diff --git a/samples/charts/data-chart/data-legend/index.html b/samples/charts/data-chart/data-legend/index.html
index 543e366702..f140ddceb9 100644
--- a/samples/charts/data-chart/data-legend/index.html
+++ b/samples/charts/data-chart/data-legend/index.html
@@ -25,7 +25,9 @@
     <div class="legend">
         <igc-data-legend
         name="legend"
-        id="legend">
+        id="legend"
+        units-text="%"
+        included-columns="BirthRate, DeathRate">
         </igc-data-legend>
     </div>
 
@@ -33,14 +35,6 @@
         <igc-data-chart
         name="chart"
         id="chart">
-            <igc-numeric-x-axis
-            name="xAxis"
-            id="xAxis"
-            title="Death Rate"
-            interval="1"
-            minimum-value="4"
-            maximum-value="16">
-            </igc-numeric-x-axis>
             <igc-numeric-y-axis
             name="yAxis"
             id="yAxis"
@@ -49,6 +43,14 @@
             minimum-value="0"
             maximum-value="60">
             </igc-numeric-y-axis>
+            <igc-numeric-x-axis
+            name="xAxis"
+            id="xAxis"
+            title="Death Rate"
+            interval="1"
+            minimum-value="4"
+            maximum-value="16">
+            </igc-numeric-x-axis>
             <igc-bubble-series
             name="bubbleSeries1"
             id="bubbleSeries1"
diff --git a/samples/charts/data-chart/data-legend/src/index.ts b/samples/charts/data-chart/data-legend/src/index.ts
index 609c9a77ea..c4b9f61fd0 100644
--- a/samples/charts/data-chart/data-legend/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/charts/data-chart/data-legend/src/index.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import { IgcLegendModule, IgcNumberAbbreviatorModule, IgcDataChartCoreModule, IgcDataChartScatterModule, IgcDataChartScatterCoreModule, IgcDataChartInteractivityModule, IgcDataLegendModule, IgcDataChartAnnotationModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-charts';
-import { IgcDataLegendComponent, IgcDataChartComponent, IgcNumericXAxisComponent, IgcNumericYAxisComponent, IgcBubbleSeriesComponent, IgcSizeScaleComponent, IgcCrosshairLayerComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-charts';
+import { IgcDataLegendComponent, IgcDataChartComponent, IgcNumericYAxisComponent, IgcNumericXAxisComponent, IgcBubbleSeriesComponent, IgcSizeScaleComponent, IgcCrosshairLayerComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-charts';
 import { CountryDemographicAfricanItem, CountryDemographicAfrican } from './CountryDemographicAfrican';
 import { CountryDemographicEuropeItem, CountryDemographicEurope } from './CountryDemographicEurope';
 
@@ -22,8 +22,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     private legend: IgcDataLegendComponent
     private chart: IgcDataChartComponent
-    private xAxis: IgcNumericXAxisComponent
     private yAxis: IgcNumericYAxisComponent
+    private xAxis: IgcNumericXAxisComponent
     private bubbleSeries1: IgcBubbleSeriesComponent
     private _sizeScale1: IgcSizeScaleComponent | null = null;
     public get sizeScale1(): IgcSizeScaleComponent {
@@ -58,8 +58,8 @@ export class Sample {
     constructor() {
         var legend = this.legend = document.getElementById('legend') as IgcDataLegendComponent;
         var chart = this.chart = document.getElementById('chart') as IgcDataChartComponent;
-        var xAxis = this.xAxis = document.getElementById('xAxis') as IgcNumericXAxisComponent;
         var yAxis = this.yAxis = document.getElementById('yAxis') as IgcNumericYAxisComponent;
+        var xAxis = this.xAxis = document.getElementById('xAxis') as IgcNumericXAxisComponent;
         var bubbleSeries1 = this.bubbleSeries1 = document.getElementById('bubbleSeries1') as IgcBubbleSeriesComponent;
         var bubbleSeries2 = this.bubbleSeries2 = document.getElementById('bubbleSeries2') as IgcBubbleSeriesComponent;
         var crosshairLayer = this.crosshairLayer = document.getElementById('CrosshairLayer') as IgcCrosshairLayerComponent;
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/action-strip/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/action-strip/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/action-strip/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/action-strip/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/action-strip/src/index.ts
index 03b26f0f48..46b8ac990d 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/action-strip/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/action-strip/src/index.ts
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcPinningConfig, RowPinningPosition, IgcActionStripComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 import { ModuleManager } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
@@ -56,12 +56,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-options/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-options/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-options/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-options/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-options/src/index.ts
index 05c3c7ef00..eda73fd819 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-options/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-options/src/index.ts
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcCellTemplateContext } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 import { html, nothing } from 'lit-html';
 
@@ -27,12 +27,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-style/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-style/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-style/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-style/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-style/src/index.ts
index 05c3c7ef00..eda73fd819 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-style/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/advanced-filtering-style/src/index.ts
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcCellTemplateContext } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 import { html, nothing } from 'lit-html';
 
@@ -27,12 +27,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/binding-crud-data/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/binding-crud-data/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/binding-crud-data/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/binding-crud-data/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/binding-crud-data/src/index.ts
index e501cae522..af9695c0ea 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/binding-crud-data/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/binding-crud-data/src/index.ts
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 import { ModuleManager } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
@@ -38,12 +38,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/cell-editing-styling/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/cell-editing-styling/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/cell-editing-styling/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
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diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/cell-editing-styling/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/cell-editing-styling/src/index.ts
index 5abc30281c..a8d57b898f 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/cell-editing-styling/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/cell-editing-styling/src/index.ts
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, WebGridDescriptionModule, WebPaginatorDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 
@@ -22,12 +22,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/cell-selection-mode/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/cell-selection-mode/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/cell-selection-mode/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/cell-selection-mode/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/cell-selection-mode/src/index.ts
index f2972e810c..3fedfbddb8 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/cell-selection-mode/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/cell-selection-mode/src/index.ts
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelComponent, IgcPropertyEditorPropertyDescriptionComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import { IgcGridComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents/themes/light/bootstrap.css';
@@ -38,12 +38,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-batch-editing-actions/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/data-batch-editing-actions/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-batch-editing-actions/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-batch-editing-actions/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/data-batch-editing-actions/src/index.ts
index 6ea038b255..448de571f5 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/data-batch-editing-actions/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-batch-editing-actions/src/index.ts
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelComponent, IgcPropertyEditorPropertyDescriptionComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcPropertyEditorPropertyDescriptionButtonClickEventArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import { IgcCellTemplateContext } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 import { html, nothing } from 'lit-html';
@@ -79,12 +79,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-formatter/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-formatter/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-formatter/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-formatter/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-formatter/src/index.ts
index cbae6499bb..66bb1f942f 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-formatter/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-formatter/src/index.ts
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcSummaryResult, IgcSummaryOperand } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
@@ -26,12 +26,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-options/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-options/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-options/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-options/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-options/src/index.ts
index a376bad835..ed893717d6 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-options/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-options/src/index.ts
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcSummaryResult } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
@@ -37,12 +37,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-template/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-template/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-template/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-template/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-template/src/index.ts
index 2b4ef8215a..2348de082b 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-template/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-summary-template/src/index.ts
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelComponent, IgcPropertyEditorPropertyDescriptionComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcPropertyEditorPropertyDescriptionChangedEventArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import { IgcSummaryResult, IgcSummaryTemplateContext } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 import { html, nothing } from 'lit-html';
@@ -55,12 +55,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-validation-style/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/data-validation-style/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-validation-style/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-validation-style/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/data-validation-style/src/index.ts
index 0df3e91775..dd2ec7e818 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/data-validation-style/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-validation-style/src/index.ts
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 
@@ -22,12 +22,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-cross-field/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-cross-field/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-cross-field/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
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diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-cross-field/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-cross-field/src/index.ts
index 53f9cbea1f..3c80bd88a5 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-cross-field/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-cross-field/src/index.ts
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 import { ModuleManager } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
@@ -48,12 +48,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-extended/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-extended/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-extended/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-extended/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-extended/src/index.ts
index dab97b432b..7ab2b5deb3 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-extended/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/data-validator-service-extended/src/index.ts
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelComponent, IgcPropertyEditorPropertyDescriptionComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcPropertyEditorPropertyDescriptionButtonClickEventArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
@@ -69,12 +69,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/editing-columns/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/editing-columns/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/editing-columns/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/editing-columns/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/editing-columns/src/index.ts
index 5abc30281c..a8d57b898f 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/editing-columns/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/editing-columns/src/index.ts
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, WebGridDescriptionModule, WebPaginatorDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 
@@ -22,12 +22,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/editing-events/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/editing-events/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/editing-events/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/editing-events/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/editing-events/src/index.ts
index 8fee973a2b..f36742b6e9 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/editing-events/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/editing-events/src/index.ts
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcGridEditEventArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
@@ -29,12 +29,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/editing-excel-style/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/editing-excel-style/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/editing-excel-style/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/editing-excel-style/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/editing-excel-style/src/index.ts
index 057561743f..81ffb84e23 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/editing-excel-style/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/editing-excel-style/src/index.ts
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcGridKeydownEventArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
@@ -25,12 +25,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/editing-lifecycle/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/editing-lifecycle/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/editing-lifecycle/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/editing-lifecycle/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/editing-lifecycle/src/index.ts
index 6e300b06ab..e4e960d2cd 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/editing-lifecycle/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/editing-lifecycle/src/index.ts
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { IgcGridComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcRowSelectionEventArgs, IgcGridEditEventArgs, IgcGridEditDoneEventArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
@@ -40,12 +40,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-1/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-1/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-1/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
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diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-1/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-1/src/index.ts
index df2bc730fc..1660d0d7bf 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-1/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-1/src/index.ts
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelComponent, IgcPropertyEditorPropertyDescriptionComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent, IgcColumnPipeArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcPropertyEditorPropertyDescriptionChangedEventArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import { IgcCellTemplateContext } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 import { html, nothing } from 'lit-html';
@@ -78,12 +78,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-2/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-2/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-2/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-2/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-2/src/index.ts
index 58b4109bb1..20317f7f95 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-2/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-2/src/index.ts
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent, IgcColumnPipeArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcCellTemplateContext } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 import { html, nothing } from 'lit-html';
 
@@ -65,12 +65,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-3/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-3/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-3/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-3/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-3/src/index.ts
index 53179637b3..b69584c5b9 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-3/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-sample-3/src/index.ts
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent, IgcColumnPipeArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcCellTemplateContext } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 import { html, nothing } from 'lit-html';
 
@@ -66,12 +66,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-style/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-style/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-style/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
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diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-style/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-style/src/index.ts
index 58b4109bb1..20317f7f95 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-style/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/excel-style-filtering-style/src/index.ts
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent, IgcColumnPipeArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcCellTemplateContext } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 import { html, nothing } from 'lit-html';
 
@@ -65,12 +65,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/external-advanced-filtering/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/external-advanced-filtering/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/external-advanced-filtering/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/external-advanced-filtering/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/external-advanced-filtering/src/index.ts
index e501cae522..af9695c0ea 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/external-advanced-filtering/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/external-advanced-filtering/src/index.ts
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 import { ModuleManager } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
@@ -38,12 +38,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/filtering-options/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/filtering-options/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/filtering-options/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/filtering-options/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/filtering-options/src/index.ts
index e501cae522..af9695c0ea 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/filtering-options/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/filtering-options/src/index.ts
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 import { ModuleManager } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
@@ -38,12 +38,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/filtering-strategy/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/filtering-strategy/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/filtering-strategy/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/filtering-strategy/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/filtering-strategy/src/index.ts
index 7b12c0a6f6..995733edef 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/filtering-strategy/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/filtering-strategy/src/index.ts
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcCellTemplateContext } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 import { html, nothing } from 'lit-html';
 
@@ -26,12 +26,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/filtering-style/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/filtering-style/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/filtering-style/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/filtering-style/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/filtering-style/src/index.ts
index df2bc730fc..1660d0d7bf 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/filtering-style/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/filtering-style/src/index.ts
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelComponent, IgcPropertyEditorPropertyDescriptionComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent, IgcColumnPipeArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcPropertyEditorPropertyDescriptionChangedEventArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import { IgcCellTemplateContext } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 import { html, nothing } from 'lit-html';
@@ -78,12 +78,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/keyboard-custom-navigation/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/keyboard-custom-navigation/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/keyboard-custom-navigation/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/keyboard-custom-navigation/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/keyboard-custom-navigation/src/index.ts
index d5a0bf0512..44451a1ff9 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/keyboard-custom-navigation/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/keyboard-custom-navigation/src/index.ts
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcGridKeydownEventArgs, GridKeydownTargetType } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
@@ -43,12 +43,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/overview/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/overview/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/overview/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/overview/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/overview/src/index.ts
index 7b12c0a6f6..995733edef 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/overview/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/overview/src/index.ts
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcCellTemplateContext } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 import { html, nothing } from 'lit-html';
 
@@ -26,12 +26,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/remote-paging-data/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/remote-paging-data/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/remote-paging-data/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/remote-paging-data/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/remote-paging-data/src/index.ts
index 80d8d85122..a3c2ff02e3 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/remote-paging-data/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/remote-paging-data/src/index.ts
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import { IgcPropertyEditorPanelModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-layouts';
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, PropertyEditorPanelDescriptionModule, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 import { ModuleManager } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
@@ -40,12 +40,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/row-adding/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/row-adding/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/row-adding/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/row-adding/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/row-adding/src/index.ts
index 9d094e7f78..d0492118e8 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/row-adding/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/row-adding/src/index.ts
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, WebGridDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 
@@ -36,12 +36,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/row-classes/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/row-classes/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/row-classes/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/row-classes/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/row-classes/src/index.ts
index dbecc9cb90..79410f6806 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/row-classes/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/row-classes/src/index.ts
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcRowType } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
@@ -35,12 +35,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-options/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-options/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-options/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-options/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-options/src/index.ts
index a91257454a..0f3d026758 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-options/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-options/src/index.ts
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent, IgcColumnPipeArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 
@@ -35,12 +35,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-style/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-style/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-style/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-style/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-style/src/index.ts
index a91257454a..0f3d026758 100644
--- a/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-style/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/grid/row-editing-style/src/index.ts
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcColumnComponent, IgcColumnPipeArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 
@@ -35,12 +35,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/cell-editing-styling/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/cell-editing-styling/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/cell-editing-styling/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/cell-editing-styling/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/cell-editing-styling/src/index.ts
index 3c5e2b9238..429a437fbd 100644
--- a/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/cell-editing-styling/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/cell-editing-styling/src/index.ts
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, WebHierarchicalGridDescriptionModule, WebPaginatorDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcHierarchicalGridComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 
@@ -22,12 +22,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-columns/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-columns/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-columns/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-columns/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-columns/src/index.ts
index 3c5e2b9238..429a437fbd 100644
--- a/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-columns/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-columns/src/index.ts
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, WebHierarchicalGridDescriptionModule, WebPaginatorDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcHierarchicalGridComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
 
@@ -22,12 +22,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }
 
diff --git a/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-events/src/NwindData.json b/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-events/src/NwindData.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c00b03ec8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-events/src/NwindData.json
@@ -0,0 +1,458 @@
+[
+	{
+		"ProductID": 1,
+		"ProductName": "Chai",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 boxes x 20 bags",
+		"UnitPrice": 18,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2012-02-12",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 2,
+		"ProductName": "Chang",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 1,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 12 oz bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 19,
+		"UnitsInStock": 17,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 40,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2003-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 3,
+		"ProductName": "Aniseed Syrup",
+		"SupplierID": 1,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 550 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 10,
+		"UnitsInStock": 13,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 70,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2006-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 4,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Cajun Seasoning",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "48 - 6 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 22,
+		"UnitsInStock": 53,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-03-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 5,
+		"ProductName": "Chef Antons Gumbo Mix",
+		"SupplierID": 2,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "36 boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 21.35,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2011-11-11",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 6,
+		"ProductName": "Grandmas Boysenberry Spread",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 8 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 25,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-12-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 7,
+		"ProductName": "Uncle Bobs Organic Dried Pears",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 1 lb pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 30,
+		"UnitsInStock": 150,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2016-07-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 8,
+		"ProductName": "Northwoods Cranberry Sauce",
+		"SupplierID": 3,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 12 oz jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 40,
+		"UnitsInStock": 6,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-01-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 9,
+		"ProductName": "Mishi Kobe Niku",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "18 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 97,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2010-02-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 10,
+		"ProductName": "Ikura",
+		"SupplierID": 4,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "12 - 200 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 31,
+		"UnitsInStock": 31,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2008-05-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 11,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Cabrales",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "1 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 21,
+		"UnitsInStock": 22,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 30,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2009-01-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Fun-Tasty Co.",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-06-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 12,
+		"ProductName": "Queso Manchego La Pastora",
+		"SupplierID": 5,
+		"CategoryID": 4,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "10 - 500 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 38,
+		"UnitsInStock": 86,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-11-17",
+		"Rating": 3,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 13,
+		"ProductName": "Konbu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "2 kg box",
+		"UnitPrice": 6,
+		"UnitsInStock": 24,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 14,
+		"ProductName": "Tofu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 7,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "40 - 100 g pkgs.",
+		"UnitPrice": 23.25,
+		"UnitsInStock": 35,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2017-06-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 15,
+		"ProductName": "Genen Shouyu",
+		"SupplierID": 6,
+		"CategoryID": 2,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "24 - 250 ml bottles",
+		"UnitPrice": 15.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 39,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2014-03-17",
+		"Rating": 4,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Wall Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-06"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 16,
+		"ProductName": "Pavlova",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "32 - 500 g boxes",
+		"UnitPrice": 17.45,
+		"UnitsInStock": 29,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 10,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2018-03-28",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Street Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-12-12"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 17,
+		"ProductName": "Alice Mutton",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 6,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "20 - 1 kg tins",
+		"UnitPrice": 39,
+		"UnitsInStock": 0,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": true,
+		"OrderDate": "2015-08-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Farmer Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-04-04"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 18,
+		"ProductName": "Carnarvon Tigers",
+		"SupplierID": 7,
+		"CategoryID": 8,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "16 kg pkg.",
+		"UnitPrice": 62.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 42,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-09-27",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "24/7 Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-11-11"
+			},
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 19,
+		"ProductName": "Teatime Chocolate Biscuits",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "",
+		"UnitPrice": 9.2,
+		"UnitsInStock": 25,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 5,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2001-03-17",
+		"Rating": 2,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Local Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-07-03"
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	{
+		"ProductID": 20,
+		"ProductName": "Sir Rodneys Marmalade",
+		"SupplierID": 8,
+		"CategoryID": 3,
+		"QuantityPerUnit": "4 - 100 ml jars",
+		"UnitPrice": 4.5,
+		"UnitsInStock": 40,
+		"UnitsOnOrder": 30,
+		"ReorderLevel": 0,
+		"Discontinued": false,
+		"OrderDate": "2005-03-17",
+		"Rating": 5,
+		"Locations": [
+			{
+				"Shop": "Super Market",
+				"LastInventory": "2018-09-09"
+			}
+		]
+	}
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-events/src/index.ts b/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-events/src/index.ts
index da12abc0f3..bc8f4c7092 100644
--- a/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-events/src/index.ts
+++ b/samples/grids/hierarchical-grid/editing-events/src/index.ts
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/combined';
 import { ComponentRenderer, WebHierarchicalGridDescriptionModule, WebPaginatorDescriptionModule } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-core';
 import { IgcHierarchicalGridComponent } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
-import { NwindDataItem, NwindDataItem_LocationsItem, NwindData } from './NwindData';
+import NwindData from './NwindData.json';
 import { IgcGridComponent, IgcGridEditEventArgs } from 'igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids';
 
 import "igniteui-webcomponents-grids/grids/themes/light/bootstrap.css";
@@ -25,12 +25,8 @@ export class Sample {
 
     }
 
-    private _nwindData: NwindData = null;
-    public get nwindData(): NwindData {
-        if (this._nwindData == null)
-        {
-            this._nwindData = new NwindData();
-        }
+    private _nwindData: any[] = NwindData;
+    public get nwindData(): any[] {
         return this._nwindData;
     }