Retail Stores
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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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Jewel-Osco to Receive Last Twinkies Shipment
Jewel-Osco announced that it would be receiving what could well be the last Twinkies shipment to its stores located in the Chicagoland area yesterday. The snacks are a brand of Hostess, which is ceasing operations after long battles with unions. Twinkies is one of the popular snacks that Hostess makes, which also include Orange Cup…
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Second PriceRite Maryland Store to Open
PriceRite, a fully owned subsidiary of Wakefern Food Corps., is set to open a second store in Maryland, to be located in District Heights. The opening ceremony scheduled for Wednesday,November 28 will involve ribbon cutting and all the frills that accompany such an event. The value grocery chain offers a warehouse club-style shopping style that…
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Tanimura & Antle Contribute $10K to Salvation Army
Tanimura & Antle’s Salinas, California employees have donated $10,000 to the Holiday Food and Toy Drive of the Salinas Salvation Army. The monetary contribution is given to the Salvation Army’s annual drive to give the community a bright holiday. The company has also given a fresh produce donation, as well as use of the refrigerated…
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C&K Unveils ‘Lo Buck$’ 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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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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Fuel Program Includes National and Private Brands
Hy-Vee’s Fuel Saver program will see both private and national brands play a key role. The Fuel Saver program, which is a partnership between the retailer and Casey’s General Stores, seeks to tie gasoline discounts to particular grocery purchases. Shoppers at these stores can get a total discount of $2.08/gallon for this week when they…