Arkansas
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Grocery Stores in Arkansas Will Soon Have Lottery Vending Machines
Lottery vending machines have been popping up in Arkansas. First, these vending machines were installed in gas stations like Love’s Travel Center. Next, lottery vending machines will also be found in Kroger stores. The people of Arkansas are having mixed reactions regarding these vending machines. Some are happy about it and some are not. The…
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Food Safety Tips from the USDA in Case of Power Outages and Flooding
The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety & Inspection Service has issued recommendations to those states that have been affected by the recent powerful storms that have hit the country. Residents who are in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi and all other parts of the Midwest are advised to follow these recommendations in order…
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A Product Recall for Flower Foods’ One Bread and English Muffins
Flower Foods announced, on May 3, a product recall regarding its One Bread products, as well as specific varieties of its English Muffins. The recall was made because of the possibility of the presence of small metal pieces. Most of the recalled products are still in the company’s possession, however, those that have been sent…
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Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation
Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation is one of the country’s leading manufacturers of private label products. The company’s headquarters are located in Illinois, USA. History On the 12th of August, 1895, the Gilster Milling Company was established by siblings who wanted to enter the business of flour milling. Under this company, flour products under several brands (Featherlite,…
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Woman Steals Newspapers and Gets Arrested for It
It seems that a woman’s love for couponing has gone too far, to the point that she has been reported stealing newspapers in order to collect coupons. She was not able to get away with it though, as the stolen newspapers eventually got her arrested. Jamie VanSicker is a resident from Arkansas and an extreme…
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Increasing Newspaper Theft Incidences Blamed on Extreme Couponing
In recent months, it has been observed that there is a rising incidence in newspaper thefts in different parts of the country. Most attribute these incidences to the popularity of extreme couponing. Much of the newspapers that are being stolen are the Sunday editions, where there are a larger number of coupons that can be…
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The Many Faces of Kroger
When it comes to finding the biggest, traditional food retailer in the U.S. just look to the many aspects of Kroger (NYSE: KR). Their annual intake for groceries is $65.7 billion. Kroger operates 2,468 food markets under more than 12 different brands (as of January 2010, the most current information available). Many supermarkets also sell…
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Save for Sure When Buying at Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club is a part of the Walmart group of businesses. It is a warehouse-style store that sells to members only. Products are chosen with businesses and private consumers in mind. Like most warehouse-style stores, merchandise is sold in bulk and multi-packs, either right from the shipping pallet or stocked on industrial-type, steel shelving. The…
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