“The employee Bill in Andover, NY has always been friendly and knowledgeable in knowing where the items in our store are. He has been personable, pleasant and nice to talk to. He always seems to be working by filling shelves, helping customers find items even while he is stocking the shelves at the same time and checking us out at the checkout. He always seems to know where all the items I have looked for were. I think he is a good employee of our Dollar General in Andover, NY! I think he is a “keeper”! !Rita S.”
“As a citizen of the United States I enjoy certain things. Fresh apple pie, my grandma's kisses, a cold beer, and firearms. However, more than anything I love Christmas. Today November 8th at 7:21 I went into the dollar general to purchase some of that cheap Christmas joy that only the general of all dollars could bring me. After perusing the isles I noticed a disturbing lack of Christmas spirit but I was determined not to let this ruin my Christmas spirit that of which rivals St. Nicholas' own. So after grabbing a pack of Christmas lights and a spider man Christmas stocking I was overjoyed when behind the desk I saw a young man ready and eager to assist in ringing out my Christmas items so I could continue my mission of bringing Christmas joy to all the boys and girls of Alfred. However, the young man who I originally thought to be Santa's little helper I soon came to realize was closer to satans little helper. After trying to share some Christmas spirit with this young man he looked me right and the eyes and said isn't it a bit early for Christmas. Never in my life have I ever been more offended by a statement in my life. Essentially what this man had said to me is I hate Jesus Christ and would prefer to celebrate the mistreatment of the native Americans I even believe at one point he looked me in the eyes and said let's get it on. Needless to say I will be heading to Walmart to purchase the rest of my Christmas needs. In summary the store is 5 stars but the staff there is lead by a man who I can only assume is the direct heir to the third Reich. Have a great day and marry Christmas.”
“The Guy w/ the ponytail needs to take er easy. the Rush doesn't help sales. The other one is closed at 9,Pm on Bolivar Rd in Wellsville, NY I'll give tonight's experience 3, stars man, There now it's 5 stars it's a Good Store. I don't need final Countdowns though. Thanks.”
“They have ALWAYS had what I wanted when going in there, the people were always helpful and kind. I live in PA and will make the extra miles drive to just shop this Dollar General. Love it!!!”
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.
