Wisconsin
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Certain “Brennan’s Cellars” Cheese Products Recalled Because of Possible Bacterial Contamination
Wisconsin-based food company Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company is recalling several types of cheeses sold under its Brennan’s Cellar brand. The cheese products are believed to have been contaminated by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The problem was discovered during a sample testing that was conducted by a third-party laboratory. Results showed the presence of…
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Walmart Has it Covered
When it comes to market share, Walmart has got it over any other food chain in the U.S. by a wide margin. With 21% of the market cornered, their closest competitor, Kroger, has a measly 8.8%. Walmart tops the list of supermarkets. With its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has become the largest…
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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 on Grocery Costs at Costco
The average size of a Costco is 143,000 square feet of mostly warehouse. Costco is meant to be appealing to businesses and private consumers by providing a range of products that will attract both. Most of the merchandise is national brands, but Costco also offers private label products, as well. Merchandise usually comes in multi-pack,…
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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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Make a Bull’s Eye to Target to Save Money
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is a line of discount stores that carry general merchandise and groceries. The stores are designed into several different classes: Target, Super Target, and Target Greatland. In addition, they run an on-line business, Target.direct and several other subsidiaries. Their headquarters are in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Target has stores in every state in…
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Sentry Foods
Sentry Foods is a chain of grocery stores whose operations are based in Wisconsin. One of the accomplishments of the company is the fact that since its inception, it has played an active role in partnering with the community that it serves. It has initiated programs that have greatly contributed to community development. History Sentry…
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Super One Foods
Super One Foods, a supermarket chain, has thirty-three major locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Upper Michigan. The owner and operator of the chain is Miner’s Inc., which is a private company. Some of the stores are operated under the brand name “U-Save Foods.” History Super One Foods began in 1943 when a tavern…