I grew up back East, in Upstate NY. A lot of our grocery stores had big bulk sections. I moved here 11 years ago and I'm surprised by the lack of bulk sections, except for Sprouts.
I love WinCo. Their produce selection is pretty good.
But the bulk section is what keeps me coming back. You can get bulk everything. I get granola, dried blueberries, nuts, even pasta. They have small racks with recipes throughout the section, too.
I also like that they post the prices of their competitors. Coffee is almost 30% cheaper there (I like to buy beans).
The employees are happy. That makes a difference to me. Also, they have an amazing social media presence.