Master Grocer

  • Walmart’s Treatment of Employees

    Mega retailer Walmart has been building stores in pro-union cities while moving out of the non-union south, which has led to increased union attacks. Many workers seek out Walmart jobs from other unionized supermarkets, grocery stores and places where their pay is much less, on–the-job injuries occur in significantly high numbers and labor infractions are…

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  • Teamsters Call Strike at UNFI as UNFI ‘Disappointed’

    Teamsters Call Strike at UNFI as UNFI ‘Disappointed’

    Teamsters Union Local 117 has called for a strike against United Natural Foods, Inc. The strike was called against a warehouse in Auburn, Washington for what the union has called unjust labor practices. The union issued a statement online saying that the specialty and organic product wholesaler had refused negotiations on some mandatory subjects and…

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  • C&K Unveils ‘Lo Buck$’ Banner

    C&K Unveils ‘Lo Buck$’ Banner

    C&K Markets debuts a new discount banner known as Lo Buck$.  This new banner sits on the site of a former Ray’s Food Place, another C&K banner. The new store, located in Willits, California, is 40,000 square feet and features Hispanic food offerings, a dollar store inside, sharp pricing for spirits and wines, and a…

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  • Tanimura & Antle Contribute $10K to Salvation Army

    Tanimura & Antle Contribute $10K to Salvation Army

    Tanimura & Antle’s Salinas, California employees have donated $10,000 to the Holiday Food and Toy Drive of the Salinas Salvation Army. The monetary contribution is given to the Salvation Army’s annual drive to give the community a bright holiday. The company has also given a fresh produce donation, as well as use of the refrigerated…

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  • Leadership Expert Set to Speak at GMA Chairman’s Lecture

    Leadership Expert Set to Speak at GMA Chairman’s Lecture

    Leadership expert, author and optimist Simon Sinek, will give the keynote speech at the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Chairman’s Lecture. It is scheduled for 19th January, 2013 to be held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The president and chief executive officer of the GMA has said that the industry values innovation and the kind of forward-thinking leadership…

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  • $231K Raised for Cancer Program by Stater Bros. Charities

    $231K Raised for Cancer Program by Stater Bros. Charities

    Stater Bros. Charities succeeded in raising $231,896 for a cancer program it has been supporting for years. The supermarket has raised the money that will benefit Pediatric Cancer Programs at City of Hope, a research and medical institution based in Duarte, California. The money was raised through the supermarket’s Kids 4 Hope Mobile Campaign, whose…

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  • Urban Radish Entrance into LA’s Arts District

    Urban Radish Entrance into LA’s Arts District

    Urban Radish plans to enter the Downtown LA Arts District next year. The farm-fresh community store is planning to debut its eco-friendly and urban market model in the area. The store will be opening in March 2013 and will feature high quality seafood, meats and dairy products, as well as seasonal fresh produce. The urban…

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  • Fresh Market and Utah Jazz Team Up to Give Healthy Snacks

    Fresh Market and Utah Jazz Team Up to Give Healthy Snacks

    Utah Jazz fans will be receiving Fresh Market healthy snacks throughout the NBA Season 2012-2013. Fresh Market and the Utah Jazz have teamed up to provide these healthy options at their games. JazzFit, which encourages Jazz fans to realize active, happier and healthier lifestyles is the Jazz program that will partner to offer a produce…

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