[Culverin]

The manager is right if their prices are lower, it will piss off the big chains.
This could potentially result in more competitive pricing from the big chains, then H-Mart would suffer since they are not the market leader.

However...
That's only on the assumption the manager is right about their pricing.
And I don't think he's right.

I don't find H-Mart Cheap.
Not their produce, meat, nor packaged goods (ketchup, chips, pre-made stuff). At least not on a whole over all if you work out a typical shopping trip. I mostly only window shop for the korean stuff there.


Option 1
If you are going heavy on produce, light on packaged
Go T&T

Option 2
If you are going light on produce, heavy on packaged
Go Superstore or Save On

Option 3
If you are going light on produce but want a bit more quality, light on packaged, and care more for convenient location than value for your dollar
Go Safeway

Option 4
If you are going for limited selection of produce and meat, but want them fresh and high quality
Go Chinatown or Supermarket 88

Option 5
If you are doing Korean exclusive items (Prime Grade Short Ribs, sauces, prepared foods).
Go Korean Supermarket



So yeah, if their prices are lower.
It's unethical-ish.

But if their prices are higher, they are playing the race card and screwing their captive market. I think that's more unethical.
And I think that's what's happening.