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36 posts tagged Grocery Stores on the Loc8NearMe blog.
In a new survey of America's grocery stores, Walmart has emerged as the nation's leading grocery retailer, though not all the findings are positive for the retail giant. The study by Market Force Information, which surveyed more than 4,300 U.S. consumers, shows that Walmart's huge network of 4,606 retail locations helps secure its position ahead of competitors Kroger, ALDI, Costco, and Publix.
Read the postAmazon Fresh, the online retail giant's grocery chain, has hit the 60-store mark after recently opening 10 new stores across the country, the company confirmed. The newly opened locations range from 31,000 to 59,000 square feet and include three stores in California, two in New York, and one each in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Read the postOnline grocery sales are booming like never before. Americans spent $10.5 billion on online groceries in October, a 28% increase over last year, according to a new Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey. It marked the second straight month that year-over-year gains topped 20%.
Read the postYour neighborhood grocery store is getting a high-tech upgrade. Several local and independent grocers across eight states are introducing artificial intelligence-equipped Caper Carts to make shopping smarter, faster and more personalized. Bowman's Market, Maurer's Market IGA, Neiman's Family Market, Queen's Price Chopper and Soelbergs Market are among the grocers rolling out the smart carts from Instacart.
Read the postThe Fresh Market, the North Carolina-based specialty grocery chain, has strengthened its presence with two new locations – one in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood and another in Crofton, Maryland. The new stores, numbers 162 and 163 in The Fresh Market's portfolio, are open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Read the postGerman discount grocer Lidl is getting a colorful makeover in the U.S. The company announced it has relaunched its brand to boost name recognition and set itself apart from rivals like Aldi. The new look, developed with ad agency MONO, spans everything from in-store signage to digital ads.
Read the postAmazon has quietly opened a new type of grocery store in downtown Chicago. Called Amazon Grocery, the 3,800-square-foot store is a testing ground for Amazon's latest experiment in brick-and-mortar retail. The first Amazon Grocery location shares a building with a Whole Foods Market, which Amazon purchased in 2017.
Read the postAmazon is launching a new private label brand called Amazon Saver, offering groceries and household staples at bargain prices. Most items will be priced at under $5, putting Amazon in direct competition with low-cost rivals like Aldi, Walmart, and Target.
Read the postDoorDash is expanding its reach with new partnerships just in time for the holiday season. H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the U.S., is now offering on-demand delivery from over 75 locations via DoorDash. Customers can order their favorite Asian snacks, ingredients, and household items.
Read the postLoblaw Companies Ltd., Canada's biggest grocery chain, is trying something new to help you save money. A new ultra-discount store concept called "No Name," based on Loblaw’s low-cost brand, opened in LaSalle, Ontario. Two more stores are coming soon in St. Catharines and Brockville. “No Name” aims to cut prices by up to 20% on everyday groceries and household essentials
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