Grocery stores and bodegas say city officials are asking for private business information while preparing to open government-owned supermarkets.
Store owners in New York City are expressing concern that city representatives are intruding into their businesses, demanding various personal details. This comes in the context of Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s state-run supermarket initiative, which some fear could create unfair competition. At a press event on Tuesday near La Marqueta in East Harlem, one of five […]
Starship Technologies shifts 1,200 campus robots to grocery delivery services
The little white robots that used to glide around university campuses delivering everything from lattes to late-night snacks are changing gears. Starship Technologies has announced that it’s scaling back its U.S. campus operations and shifting over 1,200 robots to deliver groceries and hot meals in urban areas across the U.S. and Europe. If you’ve spotted […]
The effects of California’s elimination of ‘sell by’ dates on grocery shopping
New Food Labeling Law in California Residents of California will soon notice a significant shift during their grocery shopping. Beginning July 1, a new law will prohibit food manufacturers and retailers in the state from using “expiration date” labels on most packaged foods. This move aims to decrease food waste and clarify the meaning of […]
Global grocery store in San Jose serves influencer community
A new international supermarket has opened in the Bay Area, generating a buzz on social media, particularly among influencers who shared an exclusive inside look at the first California location. T&T Supermarkets, based in Canada, launched its Asian-themed grocery store in San Jose on Thursday at the Westgate Center, located at 1600 Saratoga Avenue. Interestingly, […]
Owner of Stop & Shop and Giant grocery stores to pay $40 million due to pharmacy scandal: ‘Overpriced items’
Ahold Delhaize Settles for $40 Million Over Prescription Pricing Dispute A notable grocery chain has decided to fork over $40 million to resolve a lawsuit centering around prescription price reporting that allegedly caused the government to pay more in reimbursements than necessary. The Department of Justice has identified Ahold Delhaize USA Inc., based in Quincy, […]
City in California considers state-supported grocery stores like Mamdani’s model
San Francisco Voters May Support Government-Funded Grocery Stores San Francisco residents might soon have the chance to vote on funding government-backed grocery stores. This idea aligns with proposals from New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani aimed at tackling food affordability issues. Supervisor Bilal Mahmoud is set to introduce two ballot measures in November. These proposals would […]
Texas Democrat Bobby Pulido focuses on grocery store affordability in his campaign despite
In a 2010 interview, Latin Grammy Award-winning artist Bobby Pulido mentioned that since rising to fame, he hasn’t really done his own shopping. He jokingly expressed that he rarely visits supermarkets anymore, unlike when he was in college. In a profile from El Norte Magazine, it was noted that he used to occasionally shop. However, […]
Mamdani’s $70M plan for a city-owned grocery store has not examined its effects on small businesses.
Concerns Over Municipal Grocery Store Plan Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s administration hasn’t taken the time to assess how the proposed municipal grocery store initiative might affect local small businesses, as acknowledged by his budget director on Tuesday. During a City Council hearing, Sherif Soliman, who leads the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget, faced questions regarding […]
Grocery section of Bay Area Target temporarily shut down because of rat problem
In the Bay Area, shoppers are forced to seek other options for groceries following the closure of a Target store’s food section in San Jose due to a rat infestation. This particular Target, situated near North Capitol Avenue and McKee Road, was shut down by health inspectors after discovering rodent droppings and opened food packages […]
The rotisserie chicken bag is set to become this summer’s essential accessory for grocery shopping.
Rotisserie Chicken Wallets: The New Trend? There’s something special about rotisserie chicken. It’s, well, comforting, right? You can’t go wrong with it. Most people probably agree—it’s a chaotic scene at the deli during that after-work rush. But let’s be real, the plastic clamshell it comes in? Such a hassle to carry around. Speaking of unique […]