Evolving consumer shopping habits have prompted certain retailers to modify their store formats. Among other advantages, stores with a smaller footprint meet shopper demand for quicker, more frequent shopping visits; a wider selection of fresh products and a more personalized experience. What’s more, they carry lower overhead costs. Plus, they enable retailers to enter new markets. McMillanDoolittle has conducted research on small-concept initiatives, including those at Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market and BJ’s Wholesale Club. Amanda Lai, Director of Food Industry Practice at McMillanDoolitle, speaks with Carol Angrisani about the results