Industry News
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Target and Walmart to Add Grocery Sections in its Portland Locations
While Target and Wal-Mart stores have expanded their services and added grocery sections in a number of its locations, their Portland stores have been an exception, until recently. In March of this year, Target has opened grocery sections in its stores in Tanasbourne and Tigard, as well as started to expand its stores in Hillsboro,…
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Aldi Awaits Council Approval for Michigan Avenue Store
Although a partnership between Aldi and Kohl’s department store may be beneficial to the residents and the local economy of Arnold, Missouri, officials of Aldi are still awaiting for approval from Arnold’s City Council. In a council meeting held last Thursday, members had to vote on the matter of allowing the grocery store chain to…
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ALDI Moves Ahead of its Competition
In a recent survey conducted by MFI, or Market Force Information Incorporated, discount chain ALDI grabbed first place in the ranking for top 10 grocery stores offering the lowest prices. Aside from ALDI, other discount stores which placed as well, include Wal-Mart, Kroger, Safeway, Costco and Meijer. In all of ALDI’s stores, consumers can save…
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ALDI Gets Sued By Former Worker
Supermarket giant ALDI has been sued by worker Susan Ayoub for injuring both her finger and her back while working for the supermarket. According to Ms. Ayoub, she got the injury on her back while she was stacking pallets for the Mudgeeraba ALDI supermarket. The injury left her being unable to move when the pain…
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A New ALDI’s on Broadway: Is it a Good Location
ALDI is looking at possible sites on Broadway, in Buffalo, New York, to put up one of its stores. One of its prospect sites is just opposite to the Broadway Market, Sattler’s old location. However, a debate has sprung up regarding ALDI’s plan to put up this new store. Concerned residents are a little apprehensive…
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Grocery Stores Raleys Gelsons and Bristol to sell Hawaiian Springs Water
Hawaiian Springs Water Announces Partnerships with Leading West Coast Gourmet Market Chains Lava-Filtered Artesian Water from Hawaii Now Available in Raley’s, Gelson’s and Bristol Farms Markets throughout California and Northern Nevada Company Increases Retail Presence by 40 percent in California HONOLULU – Hawaiian Springs, LLC, a Hawaii-based premium natural bottled water company, has increased its…
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ALDI Store At Oak Park to be Bought By Park District
In Oak Park, Illinois, the Park District has announced its plans to purchase the building that was once occupied by an ALDI supermarket. The ALDI store is currently empty and has been that way since February of 2010. In a meeting held last July 21, Park District’s Board of Commissioners approved the contract to buy…
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Economic Recession and Its Effect on ALDI
Although the economic recession has brought a lot of financial stress to both people and business, there are still some positive developments that can be gained from it. Perhaps it can be said that the recession has done some businesses good, particularly discount chains like ALDI. The recession has made people adjust their way of…
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