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Many major retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants will be open on New Year’s Day 2026, with Walmart and Target operating normally, while warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam’s Club will be closed. Hours may vary by location, so customers should check local store hours in advance.
Many grocery stores such as Aldi, ShopRite, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods will be open on New Year’s Day 2026, though hours may vary by location, while some stores will be closed for the holiday. Shoppers should check with their local stores for specific hours.
A Florida farm and an online grocery startup, Misfits Market, are addressing the issue of food waste caused by grocery stores rejecting imperfect produce, with the latter buying and selling such produce at a discount, helping reduce waste and improve access to affordable, healthy food.
Many convenience stores and drugstores will be open on Christmas Day 2025, with most grocery stores closed or operating with reduced hours. Notable exceptions include 7-Eleven, Circle K, and Wawa, which are mostly open 24 hours, while pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens will have limited hours or be closed in some locations. It's advised to check specific store websites for exact hours and availability.
Most major stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day 2025, but some convenience stores like CVS, Walgreens, and 7-Eleven are open, along with select restaurants such as Applebee's, Domino's, IHOP, and some McDonald's locations. Post offices and the stock market are closed, while UPS only offers limited delivery services. It's advisable to check specific store hours before visiting.
Most grocery stores and pharmacies have reduced hours or are closed on Christmas Eve, with many closing early in preparation for the holiday, and most will be closed on Christmas Day. Shoppers should plan ahead for last-minute needs, especially with the upcoming Powerball jackpot drawing.
Many stores and services will be closed on Christmas Day 2025, including major retailers like Walmart and Costco, while some pharmacies and convenience stores such as CVS, 7-Eleven, and Starbucks will have varying hours. It's important to check specific store hours beforehand, as some locations will be open with modified hours. Banks, post offices, and the stock exchange will also be closed for the holiday.
Many major grocery stores have modified hours for Christmas and New Year's, with some open on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but most are closed on Christmas and New Year's Day. Notable exceptions include Costco, Kroger, Publix, and Whole Foods, which have varying hours, so shoppers should check local store hours in advance.
The US Treasury's decision to stop minting pennies by 2026 is causing grocery stores like Kroger and Kwik Trip to adjust, with some rounding cash transactions to the nearest five cents, potentially increasing costs for consumers and raising legal and logistical questions. The move aims to save costs but may lead to changes in pricing and payment practices, especially for cash transactions, affecting consumers and businesses alike.
Following a court ruling that declared Florida's ban on open carry unconstitutional, Publix stores across South Florida are allowing customers to openly carry firearms inside their stores, while other grocery chains like Winn-Dixie and Milam's Market maintain prohibitions. The legal landscape remains complex with ongoing clarifications needed regarding restrictions in sensitive locations.
Safeway is closing 10 stores in Colorado, including four in the Denver metro area, by November 7, due to restructuring of divisions and performance evaluations, impacting hundreds of employees and local communities.
Sam's Club is open on Labor Day with limited hours, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for regular members and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members. Many grocery and retail stores are also open with varying hours, while Costco warehouses will be closed.
President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act proposes significant cuts to SNAP, the largest anti-hunger program in the U.S., which could threaten the survival of small, independent grocery stores, especially in rural areas, by reducing their primary customer base and economic activity, potentially leading to increased food deserts and job losses.
Most major grocery stores and retailers have adjusted hours for the Fourth of July, with Costco closed on July 4 but open on July 3 and 5, while stores like Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Publix are open with regular or slightly adjusted hours. It's advisable to check local store hours before heading out.
Kroger plans to close up to 60 stores nationwide by 2026, including four in metro Atlanta, as part of efforts to improve efficiency, with affected employees offered roles at other locations.