JANUARY 27, 2023

Aldi, H-E-B were the growth leaders in 2022

Publix and Grocery Outlet also added new stores and expanded in new markets...

*Sidebar, watch SN Executive Editor Chloe Riley break down related findings of this report on JLL's "Supermarkets' Plan for Growth" on LinkedIn Live

New pickup grocer Addie’s opens first location

The Norwood, Mass., store is the first of an expected 2,000 outlets.

Whole Foods wins Black Lives Matter mask dispute

A district court finds the retailer did not retaliate for firing mask-wearing workers.

The first smaller format Meijer Grocery stores open

The smaller format stores are designed to streamline shopping.

Have 15 minutes?

Listen to our podcast on food service at retail ramping up. It's worth it, we promise!

Musings on rotisserie chicken of yore

Former Murray's Cheese owner Rob Kaufelt looks back at what rotisserie chicken was, and what it has become

Tell us what you think...

The poll results are in.
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We asked: Aldi was recently voted America’s most popular grocery store: agree or disagree?

And you answered:

No way (64%)
Yes, they earned it (33%)
Other, tell us in the comments (3%)

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You also said:

Mark Wellman, COO, Flexware Control Technology, LLC

I vote no on Aldi and yes on Walmart. ALDI has inconsistent inventory and quality, less customer assistance, and not enough savings to justify convenience and consistent quality and inventory.

Jeannette A., Director of Category Management at Acosta

I’m at Aldi 2x a month… great gourmet cheese selection.

Denise Davis, Pharmacy Technician

I don't believe it was voted the most popular, it is nothing compared to Publix!

Bruce Kniffin, Refrigeration & HVAC Subject Matter Expert

We love Aldi -- we go there at least once a week.

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Have another thought? Weigh in on our LinkedIn poll here, or email SN Executive Editor Chloe Riley at [email protected]. Enjoy the weekend.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

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