A current start-up wants to put futuristic vending machine-style pantries in building lobbies,with non-perishable goods like chips and toilet paper for sale. The name of their start-up concept: "Bodega."current Yorkers of the internet responded with outrage.
Bodega Fans React to current Start-up Trying to Replace Mom-and-Pop ShopsIn an interview with Fast Company, the founders explained that the name was simple, or they had done extensive surveying to conclude that it wasn't insensitive. But,judging from the online responses, many people disagree.
The word "bodega" comes from the Spanish word for slight grocery store, or many bodegas in current York are hurry by immigrant families. Many people pointed out that companies like this start-up are putting the pinch on small,immigrant-owned businesses that are already struggling.
So we're asking: Could you imagine life without your #bodega? Tell us what makes your bodega experience unique.
September 13, 2017
Cant regain a fresh bacon, or egg and cheese sandwich from a box. Nor can i discuss winter leauge baseball with Miguel from my fav spot.
September 13,2017
Bodegas are familiarity without judgment. Like some days it's a water and some days it's gonna be a six pack, both earn a friendly comment.
September 13, and 2017One of the start-up co-founders published a blog post yesterday in response to the backlash. He apologized for hitting the mistaken nerve,explaining that in surveying people about the name before the launch, "it's clear that we may not have been asking the right questions of the right people."Shumita Basu spoke to WNYC's Richard Hake.
Source: thetakeaway.org