“The owner is very nice, and helpful. He is doing such an incredible job at making this local business thrive and become more apart of the community by giving locals jobs, starting to buy produce from local farmers and over all trying to extend a lot of things in the store.”
“I like going to the Rio Del store,it's clean & organized. Fortuna to messy. Can't walk thru the iles or see what you are looking for. To many boxes. Keep up the good work Rio Del,Dollar General.”
“Knew the old owners. Local store recently bought by a different family. Still pretty much runs the same. Couple changes, but solid rural store. Pricey butt lots of options”
“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.”
“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!”
“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!”
“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 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!”
“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!”
“Reasonable price. Very clean. They now have curbside pick up. I have been driving into Fortuna at 6am so that I could get my grocery shopping done before there were other people in Safeway. Now that they have online shopping and curbside pickup I can do all my shopping online, set up a delivery time and never go into the store. The personal shoppers are absolutely awesome. They do a better job of selecting meat and produce than I could. The delivery is so easy. I pull into a marked space call the number on the sign and a couple of minutes later my trunk is loaded with my shopping and I am on the way home.”
“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!”
“They had a great deli and the lady at checkout was very nice and informative. This whole town was a Pacific Lumber Company town until fairly recently. It was a worthwhile and interesting stop while traveling. We had delicious breakfast sandwiches here.”
“Wonderful customer service! We recently helped a friend host a huge celebration and Maria in the Deli Department is an absolute STAR! Her patience and guidance in helping us select the right type and amounts of salads, beans and absolutely yummy garlic bread made the party a rousing success. And - she and her team went above and beyond decorating 4 cakes that were gobbled up by a very happy crowd! Many, many thanks to Maria and everyone at Ray's who really made a difference on this very special day. Thanks for being in our community!”
“Imagine it's midnight, you're working hard on your philosophy paper and realize you haven't eaten since you started at 6 - you run to Safeway where theres a million aisles and you're new in town so you don't know where everything is. This is where Rylo came in clutch for me last night. Had a list of stuff to make for a salad and had all but 2 ingredients. I didn't wanna bother him because he seemed busy but when I asked for help he wasn't afraid to come to the rescue. He directed me to my missing salad ingredients and shared a nice story about how helping another customer allowed him to know where my ingredient was. SUPERB! It was late so i know he was a one man army, but he even made sure to make things look nice after i grabbed my stuff - talk about above and beyond. I hope Rylo's manager lets him know what a difference he makes in the store - what an awesome guy and an awesome experience at my new local Safeway. P.s. it was very clean and i appreciate that.”
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.
