I live in northeast pa. Scranton area. We had a great discount grocery store but it closed. Expired/near expired items and surpluses at super low prices. I go to Lancaster time to time and like sharp shopper but it’s a far drive. Heading to Paramus this weekend and wondering if there’s any good stores on the way or in that area, or my area. Tried googling but just comes up with regular stores. Thanks for any information.

Hi All,

Looking for some insight- I come from a retail management background and have an interview with a Grocery Store for their Home Goods/Gift manager position. It’s what I consider an upscale/spendy grocery store, similar to Whole Foods.

I have no experience ordering specific product/inventory, that’s always been determined by “corporate” in past positions I’ve held. Anyone in a similar position, or experience as a home goods/gifts buyer or manager for grocery? If so, can you provide insight into the “writing an order for product” side of the role, and what they might be looking for in the interview process? TIA!

https://www.meijer.com/shopping/about-meijer/inclusion-and-belonging.html

I am trying to shop at walmart/target less. does anyone know if Myers is legit?

This isn't just about groceries but does anyone have a list of grocery stores,super markets, or any walmart type businesses in the USA that don't support Trump? We have found out Aldis is good and Marshall's. Obviously Google isn't helping because all of our tech giants were in Trumps front row at his inauguration. My family and I would like to spend our money on any business that doesn't support him even if it costs a little more.

Edit: I live in New Hampshire, USA.

No paywall: https://www.rgj.com/story/life/food/2025/01/27/trader-joes-customer-choice-awards-the-most-popular-items-for-2025/77971428007/

Hashbrowns - my personal favorite - won in both the breakfast and brunch categories.

For a while the giant's foods near me would sell this mango nectar that was their own brand and came in a blue and white rectangular carton with the giant logo on it and it was the tastiest mango nectar I have ever had, but I have not seen it in stores for the past year. Does anyone know if it's been repackaged to look different or if there's another mango nectar brand that tastes like it?

EDIT:I dug through my phone gallery and actually found a picture of it:

https://preview.redd.it/yq1w2z4tz9fe1.jpg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cda61b158937136a2a870d47f89fdfab890481f2

I read a thread on this sub about how grocery stores purchase produce based on graded pricing scale I.e. Best = Grade 1, Worst = 3. Is this information available to the customer? Who decides the grade assigned? I'm trying to decide if shopping at Kroger vs Aldi vs Walmart vs Whole Foods really makes a difference in quality. What about the big boxes like Costco?

You seriously can't make up stories in grocery stores. Our loads generally show up between midnight and 9 am and our load showed up today about 5 am. Our lead put the load in our department clueless that there was 1/2 a pallet of meat on it. So it sits in our department for 1/2 the day before anyone discovered it.

Once we found it we got meat and told them. Manger said "Oh, it's okay we can put it out." keeping in mind our department runs about 45d f. No, thank you I shall not buy meat from this store any more.

Hello, I am searching to know how much people spend on groceries buying organic. I’ve been half organic half as clean as I can get that’s cheaper for about six years now. I used to do about $260 a week. Now I’m at $360 a week sometimes $400 Family of 5. I feel kind of alone, but I really really really feel strongly about what I put in my body and what I put in my family‘s body and I can’t just buy offbrand great value stuff. (No judgement) I definitely wish I could, but I’ve just been doing this for so long and I know the effects on what you eat. My family rarely gets sick. And it’s contributed to the food we buy, genuinely. When I started this journey six years ago I was always sick with something. I know from my experience and I can’t change that, but my God am I the only one who feels horrible for spending this amount of money… I honestly feel so alone. I know people with families of six and seven that spend 200 a week on groceries. And I just can’t fathom how they do that. Basically I’m writing this so I can find people that are in the same boat. I don’t wanna feel alone anymore. And for the people that cannot afford that much on groceries I know the reasons for why you can’t and I applaud you for feeding your family. No judgment.

I’ve designed a grocery app as part of my Master’s assignment (not commercial), and I’m excited to test its usability! I’d love for you to try it out and share your feedback. Here’s the link:
https://t.maze.co/330136138

Your insights would mean a lot—thank you so much in advance!

It was interesting to see how so many people in Somerville, MA were waiting for this store to open. It was immediately crowded with customers. The city has gentrified a lot in recent years. It has many college students. Harvard is right next door in Cambridge and part of the Tufts campus is in Somerville. Also, there are a lot of young professionals. And the city just got 5 new train stations in 2022, making commute to Downtown Boston very easy. All this has greatly added to the attractiveness of Somerville. The students and young professionals are going to be a core part of H Mart's customer base in Somerville.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oob-4dQ0Wi4

what is the deal here in VB that the only loaf cakes carried in ALL the supermarkets is butter pound cakes. WHY DOESNT ANYONE STOCK CHOCOLATE LOAF, CHOCOLATE CHIP LOAF, MARBLE LOAF ETC.

okay. please don't laugh at me.

i just went to the grocery store for the second time by myself. i usually go with my parents or a sibling because i have tremendous anxiety and little things like this make me feel anxious! so i was very proud of myself walking out of there having accomplished driving by myself and going to the store by myself for the second time! to add needed context, i am 17, so yes it is a little weird, but it's not THAT weird (i don't think)..

at the self checkout, a worker there was talking to me so i panicked and went "okay! bye have a nice day!" and zoomed out of there. only to come home and realize that i was supposed to get a receipt. it did not start to print by the time i walked away, so i can only assume it was printing after. now there is an abandoned lonely receipt at one of the self checkouts

now quick question. what are the risks of leaving a receipt in a public place like that...? is there any type of personal information someone could find on it? i have the receipt from the last time i went, searched it over a bit and it doesn't look like my name or address or anything is on there, but there could be things i missed or don't understand so i am very paranoid about it right now

thank you for your time

Good day! Mag oopen ako ng business atleast ilang months muna bago required na mag ayos na ng papel, kumbaga gusto ko muna matry if papatok ba at itutuloy ko ung negosyo ko bago ako kumuha ng mga papers. Thank you

Remember in like the 80s and 90s when your parents would buy frozen juice concentrates and then just add water in a pitcher? Like it was the same cranberry juice but it was cheaper and you added the water yourself. Is that available anywhere? I hate buying these expensive bottles of juice at my grocery store. This must exist somewhere still, right!?!?

Please advise if you work in a grocery store. My mom shopped, checked her thing out in a self help line and entered her rewards phone number. She said notice came up to ask for help. She looked around and she said there was no one there so she pushed the called help button but no one came after 5 minutes. She even stupidly took her cart and Just left the store! Now she is regretting. She did it in anger she said. It was $85 dollars. I think she should go back and pay. But will she be in trouble? Help! Thanks.

I often see ribs for sale that will say previously frozen, yet not other pork products say this. Why are pork ribs previously frozen yet not other cuts?

I just left the grocery store where the teller practically called me a thief and was looking for security, because..... I tried to buy a few leaves of a Nappa Cabbage that was sold by the pound.

She repeatedly said I can't do that and I have to buy the whole cabbage, but these ones are HUGE , around 8-10lbs each at 3.49/lb. And I only need a small amount.

So what's the deal? Was I in the wrong? I thought if the product is sold by the pound you take what you need.

So they will just throw away the perfectly good cabbage I wanted to buy rather than selling it to me. What the heck.

Also, just for the irony... The bunch of carrots I bought were clearly separated by another customer lol 😂

I have a job interview coming up and would like some info

Hey r/GroceryStores! Matt here. After many years helping out clients in the grocery business I wanted to share some insights that might help those of you considering this path.

First, let me be clear: starting a grocery store isn't a small undertaking. You're looking at an initial investment of $70,000-$100,000 minimum for a small operation. But don't let that number scare you… smart planning can make this achievable.

Location is absolutely crucial. I've seen fantastic stores fail simply because they chose the wrong spot. Before you even think about signing a lease, spend time understanding your target market. 

Are you going for a specialty grocery store in an upscale area? A neighborhood market in an underserved community? 

Your location should match your concept and target demographic.

Here's something many newcomers overlook: supplier relationships. It's not just about finding suppliers. It's about building partnerships. Start conversations with multiple suppliers early. Compare not just prices, but delivery schedules, minimum order requirements and their track record with other small stores.

Technology is another critical factor these days. Today's successful grocery stores need robust POS systems that handle inventory management, customer loyalty programs, and sales tracking. I recommend budgeting at least $15,000 for your initial technology setup.

For the legal side of things, you'll need:

• Business licenses and permits
• Food handling certifications
• Health department approvals
• Insurance (liability, workers comp, property)
• EBT certification if you plan to accept food stamps

Inventory management can make or break a grocery store. Expect spoilage and theft in your forecasts. Start small and expand based on actual sales and loss data. I've seen too many stores fail because they tried to stock everything immediately. Focus on your core items first, then let customer demand guide your expansion.

Remember that starting a grocery store is a marathon, not a sprint. Take time to develop your business plan, secure adequate funding (including a healthy reserve for unexpected expenses), and build relationships in your community before opening your doors.

If you'd like to explore more detailed information about starting a grocery store, this guide goes a bit deeper into the details. Or feel free to drop any questions below.  I'm happy to share more specific insights from my experience!

Egg shortage? Because of bird flu? Is this on a national scale? Regional? How much are you paying for eggs and where? $8 for a dozen in Central California

Just purchased Velveeta shells and cheese broccoli, what a rip off didn't notice untill after cooking it's only about 2/3 the sise of regular shell and cheese. Looked on the box it went from 12oz to 9oz. So for about a quarter oz of broccoli they took away 3 Oz of shells.