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About 50 sheep wandered into a German supermarket in Bavaria, causing a brief chaos before being safely herded out. The incident has been turned into a marketing opportunity for the store, which plans to sponsor the sheep for a year.
A new Tashkent Supermarket in NYC's West Village has become a popular spot for Central Asian foods, blending authentic flavors with local influences, and attracting both longtime immigrants and curious newcomers, highlighting the rich culinary heritage of the region.
A bear entered a supermarket in Japan, injuring two customers, amid a record-high number of bear attacks in the country this year, attributed to bears venturing into urban areas due to climate change affecting their traditional food sources.
US coffee prices have surged at supermarkets due to a supply crunch, reflecting broader inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions.
Kroger, a major supermarket chain, plans to close 60 underperforming stores over the next 18 months to cut costs and invest in store improvements and private-label products, amid a challenging economic environment where consumers are shifting their spending towards groceries due to inflation and higher living costs.
A Powerball ticket worth $256 million was sold at Hua Lian Supermarket in Flushing, Queens, marking New York's first Powerball win since 2020. The winner can opt for a lump sum payment of $123.5 million. The winning numbers were 1, 31, 43, 55, 57, and Powerball 22.
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace will replace the closing Stop & Shop in Greenvale, opening a new 52,000-square-foot store in early 2026. The high-end Italian grocer, which has 11 stores in New York and New Jersey, plans to expand to 20 locations by 2029, targeting areas from Connecticut to Pennsylvania. The new Greenvale store will employ about 240 workers and is expected to perform well despite Stop & Shop's previous struggles in the location.
A 3-year-old boy was fatally stabbed by Bionca Ellis outside an Ohio supermarket in a random attack that lasted less than five seconds. Ellis, who was arrested without resistance, faces multiple charges including aggravated murder. The boy's mother was also injured but survived. Ellis had no prior interactions with the victims and no history of violence.
Stop & Shop, a supermarket chain with over 400 locations, will be closing several underperforming stores to strengthen its brand, according to CEO JJ Fleeman. The exact number and locations of the closures will be announced later. The company has already remodeled 190 stores and plans to invest in technology and pricing to improve customer experience and achieve a stronger market position by 2028.
Stop & Shop plans to close under-performing stores nationwide by 2028 to optimize operations, but it is unclear if any of the 88 Connecticut locations will be affected.
Bodycam footage shows Midland Police officers discovering a 34-year-old woman who had been living inside a rooftop sign of a Family Fare Supermarket in Michigan for about a year. The woman, who had set up a living space with a desk, pantry, and other belongings, was asked to leave immediately due to liability concerns. She was not formally charged but was warned she would be arrested if she returned without permission.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. and Northwood Investors LLC have announced plans to open a 110,000-square-foot supermarket in Charlotte's Ballantyne area by the third quarter of 2026, featuring traditional departments such as produce, seafood, meat, bakery, deli, cheese, and a large selection of wine and beer. The supermarket chain aims to bring its emphasis on quality, taste, and cleaner ingredients to the community, fulfilling a demand for a more experiential grocer in the area.
The debate over the healthiness of bread continues, with concerns about its impact on weight gain, blood sugar levels, and digestive issues. While some argue that certain types of bread, such as wholegrain, rye, and sourdough, can actually aid in weight management and provide essential nutrients, others caution against the consumption of ultra-processed supermarket loaves due to their lack of fiber and additives. Experts emphasize the importance of choosing high-quality, nutritious bread options and considering individual dietary needs when incorporating bread into one's diet.
The love-hate relationship with bread continues as it's accused of being a nutritional villain, but not all loaves are created equal. Supermarket breads are criticized for being ultra-processed and lacking fiber, while artisanal options like sourdough are praised for their quality. Different supermarkets offer healthier bread options, with wholemeal, rye, and sourdough varieties being recommended. The impact of bread on health, including its role in weight gain, blood sugar levels, and gut health, is discussed, with experts emphasizing the importance of choosing nutritious bread and understanding the pitfalls of ultra-processed loaves.
Shopping expert Su-Jit Lin advises that while Costco offers great bargains on items like rotisserie chicken and hot dogs, shoppers may find better deals on groceries like milk, sandwich bread, salad kits, raw chicken, herbs and spices, canned soup, and cereal at local supermarkets. Lin suggests checking stores like Lidl, Aldi, Target, Publix, Kroger, and Sprouts for potential savings, such as lower prices on milk, buy-one-get-one specials on bread, and sales on salad kits and cereal. Despite the potential savings, she encourages shoppers not to stress over planning their shopping trips and to simply buy items at Costco if they're already there and need them.