That means consumers are being more price-conscious in the grocery store, said Stew Leonard Jr., president and CEO of Stew Leonard’s Grocery Stores, a chain of eight grocery stores in the Northeast.

Labor unions are trying once again to regulate self-checkout lanes at California stores. This year’s bill waters down a version that died last session, but businesses still warn it will increase costs and lead to consumer frustration.

To start, grocery stores have been around for much longer than supermarkets. Back when every town had a bakery, a butcher shop, a greengrocery, and more, the grocery store offered townspeople an efficient shopping experience with myriad food products in one place.

Market Basket has a long history of company drama. Most recently, it was granted a restraining order to bar ex-execs from its stores.

It may go down as a big social media gaffe, but it also put a spotlight on the harsh truth about the price of food.

Extending its holiday food discount to year-round stemmed from employee requests for simpler, more accessible perks, the retailer said.

If you're looking to save money on groceries, you might want to skip shopping at these chains, as they often trade affordability for higher-quality products.

Plans haven't been introduced to the city of Portage, but the grocery chain has purchased a 71,250-square-foot property on Westnedge Avenue.