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A City-Backed Grocery Store in Atlanta Offers a Model for Mamdani
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to open city-owned grocery stores is influenced by the popular Atlanta-based Azalea Fresh Market. The store's CEO, Paul Nair, discussed the model on the Everybody's Business podcast, highlighting its role as a template for Mamdani's initiative.
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