Family Dollar has closed at least 350 stores in the U.S. since July 7, 2025, a 4.69 percent reduction in the chain’s footprint, according to a new analysis by Local Falcon, a local AI search visibility platform. The closures amount to about one store per day over the 309‑day period ending May 12. The chain’s […]
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BJ’s Adding 5 Clubs In 3 States
BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced the locations of five new clubs set to open this year in Florida, Indiana and Kentucky – part of a push to add 12 stores nationwide in 2026. The stores will be located in: Lecanto, Florida; Ocala, Florida; Port St. Lucie, Florida; Portage, Indiana; and Frankfort, Kentucky The expansion strengthens […]
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The Winn‑Dixie Co. Converts 5 Harveys Stores In FL, GA
The Winn‑Dixie Co. recently held grand reopenings for five former Harveys Supermarkets in north and central Florida and south Georgia that are now operate under the corporate banner. These openings continue the Jacksonville-based grocer’s ongoing efforts to unify its store holdings under the Winn‑Dixie banner. This wave of converted stores includes these locations: 5909 University […]
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Aldi Sets Date For First Midtown Manhattan Store
Aldi will open its first Midtown Manhattan location June 19 at 311 West 42nd St., placing the German discount retailer in the shadow of Times Square. The opening is part of Aldi’s broader push to reach 3,200 U.S. stores by the end of 2028. On opening day, the first 200 customers will receive bags containing […]
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Grocers Fire Up Grills, Fuel Points, Military Support For Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is nearly here, and grocers across the country are rolling out programs that blend savings, community support and a few hot-off-the-grill events. Whether shoppers are hosting a cookout, honoring service members or stocking up for summer, retailers are offering a range of options. Here’s a look at what some grocers are doing […]
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Walmart U.S. 1Q Comps Up 4.1%, E-Comm 26%
Walmart characterized the first quarter of fiscal 2027 for its U.S. division as one of “strong sales, with broad-based share gains, reflecting accelerated customer transactions led by e-commerce growth.” Reporting results May 21 for the quarter ended April 30, Walmart said its U.S. comparable store sales increased by 4.1 percent, excluding fuel. U.S. net sales […]
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New Sprouts Opens Along Southwest FL Coast
Sprouts Farmers Market opened a new store May 15 in Naples, Florida. The store sits at 5351 Airport Road North in Naples, along Florida’s southwest coast. According to Sprouts’ website, it operates 63 stores in the Sunshine State. Sprouts noted on its Facebook page that it held “coast to coast” grand openings on May 15, […]
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Stop & Shop Reduces Prices On Products Across NJ, NY Stores
Stop & Shop has lowered prices on products across nearly every department, including national brands and private label items, at its stores in New Jersey and New York. The price reductions focus on customer favorites, including New York-specific items such as pick-your-own bagels from the Stop & Shop Bakery, Acme Smoked Salmon and Nathan’s Famous […]