YONKERS, N.Y. -- To help consumers sort through the growing options and make the best grocery-shopping decisions, Consumer Reports (CR) surveyed more than 25,000 readers about their experiences at 52 chain stores.
Wal-Mart came to dominate the market's grocery business in just a few years. Some local retailers were overrun, but consumers have yet to be overwhelmed.
MINNEAPOLIS - International discount grocer Aldi Inc. is scouting the Twin Cities area for new stores, the Star Tribune reports. The German retailer hopes to open its first Minnesota store in Inver Grove Heights this fall.
FRANKFURT, Germany - Germany's supreme court ruled Tuesday that Wal-Mart's attempts to sell staples such as milk and butter below wholesale prices was damaging to competition, The Associated Press reports.
PITTSBURGH - German-owned discount retailer Aldi is considering the Pittsburgh market for a 400,000-square-foot distribution warehouse, the Pittsburgh Business Times reports.
PITTSBURGH - Specialty food retailer Trader Joe's is reportedly eyeing the Pittsburgh market as it continues its growth plans on the East Coast, the Pittsburgh Business Times reports.
DALLAS - Fleming on Monday announced Tim LaBeau has joined the company as senior vice president, operations, responsible for Fleming divisions in Garland, Texas and Superior and LaCrosse, Wis.
