With all the news of a potential Kroger/Albertsons merger, a development that could significantly impact the grocery industry, and the popularity of certain stores, I thought sharing this guide on Reddit was timely.

Titled A Cool Guide To The Most Popular Grocery Stores By State, this comprehensive guide provides an interesting look inside each state's favorite place to buy food, complete with unique features and popular items.

Considering how much hand-wringing has gone on in recent weeks and months, I didn't think anyone could pick their go-to grocery store.

It's hard to fathom people not picking their favorite grocery stores based on how much they will save.

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That said, I have often shopped at Publix stores while vacationing in Florida and Georgia, and those are some of the most expensive grocery stores I have ever been to.

Then again, get a deli sandwich from Publix and tell me it is only worth some of the money.

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As far as Illinois is concerned, our most popular grocery store is a Chicago staple.

If you haven't lived in or visited a few neighborhoods or even a suburb or two, there's a good chance you've never shopped at Jewel-Osco.

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Jewel-Osco is owned by Albertsons and is a household name in the Windy City and some other locations, including Dekalb and Sycamore.

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Yes, it's the same grocery store chain I mentioned earlier, which is in the process of merging with Kroger.

If the merger goes through, there is a concern that it might significantly change the grocery shopping landscape.

Wisconsin's most popular grocery store is Piggly Wiggly, the top choice in Mississippi and Alabama.

Don't miss out on this Cool Guide on Reddit. It's a treasure trove of information waiting to be explored.

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The most popular grocery stores in America, from corporate chains to family-owned enterprises. Stacker ranked them using consumer ratings sourced from YouGov polls.

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