From grocery-scanning robots to one-way outdoor markets, the June 2020 retail ideas showcase how various businesses are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A notable trend across the restaurant sector is the transition from dine-in and take-out services to grocery essential providers. Various restaurants have begun selling fresh produce, household staples, cleaning supplies, and even toilet paper to help meet the evolving consumer demands.
Moreover, the retail industry has also seen a drastic shift with the emergence of digital malls that curate a selection of online retailers based on geographical location to allow consumers to shop locally and interact with store workers virtually. These range from the high streets of London to entire virtual shopping cities in Dubai, among others.
As COVID-19 continues to change the business landscape, we can expect more retail pivots to accommodate the "new normal."
Top 60 Retail Ideas in June

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Efficient E-Commerce Adaptations
Editorial Boutique Used Lightspeed's Platform to Adapt to Online

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Business-Launching Retail Kiosks
The Conceptual 'Smartmoov' Mobile Retail Kiosk is Multifunctional
58
Antimicrobial Shopping Cart Handles
Bact-Off's Snap-On Plastic Handle Defends Against Germs
57
Contact-Free Retail Touchscreens
The 'Air Touch' Technology from the Azkoyen Group is Hygienic
56
Distancing Suit Shops
Suitsupply's New Normal Shopping Uses Virtually Prepared Fitting Rooms
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Online Shopping Cities
Dubai Commercity is a Free Trade Zone Dedicated to eCommerce
54
Post-Pandemic Shopping Malls
CPN's Safe Shopping Journey Starts with Extra Screening Measures
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Contactless Smart Lockers
Koloni's Lockers Help with Safe Food and Parcel Pickups
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Instant Coffee Retail Dispensers
Nestlé is Piloting Refillable Coffee Dispensers in Switzerland
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Luminous Social Distancing Dividers
The Cima Divi Dividers are a Versatile Safety Solution
50
Contactless Sampling Kiosks
Vengo's Digital Kiosks Promote Discovery, Wellness and Safety
49
AI-Powered Digital Fittings
Contactless Fit Supports Clothing Stores Reopening Post-COVID
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Local Business Gift Boxes
Tourism Abbotsford and Trades Collaborate for Mother's Day
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Virtual Storefront Platforms
Streetify Gives Consumers Access to Virtual Storefronts
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Virtual Lineup Apps
Safe Queue Helps Stores Digitally Manage the Flow of Customers
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Virtual Shopping Malls
New Zealand Company, EPIC, Recently Launched a Virtual Mall
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Social Media Shopping Initiatives
Facebook Shops Helps Businesses Sell Through Virtual Storefronts
43
Employee Engagement Platforms
BurgerFi Uses an App to Support Training, Communication & Engagement
42
One-Way Outdoor Markets
El Mercado's Outdoor Food Market is Set Up for Social Distancing
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People-Counting Digital Signs
The PeopleCount System Displays Promotional & Safety Information
40
Home Office Hotel Pivots
'Home Office Im Hotel' Platform Shows Hotels Offering Rooms to Work From
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Air Decontamination Devices
Airora Professional Sanitizes Indoor Air by Neutralizing Pathogens
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Phygital Cross-Border Stores
The Sephora Tmall Global Flagship Store Has "Cloud Shelves"
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D2C Prepackaged Food Shops
Two New Direct-to-Consumer Online Stores Have Been Launched by PepsiCo
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Adaptive AI Shopping Platforms
The Yes Reimagines the Future of Commerce with Algorithms
35
Mother's Day Gift Boxes
Rebel Magnolia Offered a Number of Affordable Gift Boxes for the Holiday
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Shipping Container Pop-Ups
BoxPop Offers Open-Air Eateries and Taprooms for the New Normal
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QSR Pandemic Reopenings
Starbucks Canada Reopens Stores with Consumer Safety in Mind
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D2C Snack Deliveries
Nestlé Has Partnered with Deliveroo in the UK for a Snack Delivery Service
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Beer-Delivering Dogs
The Six Harbors Brewing Company's Brew Dogs Deliver Pickup Beer Orders
30
Purchase-Scanning Retail Systems
This AI Scanner Concept Accommodates Bakeries without Employees
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Virtual Restaurant Storefronts
DoorDash Storefront Helps Restaurants Create Online Stores
28
On-Demand CBD Deliveries
Deliveroo & Trip Launched an On-Demand CBD Store in the UK
27
Natural Haircare Vending Machines
Diva By Cindy Dispenses Its Natural Haircare Products by Machine
26
Co-Venture Pizza Programs
Donna Italia's Pizza Joint Venture Supports Independent Restaurants
25
Assistive E-Commerce Apps
Builder.ai's Studio Store Apps Support Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
24
Live Streamed Shopping
Livescale is an eCommerce Platform That Displays Live Streaming Videos
23
Assistive Parcel Delivery Services
Picap Boasts Two New Services In Mexico—Pibox and Picagra
22
In-Store Safe Spaces
Boots is Offering Support for Domestic Abuse Victims During COVID-19
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Seamless E-Commerce Transitions
EBANX Beep Tailors Your Business for the Online Environment
20
Rare Snack Shops
Vancouver's Dank Mart Shares Hard-to-Find Treats & Limited-Edition Flavors
19
Diner Chain Grocery Services
Denny's Has Launched a New Grocery Service Called 'Denny's Market'
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Grocery-Scanning Robots
Giant Eagle Created Autonomous Scanning Robots to Monitor Inventory
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Restaurant Grocery Deliveries
Earls Restaurant + Bar Debuted the New Earls Grocery Program
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Food-Sharing Platform Updates
Uber Eats Makes it Easier to Send Food to Loved Ones
15
Contactless Retail Consultations
Lowe's Launched an AR Video Chat Tool for Homeowners or Clients
14
Virtual Reality Shopping Malls
Alliance Studio Debuted a 3D Virtual Shopping Mall
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Restaurant-Branded Grocery Pick-Ups
Local Public Eatery is Now Offering to Sell Grocery Staples
12
DIY Frozen Dessert Cakes
The Cold Stone Creamery DIY Ice Cream Cupcake Kit is Tasty
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Restaurant Essentail Item Pivots
JOEY Restaurants is Now Selling Grocery Staples and Home Products
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Safe Return Systems
Checkpoint Systems' Inventory Quarantine Temporarily Isolates Returned Items
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E-Commerce Security Solutions
BioCatch Secures E-Commerce Onboarding with Biometric Capabilities
8
Converted Restaurant Grocery Stores
Pai Toronto Debuted a New Food Market with Essential Goods
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Automated Independent Grocer Checkouts
Homeland Has Implemented the Toshiba Self-Checkout System 7
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Safe Pickup Systems
Postmates' Curbside Pickup Feature Supports Retailers & Restaurants
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Complimentary Telenutrition Services
Kroger Health is Rolling Out a Telenutrition Service for Free
4
Occupancy Management Systems
STRATACACHE's Walkbase IntelliCount Uses 3D Footfall Cameras
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Rewarding Summery QSR Campaigns
Starbucks Canada Unveils New Summer Promotion
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Smartphone-Centric Fuel Payments
Kum & Go Has announced Mobile Fuel Pay at All Locations
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Ready-to-Bake Chicken Tenders
7-Eleven Now Sells Ready-to-Bake Pizzas, Tenders, Wings and Taquitos
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Recruitment Metaverse Shops
IKEA on Roblox Merges Virtual Gaming and Real-World Job Opportunities
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Fresh Grocery Delivery Partnerships
FreshDirect and Uber Eats Teamed Up to Offer Produce and More
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Autonomous Micro Markets
Micromart Features Digital Price Tags & AI Product Recognition Sensors
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
AI Healthy Living Assistants
Hungryroot's SmartCart Simplifies Shopping and Meal Planning
AI-Powered Smart Trolleys
Instacart Unveils a New AI-Powered Shopping Cart Partnership with Aldi
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Crave-Worthy Nutritious Food Brands
CVS Pharmacy Announced the Launch of Well Market
Grab-And-Go Grocery Locations
Trader Joe’s Pronto Brings a New Grocery Experience to Union Square
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Discount Grocery Store Pilots
Loblaw Introduces a New No Name Store Format in Ontario
Efficiency-Driven AI Retail Models
Google Cloud's New Retail Solutions Seek to Optimize Workflow
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Efficient Robotic Food Deliveries
DoorDash and Coco Robotics are Expanding on Their Partnership
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Retail-Focused AI Blueprints
NVIDIA Will Transform Shopping Experiences Online & in Stores
One-Stop Wellness Marketplaces
The Market Place by Laird Superfood Curates Active Living Solutions
Content-Based Shopping Experiences
Gopuff Launches 'Recipe Hub' for Quick Meal Ideas
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Record-Breaking Autonomous Supermarkets
Sensei Debuted a Groundbreaking Supermarket at NRF 2025
AI-Backed Grocery Recommendations
Instacart Smart Shop Uses AI to Enhance Searches
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
AI-Driven Last-Mile Deliveries
The Rounds Predicts When Items Need Replacing with Machine Learning
Restaurant-Inspired Grocer Food Ranges
LEON Grocery is Launching Two New Product Ranges
Pizza Box Resumes
Pizza Hut's "ResZAmes" Support Job Seekers During the September Surge
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
Ultra-Personalized Meal Kits
Ollie AI Provides Savings on Groceries through Extensive Curation
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Healthful Grocer Wellness Campaigns
United Supermarkets 28-Day Challenge Campaign is Rewarding
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Conscious-Focused Retail Stores
ATLAS Opens its Doors in Westfield Century City
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Barcode-Less Product Scanners
SeeChange Taps Diebold Nixdorf to Create AI Checkout Tools
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Neighborhood Retail Concepts
Hasty Market Launches a "Neighborhood" Retail Concept in Hamilton
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Loyalty-Focused Grocery Initiatives
Tony’s Fresh Market Boasts a New Website and Loyalty Program
Customizable Retail Mobile Apps
Lightspeed Promotes On-the-Go Sales with its 'Lightspeed Scanner'
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
AI-Enabled Retail Partnerships
Sainsbury’s and Microsoft Partnered to Elevate Shipping Experiences
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Delivery-Based Food Rescue Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Uber Partner on Food Rescue
Approachable Retailer Branding Updates
The Latest Walmart Brand Refresh Reflects its Legacy
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Tech-Enhanced Grocery Retail Experiences
RSA America & the California Grocers Association Partner
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Group Ordering Retail Deliveries
Gopuff GoGroup Lets Multiple People Order Items for Delivery
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Generative AI Shopping Assistants
SoftServe Debuts a New Gen AI Retail Shopping Assistant
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success
Small Business Retail Spaces
IKEA Valencia Strives to Support Small Businesses with Free Space
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Tech-Enhanced Beauty Marketplaces
Fresha Plans to Boost Machine Learning and AI Robotics Abilities
Tech-Driven Drive Thrus
Pita Pit's New Drive-Thru Design is Flexible, Scalable and Efficient
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
GenAI Planogram Tools
Optimum Retailing Launched Realgram AI at NRF 2025
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Food Delivery Miami Raffles
Doordash is Offering Summer of DashPass for the 5th Time
Expanded Retailer Delivery Ranges
Meijer Home Delivery Will Now Reach Four-Million More Households
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Shoppable Fridge Screens
Samsung Unveils a New Partnership with Instacart for On-Fridge Shopping
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
Dynamic Meal Ordering Kiosks
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop is Bringing Samsung Kiosks to Locations
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Veteran-Supporting Grocery Deliveries
This Instacart Pilot Program Supports Low-Income Veterans
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Citrus-Themed Grocer Products
Albertsons Lemon-Inspired Products are Here for Springtime
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Streamlined POS Experiences
Instacart, DUMAC and TRUNO Enhance AI-Powered Smart Cart Adoption
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
24-Hour AI-Powered Stores
REWE To Go and Lekkerland SE Open Germany's First Autonomous Store
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
From-Scratch Soup Deliveries
Jane Foodie and FreshDirect Partnered to Expand Access
Resolution-Focused Salad Promos
BrightFarms & Instacart Offered Free Salad Kits for Quitter's Day
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Croatian Retailer Studenac is Implementing Electronic Shelf Labels
Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores
Foodies Cookbook Shop Acts as a Culinary Hub in Stratford
Cloud-Based Grocery Technology
Pricer Plaza Signs an Agreement with a Tier 1 North American Grocer
Efficient On-the-Go Stores
Parfetts Shop & Go Store Concept Responds to Consumer Demand
Events-Focused Retail Spaces
The Brick Spot from LEGO Group Features Interactive Party Elements
Retail Crop Yield Programs
Walmart is Working with Agritask to Combat Climate Change
Post-Holiday Retail Promotions
The One Stop Big Brands Low Prices Campaign is Packed with Savings
Mobile Produce Markets
GROW-on-the-GO Nourishes Communities in Food Deserts
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Seamless Grocery Services
JIVA Technologies Launches the We Got Groceries Official Website
Digital Retail Mapping Solutions
Living Map Installs Screens at Metrocentre Shopping Centre
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile App
Retailer-Opened Food Markets
The MUJI Food Market Opens its Doors in Chelsea Market in NYC
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Checkout-Free Convenience Systems
7-Eleven Australia Integrates a Checkout-Free Shopping System
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
Supermarket-Themed Roller Rooms
Asda's Rollback Roller Disco Shared Affordable Staples
AI Supply Chain Chatbots
Grubhub's AI Chatbot Offers Tailored Support to Food Industry Businesses
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
South African Delivery Launches
Shoprite Now Offers Online and Bulk Delivery for South Africans
Food Innovation Business Conferences
SIAL Shanghai 2025 is Running from May 19 to 21, 2025
Community-Led Grocery Initatives
CaringBridge and Instacart Unite to Enhance Delivery Services
Second-Hand Tech Deliveries
CeX and Just Eat Takeaway.com Will Deliver Pre-Owned Gaming Products
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Outdoorsy Branding Initiatives
REI Co-Op Continues Its Tradition of Closing All 190 Locations
International Cuisine Grocery Ranges
The Co-op 2024 Summer Range Features Fare from Everywhere
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Retail Food Expiry Tools
Gander Taps C-Store Collective to Launch a New Service Partnership
Virtual Retail Solutions
Simbe's Store Intelligence™ Solutions Provide Results on a Global Scale
Expiration Management Tools
East of England Co-op Taps Retail Insight for a New Waste Solution
Takeout-Inspired Pizza Ranges
The Urban Pizza Range is a New Private Label Offering at Waitrose
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Retail Boosting Citywide Initiatives
Aberdeen is Bringing Back its 'Shop Aberdeen' Initiative