Master Grocer
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Value Shoppers Encourage Growth of Discount Grocery Stores
Despite an improving economy, shoppers are still cautious about spending too much money in a regular grocery store or supermarket, where prices are still a bit higher. Most shoppers now prefer to do their grocery shopping at smaller discount food stores that give emphasis to value. Discount grocery store chains, such as Save-a-Lot and Aldi,…
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Acme Fresh Market
A well known name in the food store chain industry, Acme Fresh Market, serves various counties, with its head office based in Ohio. Its founder was Mr. Fred W. Albrecht, born and raised in Massillon, Ohio. History Acme was first known as Albrecht’s, in 1891 located in Massillon, Ohio. Mr. Albrecht sold out the store…
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Crest Foods
As a supermarket chain serving consumers in the state of Oklahoma in America, Crest Foods of Oklahoma, sells an array of products including fresh produce, baked goods, such as bread and cakes and other everyday basics. History The history of the company begins with Nick Harroz Senior, who moved himself and his family to Oklahoma…
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Kroger Sees Encouraging Trend with Strong 4th Quarter Sales
Kroger Co. has stated that despite the crisis of increasing gas prices, an encouraging trend has been observed. This was said after the company announced that their 4th Quarter Sales have strengthened. Despite this positive news however, the Company remains cautious. As shoppers are continuously facing the problem of increasing unemployment, as well as rising…
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Daiei Trading Co. Recalls a Frozen Fish Product Due to Possible Health Risks
Daiei Trading Co., Incorporated has announced a product recall on one of its products, for a possible contamination of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. The product in question is the Gourmet brand of large mouth smelt (komochi shishamo). The frozen fish products were found to be un-eviscerated (internal organs had not been taken out) through a…
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Money Saving Tips When Grocery Shopping
With the way prices are on the rise, it is no wonder that grocery items are getting more expensive too. The United States Department of Agriculture already expects a rise of 3 to 4 percent in retail food prices for the year 2011. However, the possible rise of grocery items cannot be blamed solely to…
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Small Town Groceries Close in Iowa
In Vinton, Iowa residents are noticing that more and more small town grocery stores are closing in the area. Business owners say the reason for this is the constant opening of big superstores that also sell groceries. Just last week, Roy’s Hometown grocery announced its plans of closing down. It is the latest in a…
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Product Recall Announced by St. James Smokehouse Inc. for Scotch Reserve Whiskey and Honey Smoked Salmon
St. James Smokehouse Incorporated recently announced a product recall for its Scotch Reserve Whiskey and Honey Smoked Salmon for a possible Listeria monocytogenes infection. The retail packs which contain the smoked salmon are under the lot code 5797 and batch code 4759, with a UPC number of 853729001151. These codes are found on a white…