In light of the Newark Arcade's upcoming reopening, Granville Sentinel columnist Jeff Gill reflects on the history and evolution of shopping arcades.

MEADVILLE — A new grocery store will celebrate its opening in Meadville on Feb. 20. A noon ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned at the Grocery Outlet store at 18993 Park Ave., in the Park Avenue Plaza.

Monopoly Watch says it will require more than just government efforts to challenge New Zealand supermarket chains.

New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the government is ready to take more steps to boost competition in the grocery industry by smoothing the path for potential new entrants.