NOTRICA'S NEW STORE BOASTS BAKERY THAT IS CATERING TO LOCAL TASTES

under its own banner, the best way to respond to the constantly changing demographics of the chain's market area.

. "You have to change your thinking and be prepared for whatever else may be coming down the road," he said.

Notrica said the new store got its own bakery in large part because the company was able to hire an experienced head baker. "We got a top-notch baker. If we didn't have him, we probably would have leased out this department like in our other units," he said.

The unit here has other installations that reflect the retailer's commitment to keeping up with changing tastes. In the seafood department, a coffin case offers refrigerated and frozen options, and more floor drains have been installed. According to Notrica, this modification will permit the store to expand its fin fish section.