In 2024, Hy-Vee took home the crown in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the best grocery store chain in America. And while it finished very high again in 2025, it did not take home the gold. Who beat our Hy-Vee?
Hy-Vee Falls to #2 in 2025 Rankings
So who replaced Hy-Vee at the number one spot? ALDI? Trader Joe’s? The Des Moines Register reports that the new top grocery store chain in America, according to USA Today, is The Fresh Market.The chain is primarily found along the East Coast, but there are several locations in Illinois. The Register reports that Hy-Vee fell to #2 overall, and also finished second in best prepared food, best produce, and best rewards program…