“This is hands down my favorite Publix….they have some of the best customer service in every single department in this store….everyone is so pleasant, helpful and kind! The store manager Chris is such an awesome guy….he has such a great team and I think that’s a testament to his leadership skills!!! Shoutout to the front end….Jared, Michelle, Jarrett, Mathias, Amelia, Kris, Greg, Abby (think she’s deli now) REAGAN, NICK,…..the list goes on and on….like Amber (the manager, not me lol), and there is another manager that is a female that has dark hair….her hair is always up, kind of tall (well taller than me)….not sure if she is a grocery manager or what but, gosh I wish I could remember her name because she is one of my absolute favs EDIT; her name is Tiffanee….she is a literal gem…..sadly I don’t know everyone’s name….especially in other departments because I would love to shoutout everyone…..these people are literal gems!!!! BOB in the meat department is so kind, so positive, has impeccable customer service….he’s so sweet….always smiling!! I will drive out of my way just to come to this publix now that I have moved that’s how great I think these people are!!!!! Five stars alllllll around!!!! Edit; Mr. Bob in the meat department is the kindest, sweetest most patient person! I truly adore him and every experience I have….he is always smiling and positive!!!!”
“Best tamales in Charlotte! They only have them on weekends; they’ll have a WE HAVE TAMALES sign along the curb. They also have fresh salsas and tons of imported and locally made Latin goods.”
“What I love most about this Food Lion location is its convenient proximity to my home. It is within walking distance, which makes it easy to stop by while I am out for a walk and grab a green juice or a quick snack. It is especially convenient when I want something small without having to drive.”
“Thank you to the bakery and deli team for putting together beautiful platters for an event at my job. I can always count on your team to create delicious and gorgeous spreads on time and you have saved me more than once when it comes to last minute events and allowing a 24 hour turnaround. The trays were completely empty by the end of our event. Thank you!”
“Drew, a very helpful and friendly young man in the Produce Department, went out of his way to set aside some Hatch Green Chile Peppers after we spoke with him on the phone. It took us half a day to get to Cornelius from our home in western NC, but very much worth the trip. Thank you Harris Teeter for stocking such great produce and thank you Drew for going the extra mile! Tony T.”
“Nice new cultural resource in Cornelius. Saw a play here. Good acoustics, nice views of the stage. Couple picky things. Restrooms are undersized so expect lines at peak times like intermissions. Seat bottoms a bit hard after a couple hours. They price 1st row seats lower because design is such that you have to look slightly up to see the stage. We didn't really find it to be much of an issue and appreciated saving on tix”
“Since I live very close to The Fresh Market in Cornelius I'm going often even if it's just for treats, also love the meals on the deli department. Makes me feel like I am in the corner store back in my country. Always clean and organized. The bakery is supreme. Not as affordable as I want to but nowadays anything is.”
“This is becoming my go to Aldi. We live in Huntersville but prefer driving here. The store itself is much larger, it’s clean, and the staff is friendly. And most importantly the shelves are stocked with the things we need.”
“Not having this chain in Idaho I was impressed. Similar to the whole foods. Nice food bar - breakfast items. For Labor day they had breakfast bar priced at $4.99/lbs vs. the normal $7.99lbs. The price on Boars-Head sub sandwiches is slightly less than Public's Boars-Head sub.”
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.
