More than 20 of the discount stores are closing in our area. We've looked at other options that won't blow your budget.

Discount grocer Aldi plans to add 800 stores across the U.S. in a five-year expansion plan as it looks to capitalize on cost-conscious Americans feeling the pinch at grocery stores.

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Discount grocer Aldi says it's acquiring 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets in the Southern U.S. Under a proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding shares of Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys.

Need something last-minute? Did you forget something? Here is what’s open and closed on Easter Sunday:

It’s not every day that you prepare a feast as big as a Thanksgiving dinner, so it’s easy to forget something. Half-and-half. Butter. That pesky can of cranberry sauce.

The Dutch agriculture minister has unexpectedly resigned following a tumultuous summer of protests by farmers over pollution regulations.

The leader of the Netherlands’ top agricultural lobby group says a first round of talks with a delegation led by Prime Minister Mark Rutte about the government’s nitrogen emissions reduction goals delivered “too little” for thousands of farmers living in uncertainty.

Christmas Eve and day fall on Friday and Saturday this year.

Alex White thought he was watching a huge worm writhing in plastic-wrapped lettuce he’d just brought home from the supermarket — until a snake tongue flicked.

Easter is Sunday, April 4.

It’s not every day that the Big Man in Red makes a visit, so it’s easy to forget some things in the excitement. Most area grocery stores and retailers will not operate on Christmas Day, but there are a handful of options for the forgetful. Scroll below to see the operating hours for some of the Houston area’s most popular retailers and grocery stores. ALDI: ClosedCostco: ClosedCentral Market: ClosedCVS: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Hours vary by location)Food Town: ClosedH-E-B: ClosedLowe’s: ClosedKroger: ClosedHome Depot: ClosedRandalls: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sam’s Club: ClosedStarbucks: Most locations will open on Christmas. Call ahead for specific hours.

It’s not guaranteed that the store listed below will have these advent calendars in stock, so just note that you may want to call ahead to ensure your local Costco has the products we’re referencing. This advent calendar is perfect for anyone who loves to watch the movie during Halloween or Christmas. Trader Joe’sNot only does Trader Joe’s have advent calendars for your pup, but also for the kitty cat in your life. AldiAldi is the KING of advent calendars. The month of December is already pretty magical with the holiday spirit in the air, but these adult advent calendars just make it even better.

Luckily, many area grocery stores will remain open on Thanksgiving Day. Scroll below to see the operating hours for some of the Houston area’s most popular grocery stores. ALDI: ClosedCostco: ClosedCentral Market: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.Food Town: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Foodarama: Hours vary by location. H-E-B: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.Lowe’s: ClosedKroger: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.Randalls: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sam’s Club: ClosedTarget: ClosedTrader Joe’s: ClosedWalmart: ClosedWhole Foods: Hours vary by location. Do you know any other Houston-area grocery stores operating on Thanksgiving Day?

HOUSTON – Aldi’s highly-anticipated Advent Calendar collection hit store shelves on Wednesday. The grocery store chain announced in September that they will bring back their popular cheese, beer, and wine Advent calendars along with several additions to the collection. More than 20 Advent calendars will be sold in stores and online, with the exception of alcohol Advent calendars, which are strictly sold in stores, Aldi stated on their website FAQ’s. To check out the full collection of Aldi’s Advent Calendars, click here. 6 South, Houston, TX 770823715 FM 1960 West, Houston, TX 770688755 FM 1960 Bypass W, Humble, TX 773389002 Spencer Highway, La Porte, TX 7757110402 Hwy.

HOUSTON – With most people being cautious about their time around others, it is a good time to try grocery delivery services. Here’s a list of the stores in the Houston area that are offering free grocery delivery services. More infoWalmartYou can get free delivery when you sign up for a free, 15-day trial of Walmart Plus. If you don’t cancel when the free trial is over, you’ll pay $12.95 per month or $98 per year. RandallsAt Randalls, you can get $20 off plus free delivery when you use the promo code “Save20.”More info

Several companies stated that they are hiring anyone to help out with the growing demand in the Houston-area. To apply, visit amazon.jobsBank of AmericaBank of America has a variety of open positions including client associates and financial advisors. stores is hiring part-time associates and freight associates. Now hiring part-time and full-time... Posted by Fiesta Mart on Tuesday, March 17, 2020Fredy Auto GroupFredy Auto Group (which includes Fredy Kia), is hiring sales consultants for both new and pre-owned car sales. Lowe’sThe hardware store has full-time, part-time and seasonal roles available for displaced workers looking for short-term opportunities.

According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index Retail and Consumer Shipping Report, Texas’ favorite grocer is tied with Trader Joe’s and Wegmans for customer satisfaction. In the supermarket category of the report, both Trader Joe’s and Wegmans were the top two companies in 2018. H-E-B tops Trader Joe’s as No. Trader Joe’s: 2019 - 84; 2018 - 863. The grocery chain was named as the top U.S. grocery retailer in a report by dunnhumby, which was cited nationally.

Well, dear reader, let us introduce you to the floatable wine glass that is here to solve all your problems. The company the Beach Glass has perfected outdoor drinking with the reusable and sustainable floating wine glass. The best part about the wine glasses is that they also double as fantastic glasses while drinking on a beach or next to a bonfire. The supermarket Aldi sells their own version of floating wine glasses (plus a bunch of other summer essentials you'll want to check out) that are pretty inexpensive. Now go forth and get all the floatable wine glasses your heart desires.