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Column: Good riddance to the merger of grocers Albertsons and Kroger, which would have cost you money
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Column: Good riddance to the merger of grocers Albertsons and Kroger, which would have cost you money

LA Times  

The inside stories of messy marriage breakups have been an entertainment staple since even before Tolstoy observed that “every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” So let’s thank the supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons, whose $24.6-billion merger has collapsed amid mutual recriminations, for their outstanding contribution to the genre. — Federal Judge Adrienne Nelson, blocking the Kroger/Albertsons merger …

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Ludhiana: Grocer’s kin thrash factory worker to death, dump body in bathroom
6 months, 1 week ago

Ludhiana: Grocer’s kin thrash factory worker to death, dump body in bathroom

Hindustan Times  

The aides of a grocer allegedly thrashed a factory worker to death in Guru Amardas Colony near Sherpur. The Division Number 6 police registered a first-information report against grocer Manoj Kumar’s family member Harsh and his unidentified aides. The victim’s father Phool Chand said that he came to know about the death of his son on Thursday morning when locals …

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Ocado lures back middle class shoppers as it's named UK's fastest growing supermarket
9 months, 1 week ago

Ocado lures back middle class shoppers as it's named UK's fastest growing supermarket

Daily Mail  

The boss of Ocado said it has ‘hit the ground running’ this year as it was named the fastest growing supermarket in Britain. Hannah Gibson, chief executive of the online grocer’s joint venture with Marks & Spencer, said it made a ‘strong start to the year’ as price cuts and an expanded range enticed middle-class shoppers back. Delivering the goods: …

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The rise and fall of Booths: Beloved grocers founded in 1847 which was once voted one of the world's greatest food retailers lost 3.2% of sales last year blaming inflation and the cost of living crisi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The rise and fall of Booths: Beloved grocers founded in 1847 which was once voted one of the world's greatest food retailers lost 3.2% of sales last year blaming inflation and the cost of living crisi

Daily Mail  

Booths, also known as the 'Waitrose of the north', rocketed to success after being opened by a teenager over 175 years ago - but the beloved grocers now faces an uncertain future amid a cost-of-living crisis. Last Christmas, Booths boasted its best Christmas ever after achieving solid sales during the 12 weeks of the festive period Booths Chairman and chief …

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Instacart goes from the supermarket to the stock market, raising $660 million with its IPO
1 year, 3 months ago

Instacart goes from the supermarket to the stock market, raising $660 million with its IPO

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a letter to investors earlier this month, …

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Aldi to buy 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys grocery stores in Southern US
1 year, 4 months ago

Aldi to buy 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys grocery stores in Southern US

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Discount grocer Aldi said Wednesday …

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Aldi to buy 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys groceries in Southern US
1 year, 4 months ago

Aldi to buy 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys groceries in Southern US

Associated Press  

Discount grocer Aldi said Wednesday it plans to buy 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets in the southern U.S. Under a proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding shares of Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys. Aldi said the deal supports its long-term growth strategy in the U.S., where it expects to have 2,400 …

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Supermarkets ordered to make prices clearer so shoppers can get better deals
1 year, 5 months ago

Supermarkets ordered to make prices clearer so shoppers can get better deals

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Supermarkets have not been clearly displaying prices, making it more …

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UK grocers limit sales of some vegetables amid shortages
1 year, 10 months ago

UK grocers limit sales of some vegetables amid shortages

Associated Press  

LONDON — Several British supermarket chains have limited the amount of some fresh fruits and vegetables that customers can buy amid shortages blamed on bad weather in Spain and Morocco. Tesco, the U.K.’s largest grocery chain, said Wednesday that it would temporarily limit customers to buying three items each of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. But industry analysts said the main …

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From sugar cookies to smoked clams, 17 food safety recalls you should know about right now
2 years, 5 months ago

From sugar cookies to smoked clams, 17 food safety recalls you should know about right now

Salon  

Summer is arguably the best season for food, whether it's smoky barbeques, fresh produce or classic, simple meals like coconut-corn chowder, seafood paella or a Niçoise-inspired salmon salad. The FDA and Sweet Loren's, Inc. have urged customers who recently purchased the recalled product to return it to the place of purchase to receive a full refund. 09 Belfonte Dairy "Chocolate …

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California judge delays enforcement of part of new bacon law
2 years, 11 months ago

California judge delays enforcement of part of new bacon law

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A California judge decided this week to delay enforcement of part of a new farm animal welfare law that critics said would cause price hikes and supply shortages for bacon and other fresh pork products in the state. The law that went into effect Jan. 1 stemmed from a 2018 ballot measure where California voters set the …

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Will new bacon law begin? California grocers seek delay
3 years ago

Will new bacon law begin? California grocers seek delay

Associated Press  

ELLIOTT, Iowa — A coalition of California restaurants and grocery stores has filed a lawsuit to block implementation of a new farm animal welfare law, adding to uncertainty about whether bacon and other fresh pork products will be much more expensive or in short supply in the state when the new rules take effect on New Year’s Day. “We’re saying …

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List of Melbourne COVID exposure sites grows to more than 350
3 years, 7 months ago

List of Melbourne COVID exposure sites grows to more than 350

ABC  

The list of exposure sites in Victoria has grown to more than 350, with a venue at Travencore added Wednesday afternoon. Monday, May 31 NEW: Costco Wholesale Docklands, 381 Footscray Road, Docklands, between 3:30pm and 4:20pm Sunday, May 30 NEW: Coles Spencer Street Outlet, 201 Spencer Street, Docklands, between 12pm and 1pm Saturday, May 29 NEW: Arcare Maidstone Aged Care, …

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List of Melbourne COVID exposure sites grows to include Footscray Market, Chadstone Shopping Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

List of Melbourne COVID exposure sites grows to include Footscray Market, Chadstone Shopping Centre

ABC  

Victorian contact tracers have listed high-risk exposure sites at Footscray Market and a soft drink manufacturer in Melbourne's north as they battle to bring the state's escalating COVID-19 outbreak under control. Friday, May 28 NEW: ALDI South Melbourne, 100 Market Street, South Melbourne, between 2:00pm and 3:30pm ALDI South Melbourne, 100 Market Street, South Melbourne, between 2:00pm and 3:30pm NEW: …

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List of Melbourne COVID-19 exposure sites grows to include Chadstone Shopping Centre, St Kilda restaurants
3 years, 7 months ago

List of Melbourne COVID-19 exposure sites grows to include Chadstone Shopping Centre, St Kilda restaurants

ABC  

The busy Chadstone Shopping Centre, a university library, the popular Peninsula Hot Springs, and stores and restaurants spread across Melbourne have been added to the state's growing list of COVID-19 exposure sites. Friday, May 28 NEW: Slades Beverages, 46/40-50 Keon Parade, Thomastown, between 6:00am and 2:30pm Thursday, May 27 NEW: Bus Route: PTV Bus Number 412, Paisley Street/Footscray to Millers …

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‘Cocaine bananas’ accidentally shipped to grocers in bungled drug deal
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Cocaine bananas’ accidentally shipped to grocers in bungled drug deal

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A local store owner in Kelowna, a small …

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This Thanksgiving, hit the grocery store early to avoid overcrowding
4 years, 1 month ago

This Thanksgiving, hit the grocery store early to avoid overcrowding

LA Times  

People shop at a Smart & Final Extra! “Thanksgiving and Christmas are the Super Bowl days for grocery store retail,” Ron Fong, California Grocers Assn. “What we’re really worried about is the few days before Thanksgiving when everybody’s rushing.” Much of California is now in the strictest, or purple, tier of the state’s color-coded reopening system, which means that although …

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Delivery Boys to Grocers, Unsolicited Texts Haunt Women. This Tweet Opens the Pandora's Box
4 years, 2 months ago

Delivery Boys to Grocers, Unsolicited Texts Haunt Women. This Tweet Opens the Pandora's Box

News 18  

A woman’s tweet on being made uncomfortable by a milkman’s unsolicited comments and attempts at small talk has opened the pandora’s box of how women negotiate each moment to get access to basic amenities, particularly when they are living alone. When he had given me his number to settle bills etc via Paytm, he had called me in the evening …

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Grocery stores are pushing California to be tougher on crime. Here’s why
4 years, 3 months ago

Grocery stores are pushing California to be tougher on crime. Here’s why

LA Times  

In 2003, Brian Beinlich stood before a judge in an Orange County courtroom, barely comprehending what had happened. But after it was implemented, retailers and law enforcement officials blamed Proposition 47 for a spike in shoplifting; they said organized retail theft rings were taking advantage of reduced penalties. In 2018, to deter an attack on Proposition 47, legislators created “organized …

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Butchers, bakers, green grocers doing well in coronavirus crisis
4 years, 5 months ago

Butchers, bakers, green grocers doing well in coronavirus crisis

NL Times  

While many businesses saw their turnover fall during the coronavirus crisis, butchers, bakers and greengrocers were doing very well. Greengrocers and butchers saw their sales increase by 30 to 40 percent, according to figures from market researcher GfK. According to GfK researcher Joop Holla, this is the first time in 30 years that he's seen the small shop on the …

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Facebook invests $5.7 billion in Reliance Industries Jio Platforms; plans digital services for Indian grocers
4 years, 8 months ago

Facebook invests $5.7 billion in Reliance Industries Jio Platforms; plans digital services for Indian grocers

Firstpost  

The deal for 9.99 percent of Jio Platforms, which houses the telecoms unit Jio Infocomm as well as other news, movie and music apps, gives Jio Platforms an enterprise value of about $66 billion, Reliance said. Bengaluru: Facebook will spend $5.7 billion to take just under 10 percent of Reliance Industries’ digital unit, seeking to roll out services for India’s …

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Why your local grocery store is making a comeback
4 years, 8 months ago

Why your local grocery store is making a comeback

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Small town grocery stores have been struggling, first against the rise of Walmart and then from the growth of Dollar General. “All of a sudden, it’s been an opportunity to address the challenges they have seen for years and years,” said David Procter, director of the Rural Grocery Initiative at Kansas State University. “That has …

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Coronavirus Outbreak: From retailing cigarettes to selling vegetables, offline grocers cater quicker to customers than online players
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: From retailing cigarettes to selling vegetables, offline grocers cater quicker to customers than online players

Firstpost  

For 29 year-old Anuj Dandona, a cultural consultant living in Chembur, the local grocer has turned out to be his saviour—making available vegetables in addition to the usual groceries at one store. For Anil S, the proprietor of Sree Siddhi Vinayak Stores in Chembur, the decision to sell vegetables was driven by demand: “My customers would complain about not getting …

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How grocers in Hyderabad are ensuring our kitchens run smooth during the Coronavirus Lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

How grocers in Hyderabad are ensuring our kitchens run smooth during the Coronavirus Lockdown

The Hindu  

Necessity is the mother of invention. Indians are learning something new for the first time: they are standing in queues, not eager to push or breathe down anyone else’s neck while standing in the queue. We are all working here with a lot of risks to our lives and I don’t have the patience to argue about it,” the man …

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