Fastest and Most Convenient Grocery Chain in the US Now Has 7 Minnesota Locations

Have you ever dashed into a grocery store, hoping to grab a few things quickly, only to end up in a painfully slow checkout line? Or wandered aimlessly through aisles that seem designed to confuse rather than help?

Speed and convenience have become deal-breakers for today’s shoppers, and one grocery chain with seven locations in Minnesota has nailed it so well, that they’ve just been named the fastest and most convenient in the country.

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Every year, Dunnhumby’s Retailer Preference Report takes a deep dive into what matters most to grocery shoppers, ranking grocery stores based on customer perception and financial performance. Dunnhumby explains:

The financial data we use in our model comes from Edge by Ascential, and the customer perception data is sourced from our annual survey of ~10,000 American grocery shoppers.

What makes a grocery chain stand out in the speed and convenience category?

We’re all juggling hectic schedules and need quick, reliable options for those weekly grocery runs. The top-ranked grocery chain in the speed and convenience category didn’t just meet these needs, they crushed them.

According to the Dunnhumby report, their "speed levers" focus on quick shopping experiences – well-organized aisles so you can grab what you need without wasting time wandering around -- and fast checkout, while their "convenience levers" ensure the grocery stores are in prime locations and stocked with exactly what customers want.

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Before we get into which grocery store took the top spot for speed and convenience, let's take a quick look at some of the most popular grocery stores in America that are competing for your loyalty:

So which grocery store takes the #1 spot in the country for fast and convenient grocery shopping? 

It’s Fareway Meat and Grocery!

According to their website, Fareway is all about personalized service, high-quality products, and a seamless shopping experience. And honestly, reviews like this say it all:

Nice clean store, full shelves, helpful employees, great meat department. They have good weekly ads and it’s easy to get around, not so huge.

Sounds like they’ve got it all figured out.

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If you haven’t already, it’s time to check out one of their seven locations in the Land of 10,000 Lakes:

1. Byron, MN -- 1072 4th Street NE

2. Faribault, MN -- 430 NW 2nd Ave

3. Fairmont, MN -- 500 South State Street

4. Luverne, MN -- 220 W. Main Street

5. Owatonna, MN -- 831 Oak Avenue South

6. Stewartville, MN -- 2012 2nd Avenue NE

7. Worthington, MN -- 1028 Ryan's Road

All of Fareway's Minnesota locations are in the southern part of the state, which isn't quite as convenient for those living Up North. However, Fareway has more than 130 stores spread across seven states, including Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. So, whether you're road-tripping through the Midwest or live in one of these states, chances are there's a Fareway nearby.