Under the “all’s fair in love and business” category – the gloves are off just in time for the impending opening of the colossal, eco award-winning, all-new improved Staff of Life, scheduled for this coming Tuesday February 15.

Several competitors have begun incentivizing their check-out transactions.

E.g. my girlfriend was given $5 off on her recent purchase at Whole Foods, plus a coupon for $5 off her next two purchases of $25 or more at the nat food mega-store. Yes, that is tempting when you’re watching your pennies.  And another top local emporium is currently offering a gift item to customers who spend $25 or more.

The attempt to attract and keep customer base is hot and heavy, and starting Feb. 15 about to get only more so.  Can this community support all of its fine groceries?

You do the math.