Industry News
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Hostess and Walmart’s Labor Disputes
Walmart has seen dozens of its stores experiencing protests in the wake of union action. The retail giant has to battle with this commotion even as Hostess Brands, manufacturer of various baked goods including Ding Dongs and Twinkies, is undergoing bankruptcy liquidation. There were planned actions scheduled for Black Friday, but they were mostly non-events…
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New Market Street Logo Unveiled
United Supermarkets LLC unveiled a new Market Street logo this week. The logo features the Texas state fruit, the grapefruit, and a spoon intersecting its design. This representation is a show of the gourmet food offerings that the company prepares. The company has been having a big brand initiative started last year. The logo also…
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Tops Obtains Three Big M Stores
Tops Markets LLC and the Farrugia family have come to an agreement that will see the retailer buy three Big M stores. The supermarkets that Tops will acquire are located in Jordan, Mexico, and Elbridge, New York. This year, Tops has been acquiring stores as it expands its reach into central and northern New York…
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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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Grocery Delivery Workers Strike
Monday evening saw a strike by grocery workers distributing organic foods. The workers delivering to PCC, Whole Foods and Safeway are seeking better working conditions and higher wages. The grocery workers, numbering about 165, include drivers and warehouse workers of United Natural Foods delivery and distribution center located in Auburn. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters…
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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’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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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…