Stew Leonard's store front Taylor Rains/Insider I went to Stew Leonard's for the first time and the experience made grocery shopping feel like less of a chore. The store is full of appetizing food and interesting decorations, colors, displays, and animatronics. The $400 million business prides itself on its store brands, which soared 40% in sales during the pandemic. See more stories on Insider's business page. Many people hate grocery shopping, including me.