“While riding the Katy Trail, my buddy Luke and I decided to do an early dinner (around 4:45 pm) at Rocheport General Store....they were closed and while we were chatting with a local about other restaurants, a lady came out and advised us they opened at 5 pm but we needed reservations. So the earliest we could dine would be 6:45. We made the reservation and returned at 6:40. We were shown 2 tables and told pick which one we preferred. After a very short time, a very sweet lady came over and took our drink orders. Luke had a Black Lager and i had a Woodford Reserve and Coke. He enjoyed the lager and my drink was very well made. Luke chose the Grilled Porkchop with berry compote, mashed potatos and asparagus. I went with the shrimp and lobster ravioli. Folks, i gotta admit, this was off the chain high end servings. Luke raved over the chop saying it was the best restaurant chop he had ever had. I made the same statement over my ravioli....shrimp perfectly cooked and probably the freshest tasting shrimp I have had in many years. This establishment may not have the outward appearance of fine dining, and servers are running like crazy to meet all the customers needs, but dont be fooled....this is a must hit when visiting Rocheport. Price is surprisingly lower than expected for the food quality provided. I strongly recommend Rocheport General Store to anyone! One last thing, the service provided, the attitude, the time taken to ensure a great experience for the customer provided by a retired school teacher was very much appreciated. I hope Rocheport General Store realizes the value she provides. Exceptional food, great service, and unbelievable prices for the quality.”
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.
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.
Aldi is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the United States with an ambitious plan to open more than 180 new stores across 31 states in 2026, pushing its footprint closer to 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.
Target has transformed its SoHo location into an immersive, 26,000-square-foot concept store that puts style and design front and center. The two-level Manhattan store has been reimagined as a "one-of-a-kind concept store where everyday shopping meets play, discovery and style," featuring curated collections from influencers and celebrities, seasonal merchandise drops, and a constantly changing product lineup to keep up with the latest trends.
