Immigrant-owned businesses that challenged Mamdani supermarkets report receiving sanitation fines from NYC.
Recently, members of an immigrant business group, which has voiced opposition to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s initiatives for government-operated supermarkets, have started receiving fines from the city’s Sanitation Department. Some individuals believe this is retaliation for their activism. Diana Larrazabal, owner of Aroma D’ Angel, a flower and gift shop located at 304 E. 116th St., […]
Socialist Mamdani claims that grocery stores run by the city will reduce prices for supermarkets by 30%.
City’s Grocery Stores to Offer 30% Discount on Food Prices Could food prices really drop by 30%? This is the approach being taken by the five city-run grocery stores, as announced by Democratic Socialist Mayor Zoran Mamdani during a press conference on Monday. “The five city-operated grocery stores will price this core set of products […]
Supermarket’s shameful response after customer collapsed in aisle
A supermarket in Southern California is under fire for a disturbing incident that involved a deceased customer inside the store for hours. This incident took place at a Vons location in Granada Hills, Los Angeles, on July 5th, where staff reportedly left the doors open while customers continued to shop with a body lying in […]
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 […]
Mamdani officials work to address worries about public supermarkets
The government led by Mamdani is trying hard to ease worries about the proposed city-owned supermarket, but recent discussions have raised even more concerns among local business owners, according to sources. Bodega owners from New York City gathered at City Hall last week for a “roundtable” organized by Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice, Julie Hsu. […]
City-run supermarkets set to compete with new immigrant-led business group: ‘Ready to take legal action’
Mayor Mamdani’s Grocery Store Plan Faces Opposition Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s plan to launch a city-owned grocery store is stirring significant controversy, particularly with a new immigrant-led business group gearing up to challenge it. This group is reportedly assembling over $1 million to push back against the initiative. A public hearing is tentatively set for May […]
Florida supermarkets make a contentious choice regarding firearms
Publix Alters Open Carry Policy in Florida Publix has made a significant change to its open carry policy, now requesting that customers leave visible firearms at home. This decision comes just months after a controversial legal ruling permitted open carry in the store. New signs have appeared at Publix locations throughout Florida stating, “At Publix, […]
Zohran Mamdani’s grocery store in New York City would rival the already budget-friendly supermarkets in Harlem.
Concerns Over Mayor Mamdani’s Grocery Plan in East Harlem Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s initiative to establish a municipal grocery market at La Marqueta in East Harlem faces significant criticism, especially given the hefty $30 million price tag for a relatively small 9,000-square-foot store that won’t even open until 2029. His assertion that the community lacks affordable […]
Why don’t supermarkets impose fees for credit card use?
Understanding Credit Card Fees in Grocery Stores In our “You’ve Always Asked” series, we’re tackling questions about the business world, whether they’re big or small. One question that often comes up is: why do retail stores usually charge credit card fees, but grocery stores don’t seem to do so? Using a credit card at checkout […]
A group of armed shoplifters is striking fear in NYC supermarkets, and grocery store owners claim the NYPD is overlooking the chaos.
A group of shoplifters armed with knives has been creating chaos at a supermarket in New York City, stealing merchandise worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, while owners claim police are not adequately addressing the situation, according to reports. Since July, this gang of five has targeted numerous stores, quickly filling their backpacks with high-priced […]