Save A Lot opens in Englewood despite community pushback

The planned opening — originally scheduled for April before it was scrapped — has led to a months-long conflict between South Side community members who complain about Save A Lot’s reputation and the company that operates 38 stores across the country.

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Save A Lot set to open in Englewood next month despite residents disapproval

“It's remarkable that we're being protested for bringing a store into a community where there were no other takers," said Michael Nance, Partner at Yellow Banana. “So it's not like we were the first option. We started conversations with Whole Foods in the spring of last year. They didn't go anywhere, we decided it wasn't going to work and no one else came to the table."

Save A Lot will open in Englewood next month, owners say
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Earlier this month, protesters gathered in front of the shuttered Whole Foods demanding that the Save A Lot not open in the Englewood community. However, the owners of Yellow Banana have a licensing agreement to open the grocery store.