grocery stores

The wall behind the registers at Fare & Square is covered with plaques honoring generous donors.

A Nonprofit Grocer Tries To Sell More Healthful Food Without Going Under

4:03pm July 06, 2016

by Laura Benshoff

For 12 years, Chester, Pa., had no supermarket. Then Fare & Square came to town. But getting people to eat better — while also becoming a sustainable business model — is a tall order.

A customer receives a slice of pizza from the prepared food section of the new Whole Foods Market Inc. store in downtown Los Angeles. Prepared foods sold at supermarkets, big-box and convenience stores are a bigger and bigger portion of those companies' p

What's For Dinner? The Options For A Fast Answer Multiply

3:35pm May 04, 2016

by Sonari Glinton

As many as 80 percent of Americans don't know what's for dinner by 4 p.m. that same day. From in-grocery store restaurants to local, organic cafeteria fare, new options for fast meals are cropping up.

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The renowned Bangkok Market, located in Los Angeles, is a longtime supermarket for retail and wholesale Thai produce, spices, chili pastes and household products.

The Family-Run Thai Market That Feeds LA's Eclectic Food Scene

10:34am April 13, 2016

by Mandalit del Barco

The Tilakamonkul family opened Bangkok Market in 1972. It became a magnet for Asian immigrants and chefs looking for rare ingredients. Their own son, Jet Tila, is now a celebrity chef.

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Investment Firm Buys Fresh Market Grocer For $1.36 Billion

1:15pm March 14, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Fresh Market currently has more than 13,000 employees and operates 186 stores in 27 states, particularly in the Southeast.

A customer shops for groceries with her son at the Wal-Mart on H Street in Washington, D.C.

Why Wal-Mart Is Betting Big On Being Your Local Urban Grocer

6:16pm April 08, 2015

by Uri Berliner

Wal-Mart conquered the suburbs, but its future may lie in smaller stores in dense city neighborhoods. And in our grab-and-go times, freshly prepared meals are a big part of its urban strategy.

A little booze can't hurt: The Hy-Vee grocery chain has added a Market Grille to several of its locations in the Midwest and Great Plains. You can order drinks and dinner before or after you do your grocery shopping.

Economy

Grocery Stores Are Losing You. Here's How They Plan To Win You Back

6:41pm March 30, 2015

by Eliza Barclay

Grocers are losing customers to smaller markets, convenience stores and online shopping. The competition is forcing chains to innovate with in-store restaurants, delivery service and more.

Confused about all the different sustainability ratings out there? The simplest option may be to shop at your local farmer's market.

Apps Aim To Guide You On 'Sustainable Food' (Whatever That Means)

12:04pm October 30, 2014

by Alison Bruzek

Consumers who care about how their food is produced have a growing number of apps they can turn to at the supermarket. The problem? Nailing down just what sustainability means when it comes to food.

Rank-and-file Market Basket employees show support for ousted CEO Arthur T. Demoulas.

Grocery Chain Workers Want Their CEO Back

10:27am July 31, 2014

by Curt Nickisch

Arthur T. Demoulas, chief executive of the New England grocery chain Market Basket, was pushed out by his cousin in a boardroom struggle. Protesting employees have brought business to a standstill.

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