ALDI entering full-size grocery market?

ALDI is known for its small-format stores with a small selection and small price tags. But it’s just made a very big purchase that will expand its presence and influence in the U.S. grocery market in a very big way.

ALDI announced this morning its planned purchase of the Florida-based Winn-Dixie and Harveys grocery chains from owner Southeastern Grocers. While the transaction will only directly impact shoppers and employees of the approximately 400 store locations across Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi, the move to purchase full-scale supermarkets firmly positions ALDI as a major player – and no longer just a niche discounter – in the grocery industry. Here’s the full article from Coupons in the News.

Personally, I think this is a huge misstep on ALDI’s part – look how well Sears did with their Lands End purchase.  Actually, there is a ton of M&A deals that appear to be pie in the sky marketing dreams.  that turn into nightmares 🙂

6 pk heavy duty stackable storage boxes

Set of 6 Neaterize Heavy Duty Stackable Fabric-Covered Storage Boxes with Dual Handles for $34.99.   You get three different sizes; small/medium/large, two of each size: 8.5 x 12 x 6.5″ – 10 x 14.5 x 8″ – 12 x 16 x 10″.  Order 2 or more 6-packs and get Free Shipping.  These seem to be a lot sturdier than the Dollar Tree ones, which admittedly are pretty flimsy.

Croc-Tarts — It’s a Thing

Talk about having some sweet footwear. Pop-Tarts and Crocs are partnering on a promotion to create “Pop-Tarts Croc-Tarts,” a combined package that includes shoes and toaster pastries.

The limited-edition promo includes a pair of custom Crocs clogs along with Pop-Tarts-inspired Jibbitz charms (decorations that go in the holes in the shoes) and a package of unfrosted strawberry Pop-Tarts that come with Crocs-shaped candies that can be used to decorate the food. Here’s the full article in Brand Innovators.

8/16 Amazon Fresh ad: Prime deals, no q

Here’s the Amazon Fresh ad for 8/16 – no extra coupon discounts for anyone, but they continue to offer an extra 10% off many of products, both private label and name brand.  Avocados look good – those Jewel bagged ones from a few weeks ago were horrible!  They went from rock hard to all wood before hitting black, so never was able to slice more than a bit from each.  Definitely will never buy again.

$60 Costco membership + $45 gift card

This Costco deal is still available!  Costco Membership Package Includes:

  • A One-Year Costco Gold Star Membership
      • A membership card for the Primary Cardholder and one additional Household Card for anyone living at the same address, over the age of 16
      • A $45 Digital Costco Shop Card (valid at Costco locations and Costco.com)
      • $40 off an order of $250 or more (before tax and shipping) on Costco.comExpires October 31, 2023
      • Valid for travel through 4/30/24, book by 10/31/23
      • Promo Code to receive a $100 Digital Costco Shop Card with the purchase of a vacation package of $2,500 or more with Costco Travel