Fresh & Easy reportedly plans to close more grocery stores as it continues to downsize. The Orange County Register reported July 29 that the locations were expected to close by the end of the week. Three Orange County stores—in Fountain Valley, Lake Forest and Seal Beach—were among 14 slated for closure by the El Segundo-based […]
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Haggen Pacific Southwest Chief Further Explains Layoffs
Following its announcement in mid-July that it would “cut back on staffing” as it struggles to gain its footing in its new territory of Southern California, Arizona and Nevada, Haggen is further explaining its action. “Some of you have heard by now that we have had to make some difficult decisions over the past few […]
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Whole Foods’ Latest Leases Include Plans For Grocer’s First 365 Concept Stores
Whole Foods Market has signed leases for eight new stores and has renegotiated the lease for one of its stores in development. The announcement includes the Austin, Texas-based grocer’s first stores that will feature its 365 by Whole Foods Market concept. Those small-format stores are planned for Bellevue, Washington; Houston, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and Santa […]
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Raley’s Customers Raise $100K For Local Veteran’s Group By Reusing Grocery Bags
Raley’s Family of Fine Stores has presented Friends of Travis Fisher House with a $100,000 check. The money was raised by customers through Raley’s nickelAid program. The Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving […]
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Japanese Grocery Chain Eyes California And U.S. Expansion
Marukai Corp., a Gardena, California-based Japanese grocery store chain, plans to grow across California over the next three years and eventually establish a national presence in the U.S. It has retained the services of RKF, an independent real estate firm specializing in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting services, to assist in its expansion efforts. […]
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AFS Introduces Red Button Vintage Creamery Ice Cream
Utah grocery wholesaler Associated Food Stores (AFS) is launching Red Button Vintage Creamery Ice Cream. The dessert, which was created through a partnership with Cache Valley, Utah-based Casper’s Ice Cream, the parent company of Fat Boy, is available exclusively through AFS. Red Button Ice Cream is made with whole milk and all-natural sugar to provide […]
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Haggen Will ‘Cut Back On Staffing’ As It Struggles To Gain Footing In Pac SW Division
Haggen, which formed a new Pacific Southwest Division earlier this year following its purchase of 146 former Albertsons and Vons stores in the West, is still trying to get its footing in the new territory that covers Southern California, Arizona and Nevada. The struggle is leading Haggen it to “cut back on staffing.” Bill Shaner, […]
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New Seasons Market To Open First Puget Sound-Area Store
Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market plans to open its first Puget Sound-area store in fall 2016. The new Washington store, at Albertsons Town Center on Mercer Island, will feature the grocer’s signature fresh, local produce, organic artisan breads, sustainably sourced meats and seafood, deli selections and chef-prepared specialties alongside everyday classic brands. New Seasons will […]