“Trader Joe’s has the best customer service, hands down. Even though this location is a little out of my way, I love driving the extra 15 minutes to shop there with my two little ones. Everyone is always so kind to my kids, and shopping there is always such a positive experience. It’s one of the few places where I truly feel relaxed shopping with my children. Thank you, Trader Joe’s, for making every visit so enjoyable.”
“The meals at the food bar have a good variety of choices and look well cooked but not dry. Bakery shop person was helpful and friendly despite being very busy. Begining to like this place more than the local Wegmans, though not totally decided. Parking is indoors and they have an escalator built for people with shopping carts. However, will not visit Whole Foods during peak weekend shopping times - it is a madhouse with an over abundance of shoppers.”
“First time there; it was a market convenient by car to my hotel. Small but well stocked with high quality brands representing a wealth of options and flavors. Very helpful staff - not just answering but walking with me to assist. Both seasoned and unseasoned meats to prepare, produce in very good condition, an olive bar that included items like delicious marinated mushrooms and a variety of peppers, and bins of chocolate covered snacks by weight. Pricey. Would have liked to buy individual breads instead of packages, but overall, I will use them again for a much needed respite from restaurants.”
“Honestly, Aldi(s) out here are surprisingly budget-oriented and have a decent variety of selections. The best I can say is that I am surprised at how often they'll have better quality and competitive pricing compared to their competition. I will, however, say that I wish the Aldi(s) here had more to-go options like the ones back home do. 🤷🏽 Make the most of it. 👍🏽”
“Typical Latino grocery store, with festive Spanish music in the background, and plethora of Latin food and goods. A counter-top bakery is there with a selected variety of baked goods. There is a butchery towards the back of the store for meat. Could use a little bit of TLC in layout and the parking lot. Also, would be helpful if they list the prices.”
“While waiting for food at the deli, I overheard an employee (tattoos on her face) having a loud, graphic conversation about sexual activity with a coworker. It was inappropriate for a customer-facing business and made the environment uncomfortable. I expect a higher level of professionalism when visiting Grauls.”
“Stopped in due to a traffic delay on route to OC Md. Great find. Food store and a deli available. Rest room was offered in employee lounge. Other stores in same area.”
“I really love this store. They carry the AloeVine drinks that I love. Both my kids and myself absolutely love these and the flavors they come in are so delicious 😋. We all love the Watermelon 🍉,Peach 🍑 and Pineapple🍍. 50 Oz bottles are $4.49 a piece but we've been catching them on sale 2 for $6.00, well worth the price. The Staff is always super nice and very professional. I definitely will be going back and I highly recommend visiting this store 😊”
“I appreciate the Annapolis Commissary. The price is unbeatable here, the staff is always kind, and the store is kept clean. The only issue is that sometimes lines at the self checkout can be long because often you can't go to a register with a person, and sometimes the produce or poultry isn't fully stocked, but I've never not been able to find what I need.”
“I have always found the staff at this store to be courteous, hardworking, and well informed. They have always pointed me in the right direction and helped me if I had a concern. Every time. The pharmacy is, without doubt, the best pharmacy I have ever patronized. I read some of the reviews on this forum and scratch my head. Perhaps in some cases it may be a matter of someone having a bad day and projecting their attitude on their surroundings. Personally, I feel darn lucky to have this store nearby.”
“Please add to the nondairy ice cream selection! There’s a huge ice cream section, but then only the small, expensive brands of nondairy ice cream. Breyers makes 3 nondairy flavors that are the same size and similar price to the rest of their line—a way better value for my dairy-allergic kid! Thank you!”
“I like this Target, their location, availability of parking, and wide selection. What I don't like is the checkout wait. We were there a few days ago and the line was so long, we put our merch back and left the store.”
“Bottom line up front: this place is a clean and well stocked grocery store.I have to admit after reading through a few of the negative comments I see about Safeway I am surprised. I have been going to this particular Safeway since the Shoppers in Annapolis closed over a year ago. Yes sometimes the prices are a little bit more expensive than the other less expensive grocery stores, but it appears that the products are fresh and the prices are reasonable. Let's make one thing clear it's not Wagmans or any specialty store, it is a good old fashion grocery store with an meat market, bakery, and produce department. You won't find many exotic products, but you will find the necessities always seem to be in stock and available. During the Covid crisis part one toilet paper was running low everywhere, this particular Safeway seem to find a way to keep toilet paper in the hands of its value customers. I can understand how some of the employees may not look totally excited to be at work, it is a rough job with limited appreciation from customers and poor pay from corporate America. But let's give them a break they are doing the best they can. Thank them once in awhile, they have gotten us through this pandemic.”
“They got new staff that are extremely kind. I encountered people stocking the shelves who helped me, the cashier helped me and the manager came and took care of and issue. (They took the time to help me get my app working when there was an issue between phone numbers). The prices are good but the customer service was superb.”
“Hey its Brian! It's a fantastic store with many Snacks and all types of beverages. The guys at the register are really nice and one is really funny. They have everything for a decentish price.”
“I left my wallet at Dollar general on hillsmere avenue in Annapolis, Maryland.. I had quite a bit of money in that wallet and the staff. Wayne. Saw my wallet held it in the office and when I called they said it was there for me to pick up. My wallet still had all the money in it as well as all my credentials.. TOP NOTCH STAFF MEMBER WAYNE IS A GOOD MAN .THANK YOU”
“Giant pharmacy is a good pharmacy. Everyone is helpful. All places get busy sometimes. Call ahead and make sure your medicine is ready and you won't have any problems.”
“THE GOOD-prefer this store over many alternatives for efficient shopping and fair pricing for staples and basics. The staff has always been very helpful and have pleasant attitudes and friendly customer interactions. It would be nice if there were smaller push carts to shop with. Here there are only the gigantic ones offered. THE BAD - The food selection could use some tweaks. Vegetable and fruit selections are limited and uninspired. There is too much floor space and the fixtures don't enhance the merchandise. Many brands offer low salt, reduced fat, options but this store is not on top of it. Recently the direction seems to have changed and not for the good. Half of an aisle of frozen food was turned over to assorted pizza. There is no need for 15 feet of pizza options. There is never anyone who is in the deli capable or willing to custom slice meats or cheese so one must purchase from their limited selection of pre-sliced meats and cheese. God forbid if you want a half or quarter pound of something only packed in 1 lb portions. BOTTOM LINE- what's going on here ? Is it management or corporate that's the issue?”
“Went here on June 17th in the afternoon/evening and the staff was so incredible helpful. They took the time and moved heaven and earth to make sure I was able to get my prescription today! I wish them nothing but the best and hope their boss recognizes their hardwork and incredible customer service.”
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.
