Please let us know if you have feedbackMore than a Store is a regular column that delves into the experiential side of grocery retailing. Photos on display at Marion Barry Avenue Market and Cafe. The staying power of nostalgia highlights how food consumption is a deeply human experience shared across time and cultures. This human connection isn’t solely tied to suppliers or the nostalgia of homemade recipes. As traditional grocers, especially, struggle to regain their footing in a challenging economic environment for shoppers, more trust and human connection with their consumers could be a powerful emotional draw.