Cosentino's Launches Chop More! Discount Store
The Kansas City retailer has converted a Price Chopper into a new discount-focused store format.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Couponing
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Cosentino's Food Stores has officially opened its new Chop More! discount store in Kansas City. This converted location utilizes a cost-plus pricing model to compete with limited-assortment retailers.
Why it matters
The move signals a strategic shift by the retailer to challenge low-price competitors by offering streamlined services and simplified pricing for budget-conscious shoppers.
The new store charges a 10% markup on items at the register and displays products in bins and on pallets. It operates without loyalty cards, service meat counters, or dedicated bakery departments.
The players
Cosentino's Food Stores
A grocery retailer headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, that operates a network of supermarkets across the region.
The details
Cosentino's converted an existing Price Chopper store into the new format, which carries both name brands and private labels. The transition is part of a larger $40 million investment initiative covering various store renovations and new site developments.
Timeline
The store held a soft opening on October 22, 2026.
A grand opening celebration is scheduled for October 27, 2026.
Culture Shift
This conversion aligns with a broader retail trend of adopting limited-assortment models to counter shifting consumer demand for lower prices. It reflects a departure from traditional service-heavy supermarket layouts in favor of the efficiency and cost-savings associated with discount banners.
Shoppers should prepare for a change in store layout where items are displayed in bins and on pallets rather than traditional shelving. Additionally, customers will no longer find service meat or bakery departments, and loyalty card programs will not be accepted at this location.
The takeaway
Customers can expect a consistent 10% markup on items, which eliminates the need to track rotating sales or loyalty points. This simplified pricing structure is designed to offer transparency, though it requires shoppers to forgo the traditional services found in full-scale supermarkets.
What happens next
The store will hold a grand opening event on October 27, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local shopping trends, visit Kansas City Couponing.
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