Calif. unions ratify 2-year contract
The pending merger of Albertsons and Safeway prompted Southern California employers and union members to opt for a two-year labor contract that will expire in March 2016, by which time … Continue Reading →
Tag: Calif.
Calif. independent group merges with CGA
The California Independent Grocers Association said Tuesday it will merge with the California Grocers Association, effective May 1. read more Supermarket News
Calif. labor talks start slowly
Negotiations between the Southern California food industry and seven locals of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union are scheduled to resume Thursday. read more Supermarket News
Calif. retailers cope with bag restrictions
As the California legislature prepares to consider a new proposal to ban single-use plastic bags throughout California, retailers in Los Angeles are already dealing with implementing the ban. read more … Continue Reading →
Calif. firm recalls 9M pounds of uninspected beef
Rancho Feeding Corporation, Petaluma, Calif., has recalled 8,742,700 pounds of beef that included diseased and unsound animals processed without USDA inspection. read more Supermarket News
Walmart benefits Calif. communities: Study
Walmart Supercenters in California benefit the communities in which they operate, according to a study released by the Hatamiya Group, Sacramento, Calif. read more Supermarket News
Gelson’s Eyes Expansion in Calif.
LOS ANGELES — Gelson’s Market is eyeing expansion to San Diego and other markets in California, the president of the chain told SN Monday. read more Supermarket News
FSIS Names Calif. Chicken Farm in Salmonella Outbreak
WASHINGTON — A salmonella outbreak that has sickened 278 in 18 states can be traced back to raw chicken from a California farm, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s … Continue Reading →
DG Markets Said to Eye 3 Vacant Calif. Sites
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is bringing its DG Market grocery concept to three California sites that formerly operated as Sam’s Food City, local reports said Monday. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Aldi Plans So. Calif. DC: Report
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — Aldi plans to open a Southern California distribution center in mid-2014 of just under 1 million square feet here, in this city 60 miles east of … Continue Reading →