Fruitvale merchants resist ‘Latino Wal-Mart’

OAKLAND ”” A franchise supermarket and store that serves the Hispanic community is coming soon to the Fruitvale district.

But instead of throwing a welcome party, neighboring Latino merchants fear Mi Pueblo Food Center ”” expected to open in November ”” will destroy small, local businesses. They would rather the franchise stay out of Fruitvale, the heart of the Latino community.

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