“The great authentic Old West roots survive to this day and walking into this high tin-ceiling, wood floor store defines this type of small town Mercantile that allowed homesteaders and ranchers to survive and thrive. Maintains the old school courtesy and friendliness of rural America as well; great staff all around. Locally owned and operated, no chains here but stocked with everything needed.18 months since moving here, away from the WalMarts and Wincos so yes, I noticed the prices were somewhat higher than I was used to at the huge chains but this has been my witnessed reality:We really ARE remote. Doesn't look far south from the main interstate crossing the state but no way to transport via trucks unless backtracking via Broadus or doing a long run past Little Big Horn. Comes with the territory.So go 43 miles one-way to the Broadus IGA instead? As well as being a chain store with large deliveries, the IGA is easier to access shipping-wise. I found it helpful if doing a giant monthly run, especially if needing large bulk items like 30 pounds of cat food. But not any more.Food prices have soared to the point that spending the extra fuel and time isn't worth it. Better to support local businesses and shopping smart is always important.Oh. And Cooper the Cat is extremely helpful, knowledgeable about stock and a great resource.”
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.
