“Great store, they have a little bit of everything in there. The proprietor is also one of the friendliest shop owners you'll encounter, always says good morning with a smile, staff are friendly aswell. They're not the cheapest shop in town, but they do open earlier and stay open longer than most quick stops.”
“Much better with new owners. Clean and bright. I am upset there are no cold sodas at the registers because im not getting back out of line to find one in the soda aisle. Also, the donuts arent as good. The filling is like half.”
“Got working too late and realized we were out of Mt. Dew. Thought we would have to drive all the way into town but as we drove by we saw the open sign on and pulled in. As we entered he said they were closing in 2 minutes. As we paid for our sodas my wife realized they had probably already closed and that he opened back up the register for us real quick. We thought that was very nice of him.”
“Marcel in the floral department at Safeway in Centralia went above and beyond creating an absolutely incredible bouquet of flowers for my wife to celebrate a major achievement. The arrangement was beautiful, thoughtful, and clearly made with a lot of care and attention to detail. Marcel took the time to make sure it felt special, and it truly made the occasion even more memorable. Outstanding customer service, professionalism, and talent. Thank you for helping make such an important moment even better—we really appreciate it!”
“Great store. Great selection of products. Close to the College and too the Library. It is right next door too Gather Church too.Gather Church helps the homeless in our community with medical, housing, clothing, food, etc.I noticed above that someone said "that you have too deal with a lot of trashy people.". This comment was uncalled for and could have been worded better. Homeless doesn't necessary equal trashy. They're down on their luck and living outside for crying out loud! No home, no showers, no washer or dryer, no regular meals, no money to help better themselves. Have a little empathy please. And for the people that continue too judge these people based on face value I sincerely hope you NEVER become homeless and have too deal with people judging you and saying awful stuff too your face daily. It is the worst thing ever to be kicked while you're down. It makes you loose your faith and hope in mankind.As for APEX they have to have certain rules at their business too keep shoplifting down. Unfortunately :(Example: standing outside too scratch lotto tickets or wait for your food to be heated up. These are minor inconveniences to the consumer to be honest.Thank you Apex for having such a great selection of products and good customer service.4'stars !! ???????☠️”
“What a great store! We love shopping here when we are in the area.I always feel like I am shopping at a mom and pop with the way the staff treats me! The staff is friendly, helpful, and show pride in their store. If I need help or have questions the staff is always happy to help me to the best of their abilities. I love how neatly the seasonal and holiday items are set close to the main isle are when you enter the shop. This Dollar General carries all the basic items we need for everyday life and events. My friends who live in the area shop here often! They love not having to walk/bike/drive 5+ miles to a large store when they may find all the basis here!”
“Good people and good service..I stop here alot to and from my job every week. Has all the things a place like this sells...mom n pop stores are the backbone of a community so we need to keep these good folks going along with all the rest in the area.”
“Awesome. Such a different shopping experience. Grocery Outlet style with a focus on ethnic foods. My wife and I happened to be in the area. I love hot sauce. I Googled "Hot sauce Centralia". This was the only place that showed up with legitimate pictures of a healthy hot sauce shelf. I think I had to go to 2 or 3 aisles to find all of them. Mexican pastries, Japanese sauces you won't find at Safeway, just an awesome selection. They even had a tent outside with massively out of season items. I saw a house painting kit, with a roller and VHS tape. I almost bought it out of nostalgia. Wonderful store, happy employees. Thank you for being here.”
“If you need groceries go to Safeway or wherever you want but if you want beer this is the place for you. You can get your favorite bottles of bubbly delicious golden brew for 20-30% less than almost anywhere else.”
“A simple smile and friendly clerk was pleasant experience. Wish every store clerks are that way. I went there for the lower price on 6-pack but, friendly greeting made me feel good that day.”
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.
