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Stop & Shop cybersecurity issue empties shelves before Thanksgiving: Are locations in your state affected?

Ahold Delhaize's cybersecurity issue has led to empty shelves in Stop & Shop and Hannaford stores across the Northeast.

Stop & Shop still seeing empty shelves due to cyberattack, with Thanksgiving a week away

Stop & Shop is working to address inventory shortages ahead of Thanksgiving despite recent cyberattack disruptions.

Ahold Delhaize's US 'cybersecurity issue' enters week two

Ahold Delhaize confirms cybersecurity issues are causing disruptions at several US grocery stores, affecting pharmacies and their e-commerce operations.

Stop & Shop cybersecurity issue empties shelves before Thanksgiving: Are locations in your state affected?

Ahold Delhaize's cybersecurity issue has led to empty shelves in Stop & Shop and Hannaford stores across the Northeast.

Stop & Shop still seeing empty shelves due to cyberattack, with Thanksgiving a week away

Stop & Shop is working to address inventory shortages ahead of Thanksgiving despite recent cyberattack disruptions.

Ahold Delhaize's US 'cybersecurity issue' enters week two

Ahold Delhaize confirms cybersecurity issues are causing disruptions at several US grocery stores, affecting pharmacies and their e-commerce operations.
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Mexican grocery chain known for fresh tortillas to open first Bay Area store

Vallarta Supermarkets is expanding into the Bay Area with a new location in San Jose set to open in late 2026.
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Feds Say Possibly Contaminated Meat Sold at Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe's

A massive meat and poultry recall has affected nearly 10 million pounds of products due to Listeria contamination, impacting major grocery chains.

The meat recall has gone stratospheric with nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry possibly contaminated with listeria

The meat recall has expanded to a total of 11.8 million pounds due to potential listeria contamination.

Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled. Here's what to look for in your fridge

Over 11 million pounds of meat and poultry recalled due to potential listeria contamination, with serious health implications for vulnerable populations.

More frozen waffles, pancakes recalled over possible listeria contamination

Recall of frozen waffles due to potential listeria contamination has expanded with no reported illnesses linked yet.
Consumers should return or discard affected products from major grocery chains.

Florida Sedano's stores dominate list of who received 7,600 pounds of recalled croquetas

A Tu Gusto's frozen croquetas were recalled due to incorrect labeling and undeclared allergens, affecting numerous stores in the Miami metro area.

Trader Joe's, Costco, And Aldi All Have One Huge Staple In Common - Tasting Table

Grocery store loyalty parallels sports team fandom, with common suppliers like Scenic Fruit Company providing frozen fruit to major chains.

Feds Say Possibly Contaminated Meat Sold at Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe's

A massive meat and poultry recall has affected nearly 10 million pounds of products due to Listeria contamination, impacting major grocery chains.

The meat recall has gone stratospheric with nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry possibly contaminated with listeria

The meat recall has expanded to a total of 11.8 million pounds due to potential listeria contamination.

Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled. Here's what to look for in your fridge

Over 11 million pounds of meat and poultry recalled due to potential listeria contamination, with serious health implications for vulnerable populations.

More frozen waffles, pancakes recalled over possible listeria contamination

Recall of frozen waffles due to potential listeria contamination has expanded with no reported illnesses linked yet.
Consumers should return or discard affected products from major grocery chains.

Florida Sedano's stores dominate list of who received 7,600 pounds of recalled croquetas

A Tu Gusto's frozen croquetas were recalled due to incorrect labeling and undeclared allergens, affecting numerous stores in the Miami metro area.

Trader Joe's, Costco, And Aldi All Have One Huge Staple In Common - Tasting Table

Grocery store loyalty parallels sports team fandom, with common suppliers like Scenic Fruit Company providing frozen fruit to major chains.
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Aldi reveals plans for 800 million expansion across UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Aldi plans to invest £800 million in UK expansion due to increased sales and profits.

Why Some Very Online Food Brands Are Going Offline

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) food and beverage brands are shifting their focus to retail expansion rather than e-commerce in 2024.
Companies like Acid League and Soom have closed their online stores to prioritize retail presence and accessibility.

Why Some Very Online Food Brands Are Going Offline

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) food and beverage brands are shifting their focus to retail expansion rather than e-commerce in 2024.
Companies like Acid League and Soom have closed their online stores to prioritize retail presence and accessibility.

Lidl to open brand-new store in Caterham before Christmas

Lidl plans to open a new store in Caterham before Christmas, as part of a broader expansion strategy.

Aldi reveals plans for 800 million expansion across UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Aldi plans to invest £800 million in UK expansion due to increased sales and profits.

Why Some Very Online Food Brands Are Going Offline

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) food and beverage brands are shifting their focus to retail expansion rather than e-commerce in 2024.
Companies like Acid League and Soom have closed their online stores to prioritize retail presence and accessibility.

Why Some Very Online Food Brands Are Going Offline

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) food and beverage brands are shifting their focus to retail expansion rather than e-commerce in 2024.
Companies like Acid League and Soom have closed their online stores to prioritize retail presence and accessibility.

Lidl to open brand-new store in Caterham before Christmas

Lidl plans to open a new store in Caterham before Christmas, as part of a broader expansion strategy.
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Ontario grocers feel 'hoodwinked' by new bottle return rules with alcohol sales | CBC News

New bottle return requirements for Ontario grocery stores threaten participation in alcohol sales expansion, with retailers expressing concerns about feasibility and profitability.

The Only US States Where Trader Joe's Does Not Sell Alcohol - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's offers a diverse range of high-quality alcohol at affordable prices, but some states lack these options due to restrictive liquor laws.

Ontario grocers feel 'hoodwinked' by new bottle return rules with alcohol sales | CBC News

New bottle return requirements for Ontario grocery stores threaten participation in alcohol sales expansion, with retailers expressing concerns about feasibility and profitability.

The Only US States Where Trader Joe's Does Not Sell Alcohol - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's offers a diverse range of high-quality alcohol at affordable prices, but some states lack these options due to restrictive liquor laws.
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Will new owner Reliable Properties take Los Feliz strip mall upscale?

The sale of Barnsdall Square highlights enduring importance of retail spaces in Los Angeles.

Silicon Alleys: A Trip to the Past on the 27 Line

Los Gatos integrates rich historical memories with contemporary grocery store dynamics.

Will new owner Reliable Properties take Los Feliz strip mall upscale?

The sale of Barnsdall Square highlights enduring importance of retail spaces in Los Angeles.

Silicon Alleys: A Trip to the Past on the 27 Line

Los Gatos integrates rich historical memories with contemporary grocery store dynamics.
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Sometimes the Best Restaurant Is Inside the Grocery Store

Independent grocery stores offer extensive and satisfying prepared food options that surpass traditional chains, inviting those who truly appreciate food to explore.

What your choice of German supermarket says about you

Exploring various supermarkets in Germany reveals personal shopping preferences and hints at culinary aspirations, despite initial habits.

Sometimes the Best Restaurant Is Inside the Grocery Store

Independent grocery stores offer extensive and satisfying prepared food options that surpass traditional chains, inviting those who truly appreciate food to explore.

What your choice of German supermarket says about you

Exploring various supermarkets in Germany reveals personal shopping preferences and hints at culinary aspirations, despite initial habits.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

California bans all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores starting in 2026, focusing on reducing plastic waste and leading the fight against pollution.

Albertsons to pay $3.9 million over allegations it overcharged, lied about weight of groceries

Albertsons will pay $3.9 million for misleading labeling and overcharging at its stores, impacting consumers already struggling with rising costs.

The unlikely (and unofficial) boundary between Northern and Southern California

The divide between Northern and Southern California can be identified by the local grocery store chain preference, like Safeway in NorCal and Vons in SoCal.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

California bans all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores starting in 2026, focusing on reducing plastic waste and leading the fight against pollution.

Albertsons to pay $3.9 million over allegations it overcharged, lied about weight of groceries

Albertsons will pay $3.9 million for misleading labeling and overcharging at its stores, impacting consumers already struggling with rising costs.

The unlikely (and unofficial) boundary between Northern and Southern California

The divide between Northern and Southern California can be identified by the local grocery store chain preference, like Safeway in NorCal and Vons in SoCal.
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I went to the latest version of Amazon Fresh and can't see what sets it apart from other grocery stores

Amazon Fresh is reopening new stores, indicating a renewed confidence in its grocery strategy after previously halting openings.
The chain is revamping its store layouts and technology to enhance the shopping experience and compete with grocery rivals.

I'm a professional baker. I compared pumpkin pies from 4 grocery stores, and there are 2 I'd consider buying again.

Costco's pumpkin pie was rated the best for quality and flavor among Walmart, Kroger, and Safeway.

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The candidates emphasize the need for zoning changes and local support to attract more grocery stores to the 11th District.
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Chicago wants to open a city-run grocery store. It could be the solution to urban food deserts

Chicago is considering a city-run grocery store to tackle food deserts amid store closures by major franchises.

District 11 candidates discuss ways to bring in more grocery stores

Candidates propose creative strategies and incentives to attract grocery stores to District 11, addressing food deserts and improving accessibility.

Chicago wants to open a city-run grocery store. It could be the solution to urban food deserts

Chicago is considering a city-run grocery store to tackle food deserts amid store closures by major franchises.

District 11 candidates discuss ways to bring in more grocery stores

Candidates propose creative strategies and incentives to attract grocery stores to District 11, addressing food deserts and improving accessibility.
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What's the best grocery store in California? Check out these 2 chains, USA Today says

Trader Joe's and Gelson's Markets are recognized among the top grocery chains in the U.S. for their value, selection, and customer service.

Beer, wine and ready-to-drink cocktails coming to some Ontario corners stores by September: source | CBC News

The Ontario government is accelerating the expansion of alcohol sales to convenience stores, grocery stores, and supermarkets.
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San Francisco's Bayview is finally getting another grocery store

Mi Rancho Supermarket is opening its first San Francisco location in the Bayview neighborhood at the former Duc Loi's Pantry site.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture categorized Bayview-Hunters Point as a food desert, prompting the opening of new grocery stores like Mi Rancho and Lucky Supermarket.

Amazon's no-checkout flop shows AI's limits

AI still not ready for complex physical environments like grocery stores.
Just Walk Out technology phased out due to slow improvement rate and dependence on human labor.

Wine in grocery stores? Debate reignites in Albany over NY's restrictive rules | Fingerlakes1.com

Advocates are pushing for grocery stores in New York to be allowed to sell wine, despite opposition from liquor stores.
Opponents raise concerns about small business closures, consumer choice, the local wine industry, and public health issues linked to alcohol abuse.

Why Some Very Online Food Brands Are Going Offline

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) food and beverage brands are shifting their focus to retail expansion rather than e-commerce in 2024.
Companies like Acid League and Soom have closed their online stores to prioritize retail presence and accessibility.
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Getting spirited: Sahadi's opens new liquor store, Sahadi Spirits, in Industry City * Brooklyn Paper

Photo courtesy of Alex Baretto/Sahadi Spirits
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Sahadi's, Brooklyn's iconic Middle Eastern grocer, has stepped into the world of wine and liquor with a new spirit store in Sunset Park.Sahadi Spirits in Sunset Park, right beside Sahadi's second location in Industry City, is packed with lesser-known Middle Eastern and European wines, specialty liquors, and locally-made spirits.

'Move to Cape Cod' bumper sticker riles affordable housing proponents on Nantucket

Real Estate Affordable housing on Nantucket has been hard to come by as residents contend with eye-watering real estate prices and a scarcity of available units.The bumper sticker arrived anonymously at the Nantucket Town And County Building last Wednesday, its inflammatory message touching on the live wire of one of the island's most hotly debated - and longstanding - issues.

Op-Ed | Crystal's Corner: Land Use by the People, for the People * Brooklyn Paper

Photo courtesy of John McCarten/NYC Council Media Unit
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Crystal's Corner is a monthly column written by New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson (District 35,) Chair of the Committee on Aging.Take a moment to imagine yourself standing in the middle of Downtown Brooklyn or Williamsburg or Prospect Heights.

Higher Food Prices Bring Bigger Profits, but Consumers Start to Resist

Brenetta Smith used to buy brand-name foods like Oreos and Doritos without thinking twice.But when she noticed that food prices at her local supermarket, Aldi, were soaring, she realized she had to do something different: I have to change the way I shop, she said.So Ms. Smith, 40, a stay-at-home parent in Memphis, started stocking up on dry goods like rice and flour, freezing meat that she bought on sale and avoiding packaged foods, which meant no more Oreos and Doritos.

Over-The-Counter Narcan is a Great First Step, But There's Still Work to Be Done

The opioid overdose epidemic, which caused 80,000 deaths in 2021, can often seem like an unrelenting tragedy, but on Wednesday, there was cause to celebrate.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has approved Narcan, a nasal-spray form of the opioid-overdose-reversing drug naloxone, without a prescription over-the-counter.

La Belle Vie: Air-conditioning, French insults and the best places to visit in spring

La Belle Vie is our regular look at the real culture of France from language to cuisine, manners to films.This newsletter is published weekly and you can receive it directly to your inbox, by going to your newsletter preferences in My account.Living in or spending a significant amount of time another country as a foreigner is a unique experience.

Getting spirited: Sahadi's opens new liquor store, Sahadi Spirits, in Industry City * Brooklyn Paper

Photo courtesy of Alex Baretto/Sahadi Spirits
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams
Sahadi's, Brooklyn's iconic Middle Eastern grocer, has stepped into the world of wine and liquor with a new spirit store in Sunset Park.Sahadi Spirits in Sunset Park, right beside Sahadi's second location in Industry City, is packed with lesser-known Middle Eastern and European wines, specialty liquors, and locally-made spirits.

'Move to Cape Cod' bumper sticker riles affordable housing proponents on Nantucket

Real Estate Affordable housing on Nantucket has been hard to come by as residents contend with eye-watering real estate prices and a scarcity of available units.The bumper sticker arrived anonymously at the Nantucket Town And County Building last Wednesday, its inflammatory message touching on the live wire of one of the island's most hotly debated - and longstanding - issues.

Op-Ed | Crystal's Corner: Land Use by the People, for the People * Brooklyn Paper

Photo courtesy of John McCarten/NYC Council Media Unit
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams
Crystal's Corner is a monthly column written by New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson (District 35,) Chair of the Committee on Aging.Take a moment to imagine yourself standing in the middle of Downtown Brooklyn or Williamsburg or Prospect Heights.

Higher Food Prices Bring Bigger Profits, but Consumers Start to Resist

Brenetta Smith used to buy brand-name foods like Oreos and Doritos without thinking twice.But when she noticed that food prices at her local supermarket, Aldi, were soaring, she realized she had to do something different: I have to change the way I shop, she said.So Ms. Smith, 40, a stay-at-home parent in Memphis, started stocking up on dry goods like rice and flour, freezing meat that she bought on sale and avoiding packaged foods, which meant no more Oreos and Doritos.

Over-The-Counter Narcan is a Great First Step, But There's Still Work to Be Done

The opioid overdose epidemic, which caused 80,000 deaths in 2021, can often seem like an unrelenting tragedy, but on Wednesday, there was cause to celebrate.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has approved Narcan, a nasal-spray form of the opioid-overdose-reversing drug naloxone, without a prescription over-the-counter.

La Belle Vie: Air-conditioning, French insults and the best places to visit in spring

La Belle Vie is our regular look at the real culture of France from language to cuisine, manners to films.This newsletter is published weekly and you can receive it directly to your inbox, by going to your newsletter preferences in My account.Living in or spending a significant amount of time another country as a foreigner is a unique experience.
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Editorial: Delete Act' would give Californians needed privacy protections

Big data is big business.An estimated 2,000-4,000 data brokers around the world have created an estimated $200 billion industry from the data they collect, largely without consumers' knowledge.Acxiom, one of the leading global brokers, says it has collected data from 2.5 billion consumers, which equates to roughly half of the world's 5 billion active internet users.
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Park Slope's 7th Ave (finally) gets a dedicated beer bar - Brooklyn Magazine

By Stacey Lastoe
Park Slope's Seventh Avenue is downright bustling.All within a one-mile radius, you can find coffee shops, grocery stores, pizza places, bakeries, sit-down restaurants and take-out joints, and enough retail for a full weekend of therapy.Until about six weeks ago, the only thing missing was a proper beer bar.

Pineapple and Ham Belong Together

Hiwa Rosario is celebrating Easter a week early this year.The actual holiday weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for her business, Farm to Jar.She'll be setting up shop at Ward Centre in Honolulu to sell her coveted pineapple glazes, which her customers buy to deck out their holiday hams.

Why is this California Trader Joe's pushing for a union? A rat infestation is only part of the problem

(Jeff Bercovici / Los Angeles Times)

Dominique Bernardo first noticed chewed up bread."I think rats chewed on this," she recalls telling her manager in early 2021 at a Trader Joe's store in Oakland.Weeks passed, and Bernardo said she would spend the first 30 to 40 minutes of her shift cleaning rat feces at the College Avenue store.

Lebanon's empty schools bode long-term damage from crisis

An empty classroom in a closed public school is seen in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, March 2, 2023.Public schools have been open for fewer than 50 days this school year because teachers are on strike, protesting dramatic currency devaluations that slashed their salaries to about $20 a month.(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)BEIRUT - On a recent school day, the Rene Mouawad High School in Beirut was empty, its classrooms dark, just like all of Lebanon's public schools have been for most of the past three months.

Silicon Valley Bank failure could wipe out 'a whole generation of startups'

Shelf Engine co-founders Bede Jordan, left, and Stefan Kalb Shelf Engine Stefan Kalb was in the middle of a meeting around 1 p.m. on Thursday when a fellow company executive sent him a panicked Slack message: "Do you know what's happening at SVB?" Kalb, the CEO and co-founder of Seattle-based food management startup Shelf Engine, had been following news of a bank run at Silicon Valley Bank, with droves attempting to pull out $42 billion from the bank on Thursday alone on fears that it was teetering on the brink.

Retail sales unexpectedly rebound in January

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 UK retailers recorded an unexpected rise in sales last month as online shops were boosted by demand for discounts during the January sales, according to official figures.

Park Slope's 7th Ave (finally) gets a dedicated beer bar - Brooklyn Magazine

By Stacey Lastoe
Park Slope's Seventh Avenue is downright bustling.All within a one-mile radius, you can find coffee shops, grocery stores, pizza places, bakeries, sit-down restaurants and take-out joints, and enough retail for a full weekend of therapy.Until about six weeks ago, the only thing missing was a proper beer bar.

Pineapple and Ham Belong Together

Hiwa Rosario is celebrating Easter a week early this year.The actual holiday weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for her business, Farm to Jar.She'll be setting up shop at Ward Centre in Honolulu to sell her coveted pineapple glazes, which her customers buy to deck out their holiday hams.

Why is this California Trader Joe's pushing for a union? A rat infestation is only part of the problem

(Jeff Bercovici / Los Angeles Times)

Dominique Bernardo first noticed chewed up bread."I think rats chewed on this," she recalls telling her manager in early 2021 at a Trader Joe's store in Oakland.Weeks passed, and Bernardo said she would spend the first 30 to 40 minutes of her shift cleaning rat feces at the College Avenue store.

Lebanon's empty schools bode long-term damage from crisis

An empty classroom in a closed public school is seen in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, March 2, 2023.Public schools have been open for fewer than 50 days this school year because teachers are on strike, protesting dramatic currency devaluations that slashed their salaries to about $20 a month.(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)BEIRUT - On a recent school day, the Rene Mouawad High School in Beirut was empty, its classrooms dark, just like all of Lebanon's public schools have been for most of the past three months.

Silicon Valley Bank failure could wipe out 'a whole generation of startups'

Shelf Engine co-founders Bede Jordan, left, and Stefan Kalb Shelf Engine Stefan Kalb was in the middle of a meeting around 1 p.m. on Thursday when a fellow company executive sent him a panicked Slack message: "Do you know what's happening at SVB?" Kalb, the CEO and co-founder of Seattle-based food management startup Shelf Engine, had been following news of a bank run at Silicon Valley Bank, with droves attempting to pull out $42 billion from the bank on Thursday alone on fears that it was teetering on the brink.

Retail sales unexpectedly rebound in January

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 UK retailers recorded an unexpected rise in sales last month as online shops were boosted by demand for discounts during the January sales, according to official figures.
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What's Actually Going On Behind Retail Media Network Walls? | AdExchanger

Hey, subscribers!This is James Hercher of AdExchanger, with our latest dispatch from the intersection of commerce and media.This week, we consider retail media networks (RMNs).Specifically, the inventory that's behind many of these platform storefronts.The retail media mystery box American retailers now see themselves as media companies with their own ad impressions, audiences and valuable data.

A lawsuit picks a bone with Buffalo Wild Wings: Are 'boneless wings' really wings?

Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Buffalo Wild Wings Can a "boneless chicken wing" truly be called a wing?That's the question posed by a new class-action lawsuit filed last week in federal court by a Chicago man who purchased a round of boneless wings in January at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Mount Prospect, Ill.

Sour fight ends with FDA ruling soy and nut milks can still be called "milk"

Back in the simpler times of 2018-before the US Food and Drug Administration had to grapple with emergency authorizations in a deadly pandemic, before it scrambled to address a scandalous baby formula shortage, and before it largely bungled oversight of vaping products -the regulator dove into a sour struggle over dairy labeling.

'It is simply not true' Grocery CEOs push back at price gouging allegations | CBC News

The heads of Canada's biggest grocery chains pushed back at allegations they are profiteering from high inflation on Wednesday, telling lawmakers that they aren't the cause of high food prices and claim their profit margins are as razor thin as ever."We are not profiting from inflation, it doesn't matter how many times you say it ... it is simply not true," said Michael Medline, the CEO of Empire Foods, which owns Sobeys, FreshCo, Farm Boy, Foodland and other chains.

What's Actually Going On Behind Retail Media Network Walls? | AdExchanger

Hey, subscribers!This is James Hercher of AdExchanger, with our latest dispatch from the intersection of commerce and media.This week, we consider retail media networks (RMNs).Specifically, the inventory that's behind many of these platform storefronts.The retail media mystery box American retailers now see themselves as media companies with their own ad impressions, audiences and valuable data.

A lawsuit picks a bone with Buffalo Wild Wings: Are 'boneless wings' really wings?

Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Buffalo Wild Wings Can a "boneless chicken wing" truly be called a wing?That's the question posed by a new class-action lawsuit filed last week in federal court by a Chicago man who purchased a round of boneless wings in January at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Mount Prospect, Ill.

Sour fight ends with FDA ruling soy and nut milks can still be called "milk"

Back in the simpler times of 2018-before the US Food and Drug Administration had to grapple with emergency authorizations in a deadly pandemic, before it scrambled to address a scandalous baby formula shortage, and before it largely bungled oversight of vaping products -the regulator dove into a sour struggle over dairy labeling.

'It is simply not true' Grocery CEOs push back at price gouging allegations | CBC News

The heads of Canada's biggest grocery chains pushed back at allegations they are profiteering from high inflation on Wednesday, telling lawmakers that they aren't the cause of high food prices and claim their profit margins are as razor thin as ever."We are not profiting from inflation, it doesn't matter how many times you say it ... it is simply not true," said Michael Medline, the CEO of Empire Foods, which owns Sobeys, FreshCo, Farm Boy, Foodland and other chains.
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The FDA has approved the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales

The opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan (shown here at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charleston in Charleston, W.Va., on Sept. 6, 2022) has been approved for over-the-counter sales.Leah Willingham/AP The overdose-reversing drug Narcan could soon be available to buy over the counter without a prescription, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
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How to Find an Apartment While Sticking to Your Budget

Determine your budget for an apartment
Budgeting for rent is a crucial step in finding an apartment.No matter which city you're searching in, it's important to know how much rent you can afford before you start your search.When determining your budget, it's important to consider other expenses beyond rent.

Can seafood made of plants boost interest in food alternatives and reel in consumers? | CBC News

It's coming to a dinner plate near you: seafood that wasn't fished from the ocean but was designed in a lab.And Toronto startup New School Foods is betting its faux salmon will make a splash in the market for plant-based alternatives."What we're really recreating here is the sensory experience, the texture of salmon," said Chris Bryson, the company's founder and CEO.

How to Find an Apartment While Sticking to Your Budget

Determine your budget for an apartment
Budgeting for rent is a crucial step in finding an apartment.No matter which city you're searching in, it's important to know how much rent you can afford before you start your search.When determining your budget, it's important to consider other expenses beyond rent.

Can seafood made of plants boost interest in food alternatives and reel in consumers? | CBC News

It's coming to a dinner plate near you: seafood that wasn't fished from the ocean but was designed in a lab.And Toronto startup New School Foods is betting its faux salmon will make a splash in the market for plant-based alternatives."What we're really recreating here is the sensory experience, the texture of salmon," said Chris Bryson, the company's founder and CEO.
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Homemade Grenadine Is Worth the Squeeze

Grenadine has a long history and complicated legacy.Often mischaracterized as cloying, when made correctly, the non-alcoholic pomegranate sweetener is bright and balanced.It adds nuanced flavors and color to everything it touches, from classic whiskey and tequila cocktails to non-alcoholic drinks.If you're eager to separate the real McCoy from technicolored imposters, consider this your guide to grenadine, a criminally misunderstood ingredient.
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Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Say hello to the easiest dinner recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Tacos!Simply buy a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, then dress it up with some seasonings and a simple cilantro-lime cabbage slaw for an tasty weeknight meal.Oh how we adore rotisserie chicken, and what better way to use it than to make rotisserie chicken tacos?!

City Awards Demera Ethiopian $3.1 Million For New Bronzeville Restaurant With Rooftop

Tigist Reda is making moves, as the chef and owner behind Demera Ethiopian Restaurant says she can now go forward with a new project that includes a rooftop bar in Bronzeville.Reda, who just opened a stall at Time Out Market Chicago food hall, is the recipient of a $3.1 million Chicago Recovery Plan and Community Development Grant.

Ransomware Attack Forces Produce Giant Dole to Shut Down Plants

Produce giant Dole has been forced to shut down plants as a result of a ransomware attack that appears to have resulted in product shortages in some grocery stores.In a statement posted on its website on Wednesday, Dole said it was dealing with a cybersecurity incident involving ransomware.The company has contacted law enforcement and external cybersecurity experts to help it address and investigate the attack.

Egg prices are still super high. This could be a big moment for plant-based options

New York (CNN)Egg prices are still high at the grocery store so plant-based egg alternatives are using this moment to make their case.In some ways, it's been a difficult year for egg alternatives.Retail sales fell 3.4% by unit in the 12 months through January 28 compared to the prior year, per NielsenIQ, though dollar sales went up.

Take your date to the grocery store

If you treat grocery shopping like a chore, all you will notice are the bruised apples, long lines, grim yellow lighting, and bitter chill of the frozen aisle.But a grocery store is only as tedious as you make it.Disneyland also has long lines and a hellscape parking lot, but you probably don't treat your visit like a chore you go in wide-eyed and open to the magic.

Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Say hello to the easiest dinner recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Tacos!Simply buy a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, then dress it up with some seasonings and a simple cilantro-lime cabbage slaw for an tasty weeknight meal.Oh how we adore rotisserie chicken, and what better way to use it than to make rotisserie chicken tacos?!

City Awards Demera Ethiopian $3.1 Million For New Bronzeville Restaurant With Rooftop

Tigist Reda is making moves, as the chef and owner behind Demera Ethiopian Restaurant says she can now go forward with a new project that includes a rooftop bar in Bronzeville.Reda, who just opened a stall at Time Out Market Chicago food hall, is the recipient of a $3.1 million Chicago Recovery Plan and Community Development Grant.

Ransomware Attack Forces Produce Giant Dole to Shut Down Plants

Produce giant Dole has been forced to shut down plants as a result of a ransomware attack that appears to have resulted in product shortages in some grocery stores.In a statement posted on its website on Wednesday, Dole said it was dealing with a cybersecurity incident involving ransomware.The company has contacted law enforcement and external cybersecurity experts to help it address and investigate the attack.

Egg prices are still super high. This could be a big moment for plant-based options

New York (CNN)Egg prices are still high at the grocery store so plant-based egg alternatives are using this moment to make their case.In some ways, it's been a difficult year for egg alternatives.Retail sales fell 3.4% by unit in the 12 months through January 28 compared to the prior year, per NielsenIQ, though dollar sales went up.

Take your date to the grocery store

If you treat grocery shopping like a chore, all you will notice are the bruised apples, long lines, grim yellow lighting, and bitter chill of the frozen aisle.But a grocery store is only as tedious as you make it.Disneyland also has long lines and a hellscape parking lot, but you probably don't treat your visit like a chore you go in wide-eyed and open to the magic.
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Data warehouse at the supermarket

Grocery stores with loyalty programs collect data on what and when you buy at their stores.Then they sell that data, because of course they do.For The Markup, Jon Keegan delves into why that matters when two big companies, Kroger and Albertsons, plan to get together:

In October 2022, Kroger and another top supermarket chain, Albertsons, announced plans for a $24.6 billion merger that would combine the top two supermarket chains in the U.S., creating stiff competition for Walmart, the overall top seller of groceries.

The 24 Best Restaurants in Maui

Maui's radical beauty feels almost mythic: verdant, rain-carved volcanoes, strings of perfect crescent beaches, and rainbows that seem to flirt with the hood of your car.Though larger and less populous than O'ahu, Maui can feel even more crowded; its infrastructure was built for 165,000 residents, not the 10 million visitors that flow through the Aloha State each year.

One high school in Central Texas is helping students get a cut above the rest with its meat market program

FLORENCE, Texas Down the street named Meat Market in Florence, Texas, you can probably guess what happens.Perhaps it's not a surprise that this road is where residents and visitors alike can find some of the finest cuts of beef.But you might be shocked to discover who is doing the cutting."When they see kids in here processing, it's hard for them to believe that it's kids that cut and package their meat," said Macey Hilton, a graduate from Florence High School.
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