“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ALDI – Austin, MN I shop at this Aldi regularly, and it impresses me every single time. The store is exceptionally clean, the aisles are spacious, and the shelves are always well-stocked. Shopping here feels easy, efficient, and genuinely enjoyable. Their produce is consistently excellent fresh, vibrant, and priced in a way that makes healthy eating actually affordable. Overall, the quality and quantity you get for the price is outstanding, and I’m deeply grateful to have a place where I can stretch my grocery budget without sacrificing quality. One of the things I love most is the quarter-cart system. It keeps the parking lot spotless and teaches people to be responsible with the carts. It’s normal here to see someone kindly hand off a cart and exchange a quarter, it creates a surprising little moment of community every time. I also appreciate Aldi’s approach to reducing waste. Customers bring their own bags or use the boxes provided in-store, which cuts down dramatically on plastic usage. It’s a simple system that works, and it makes me feel good knowing I’m contributing to less waste. From fresh produce to pantry staples to their rotating seasonal finds, this Aldi location consistently delivers. Clean, organized, friendly, and budget-friendly. Highly recommend.”
“A family run business which has been around for a long time. A very unique meat market which specializes in fresh meat but does carry other food products. Their beef steaks and roasts are top quality. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Ample parking.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits is one of my go-to places for quality adult beverages. I picked up this Korbel Sweet Rosé Champagne here for New Year’s last year, and it was absolutely perfect. So delicious, pink, bubbly, and exactly what I wanted for a celebration. I’ll definitely be coming back to pick up another bottle for this year’s festivities. They have a huge selection of wines, spirits, and specialty items, plus plenty of seasonal and limited-release options. Whether you’re looking for something classic or something new to try, they truly have a little bit of everything. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and they make great recommendations if you’re unsure what to choose. One of the best conveniences is the layout. You can enter from inside Hy-Vee or through the exterior door, which makes it easy whether you’re shopping for groceries or just swinging by for a quick stop. It’s wheelchair accessible, well-organized, and very easy to navigate. They also offer tastings regularly (even on weekdays), which is a fun way to discover new products. Overall, it’s a dependable, convenient, and well-stocked liquor store with great service. Highly recommend. Rev. Jennifer MH”
“Jim's marketplace has a medium independent gracery store vibe with very personable staff and a layout which isn't overwhelming. They are regularly open with good prices and the items I need. I have since gone several more times to buy things and over the last four trips have not been disappointed.”
“Very well stocked, fruit and fresh veggies were awesome! Store employees were, without exception, smiling and friendly. Aisles were clean and for once not filled with merchandise waiting to be stocked. Only downer was that the fruit that lilooked soooo awesome spoiled in 3 days.”
“I went there today for some ingredients for a new dish I was making for the family. This is a gem of a store and had everything I needed including hard to find vegetables. Very clean, nicely stocked and extremely economical. Would highly recommend”
“I will always give hyvee my buisness when it comes to ordering cake at this point. I will take responsibility of messing up and forgetting to order my sons birthday cake 24 hours in advance but the woman who answered was so sweet and nice and was able to help me get a cake order in and even said it would be done by 4 even tho I told her 5-6 which was unlike my exspirence with Walmart who pretty much just shut me down in a pretty rude way with no help or suggestion! Hyvees customer service is unmatched!”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This Dollar General is honestly a super convenient spot, especially if you don’t feel like making a full Walmart run. They keep the store stocked well, and they always rotate in new seasonal items Halloween, fall décor, Christmas stuff, iit’s actually a fun place to find little things for your home. I’ve picked up groceries here before, cleaning products, random essentials… it’s the kind of store where you can be in and out fast and get what you need without the chaos. The location is also easy to get into and out of since it’s right on the corner off the main road. The staff is friendly and decent to deal with, and overall it’s just a reliable, quick-stop neighborhood store. Super handy to have close by.”
“Very friendly and kind people . U get the small town feeling when walking in the door with the hospitality u receive.. I will always go there #Shoplocalsupportursmalltownbussiness#”
“shout out to Renee she is the real MVP she helped me put together some fake flowers for my wedding! it was short notice and an hour before closing and she whipped up beautiful pieces for my wedding I recommend her 100% if you call ask for RENEE!”
“The staff at Hyvee pharmacy are Rockstars, I called tonight to fill a prescription right at close for my niece and Vicki kept the pharmacy open just to make sure she got her medicine, means the world to know we got such great people at our local hyvee pharmacy. Thanks Again Vicki!!!!!”
“It's Wall Mart wherever you need you'll find it grocery food candy smokes snacks whatever you need for in the home they have it hardware lighting TV guns hunting bikes music clothing your looking for it they have it furniture health and beauty pharmacy eye exam glasses contact grab a subway Sub If you haven't been check it out home delivery drive up pick up wherever or even call n they'll confirm they have it before you leave home It's WALMART AYE!”
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.
