grocer

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The grocer was founded in 1966 by Japanese immigrants Michio and Aveline Kushi — pioneers of the natural-foods macrobiotic movement — who began selling imported organic goods out of their Boston home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

I cook everything I can get from the expensive grocer near Hillcrest, but I want to cook something Bengali.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Irwin also sees opportunities in South Africa as the economy begins to reap rewards from structural changes in recent years, with grocer Shoprite among his holdings.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The family cuts back on costs by shopping at discount grocer Aldi and limiting entertainment expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“I’m like a grocer who doesn’t make you dinner.”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri