Wegmans one step from approval in Lower Makefield, PA
The proposed Wegmans in Lower Makefield Township (Bucks County), PA is gaining steam, as the township’s planning commission voted unanimously to recommend land development approval late last month. The mixed-use development will now go before the township’s board of supervisors for a final vote. The proposed project includes a 100,000 square foot Wegmans, 200 luxury […]
Giant to build new, larger store in Doylestown
It was reported late last month that the existing Giant supermarket at Cross Keys Place in Doylestown, PA will move into a new, bigger store where Kmart once stood in the same shopping center. Kmart closed in 2019 and was razed to make way for the 72,500 square foot Giant that is expected to open […]
Costco finally testing curbside grocery pickup
After holding out for quite some time compared to other food retailers, Costco has begun piloting curbside pickup for groceries in New Mexico. According to its website, same-day Costco Curbside Pickup via Instacart is available at three warehouse clubs where customers can select from about 2,000 grocery items, including fresh fruit and some nonfood products. […]
Amazon tops consumer survey ranking grocery retailers; beats Trader Joe’s and others
In a recent survey of 10,000 U.S. consumers, Amazon was the preferred retailer for groceries, beating out Trader Joe’s and other regional and national chains. The survey was conducted by consumer data science firm dunnhumby. The top 25%, in order, were as follows: Amazon H-E-B (#1 in 2020) Trader Joe’s (#1 in 2018 and 2019) […]
Lidl has three stores in the works for Bucks County
Lidl is reportedly planning three new Bucks County, PA supermarkets. They are slated for Warminster, Bristol Township and Bensalem. The Warminster location is planned for a parcel where a Pathmark once stood on York Road, near the intersection of Street Road, across from Archbishop Wood High School. Madison New Falls Associates recently reeived approval from […]
Sources say Jeff Brown considering a run for Philly Mayor
The Philadelphia Tribune reported last week that Brown’s Super Stores President and CEO Jeff Brown is weighing a run for mayor in 2023. Brown owns and operates several ShopRite stores in Philadelphia and the suburbs, and has garnered goodwill over the years by placing supermarkets in food deserts, employing a largely African American workforce, and […]
Price appreciation compared for homes near Aldi, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods
Homes near an Aldi grocery store realized an average five-year home price appreciation of 41 percent, according to ATTOM Data Solutions’ annual Grocery Store Wars analysis, which was released just before Christmas. Trader Joe’s (35%) and Whole Foods (33%) were close behind. The study shows how living near a Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods or an […]
Giant Supermarket proposed for Richboro Plaza in Bucks County
Earlier this month the Northampton Township (Bucks County) Planning Commission recommended approval for plans to redevelop Richboro Plaza on 2nd Street Pike with a new, 50,340 square foot Giant supermarket. Giant will be built on the site of the former Murray’s Richboro Market, which operated there from 1978 until 2018. Murray Battleman, who ran the […]
US online grocery sales total $8.1 billion in November
US online grocery sales totaled $8.1 billion in November, according to a Brick Meets Click / Mercatus grocery shopping survey. Monthly sales have remained above $8 billion since May, led by grocery delivery and pickup services, which generated $5.9 billion, or 73% of November’s online sales. “Concerns about contracting the virus, stay-at-home orders or retail […]
Philly welcomes Aldi’s 11th and Lidl’s 2nd stores
Discount grocers Aldi and Lidl opened stores in Philadelphia last week. Aldi’s new store near the Divine Lorraine apartments at Broad Street and Fairmount Avenue opened on Thursday, representing its 11th city location. Lidl opened a store on Wednesday at Roosevelt Boulevard and Welsh Road in Northeast Philly. It was the company’s second location in […]