and efficiently. And the supermarket that offers the biggest variety at the best value wins my family's business.