“super quick check out line, get what you need, need advise or help check with them and get some ideas. glad to help. knowledgeable folks. lots of parking. they always have folks shopping but they get you through the line quickly.”
“I am visiting Rockbridge County for the weekend in mid-December and am scheduled to meet a friend for lunch today. Sadly, I am challenged as to knowing what to procure as a token gift, so I decided to stop in the Lexington, VA Walmart to purchase a flower arrangement or something like that. Upon my arrival at 930 AM or so on a Saturday, the parking lot was about 40% full, and the spots were adequate in size for my Tundra. I was surprised by the number of people of various ages entering with me who had to get the last puff of their cigarettes prior to opening. I suppose that the size and layout is that of a typical Walmart, however I was impressed by the spaciousness of the store. At least to my perception, there was definitely a sufficient number of employees which unfortunately seems atypical these days as there are people who would prefer to stay at home and receive government subsidiaries. Regardless, each one I encountered were pleasant and helpful, actually made eye contact, and did not appear miserable. The floral arrangements seemed limp, however people are probably gearing up for yuletide purchases this time of year rather than buying fresh flower arrangements. I ended up getting 2 amaryllis bulbs, one for my friend Margaret, and one for me. I gave 4 star not because anything was bad, but it's a Walmart after all,cans everything can't be 5 star, right? They had what I needed for a reasonable price and I had a pleasant shopping experience, so there you go!”
“Traveling on I-81, we pulled in because we left our marshmallow skewers behind cand no camping trip can be complete without SMores. One store employee sent me to kitchen area. Not a skewer in site. Luckily for me, a very kind self checkout clerk stopped what she was doing and pointed me to sporting goods. Sharon should be rewarded for excellent customer service. My grandkids can recharge their sugar needs because of her”
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.
