Grocery & Superstores

Lidl’s Slow Build is Outpacing Value Grocery Where it Competes

Lidl outgrew value grocery in its East Coast markets nearly every month through August 2026. See how its per-location visits turned the corner.

Aldi and Trader Joe’s Take Different Roads to Growth in 2026

Aldi and Trader Joe's share a similar playbook but put it to different uses. Trader Joe's leans on limited releases, Aldi on the price of the weekly basics. Here's what the 2026 visit data shows about how each model has fared so far this year.

Kroger Extends Its Traffic Winning Streak in Q2 2026

What Q2 2026 Visit Trends Reveal About Superstores and Wholesale Clubs

Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Lidl: Don’t Put These Low-Price Grocers in the Same Basket

Sprouts’ Expanding Reach Fuels Q4 Visit Gains

What it Takes to Win at Grocery in 2026

Checking Out Grocery in 2025 and Lessons for 2026

How Did Grocery Stores Perform This Turkey Wednesday?

Turkey Wednesday 2025 drove major traffic to grocery stores, with traditional supermarkets seeing the biggest visit spikes, while value chains led early-week shopping. Dwell times showed a shift from early stock-up trips to quick last-minute runs, and all analyzed major grocers posted year-over-year visit growth.