“Just like shopping in days gone by. There is an associate in every department who will wait on you with friendliness and a smile. No searching around for someone to help you. Lovely store with quality merchandise.”
“I've shopped at various Tractor Supply shops but this one seems to have the most knowledgeable and friendliest staff on average. On my last visit, I was looking for particular gardening container and patio set that they carried last year. I described the look of both items, the person we spoke to remembered the stock. But he stated the spring inventory will be coming in a few weeks as well as the baby chicks. He also helped us with livestock tanks which were on sale. Another associate spoke to us about the insulated cooler we were eyeing. No hard sell just a conversation about the item. That too was on sale at a great price. But by golly, I gotta stay focused in this shop. Lots of great brands, good prices. I can get carried away. Hubs struck up a conversation with another associate, they spoke about all the past businesses at this location while discussing the gas griddles and bbqs. Again not in the market for a gas griddle, that too was on sale, over 20% off. But I gotta say, the women's restroom could use an upgrade in the toilets and addition of toilet seat covers.”
“I’ve mainly shopped at Ross for cookware and some art supplies. Neither are super high quality but the price is certainly right and I’m happy with what I find.”
“Some of the cashiers here are older and things can get pretty slow, but the self check out helps. Today Kylie went above and beyond and ran to the back to find a product that was supposed to be in stock. She found it on a pallet and brought it out for me. Thanks, Target!”
The Cincinnati-based supermarket giant will open about 110 new stores in fast-growing markets by 2029 and introduce three updated store formats, executives told investors Oct. 20 at the company’s Investor Update in New York. Kroger already runs about 2,700 stores in 35 states. The formats come in three sizes, a bit like small, medium and large, matched to each market. Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger’s executive vice president and chief merchant and marketing officer, walked through the lineup.
Walmart shoppers want a head start on the holidays, and money explains a lot of it. Some 44% of respondents call affording the holidays their top stressor, and 61% say holiday costs shape their shopping mood. Asked what would make the season easier, 70% picked lower prices and 57% picked more deals and promotions. Convenience ranks lower: 30% want one-stop shopping across categories, and 20% want faster delivery.
Target is rolling out its most ambitious store overhaul in more than ten years, with plans to remodel over 130 locations and open 30 new stores across the country this year. The retailer is also putting money into supply chain technology upgrades to keep pace with how shoppers buy today.
Aldi is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the United States with an ambitious plan to open more than 180 new stores across 31 states in 2026, pushing its footprint closer to 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.
Target has transformed its SoHo location into an immersive, 26,000-square-foot concept store that puts style and design front and center. The two-level Manhattan store has been reimagined as a "one-of-a-kind concept store where everyday shopping meets play, discovery and style," featuring curated collections from influencers and celebrities, seasonal merchandise drops, and a constantly changing product lineup to keep up with the latest trends.
