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Publix Announces Grand Opening Date for New NC Store
The Publix grocery chain has announced on its website plans for a brand new store in the Tar Heel State. The company was founded in 1930 by George Jenkins, who opened his first location in Winter Haven, Florida. Since then, Publix has grown to nearly 1,400 stores across eight Southern states, with 50 locations in North Carolina.
Aldi: 2 New Stores Coming to Missouri
Batavia, Illinois based grocer Aldi has announced plans for two new locations in Missouri. The company, whose roots reach back to Essen, Germany, opened it’s first store in the US in Iowa in 1976. Since then Aldi has grown to over 2400 stores nationwide. The 2 new stores will bring the count to an even 100 in the Show Me State.
3 National Grocers Expand in Massachusetts
Three national grocery chains have announced plans for new stores in Massachusetts in the near future. Amazon owned, Whole Foods Market will be opening a new store on Cape Cod on October 10th. The store will be located at 790 Iyannough Road, Hyannis. Doors will open on the 10th at 9am.
EVO Pizzaria: Disappointing Experience and High Prices
Last night, my wife and I returned to EVO pizzeria, located at 1075 E Montague Ave, in North Charleston. It had been several years since our last visit, and given the excellent experience we had in the past, we were very much looking forward to our return. Sadly, we were both wholly disappointed.
2 National Grocery Chains Expanding in SC
Two national grocery chains have announced plans for expansion in the Palmetto State. Aldi, the Batavia, Illinois-headquartered grocer, will be opening a new market at 856 Folly Rd. in Charleston. This store will become the company's 51st location in the state. Aldi currently operates over 2,400 stores nationwide. The new Charleston store will be Aldi's third location in the area, joining established outlets in North Charleston and Mt. Pleasant.
Aldi and Publix: Opening 2 New Stores Each in Florida
Two major grocery chains have announced intentions to open new stores in Florida in the near future. The Batavia, Illinois based Aldi will be opening 2 stores. The company with German roots opened its first US store in Iowa in 1976, they now have over 2400 stores nationwide.
In Vetro Fertilization Access Supported by Most Americans: 2% of US Births are Result of IVF
In simple terms, in vitro fertilization (IVF) involves harvesting mature eggs from a woman's ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm in a laboratory. The resulting embryo is then placed in the uterus to develop into a baby. For a more detailed explanation of the process, you can visit the Mayo Clinic website.
Publix is Expanding in Kentucky
Supermarket News (SN) reports that Florida-based grocer Publix plans to open a second store in Kentucky. The new location will be at the northwest corner of Pleasant Valley Road and Hayden Road in Owensboro. This market will exceed 50,000 square feet and create up to 150 new jobs for the community.
National Chains Aldi and Buc-ee's Expand in Arkansas
The Aldi grocery chain, headquartered in Batavia, Illinois, operates nearly 2,400 stores nationwide. Of that number, only 15 are currently in Arkansas. However, this count will soon increase by one. The company has announced plans for a new location in Cabot, AR, at 1118 West Main Street. Cabot is situated about 30 miles northeast of Little Rock. While the company has confirmed the new store, they have yet to schedule a grand opening date.
Publix and Sprouts to Expand in Georgia with New Stores
The two supermarket chains have plans to extend their reach in the Peach State. Publix, which is headquartered in neighboring Florida, has announced plans on its website for a new location in Gainesville, GA. The nearly 55,000-square-foot market will be located at 2155 Limestone Ridge NE in the Limestone Marketplace. The store is scheduled to open on September 12th. Gainesville is about an hours drive north east of downtown Atlanta.
Shifting American Views on Creation & the Bible
I grew up in parochial schools, where our religious instruction was centered around the Baltimore Catechism. We were taught that God made us and that Adam and Eve were the first humans who lived in the paradise of the Garden of Eden before their fall from grace. We were told that these were stone-cold facts supported by Biblical Scriptures. It wasn't until I reached a more secular education that the notion of evolution was brought up as a possibility.
4 Supermarket Chains Expanding in Texas: Here is Where
According to the US Census Bureau, Texas is the second most populated state in the US, with California being first. The Lone Star State has some 30.5 million residents (2023 numbers). That's a lot of mouths to feed! Given these huge numbers, it's no surprise that new grocery stores are popping up throughout the state. Here are several that are in the works:
3 Major Grocery Chains Have Expansion Plans in Arizona
Three major grocery chains have expansion plans for Arizona in the near future. Sprouts Farmers Market, headquartered in Phoenix, has announced two new stores. Trader Joe's and Amazon-owned Whole Foods Market each plan to open one new store each.
Two National Chains Announce Multiple Store Plans For Ohio
Two national chains a will be increasing their presence in the Buckeye State in the not too distant future. Aldi the Batavia, Illinois headquartered grocer has two new stores on tap in the state. According to their website here is where they will be:
Costco Expanding with New Alabama Location
Big-box retail giant Costco, headquartered in Washington State, has announced three new locations. Two of them will be outside the US, while the third will be in Alabama. The company currently has stores in Hoover, Mobile, and Montgomery. The fourth location in the state will be at US Highway 72, just north of McCrary Road in Madison. According to the Costco website, the new warehouse is expected to open in November of this year. The store will offer these services.
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