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- Walmart review sheds further light on proposal Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:13PMA proposal to open a Walmart in Patterson could mean more jobs and plenty of taxable revenue to add to the city’s coffers, at the risk of shuttering a couple of local grocery stores and a downtown pharmacy, among other consequences, a draft environmental study shows.
- COLUMN: A mission in survival: Going to Wal-Mart Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:21PMSometimes going to Wal-Mart can turn into a visit in the Twilight Zone. At times, it can be a nightmare. Other times, it can be a safari of unbelievable sights and sounds.
- Bachmann upsets tea partiers Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:51PMBachmann upsets tea partiers By Brian Lambert | Thurs., July 29 ALSO: Anti-Target campaign continues, a hero story and zebra mussels found at Lake Minnestonka.
- Winn-Dixie won't close Navarre store Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:49AMGrocery store giant Winn-Dixie announced the imminent closing of 30 of its southern stores this morning. None of the Florida Panhandle stores is included in the list. The Jacksonville-based chain announced the closures on its website this morning. The closures affected "underperforming" and "unremodeled" stores. The Navarre store, located just west of the Navarre Causeway Bridge in a large ...
- Winn-Dixie Closing Doors On 7 Local Stores Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:51AMCENTRAL FLORIDA -- Central Florida is about to lose nine more grocery stores. Seven Winn-Dixie stores are closing in Orlando, Lake County, Deltona, Poinciana and Titusville, and two Save-Rite stores are also shutting down.
- Westchester Playa Village network to help seniors stay in their homes as they age Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:41AMWestchester Playa Village (WPV) has received a $75,000 grant from the Archstone Foundation to contribute to the development and operational costs associated with the network.
- Reclusive Aldi billionaire dies at 88 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:57PMTheo Albrecht, a reclusive billionaire who made his fortune building up one of Germany's largest retail empires, has died at the age of 88.
- Theo Albrecht, Aldi co-founder, dies at 88 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:23AMTheo Albrecht, the co-founder of Germany's worldwide discount supermarket chain Aldi and one of Europe's richest men, has died at age 88.
- Theo Albrecht, Aldi co-founder, dies at 88 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:50AMTheo Albrecht, the co-founder of Germany's worldwide discount supermarket chain Aldi and one of Europe's richest men, has died at age 88. Albrecht was the driving force behind his chain's internationalization, expanding stores to France, Spain, Portugal,... Theo Albrecht - Germany - Aldi - Supermarket - Business
- Theo Albrecht, Aldi co-founder, dies at 88 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:38AMFILE - In this July 30, 2002 file photo a man carries two plastic bags in front of an ALDI market in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. German discount supermarket chain Aldi says Wednesday, July 28, 2010, Theo Albrecht, its co-founder and considered one of the country's richest men, has died. He was 88. (AP Photo / Martin Meissner, file)
- Ten years down the road Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:18AMONE does not have to drive into the city to the see the change. Upon arrival the transformation is apparent. read more
- Safeway program just for Hawaii at this time Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:42AMThe "just for U" customer loyalty program introduced by California-based Safeway Inc. is a Hawaii-only phenomenon at the moment.
- Co-op’s fundraiser tickets snapped up in a hurry Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:14AMBy Amanda Baillie Project Manager, SIERRA VISTA FOOD Co-op Nothing can compare to sitting down with friends and enjoying a meal prepared with quality ingredients, washed down with a glass or two of wine. And next week, 60 members of this community will be doing just that at the Sierra Vista Food Co-op’s fundraising wine dinner at Sophia’s. This sellout event promises to be a memorable evening ...
- Coach Payton makes book-signing debut Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:45AMNew Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, the author of “Home Team” made a guest book signing appearance Monday evening at the Mandeville Barnes & Noble Booksellers store. The enthusiastic and beloved fan base crammed into the store to get the Super Bowl champion author’s autograph. In the book, coach Payton describes the team’s Super Bowl victory, which raised the city’s spirits for years ...
- Saving Money by NOT Buying Generic Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:06PMMost of us assume we'll save money by buying generics over national brands. But NBC 4's Marshall McPeek found some surprises that may cut your grocery-shopping bill.
- Saving on groceries Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:29PMFrom making a list, to taking your time, there are many tips that can help you save
- Need Help With Dinner? Niche Companies Offer Meal Plans, Meal Prep, Shopping Lists, Recipes, Nutrition Advice Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:08PMWe're all busy. Who isn't busy? Even people who have buckets of free time sometimes would rather do almost anything than think of what to make for dinner.
- Give Me A Shot Puts The Dazzle Back Into Dating Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:17AMNew London dating service, Give Me a Shot, providesa welcome alternative to 'catalogue shopping' for dates, instead, offering friendly bar nights ...
- Who's Hiring In Central Ohio? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:49AMWhich companies are hiring in Central Ohio?
- A mission in survival: Going to Wal-Mart Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:08AMSometimes going to Wal-Mart can turn into a visit in the Twilight Zone. At times, it can be a nightmare. Other times, it can be a safari of unbelievable sights and sounds.
- Shopping on an Empty Stomach Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:00AMThis past Wednesday on the way home from work, my wife and I picked up our 16-year-old son from his guitar lessons and headed home. On the way, though, my wife had to stop at the grocery store to just pick up a few items.
- International Flavor Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:27AMThe foods we eat are literally essential to life. They also identify who we are as a culture. It's no secret that burgers and fries, hot dogs and apple pie are as American as it gets, but for a country that prides itself on being built with the hands of immigrants, it should be expected that they've brought more than just their work ethic from overseas. While conventional supermarkets are slowly ...
- Alzheimer's goes beyond 'normal' signs of age Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:55AMEditor's Note: This is the first in a series of articles exploring Alzheimer's disease — what it is, medical advances, and resources available — leading up to the Sterling Memory Walk Aug. 28.
- Tax-free holiday for back-to-school items helps shoppers, retailers Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:26PMWith an armload of shirts and pants, Amy Treadaway was hunting for bargains for her four boys, who range in age from 3 to 10. “I have to buy a lot,” she said, sorting through the displays and racks of clothes last week at J.C. Penney at The Mall at Barnes Crossing.
- How 'coupon queen' cuts grocery bill Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:28PMLEWISTON — Like a lot of budget-minded consumers, Megan Parks used to grimace when the cashier totaled her groceries. “Some weeks we spent $300,” said her husband, Jason Parks.
- Save money, save space and save the environment, too Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:14PMChecking under car seats and couch cushions may uncover enough change for a copy of the daily paper, or most of a drink at Starbucks.
- Sears and Kmart Make Shopping Easier for College-Bound Students With an Interactive Digital Program Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:23PMHOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Getting ready for college is an exciting time, but it can also be an overwhelming affair for students and parents with so many important decisions to make. To help, Sears and Kmart have launched the "Campus 2010" digital program to make the transition a little bit easier and help ensure your first year of college is memorable. This new digital ...
- Some steps to help you conserve daily Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:25AMWhen it rains, it pours! That's a saying that's all too applicable to many of the events in our lives, especially with the rain we have been having the last couple of months. Did you know that the umbrella was originally invented to protect people from the hot sun?
- Shopping smart for groceries Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:12AMIf you load your shopping cart with the same foods every time you visit the grocery store, it's time to shake things up.
- How Doing Your Homework Can Save on Big Purchases Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:09AMBusinesses are dealing with better informed consumers.
- Sears and Kmart Make Shopping Easier for College-Bound Students With an Interactive Digital Program Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:30AMGetting ready for college is an exciting time, but it can also be an overwhelming affair for students and parents with so many important decisions to make. To help, Sears and Kmart have launched the "Campus 2010" digital program to make the transition a little bit easier and help ensure your first year of college is memorable.
- Beware the perils of back-to-school shopping Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:28PMFAIRBANKS — The long, lazy days of summer are getting shorter and school is just around the corner. As summer draws to a close, many parents will drag their children through the store to stock up o...
- It's Your Business: Popcorn shop to open in west Champaign Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:04AMA former basketball coach plans to open a popcorn and sweet shop in Champaign's Round Barn Centre this fall. Caramel Corn & More , 503 S. Mattis Ave., will be in the space previously occupied by Maggie's Place. read more
- Nicole L.V. Mullis: Groceries for Loonies Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:52AMI can do a big grocery shopping in an hour -- 90 minutes with begging kids in tow. All I need is my menu, my sales circular, and my Meijers. My first big grocery trip in Canada, however, lacked all the above.
- Johana Johari believes there has been a steady increase in cohabitation among Malaysian couples Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:24AMEyebrows are seldom raised when couples live together before marriage in western countries. The scenario is very different in Malaysia. However, despite unfriendly glares and crude remarks, many couples are opting to live together before marriage for a variety of reasons.
- Simple cures: Melatonin, sunlight, coffee Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:44AMDALLAS -- For many travelers who cross several time zones, the exhilaration of taking in sights like the Eiffel Tower or the pyramids of Egypt is quickly tempered by the grogginess of jet lag.
- COUPON QUEEN: Grab your store's flyer, go online to find the best deals Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:31AMLast week, we reviewed reasons why shoppers enjoy lower prices and more frequent deals shopping at a supermarket rather than at an "everyday low price" supercenter.
- Mobile slaughterhouse will help small farmers Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 10:37PMFor Lee Menius to sell pasture-raised chicken at local farmers markets, he used to drive 150 miles round trip from his farm near Salisbury to Siler City, home of the state's only poultry slaughterhouse.
- Walmart opens in Onley Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:36AMONLEY -- It was like Black Friday, only the shoppers were wearing shorts.
- Letters to the editor Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:04PMPlastic bags, state workers, bus crash, death penalty
- On the Art of the Shopping List Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:36PMWith the weak economy prompting consumers to make shopping decisions at home, grocery-shopping lists are in no danger of becoming extinct. A recent report by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research examines how consumers are using (or not using) such lists these days.
- How to Pack a Healthy School Lunch Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:24PMSuzanne Henson, assistant professor and director of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at The University of Alabama, offers her tips on packing school lunches loaded in flavor and nutritional value.
- Panel shopping for ways to revive Stow-Kent Plaza Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:16PMPanel shopping for ways to revive Stow-Kent Plaza
- 5 years later, Katrina reminders still haunt the MS Gulf Coast Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 7:22AMSOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) - Living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast all changed on August 29, 2005 when Hurricane Katrina made a direct hit. Lives were lost, homes and businesses destroyed and the rebuilding process continues to this day.
- CONSUMER CREDIT: Lower food bills can move us closer to debt-free lifestyle Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 5:43PMI wish I could say that after all these years of writing aboutmoney, I’ve reached some sort of financial nirvana, a place whereour budget effortlessly hums along.
- Clover Grill soars, and that's no baloney Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:20PMNow I understand.
- New Disney Community Planned in Orlando Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:56PMBuilder hopes custom homes located within Magic Kingdom's resort boundaries will spur new business.
- Replay: Food editor's live chat Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:33PMRead the full text of food editor Kathleen Purvis' one-hour chat with readers on July 22.
- 25 must-have iPhone apps for productive geeks Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:27PMGet the inside track on iPhone apps that can improve your productivity, and a few that can provide a little geek fun.
- Towns team up for river health Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:05PMArea towns are taking a collaborative and interactive approach to improving the quality of, and educating the public about, river watershed health.