r/GroceryStores

Grocers should def compensate me for my idea, but… Walmart, Publix, Target, etc. need a feature to shop efficiently. For example, if I add my Walmart items to the cart, I have to click on the individual items to find the in-store locations. Also, Walmart has a button to show map of the store. What we need is a feature that allows you to shop yourself by adding the items to your cart, then reorganize by the best flow of the store.

I have a pet peeve. Why when I shop do I have to buy in multiples to get the savings . I am single a senior and dont need 3 bags of chips or anything else in multipies. It cost .50 to .75 cents to purchase only one of an item. Therefore my groceries cost way more. Now i dont buy if in multiples.

Grocers should def compensate me for my idea, but… Walmart, Publix, Target, etc. need a “Recipes” section. We should be able to create a recipe title and add ingredients. Maybe we can even link to a recipe (like a Pinterest board). Whenever we want to cook that meal, we just go to that recipe and add ingredients to cart.

When we go grocery shopping, many of us look at the prices of fruits and vegetables and are instantly shocked by how expensive they've become. Unfortunately, with the economy we're living in, it can make healthy food difficult for some people to afford. I truly sympathize with those who are struggling, and I appreciate the organizations and individuals who donate food to help others. Do you ever wish there was a way to save more on groceries or have your voice heard about the rising cost of food? What do you think could help make food more affordable?

Have rising food prices changed the way you shop? 

I've been developing a free community resource platform called Gather, and I'd love to get honest feedback before continuing to expand it.
Gather is designed to make it easier for people to find help when they need it most. Using your current location, it displays nearby food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, emergency housing, healthcare and urgent care, addiction recovery services, crisis support, clothing assistance, and other nonprofit or public assistance organizations in one place.

But Gather is intended to be much more than a resource directory. One of its core features is helping reduce food waste while getting more food to people who need it. Grocery stores can subscribe to the platform and quickly post surplus food that would otherwise be discarded. Nearby food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, and other aid organizations receive alerts so they can claim and coordinate pickup of available donations before they go to waste. All Subscription proceeds are intended to benefit Partnership to End Addiction.

Gather also includes a community support system that allows aid organizations to create public wish lists of the supplies they need most—everything from hygiene products and diapers to blankets, cleaning supplies, and other essentials. Individuals experiencing hardship can submit requests for needed items through participating organizations. When a donor purchases those items, they are shipped directly to a participating aid organization for local pickup, providing a simple and organized way to connect donors with people in need.
For people who simply want to help their community, Gather also provides an easy way to purchase essential supplies for individuals experiencing homelessness or financial hardship through participating organizations, allowing donors to contribute tangible items where they're needed most.

My goal is to build a platform that not only helps people locate assistance, but also strengthens connections between donors, nonprofits, grocery stores, volunteers, and the communities they serve.
The project is still actively being developed, and I'd really appreciate constructive feedback.

If you work with a nonprofit, grocery store, healthcare organization, or community program, would something like this be useful?

Whether you're a developer, someone who works in the nonprofit sector, or simply someone who wants to help others, I'd genuinely appreciate your perspective.

You can check it out here:
https://live-gather.org

Thanks for taking the time to look it over. Every piece of feedback helps move the project closer to becoming a genuinely useful tool for communities.

Hi guys, I‘m a new cashier at publix

I went in today and did computer training all day, im scheldude for next week for cashier

I was wondering, who do i ask for which register to go to when i clock in? the front service clerk? the manager ? and when do they give you your cashier id and password?

Being curious and thinking too much, I was wondering with the heat index being close to 115 temps 100+, do stores run hot to where the coolers, produce start going out of temp? Like with doors opening all day, the ac can’t keep up with the heat.

why do manufacturers do this? there have been many nights where i have been facing and have crafted many a karen-esque angry emails in my head to dole (fuck your pineapples) and del monte. i might actually do it one day. seriously, why?

Basically the title. What is the purpose of having a sticker on a fruit with supermarket name and a fruit type? To clarify: where I live, the stickers just have supermarket name and the fruit type name, no code, origin country or barcode.

A lot of fruits are sold in packages and fruit types are often visually different from each other, so sticker seems like a waste of resources. Yes, they help to differentiate some apples, but is it really worth enormous amount of plastic and paper used for them?

Is it just an old advertising habit or do stickers have a practical purpose?

this may not be the subreddit for this, but i feel like ive found an untapped market that needs to be tapped expeditiously. I shop for instacart and doordash on the side and ive always wondered why I dont mind shopping for others when I despise going to the store for myself. Ive figured it out though. I need an app that has grocery stores in your area listed. you can shop from your home so youre not just standing in an aisle for 5 minutes looking at each individual brand and slight differences. you add it all to your "cart," go to the store, and start shopping for your own list. it gives you the aisle number, a big picture of the item, and a barcode scanner so that you dont accidentally get a 24 Oz bag of chips when you really wanted a 36 Oz. I feel like it would streamline my shopping experience so much and would make me crash out less in the store. so if anyone knows any app developers lemme know lmao

I’m starting a bulk refillery and local grocery store. There is a high demand for it in my area, with many customers traveling 30-45 miles away to the closest other option. I have a prime location picked out and am in the lease negotiation stages.

I have a business license. I have an LLC. Still writing Articles of Organization for it though because I don’t know what I’m not thinking of. I have access to a mentor through the local university. They gave me other points to consider and tasks to do:
- check zoning (all good)
- check with fire (to do)
- check with USDA (have my app in my email to complete)
- get articles of org reviewed by lawyer (to do)

What else am I missing? I have worked in the software industry for the last 7 years. I have never owned a business. I have enough capital to personally invest to get started, but I don’t know where to look to get things in order to hire a part time staff member. I can’t run the whole thing by myself 6 days a week.

I was a business manager and have bookkeeping experience. The software I work for is an enterprise software with GAAP accounting and inventory management. I know the ins and outs of that and I’m familiar enough (ish) with company financials. I know my way around a POS. I have relationships with local farmers but don’t know how to make agreements to get their products on the shelves. How much inventory do I need to open the doors? Do I make wholesale purchases of perishables or consign it with the farmers?

Help. Things are piling up and I don’t know where to go next.

I went to my local grocery store last Wednesday afternoon and I noticed that they had it in stock. So I bought one of each. The only bad thing about it is that the bottles are way smaller than before. But I'll take it hopefully they are both here to stay permanently. I'm posting this to let everyone know about this great news!!!!!!!😁😉👍🏿💃🏿🎈🎉🎊🥳

I’m trying to hear everyone’s worse experience working for a god awful company that doesn’t give a damn about there employees. I worked there from August 10, 2016 to being fired July 13, 2019. I was surprised I didn’t get fired from cussing someone out cuz I use to do A LOT of ignorant shit and never got caught. I can truly say that was one job I really hated so bad!

Lately I've been shopping in 3 different grocery store chains in my town, and in every one of them the freezer temps seem too high. I always select my frozen food last, but by the time I get to the front of the store and start unloading my cart, the boxes feel "flabby", like the item was just barely frozen. I got home with a frozen cheesecake today; took it out to thaw and on one side it looked like it had already started thawing. Has anybody else noticed this? Am I too picky? Or is it just part of the general enshittification of everything these days?

I work for a wholesale supplier (kitchen/household goods, cleaning products, etc.) based in Georgia, and I'm trying to understand vendor relationships from the inside.

For independent grocery or convenience stores (not chains) — which of these is most effective for finding new suppliers: reps showing up, word of mouth, trade shows, online outreach — or something else?

Is there a community site or directory where vendors can post about themselves to get visibility with independent stores?

Separately — for anyone who's worked buying/category management at a larger chain (Kroger, Publix, etc.) — I know that's a totally different process (RFPs, broker relationships, etc.). Any insight on how a small-to-mid wholesale supplier could get a foot in the door there would be hugely appreciated.

Edit:
A site where the dept buyers go when they're looking for specific products?