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Stock Up Before the Rush! These 9 Foods Always Sell Out Before July 4th
New grocery trend data shows a familiar pre–July 4 rush for buns, hot dogs, watermelon and other cookout staples. Retail and farm-price reports also show why the same foods can get harder to find as the holiday approaches.
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13 Things About Your Grocery Store That Are Quietly Changing in 2026
Grocery shopping in 2026 is changing through pricing tech, store-brand expansion, discount growth and more online access. Here are 13 shifts now showing up in U.S. supermarkets, from Aldi openings to Walmart packaging and digital shelf labels.
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Most Families Already Qualify for $120 Per Kid This Summer. Here’s How to Claim It
USDA’s SUN Bucks program gives eligible families $120 per school-age child for summer groceries, and many households are enrolled automatically. Families who are not auto-enrolled may still qualify through their state, tribe, or territory.
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Why Your Grocery Store Is Now Locking Up Cheese and Coffee Like Jewelry
More grocery shoppers are finding everyday items like coffee, premium cheese and even ice cream behind locked doors. Retailers and industry groups say theft, organized resale and store-level loss prevention are driving the shift.
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Mississippi Just Got Its First Buc-ee’s. But Will It Ever Get Another One?
Buc-ee’s has finally entered Mississippi with a massive Harrison County travel center, but the company has not announced a second site in the state. For now, Pass Christian is the only confirmed Mississippi stop on the chain’s growing Gulf Coast map.
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South Carolina Already Has One Buc-ee’s, But 2 More Are Quietly in the Works
Buc-ee’s has only one operating South Carolina travel center today, in Florence, but public records and local government actions show two additional projects are moving through Hardeeville and Anderson County. One has local approvals in place, while the other is still tied to road funding.
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The Casual Dining Chain That Just Closed Its Pennsylvania Location After Going Bankrupt
Red Lobster has permanently closed its Dickson City restaurant in northeastern Pennsylvania, months after the seafood chain emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The shutdown adds another Pennsylvania location to the brand’s post-bankruptcy retrenchment.
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The USDA Just Predicted Another Price Hike: 8 Ways Moms Are Staying Ahead of It
The USDA said in its latest Food Price Outlook that overall food prices are expected to rise again in 2026, with grocery prices climbing faster than their long-run average. As households adjust, common strategies include buying store brands, planning meals around weekly ads, and shifting between fresh, frozen, and bulk items.
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Grocery Outlet Is Shutting Down 36 Stores. But There’s a Silver Lining Most Shoppers Are Missing
Grocery Outlet said it will shut down 36 underperforming stores nationwide after a difficult stretch of sales and losses. The company says the move is part of a broader effort to focus on profitable locations, remodel stores, and continue targeted expansion.
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9 Foods You Should Be Freezing Right Now Before Summer Prices Hit
Federal price data and food-safety guidance show several staples and seasonal produce items can be frozen safely, making late-spring stock-ups practical before summer price swings. The list includes berries, corn, butter, bread, and other foods commonly hit by seasonal demand.