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Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Rolling Out Smart Carts Along East Coast Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Rolling Out Smart Carts Along East Coast
Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Rolling Out Smart Carts Along East Coast Imagine strolling through your local supermarket, scanning items, calculating your total, and then, skipping the checkout line? Thanks to an AI-powered "smart cart," that's now possible. This futuristic shopping experience is now a reality in select ShopRite locations in the East Coast as the supermarket chain introduces technology designed by Instacart to save shoppers time and make grocery runs smoother than ever. The so-called "Caper Carts" are designed to make grocery shopping faster, smarter, and more interactive. To date, about a dozen ShopRite stores have added the carts as another…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Grocery Store Reopens After Months Of Renovations In Fairfield County Grocery Store Reopens After Months Of Renovations In Fairfield County
Grocery Store Reopens After Months Of Renovations In Fairfield County A supermarket in Fairfield County that had been closed for months to complete renovations has reopened for business.  Cingari Family ShopRite, located in Norwalk at 360 Connecticut Ave., opened its doors to the public on Sunday, March 12 after completing renovations that expand the store and allow it to offer more services, the store's owners announced.  The renovations added features to the store such as:  The Grill, which will offer fresh made-to-order breakfast sandwiches and other lunch/dinner meals like hamburgers, hot dogs, Philly cheesesteaks, hot pastrami, chicken parm, sausage, …

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by Ben Crnic
Business
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans It was a supermarket showdown and there could only be one winner. Grocery giants Whole Foods and Wegmans found themselves under the microscope during recent visits by Business Insider reporter Mary Meisenzahl, who wanted to find out which store was more worthy of her dollar. First up was Wegmans, the Rochester, New York-based regional chain of grocery stores that has 109 stores throughout the Northeast. Meisenzahl touted the large selection of pre-made salad bowls and expansive array of produce, including harder to find items like starfruit, jackfruit, and cherimoya. She also praised the…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Fairfield County Mother, Daughter Claim $10K Lottery Prize Fairfield County Mother, Daughter Claim $10K Lottery Prize
Fairfield County Mother, Daughter Claim $10K Lottery Prize A Fairfield County mother and daughter are celebrating their good fortune after claiming a $10,000 lottery prize. Danbury residents Terry Lionheart and her daughter, Amy Lionheart, claimed the 10X Cash 15th Edition prize on Friday, May 27, Connecticut Lottery announced on Friday, June 3. CT Lottery said Terry and Amy typically go grocery shopping together at a major supermarket. However, after a recent long day at work, Amy was too tired to take them shopping, so Terry visited a bodega that was close by for some groceries. She also decided to stop by Tropical Deli in Danbury, which w…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Stop & Shop Reveals Newly Remodeled Fairfield County Store At Grand Reopening Stop & Shop Reveals Newly Remodeled Fairfield County Store At Grand Reopening
Stop & Shop Reveals Newly Remodeled Fairfield County Store At Grand Reopening A Stop & Shop location is celebrating its grand reopening in Fairfield County with a fresh new look to go along with the grocer’s produce. Stop & Shop unveiled its recently remodeled store in Shelton, located on Bridgeport Avenue, with refreshed produce, seafood departments, more freshly prepared food, curbside pickup, and self-checkout options. According to store officials, the facelift is “centered around delivering fresh, healthy, and convenient options to make grocery shopping easier for local customers.” The new store includes a newly expanded produce section with a wider vari…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
New Fairfield County Eatery Divided Into Two Sections Serves Up Wide Variety Of Offerings New Fairfield County Eatery Divided Into Two Sections Serves Up Wide Variety Of Offerings
New Fairfield County Eatery Divided Into Two Sections Serves Up Wide Variety Of Offerings Lovers of Asian and Korean cuisine, along with sweet treats, will be in heaven with a visit to a new Fairfield County business that offers both, in different sections. Blue + Berries on the Black Rock Turnpike in the Town of Fairfield is a unique take on a grocery store and restaurant, fish shop, and bakery, all rolled into one. The shop opened in November 2021 by Ji Kim and her husband in an effort to bring their love of Asian and Korean food to Fairfield County along with sweet treats. A sushi platter.Blue + Berries Visitors to the shop will find fresh fish and a sushi bar on one sid…

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by Kathy Reakes