05-02-2011, 03:27 PM
No retailer big or small will want to build inside a private subdivision like HPP which lacks good roads, water, and other things too numerous to mention. The Highway is the only logical place for a large retailer like KTA. What it always comes down to is money. I think that KTA needs this grocery store on Hwy 130 to be competitive with both Safeway and Target superstores in Hilo and Foodland in Keaau. While they may listen to the concerns of the Orchidland Association members....they are ultimately going to do what they need to do to maintain their profitability.