NC-based grocery store named best in the nation

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A North Carolina-based grocery store is once again being named the best in the nation.

The Fresh Market topped USA Today’s 10Best grocery store rankings for the second year in a row.

The Greensboro-based chain also ranked No. 1 for produce, bakery, deli, and prepared foods.

The Fresh Market has more than 150 locations across 22 states.

The top 10 grocery stores are:

1. The Fresh Market
2. Hy-Vee
3. Lidl
4. ALDI
5. Albertsons
6. Publix Super Markets
7. Fresh Thyme Market
8. Wegmans Food Markets
9. Stew Leonard’s
10. Kroger

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