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Natural Grocers Will Open Eighth Oregon Store In Eugene Sept. 23

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will open its eighth Oregon location in Eugene on Sept. 23 at 201 Coburg Rd. “Natural Grocers is excited to introduce itself to the Eugene community, where lifestyle and healthy living intersect for residents in so many different ways,” said Kemper Isely, co-president of Natural Grocers. “We know Eugene residents […]

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Cub Foods Kicks Off Month-Long Customer Thank You Celebration

Cub Foods is marking more than 45 years in the Twin Cities with a month-long “Cub Days” customer appreciation campaign. Through Oct. 11, Cub will feature aggressive promotions, free samples and food demonstrations, major prize giveaways, local brand mascot appearances and more. Cub is holding the customer appreciation celebration to thank customers in the Minneapolis/St. Paul […]

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Kroger’s 2Q ID Sales Up 4.8 Percent

The Kroger Co. on Thursday reported net earnings of $347 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, and identical supermarket sales growth, without fuel, of 4.8 percent in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014. Net earnings in the same period last year were $317 million, or $0.60 per diluted share. It marks the Cincinnati-based grocer’s 43rd […]

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Whole Foods Market Among First Merchants To Integrate With Apple Pay

Whole Foods Market is among the first retailers participating in Apple Pay, described as “an easy, secure and private way” to make purchases from an iPhone. With Apple Pay, instead of using an actual credit or debit card number, a unique device account number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in a dedicated chip in […]

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Kroger Family Of Stores Hiring 20K Employees

The Kroger Co. is hiring to fill an estimated 20,000 permanent positions in its supermarket divisions. “Kroger’s growth trajectory creates more job opportunities for current and future employees,” said Katy Barclay, Kroger’s SVP of human resources. “Right now in our stores across the country we have openings for bright, hard-working associates who are passionate about […]

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SpartanNash Will Reopen Three N.D. Stores Under Family Fare Banner

SpartanNash invested $4 million to remodel two Econofoods stores in Dickinson, N.D., and one Sun Mart in West Fargo, N.D., and rebrand them as Family Fare Supermarkets. During all three ribbon-cutting ceremonies in late August, SpartanNash officials will thank the communities for their support and continued patience during the remodeling, and distribute pallets of backpacks and […]

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Family Dollar Rejects Dollar General Bid

Family Dollar Stores Inc. on Thursday said its board of directors has unanimously rejected the non-binding proposal made by Dollar General Corp.  on the basis of what the company calls “antitrust regulatory considerations.” In addition, the Family Dollar board unanimously reaffirmed its recommendation in support of the merger agreement with Dollar Tree Inc. Read more […]