“It's only been a couple weeks since the new owners took over Valley and oh my God....It's already a HUGE! difference. They have super fresh food in the deli,they're putting all new freezers in the store,their prices are WAY! reasonable for a small grocery store. I know they have lots of great ideas for the store and it's gonna be such an amazing asset for Ferndale. We had stopped shopping there almost completely and now it feels so good to have a local grocery store that I know I can shop at and not go broke..... Super excited for Ferndale and the new owners,who are the most genuine people you'll ever meet!”
“Shopping pretty typical but there are some cool "finds". Customer service is quite good, especially the checkout worker whose station is by the entry. She is as pleasant a person as can be!”
“Wow what a surprise here. I usually have to go up here in Fortuna for week and the lack of food options makes the trip a drag but I'm glad I stumbled on here. First off the lighting in there was immaculate and it was the cleanest grocery store I've ever been in. I was just browsing but once I saw they had a deli counter I gad to get something. I got the pork belly rice bowl which is excellent and reminded me of the food I eat down south in San Gabriel valley. I'm here on work so I didn't shop for groceries but if I lived here this would definitely be a go to spot! Will be returning whenever I'm in town.”
“The best attention from the staff and support Asia for its clients whatever they need and most importantly, excellent and kind people for their help when one does not have the money at hand. Clothes, boots, pants, cell phones, by the way, thank you very much shorty for the time you sold me a phone and I told him that even knowing I'm waiting until payday that is appreciated for me? because I needed it a lot and for everything humble ? and simply because it is with the people and too much support from Asus clients, well for me it was the best. SO YOU KNOW WHO I AM WITHOUT MORE TO SAY...... I AM IVAN PÉREZ MENDOZA ? LUIS'S NEPHEW GREETINGS FROM JALISCO ? I HOPE TO RETURN SOON”
“This place is pretty great for what it is. There has been some lows in the past but ever since they've got a new owner it's been improving. Lilly is by far the best Cashier, she's very nice. I really wish the others were a bit more interactive and considerate.They have quite a lot of stock, and being 20 second running distance makes this place very "convenient". The prices are fair considering they are a smaller sized retailer. There are of course going to be some things they can improved on, but I'm excited to see how they grow as time passes.They recently (today) got a little bit of competition, in the produce department. I'm hoping that sparks a little bit of competitive spirit. As no longer will Loleta Market have a full monopoly on its town.I recommend this place if you need something real quick, if you want a drink for the road or anything else simple like that. If you find something displeasing about the store, tell the cashier's in a kind manner in hopes it will reach the owner. Remember they are human, some having to work as late as 10pm for our convenience. Have a great day y'all!”
“This is one of my go to places to shop! Prices are below average the average for this area! They have a wide selection of items ranging from everyday essentials like toiletries, milk, soda and cell phone accessories to things like DVDs, gift cards and seasonal holiday items! The staff is friendly and I especially love Macy! The different colors of hairs from week to week accentuate her personality and customer service skills! Always a joy walking in to her friendly smile!”
“Today, I enjoyed the Best pastrami sandwich I’ve had since Canter’s in LA!!Perfect and huge!! For $10! Ray’s reminds me of Gelson’s in SoCal. You feel special shopping in this market! Yes, the prices are higher, but you do pay for quality. Ray’s is a superior market and very clean.Also, Ray’s is employee owned! This may be the very reason they are friendly and do their jobs so well with time to answer any questions. Thank you for that delicious sandwich!Sincerely,The Pastrami with Pickles Lady”
“I was looking to buy an angel food cake, and asked a very nice lady if she knew if there was any, today. She said all there is sugar free, and then another bakery worker, came out from the bakery and said that he will get me one!!! YAYAnd he went and got me one, and packaged it right up for me.. That employee's name is Ryan, in the Fortuna Ca store, #975, bakery department.Let me tell you I was so happy!!!”
“This little country store may not have everything you want but I love this little place! In today’s world with meat prices terrible and doubtful sources, you can still buy locally grown meat here and my husband and I often shop here! We haven’t been disappointed yet!”
“Very Good! I love the lime popsicles here, I never see any bugs and the lady at the counter is very nice! Infinity out of ten! I speak Spanish and she is very kind and respectful to others. The lime popsicles are bursting with yummy flavor, and I adore it so much! Thank you for taking your time to read this, and I hope you will also get a good experience here. It's a nice store afterall!”
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.
Walmart wants your groceries at the door before the ice cream softens. On May 29, the retailer said its 30-minute-or-less delivery had reached 33 U.S. markets, adding a wave of new cities across the Northeast. Shoppers in those areas can order from more than 100,000 items, everything from fresh produce and baby formula to pet food, electronics, cold medicine, and prescriptions. Behind the scenes, the service leans on Walmart's store network and an algorithm that factors in order size, available drivers, and distance from the store.
Trader Joe's keeps adding stores, and shoppers keep showing up. The California grocer has marked nine more locations as "opening soon," pushing its expansion into new corners of the country. The grocer also took first place in the American Customer Satisfaction Index's 2026 supermarket rankings. It has held a spot near the top of that list for years.
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.
