Grocery store openings increased 30 percent in 2018
New grocery store openings were up 30% in 2018 as compared to the prior year, according to a report by JLL. More than one-quarter of the new stores were in Florida, California and Texas as a result of expansion by Publix, Sprouts Farmers Market, Aldi, Kroger and H-E-B. “Grocery is one of the strongest retail […]
Equity Retail Brokers enters its 25th year in business
Twenty-five years ago Equity Retail Brokers was formed. Our founders had a clear and straightforward goal: to create a brokerage firm with a stellar reputation that establishes long-term, productive relationships with clients, staff, and competitors. All of us at Equity are grateful and humbled to be living the vision of our founders. In fact, it’s […]
Americans still prefer in-store grocery shopping over buying online
American consumers still overwhelmingly prefer to buy groceries in-store rather than online, according to a survey sponsored by facilities management company Vixxo. Not surprisingly, the research also found that providing an exceptional in-store experience and high food quality are key drivers for keeping supermarket customers happy and loyal. About 1,260 U.S. consumers were surveyed about […]
Pathmark supermarket to open in Brooklyn… really
Grocery retail cooperative Allegiance Retail Services announced that it plans to open a 49,000 square foot Pathmark supermarket – at the site of a former Pathmark store in Brooklyn, NY – later this month or next. The New Jersey-based cooperative purchased the intellectual property of the Pathmark name and associated marks last year. Pathmark was […]
Plans submitted for first Delaware Wegmans
The state of Delaware is slated to get its first Wegmans supermarket. According to WDEL.com and Pettinaro Development, the store would be located at Barley Mill Plaza in Greenville if approved by New Castle County Council. If approved, Wegmans would be an integral part of a multi-use plan that includes office, retail, apartments and townhouses.
Study finds that dollar store produce as good as supermarket produce
A study conducted by the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) concluded that the quality of fruit and vegetables at dollar stores is as good as the produce at conventional grocery stores. For the study, fruit and veggies at 14 dollar stores were compared in terms of color, cleanliness, freshness and firmness with produce at […]
Amazon reportedly to launch supermarket business; Los Angeles, Philly in the mix
Amazon plans to launch a new retail grocery business, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The report stated that Amazon already plans to open a grocery store in Los Angeles – possibly before the end of this year – and has signed leases to open two more in early 2020. In addition, […]
Saladworks to expand presence at Brown’s Wakefern supermarkets
Saladworks opened its first-ever location in a supermarket about a year ago, in a Philadelphia ShopRite owned by Jeff Brown. And now, after deeming the pilot a success, it plans to expand its presence at Brown-owned Wakefern Food Corp. locations in Greater Philadelphia. So far, Saladworks restaurants are planned for Brown’s ShopRite and Fresh Grocer […]
Giant opens 38,000 SF e-commerce hub in Lancaster, PA
Giant held a grand opening earlier this week for its 38,000 square foot Giant Direct hub, built on the site of a closed Giant supermarket in Lancaster, PA. The facility serves as a curbside pickup site and grocery delivery center. It’s the fifth site of its kind for Giant. According to the company, customers can […]
Price comparison finds Whole Foods, Acme as most expensive in Philly
A December story on Philly.com reported the findings of a Consumers’ Checkbook study that compared prices of 19 grocery stores in the region. The lowest prices? Walmart. The highest? Whole Foods. “When Amazon purchased Whole Foods last year, many consumers were excited by the prospect of paying Amazon-like prices for Whole Foods-quality products,” said Checkbook […]