In a move to protect their right to pursue individual and class-action pay and promotion claims against Walmart Stores Inc., more than 500 former and current Walmart women employees who had been part of a national class-action lawsuit have filed a charge of discrimination against the retailer with the U.S. Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission […]
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Sweeten Valentine’s Day With Korbel Champagnes
Red roses, with their message of love, may always be the No. 1 Valentine’s Day gift, but sweet libations are clearly gaining ground, according to Korbel Champagne Cellars of California. Korbel Sweet Cuvee and Sweet Rose—produced using the time-honored methode champenoise (in which the bubbles are created by secondary fermentation in the bottle)—are a newer […]
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McDougall Succeeds Stiles at Gelson’s
Robert Stiles, president of Gelson’s Markets in Encino, Calif., retired Jan. 4 after more than 51 years of service to the company, which operates 18 Gelson’s stores in California. Rob McDougall succeeded Stiles as president of Gelson’s, which is a subsidiary of Arden Group, a holding company based in Compton, Calif. Stiles had served as […]
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First Icelandic Craft Beer Arrives in U.S., California First
Einstök Ölgerd, an Icelandic craft brewery, has sent the first shipment of its ales to the United States. Initially, an Icelandic White Ale, Pale Ale and Toasted Porter will be distributed in California in a partnership with Wine Warehouse, one of the largest distributors in the U.S. Located just 60 miles south of the Arctic […]
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Safeway Employees Contribute One Million Volunteer Hours in 2011
Pleasanton, Calif.-based Safeway Inc.’s companywide effort to mobilize its workforce and transform communities resulted in employees volunteering one million hours in 2011. “The number of hours along with the stories about employees who unselfishly gave their valuable time are inspiring and humbling,” said Larree Renda, Safeway EVP and chair of the Safeway Foundation. “Through their […]
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Bristol Farms Rolling Hills Re-Opens With New Look
Bristol Farms opened the doors to its first store in Rolling Hills, Calif., 30 years ago, and it re-opened that same store earlier this month with a new design and look to kick off 2012. The store is located at 837 Silver Spur Rd. “We have been planning the remodel of this store for some […]
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Trader Joe’s Files Paperwork for Colorado Stores
Trader Joe’s has field paperwork with Colorado officials to come to the state for the first time, reports the Denver Business Journal. The California-based grocer and specialty foods company filed paperwork with the Colorado Secretary of State’s office last week saying it intends to start doing business in the state on April 1. Sources told […]
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AWMA Expo Sells Out, Space Being Added
The American Wholesale Marketers Association’s (AWMA) 2012 Expo is sold out, but space is being added to accommodate additional manufacturers at the group’s annual convention event—to be held Feb. 15-17, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. “We are intent on making sure that each year the AWMA show introduces new features and activities. […]