Aldi to buy 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys groceries in Southern US
Discount grocer Aldi said Wednesday it's acquiring 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets in the Southern U.S. Under a proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding shares of Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys.
Fun advent calendars you’ll want to snatch up this holiday season, guaranteed
It’s not guaranteed that the store listed below will have these advent calendars in stock, so just note that you may want to call ahead to ensure your local Costco has the products we’re referencing. This advent calendar is perfect for anyone who loves to watch the movie during Halloween or Christmas. Trader Joe’sNot only does Trader Joe’s have advent calendars for your pup, but also for the kitty cat in your life. AldiAldi is the KING of advent calendars. The month of December is already pretty magical with the holiday spirit in the air, but these adult advent calendars just make it even better.
How Wegmans and H-E-B survived Amazon's onslaught
NEW YORK - Traditional grocery stores in America are struggling. But some regional grocers are using local expertise to maintain their cult-like appeal. "Everyone is feeling the competition out there," said Greg Ferrara, president of the National Grocers Association, a lobbying group for independent grocers. Some regional chains like H-E-B, Publix, Wegmans, Hy-Vee and others are proving pretty resilient. Traditional grocers lost 0.9 percentage points of market share to competitors last year, a trend that is expected to continue through the next several years.
Man in Halloween mask, carrying machete attempts to rob grocery store
Darin Frank, 54, was apprehended by Fort Lauderdale police officers after he allegedly attempted to rob an Aldi grocery store with a machete, while wearing a Halloween mask. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A man wearing a Halloween mask and carrying a machete tried to rob a grocery store during normal business hours, a Fort Lauderdale police officer said. Darin Frank, 54, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, entered an Aldi chain grocery store at 1707 East Commercial Blvd. As Frank fled the scene his Halloween mask fell and store employees recognized him from a prior failed robbery attempt at the store. Just after 11:30 p.m., Frank was apprehended at his home a few blocks from the grocery store.
Floatable wine glasses exist and we can all die happy now
Well, dear reader, let us introduce you to the floatable wine glass that is here to solve all your problems. The company the Beach Glass has perfected outdoor drinking with the reusable and sustainable floating wine glass. The best part about the wine glasses is that they also double as fantastic glasses while drinking on a beach or next to a bonfire. The supermarket Aldi sells their own version of floating wine glasses (plus a bunch of other summer essentials you'll want to check out) that are pretty inexpensive. Now go forth and get all the floatable wine glasses your heart desires.