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grocer

[groh-ser] / ˈgroʊ sər /


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The grocer was founded in 1966 by Japanese immigrants Michio and Aveline Kushi — pioneers of the natural-foods macrobiotic movement who began selling imported organic goods out of their Boston home.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

The grocer said average order value is higher for online shoppers when they use AI-powered online shopping assistants, helping the company nab a small win in the tricky world of AI economics.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

The bargain grocer is closing under-performing locations, including in San Diego and Orange counties.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Its rapid growth is being mirrored across Europe, its rise aided by easing perceptions of it as a strictly discount grocer as shoppers became increasingly impressed by the quality of its products.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Instead I've brought the canned goods that a grocer gave me as a secret present this afternoon.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

The ready-to-use food products that Taylor Farms recalled over the weekend had been sold at Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Target, among other grocers across the nation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Even though no U.S.-grown lettuce or other produce has been linked to the outbreaks, demand from grocers and restaurants is down, causing some farmers to plow their crops back into the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

The traditional "big four" grocers at the time - Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons - were slow to respond to the new competition, leaving the challengers to gradually pick off their shoppers.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Incumbent US grocers may look with some concern at the insurgency Aldi pulled off since it entered the UK market in the 1990s.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

When he stands it’s like he’s on display in one of Emmett’s fancy grocers.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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