Trader Joe’s is expanding its footprint with 25 new locations across 14 states, adding to its previously announced growth pipeline, the company said. The popular California-based grocery chain announced Wednesday that nine additional stores are now in development, bringing the total slate of upcoming openings to more than two dozen. All locations have been identified, though opening … Read more
Trader Joe’s has shut down a long-running rumor that its employees are trained to flirt with customers while working the checkout line. “Definitively, no,” Bryan Palbaum, CEO of the California-based grocery store chain, said on the Trader Joe’s podcast in 2023. Still, the rumor persists — and not entirely without reason, according to some. “I think … Read more
Luxe grocery chain Erewhon is inching closer to planting its organic-food flag in Orange County. The market known for its eye-watering smoothie prices and viral wellness concoctions is moving ahead with plans for a new store in Costa Mesa, according to its website. The new spot would mark a major expansion for the LA-based chain, … Read more
A popular Minute Maid citrus drink that vanished from store shelves decades ago still lives on in the memories of kids who grew up drinking it in the 1980s. Coca-Cola, Minute Maid’s parent company, quietly discontinued Five Alive around 1995. But nostalgic social media posts keep wondering why. “When did Five Alive fall off?” a person on … Read more
The cost of food has been increasingly volatile due to inflation, as evidenced by some cartons of organic pasture-raised eggs costing an offensive $13. And while the sunny side is that egg prices are expected to decline, the USDA is predicting several other grocery items will continue to get pricier this year. Prices of groceries … Read more
Grocery prices in general are increasing — but some foods are actually seeing a drop in price. A new analysis from CouponFollow looked at the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly Consumer Price Index data of average food prices over the past two years to determine how ingredient prices have changed since 2024. The analysis found … Read more
Consumers have a bone to pick with the beef industry. High beef prices are the new normal in the US, thanks to a diminishing in size of cattle herds, ongoing drought and a robust demand — and it’s not expected to change any time soon. According to the Consumer Price Index, the average price of … Read more
Lidl US is recalling its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs due to an undeclared hazelnut allergen, the company said. Consumers with hazelnut allergies risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if the product is consumed. The recall applies to Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat 3.52 oz boxes with UPC 20304492. The products were distributed between Jan. 28, … Read more
You may need to rethink where you’re grabbing your grub. A new analysis by Consumer Reports has determined the most and least expensive U.S. supermarkets, on average, and upscale behemoth Whole Foods Market topped the list of the priciest — with costs nearly 40% higher than what a consumer would pay at big-box retailer Walmart, … Read more
Erewhon just found a whole new way to raise eyebrows. The cult-favorite grocery store known for $20 smoothies and celebrity juice cleanses is officially dipping its manicured toes into the med-spa world — offering lip flips and brow lifts as a new beauty perk for members. Yes, really: wellness meets wrinkle-free. Erewhon has partnered with … Read more
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new dietary guidelines emphasize the importance of whole foods — but they’ll likely end up eating your whole paycheck. Amidst an affordability crisis, the new rules may be good for your body, but unrealistic for cash-strapped Americans. The Post found it would cost approximately $175 for … Read more
Christmas is quickly approaching, and while some stores and restaurants close their doors, many stay open through the holiday. Whether you need to grab a quick bite, pick up an ingredient or procure a last-minute gift, consumers will have options. As you head into Christmas Eve this Wednesday and Christmas Day on Thursday, be sure … Read more
Dinner is swerved. It happens to even the most prepared hosts: You’re well into preparing your big Thanksgiving dinner, only to realize you’ve forgotten a crucial ingredient. No need to fret — your local family grocers have got you covered. While some companies will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, others will be open — likely … Read more
“I’m so hungry and so cold,” a bundled-up young woman told The Post through chattering teeth, as she waited for food in frigid temperatures early Friday morning. The New Yorker was one of hundreds who’d made the rush hour trek to TriBeCa for sustenance — standing in a long line that stretched back an entire … Read more
Erewhon is keeping things fresh. The high-end organic grocer, beloved by the stars, is famed for its exorbitantly priced eats and smoothies. A-list celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Sofia Richie and Olivia Rodrigo all have had smoothie collaborations with Erewhon that can range in price from $11 to $22. The smoothie is topped … Read more
Trader Joe’s knows how to make grocery shopping fun. On the “Inside Trader Joe’s” podcast, co-hosts Tara Miller, TJ’s vice president of marketing, and Matt Sloan, vice president of culture and innovation, shared that the grocer comes up with its product names “very carefully” — and they do matter. Some products have names that are … Read more
The era of coupon-clipping is over. Smart shoppers everywhere are catching on to a smartphone app that offers cash back — even for grocery items already purchased, Food & Wine has reported. The Aisle app, first released in 2021, offers discounts on grocery and personal care products at major grocery stores, which could range from … Read more
The Trader Joe’s viral mini tote bags are back from the commercial crypt. A spooks-person for the grocery chain officially confirmed to Today that the beloved canvas bags are being resurrected for fall — specifically for Halloween. Shoppers can get their monkey paws on the mini totes starting Oct. 8. Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote bags … Read more
If you’re hankering for a good deal at the supermarket, avoid food cravings. Aside from the rising prices of groceries in general, shopping on an empty stomach can ultimately increase your grocery bill. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that shopping while hungry is one main factor that can impact grocery habits. The findings revealed … Read more
Supermarkets are pushing customers to be more considerate shoppers. An American who moved to the UK has gone viral after sharing their experience with grocery shopping across the pond, which they claim left them baffled. In a TikTok video with over 155,000 views, user @nataliebarbu described a recent trip to Sainsbury’s, one of the biggest … Read more