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Market Basket Fires CEO Arthur T. Demoulas After Bitter Battle; What's Next For Grocery Chain? Market Basket Fires CEO Arthur T. Demoulas After Bitter Battle; What's Next For Grocery Chain?
Market Basket Fires CEO Arthur T. Demoulas After Bitter Battle; What's Next For Grocery Chain? Market Basket’s board has voted to remove CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, setting off another fight over the future of the New England grocery chain. The board accused Demoulas of acting in his own interest. In a complaint filed in Delaware court obtained by NBC, directors wrote: "Mr. Demoulas' conduct has been at all relevant times contrary to the best interests of Market Basket and all its constituents, and is directly only at preserving his own power. That is not how the leader — the President and CEO — of an iconic company like Market Basket is supposed to or required to act." Demoulas is pushi…
Amazon Adds Fresh Groceries To Same-Day Delivery: What To Know Amazon Adds Fresh Groceries To Same-Day Delivery: What To Know
Amazon Adds Fresh Groceries To Same-Day Delivery: What To Know Amazon is expanding its same-day deliveries to include fresh produce, meat, dairy, and other grocery staples. Thousands of perishable items have been added to Amazon's Same-Day Delivery service, the company announced in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 13. The rollout covers more than 1,000 US cities and towns, with a target of more than 2,300 by the end of 2025. Amazon Prime members will get quick access to fresh foods like fruit, vegetables, meat, and baked goods. “We're continuously innovating to make grocery shopping simpler, faster, and more affordable for our customers, es…
Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff
Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff President Donald Trump's trade war with Mexico is about to raise the prices of a major ingredient in everything from pizza and pasta sauces to salads and sandwiches. Trump will begin imposing a 17.09% tariff on fresh tomato imports from Mexico on Friday, Aug. 1. The move comes as the Commerce Department officially withdrew from a longtime trade agreement governing imported tomatoes on Monday, July 14. The tariff is slightly lower than the 21% duty floated by Trump officials in April, Bloomberg reported. Trump has also announced an additional 30% tariff on other Mexican goods …
Lidl Opening Fourth Bergen County Store: Here's When And Where Lidl Opening Fourth Bergen County Store: Here's When And Where
Lidl Opening Fourth Bergen County Store: Here's When And Where Get your shopping carts ready, Hackensack — Lidl is coming to town. The German grocery chain is opening its newest Lidl US location at 150 River St., on Friday, July 25, with a grand opening celebration set to start at 7:40 a.m., according to a company announcement. Doors open with the sunrise, and the store promises free coffee and freshly baked croissants for early birds. The Hackensack location will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. This will be Bergen County's fourth Lidl, with locations already in Paramus, Bergenfield, and Elmwood Park. Known for its wallet-friendly prices and Eur…
These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed) These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed)
These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed) Before you head out for rolls or last-minute chocolate bunnies this Easter Sunday, double-check your local ShopRite’s hours below. Across Connecticut, some ShopRite stores are staying open for limited hours, while many others will be closed all day on Sunday, April 20. Here’s the full list of which CT ShopRite stores are open, closed, and when they’re closing early, so you’re not left out in the parking lot. OPEN (Limited Easter Sunday Hours): These stores will be open on Easter — most from 6 or 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. ShopRite of Clinton – 7am-2pm ShopRite of Cromwell – 7am-2pm ShopRite of…
Is ShopRite Open On Easter? Check Your NJ Store Hours Here Is ShopRite Open On Easter? Check Your NJ Store Hours Here
Is ShopRite Open On Easter? Check Your NJ Store Hours Here If you’re planning a last-minute grocery run this Easter Sunday, don’t assume your local ShopRite will be open. A large number of New Jersey ShopRite stores will be closed, while others are operating with reduced hours, according to store officials. Out of the more than 180 ShopRite stores in the Garden State, only a portion will open on Sunday, April 20 — and those that do will generally close earlier than usual. The following ShopRite stores are open on Easter Sunday: ShopRite of Aberdeen – 7am-5pm ShopRite of Absecon – 7am-5pm ShopRite of Bayville – 6am-4pm ShopRite of Bernardsville – …
Egg Prices Are Dropping Fast, But Here’s Why You’re Still Paying More At The Store Egg Prices Are Dropping Fast, But Here’s Why You’re Still Paying More At The Store
Egg Prices Are Dropping Fast, But Here’s Why You’re Still Paying More At The Store Egg prices across the U.S. are on a downward trend, according to the USDA’s latest weekly report released Friday, March 28, 2025. Nationally, loose, large white eggs dropped $0.26 to $3.00 per dozen. In California, prices slid by $1.13 to $6.05, and in the Midwest, the drop was even steeper at $1.20. New York’s rate held steady at $3.86 per dozen. Still, shoppers shouldn’t expect instant relief at the register: “Wholesale price changes can take up to three weeks to be reflected in the retail dairycase,” the USDA said. That means it could be mid-April before you see lower prices on store sh…
Mom Outraged After Price Chopper Kicks Her, Baby Out Of Mechanicville Store: Social Post Mom Outraged After Price Chopper Kicks Her, Baby Out Of Mechanicville Store: Social Post
Mom Outraged After Price Chopper Kicks Her, Baby Out Of Mechanicville Store: Social Post A Capital Region mother claims she and her family, including a baby, were booted from a Price Chopper store following a dispute over a stocking cart. Destiney Whalen detailed the alleged incident, which happened at the Mechanicville Price Chopper on North Central Avenue, in a post on the “West Side News” Facebook group on Wednesday, March 19. Whalen alleges that she, her boyfriend, and their baby were shopping when they encountered a U-boat cart—a long, narrow cart commonly used by retail employees to stock shelves—blocking the aisle. “Being the gentleman he is,” her boyfriend moved the ca…
Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods On Long Island In 2024: Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods On Long Island In 2024: Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods On Long Island In 2024: Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace We are thrilled to announce that Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace in Port Jefferson Station has been named Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods Store on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Uncle Giuseppe's opened its first store in 1998, transforming grocery shopping to recall the days of how our grandparents used to shop—by combining the charm of traditional neighborhood stores with the variety of a full-service supermarket. You'll find yourself surrounded by the aroma of freshly prepared old-world meals and baked goods, the sounds of Italian music, an…
Wegmans Sets Opening Date For Norwalk Supermarket: Here's What To Expect Wegmans Sets Opening Date For Norwalk Supermarket: Here's What To Expect
Wegmans Sets Opening Date For Norwalk Supermarket: Here's What To Expect Wegmans Food Markets has set the date for the opening of its first Connecticut supermarket. Wegmans will open its Norwalk location on Wednesday, July 23, the company said in a news release on Monday, Feb. 10. The highly anticipated 92,000-square-foot store at 675 Connecticut Avenue will open at 9 a.m. The store will employ about 500 people, with hiring already underway for part- and full-time positions across all departments. "We’re looking for enthusiastic candidates to round out our team before opening day," store manager Emily Gee said. "We're excited to begin the countdown to…
Record-High Egg Prices Likely To See New Increases: What To Know Record-High Egg Prices Likely To See New Increases: What To Know
Record-High Egg Prices Likely To See New Increases: What To Know Across the country, grocery shoppers are facing sticker shock and empty shelves as egg prices continue to skyrocket.  Once an affordable staple, eggs have become increasingly expension -- and sometimes, even difficult to find — and the situation is only expected to worsen. The surge in egg prices is being driven by a combination of inflation and a devastating outbreak of avian influenza, better known as bird flu. The H5N1 virus, which made its way to the United States in 2022, has infected or killed millions of birds and infected many other animals In just the last three months, more…
Last Minute Grocery Run Before Thanksgiving Lands Manassas Man $1.6M Lottery Jackpot Last Minute Grocery Run Before Thanksgiving Lands Manassas Man $1.6M Lottery Jackpot
Last Minute Grocery Run Before Thanksgiving Lands Manassas Man $1.6M Lottery Jackpot A Manassas man could not believe his eyes after hitting a $1,610,754 jackpot in the Virginia Lottery’s Cash 5 with EZ Match game on a ticket picked up while he was running errands the day before Thanksgiving. “I did it!” Brian Morgan shouted to his wife, who was less than impressed: “Did what?” The answer would ultimately impress her.  Morgan matched all five numbers—22-23-27-36-41—in the Wednesday, Nov. 27 drawing, turning a regular grocery run into a life-changing windfall. The lucky ticket came from Giant Food on Dumfries Road in Manassas, where he used Easy Pick to let the c…
New Savings Stations Hit Stop & Shop New Savings Stations Hit Stop & Shop
New Savings Stations Hit Stop & Shop Stop & Shop is introducing Savings Station kiosks to make digital coupons accessible for all customers, including those without smartphones or internet access. The kiosks are expected to be installed in all of the company’s 350+ stores by the end of January. Customers can activate digital coupons and personalized offers by scanning their GO Rewards loyalty card or entering their phone number at the kiosk.  A QR code option is available for touchless activation, and customers can print a list of their loaded coupons for reference while shopping, with savings applied automatically at…
Wegmans Reveals Opening Date For Lake Grove Store, First On Long Island Wegmans Reveals Opening Date For Lake Grove Store, First On Long Island
Wegmans Reveals Opening Date For Lake Grove Store, First On Long Island Attention shoppers: Long Island is getting its first Wegmans. The supermarket chain is putting the finishing touches on its newest store, set to open in Lake Grove at DSW Plaza on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. With 101,000 square feet to play with, the new store will have everything a dedicated Wegmans customer would expect, including a Market Café with fresh sushi, poke bowls, hot self-serve bars, and an old-fashioned sub shop. Whether it’s chef-created salads or homestyle comfort food, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Customers can plan on having 14 full-service registers, 14 self…
Push For More Handicapped Parking At Mount Kisco ShopRite Sparks Action Push For More Handicapped Parking At Mount Kisco ShopRite Sparks Action
Push For More Handicapped Parking At Mount Kisco ShopRite Sparks Action Officials are looking to add more handicapped parking spaces to a Northern Westchester ShopRite supermarket after several residents raised the issue on social media.  The controversy began on Wednesday, Nov. 4, when a resident commented on the lack of handicapped parking at the new ShopRite locale in Mount Kisco at 333 North Bedford Rd.  In the post, made on a Mount Kisco Facebook group, the resident said several elderly community members had raised the issue:  "The new store is twice the size of the old one, but has far less spaces. Aren’t there regulations governing t…
Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Unveils Smart Carts At New Mount Kisco Location Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Unveils Smart Carts At New Mount Kisco Location
Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Unveils Smart Carts At New Mount Kisco Location Imagine strolling through your local supermarket, scanning items, calculating your total, and then, skipping the checkout line? Thanks to an AI-powered "smart cart," that's now possible. This futuristic shopping experience is now a reality in select ShopRite locations in the East Coast as the supermarket chain introduces technology designed by Instacart to save shoppers time and make grocery runs smoother than ever. The so-called "Caper Carts" are designed to make grocery shopping faster, smarter, and more interactive. To date, about a dozen ShopRite stores have added the carts as another…
Amazon Fresh Opens In Woodland Park Bringing High-Tech Grocery Shopping Route 46 Amazon Fresh Opens In Woodland Park Bringing High-Tech Grocery Shopping Route 46
Amazon Fresh Opens In Woodland Park Bringing High-Tech Grocery Shopping Route 46 Shoppers in Woodland Park have a new grocery destination: Amazon Fresh. The high-tech grocery chain opened its 59,000-square-foot store on Thursday morning, Nov. 7 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Plaza 46 shopping center on Route 46.  The location, taking over the former Fairway Market that closed in 2020, brings a fresh approach to grocery shopping, blending convenience with innovation in a store designed for a seamless shopping experience. From fresh produce to gourmet items and everyday essentials, Amazon Fresh promises quality and affordability. But it's the store’s cutting-…
Latest Update: Here's When New ShopRite Will Open In Mount Kisco Latest Update: Here's When New ShopRite Will Open In Mount Kisco
Latest Update: Here's When New ShopRite Will Open In Mount Kisco An upcoming ShopRite supermarket in Northern Westchester has finally announced its opening date after months of sneak peeks.  The all-new supermarket in Mount Kisco at 333 North Bedford Rd. will celebrate its opening on Sunday, Nov. 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Earlier Report - Here's Look At New ShopRite Opening In Mount Kisco The Mount Kisco ShopRite locale will replace the location in Bedford Hills at 747 Bedford Rd., which will close on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m.  According to ShopRite representatives, the new 74,000-square-foot supermarket wi…
New Supermarket To Open In Spring Valley New Supermarket To Open In Spring Valley
New Supermarket To Open In Spring Valley A new 24-hour-a-day supermarket is opening in the Hudson Valley, focusing on everything fresh.  The Garden Fresh Market, located in Rockland County in Spring Valley, will have its soft opening on Wednesday, Oct. 23, and its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 26, said owner Wilson Bermeo of New City.  This will be the fourth supermarket for Bermeo, who immigrated from Ecuador in 1995 to live the American Dream. "You work all the time, every day, and you can have that dream," Bermeo said with a laugh. And busy he is. He said he also owns the Nyack Fresh Market, Huerto del Eden in Spr…
King Kullen Closing Levittown Store After 30 Years King Kullen Closing Levittown Store After 30 Years
King Kullen Closing Levittown Store After 30 Years Long Islanders will soon have one less option when it comes to buying groceries. Supermarket chain King Kullen is set to close its Levittown store after 30 years in business, an employee confirmed to Daily Voice. The store will close for good at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. Employees are being offered positions at the grocer’s other Long Island locations. Founded in 1930, the Hauppauge-based King Kullen operates 31 locations across Nassau and Suffolk counties, four of them under its Wild by Nature subsidiary. The company is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution as America's first superma…
Amazon Fresh Opens In Shuttered Lodi Kmart (LOOK INSIDE) Amazon Fresh Opens In Shuttered Lodi Kmart (LOOK INSIDE)
Amazon Fresh Opens In Shuttered Lodi Kmart (Look Inside) Bergen County is home to yet another Amazon Fresh store. The 40,000-square-foot store on Memorial Drive, which replaced the Kmart that closed in 2016, is the third in New Jersey. The two others are located in Paramus and Eatontown. The Amazon Fresh store in Lodi features the company's latest brick-and-mortar design unveiled last year in Chicago and Southern California.  Amazon Fresh Amazon Fresh Other businesses at the shopping center include Blink Fitness, the Little Gym of Lodi, KPOT Korean BBQ, and Aldi. ShopRite is located about one mile away on Main Street. The Amazon F…
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Your pricechopper.com account is a one-stop shop! Sponsored by our friends at Price Chopper & Market 32 At Price Chopper and Market 32, we serve as your ultimate destination for all your grocery and floral needs. Even better, the majority of our locations feature a pharmacy for added convenience! With a network of over 130 stores spanning six states—New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire—we offer unparalleled convenience. We’re also big on community and local partnerships, and partner with a variety of farmers, producers and organizations from right here in the Northeast. What sets us apart? O…
Amazon Fresh Opening Second NJ Grocery Store In Former Toys 'R' Us Building Amazon Fresh Opening Second NJ Grocery Store In Former Toys 'R' Us Building
Amazon Fresh Opening Second NJ Grocery Store In Former Toys 'R' Us Building A new Amazon supermarket is about to open in Monmouth County, officials said. The Amazon Fresh in Eatontown will officially open on Thursday, June 20, the company said in a news release. It will be the second Amazon Fresh location in New Jersey after one opened in Paramus in July 2022. The Eatontown store is located at 137 Route 35 in a 35,500-square-foot space once occupied by Toys“R”Us. "This new, affordable grocery store in the community will offer wide selection of quality groceries and a convenient shopping experience," Amazon said in its release. "We’re also proud to support the…
ShopRite In Hudson Valley To Close ShopRite In Hudson Valley To Close
ShopRite In Hudson Valley To Close After over 30 years in business, a popular ShopRite store in the region will close this summer. The 55,500-square-foot store, located in Ulster County in Ellenville, at 1 ShopRite Boulevard off Route 209, was opened in 1993 by Wakefern Food Corporation in New Jersey. According to Karen O'Shea, the corporation's spokeswoman, the store did not renew its lease and will close on Saturday, Aug. 31. "We thank our associates for their service and continue to offer staff positions at nearby ShopRite stores," O'Shea said. The store is the only major grocer in the village. O'Shea did not offe…
New Supermarket Opens In Passaic County New Supermarket Opens In Passaic County
New Supermarket Opens In Passaic County Food shoppers in Passaic County have a new place to browse the aisles. Bloomingdale Supermarket by Foodtown celebrated its grand opening on Friday, Jan. 5. The new 8,000 square foot supermarket is at 78 Main St. in the borough, replacing the former IGA supermarket. The supermarket, run by Adam Shapiro and his family, plans to offer natural and organic items, fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, specialty meats and cheeses and fresh flowers. This is the second supermarket run by the Shapiro family. Bloomingdale Supermarket by Foodtown will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m…
Woman, 63, ID'd As Walker Killed In Chain-Reaction Car Crash In Malden: DA Woman, 63, ID'd As Walker Killed In Chain-Reaction Car Crash In Malden: DA
Woman, 63, ID'd As Walker Killed In Chain-Reaction Car Crash In Malden: DA A 63-year-old Malden native was identified as the person who was hit and killed last week in Middlesex County as she was walking near the road, authorities said.  Mary "Teresa" McTaggart died Thursday, Oct. 19, as she walked along Main Street at Mountain Avenue in Malden around 1:15 p.m. when she was struck in a chain-reaction crash, the Middlesex County District Attorney said.  An initial investigation found that a BMW SUV was driving south on Main Street when it crashed into a vehicle at a stop light, went off the roadway, and hit two telephone poles before crashing into Mc…
Grocery Store Reopens After Months Of Renovations In Norwalk Grocery Store Reopens After Months Of Renovations In Norwalk
Grocery Store Reopens After Months Of Renovations In Norwalk A supermarket in Fairfield County that had been closed for months to complete renovations has reopened for business.  Cingari Family ShopRite, located in Norwalk at 360 Connecticut Ave., opened its doors to the public on Sunday, March 12 after completing renovations that expand the store and allow it to offer more services, the store's owners announced.  The renovations added features to the store such as:  The Grill, which will offer fresh made-to-order breakfast sandwiches and other lunch/dinner meals like hamburgers, hot dogs, Philly cheesesteaks, hot pastrami, chicken parm, sausage, …
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans It was a supermarket showdown and there could only be one winner. Grocery giants Whole Foods and Wegmans found themselves under the microscope during recent visits by Business Insider reporter Mary Meisenzahl, who wanted to find out which store was more worthy of her dollar. First up was Wegmans, the Rochester, New York-based regional chain of grocery stores that has 109 stores throughout the Northeast. Meisenzahl touted the large selection of pre-made salad bowls and expansive array of produce, including harder to find items like starfruit, jackfruit, and cherimoya. She also praised the…
New ShopRite Opens In Huntington Commons Shopping Center New ShopRite Opens In Huntington Commons Shopping Center
New ShopRite Opens In Huntington Commons Shopping Center A new supermarket has opened for business on Long Island. The ribbon-cutting and grand opening event for the new ShopRite in the Huntington Commons shopping center was set for 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, representatives announced. The 65,000-square-foot store, located at 839 New York Ave. in Huntington, is opened and operated by Seth and Jon Greenfield. The supermarket offers an in-store Nuts Factory kiosk with specialty nuts, a kosher bakery, along with seafood, meat, produce, and floral departments, representatives said. The store is set to be open daily from 6 a.m. to 10…
Trader Joe's Opens Up Newest Maryland Location Trader Joe's Opens Up Newest Maryland Location
Trader Joe's Opens Up Newest Maryland Location The first Trader Joe's in Prince George's County has opened its doors to customers, bringing the community a fresh new option for groceries. The College Park supermarket is a part of the Aster College Park mixed-used community at 4429 Calvert Road. The 11,000 square foot store is the 10th Maryland store to open. "Step inside and you'll find unconventional and organic products in the Trader Joe's label like Mandarin Orange Chicken, Cauliflower Gnocchi, and Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, as well as everyday basics like organic milk, eggs, meat, and organic produce. We are a good source for gre…
Stop & Shop Unveils Remodeled Ridgewood Store Stop & Shop Unveils Remodeled Ridgewood Store
Stop & Shop Unveils Remodeled Ridgewood Store Stop & Shop has officially unveiled the interior of its newly remodeled store in Ridgewood. Featuring an expanded produce section, upgraded deli and dairy departments, an enlarged frozen section, diversified International offerings, upgraded front-end and pharmacies, and more, the Franklin Avenue store is described as noticeably brighter and more modern. Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen attended the store’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Oct. 21. “We’re excited to share our newly remodeled store with our local shoppers,” said Chris Tahmoosh, Store Manager of Stop & Shop Ridge…