European grocery store freezers warm up AGAIN as another likely computer attack hits the food supply
Another suspected cyberattack has disrupted grocery stores in several European countries, raising concerns about the security of the region’s food supply. The incident, which took place Monday, affected refrigeration systems at supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Estonia and Ireland. Among the reported affected businesses were Ahold Delhaize and Colruyt in Belgium and Luxembourg, ICA and […]
Rising inflation maintains elevated food prices, but these grocery tips can still assist
Dagen McDowell has raised concerns that the recent cost-of-living adjustment could worsen the ongoing fiscal challenges faced by Social Security. She’s pointed out that retirees might be looking at a potential 22% reduction in benefits by 2032, attributed to a declining ratio of workers to retirees. In the U.S., many households are grappling with inflation, […]
Bay Area shop to close as grocery stores in California shut down
A well-known grocery store in Northern California is set to close its doors for good. Safeway will shut down its location on Bollinger Road in West San Jose around November 14, marking the end of nearly sixty years of service, as reported by KTVU. This closure is part of a larger trend affecting the chain, […]
Well-known Asian grocery store in Southern California shutting down in November
A major Asian grocery store has decided to shut down one of its locations in the Inland Empire, and it’s happening right before the holiday rush. The Chino branch of the largest Asian supermarket chain in the U.S. is set to close on November 15. While Chino does have another 99 Ranch Market and an […]
Well-known Korean grocery store set to take over closed LA Amazon location
Exciting news for ramen lovers! The popular Korean grocery store Mega Mart is making its way to Southern California, with a new branch set to open this week in La Habra. This location will take over the space previously occupied by an Amazon Fresh grocery that closed last year. Found at 1610 W. Imperial Hwy […]
Grocery Prices Increased by 1.8% in September. Here’s How That Relates to the 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Social Security.
If you feel like your grocery bills keep climbing, you’re right. They are indeed increasing. While food prices at home didn’t change from August to September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that grocery costs were up 1.8% compared to the same time last year. This isn’t a disaster, though. In fact, it’s lower than […]
Seattle decides to prohibit grocery store ‘surveillance pricing’. Your data shouldn’t determine your food expenses.
Seattle Bans Grocery Pricing Practices Based on Personal Data On September 22, Seattle’s City Council cast a 7-2 vote to prohibit specific grocery pricing strategies that leverage personal consumer information to determine costs. This initiative received support from Consumer Reports, which worked alongside the mayor’s office in shaping the ordinance. The idea behind what’s labeled […]
Critics Argue Seattle’s City-Paid Security Guards for Grocery Stores Will Mainly Just ‘Watch’ Theft
Seattle Mayor Criticized Over Grocery Store Security Funding Seattle’s Mayor Katie Wilson is facing backlash for her decision to provide city-funded security guards for grocery stores. Critics argue that this approach focuses on mitigating theft rather than addressing crime more broadly, such as through better law enforcement. This week, the mayor announced a $1.7 million […]
If that grocery store receipt already had you shocked, just wait
As shoppers in the U.S. grapple with rising prices at grocery stores, a significant hike in diesel fuel costs threatens to make their total bills even more startling. Global petroleum markets are under increasing strain, particularly due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East that jeopardize vital oil shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz […]
Mamdani is facing a new lawsuit regarding grocery stores in New York City, claiming unfair competition.
The Mamdani administration is now facing a federal lawsuit that claims its plan to introduce taxpayer-funded grocery stores in the city conflicts with antitrust regulations, as reported by The Post. The lawsuit is being brought by the National Supermarket Association, along with two of its members—City Fresh Market in Harlem and C-Town Supermarket in the […]