I was at the market a few days ago and watched an employee picking produce for delivery or curbside pickup. I have to say I was impressed how he examined everything he was selecting. I was paying close attention to that so kudos to him and the market’s service!
It’s just me here and I only grab food for a day or two at a time. I decide what I’m cooking for the night and maybe tomorrow then buy those ingredients.
I was never at that frequency, but B.C. (Before Covid) I went to the supermarket once a week, and Costco a couple of times a month. For the last year and a half or so, it’s been the supermarket every ten days, and Costco once a month.
(One factor may be logistics: The supermarket is a special trip for me, but my friend used to stop at the supermarket when she passed it on her way home from work, so she went a lot more frequently.)
I guess Aldi is “luring” more people than ever!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/01/24/aldi-us-expansion-inflation/
Anyone got a gift link to share? 
a new Aldi opened within two-stones-throw of two major name markets.
went there. in the first days they shelves were fully stocked - everything looked splendid.
went back a month later - not so well stock shelves, many miserable situations . . .
I’d be happy to see them get their act together, but multiple visits later . . .
ain’t happening.
visit to Lidl is on the schedule - Lidl has a lot more real/genuine European goods than Aldi.
“It’s that distinction that could deter some customers from trying Aldi — it isn’t a one-stop shop. The very attributes that make it nimble also force customers to make multiple stops for their grocery hauls.”
Maybe, but if you’re on a tight budget, you could probably make do with just an Aldi.
I wish Lidl were in Western North Carolina. I think their wines are supposed to be better, too.
