“We go here frequently. They're clean, prices are hard to beat, shelves are well stocked with the healthy items we need for much cheaper than the bigger chain stores, they also get in new items to try and staff is always friendly.”
“I am just getting into Indian food. Few friends told me about Patel Brothers store. Though I don't speak the language but I love the sauces and spicy food. Fabulous place.”
“Jeramm is an Oriental / Filipino Grocery Store. You can say that we are semi-regular here, since we go approx once every 2-3 months. We were surprised today the almost 'transformation the new owners have done with the place. In Japanese world, the '5S' is amazing - everything in its place, a place for everything. Items are properly labeled, inventory organized, and selections definitely increased. Freezer / refrigerator are kept clean and incredibly labeled too. We came with plan to purchase 2 specific items, but end up getting more and more and appropriately ending in the high teens! Service: fast, accommodating and friendly couple. RJ and Faye had a very friendly conversations with us, throwing jokes while scanning the items we had put in the cart. Ambiance: quite, and not crowded. Selection: Filipino typical items you need, most likely will be available. Good selection considering the amount of space they have. Cost: typical average price cost ... comparable to other oriental stores. Summary: Will continue to come back for our groceries but maybe this time to get the items we want / need, and maybe come more often, at least 1/month.”
“I ordered from Exotic Cravings online and had a great experience. The package was packed very well when it arrived, and everything was in excellent condition. I also noticed the best-by dates were very fresh, which I really appreciate when ordering snacks online. Overall, I’m very satisfied with my order and the quality of the products. I would definitely buy from Exotic Cravings again in the near future.”
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.
Kroger is spending $112 million to build two new stores and renovate 15 existing locations across central and northwest Ohio. The company calls it a "record-breaking" commitment to the region. The two new Kroger Marketplace stores will rise in Canal Winchester and Delaware, Ohio, each costing roughly $30 million to build. Kroger broke ground on the Canal Winchester location on March 19 at the southeast corner of Diley Road and Greengate Boulevard. The 118,000-square-foot store is expected to open in late fall 2026 and will create around 250 jobs.
Loblaw Companies Limited is putting serious money into its retail network this year. Canada's largest food and pharmacy retailer announced it will spend $2.4 billion in 2026 to open new stores, renovate existing locations and strengthen its supply chain. The company plans to open 70 new stores in 2026. That includes 34 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix pharmacies and care clinics, along with 31 hard-discount No Frills and Maxi grocery stores. On top of the new openings, Loblaw will renovate another 191 stores and continue construction on a roughly 1.2 million-square-foot automated distribution center in Caledon, Ontario.
