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Grocery Workers March in SoCal for Better Wages

Workers affiliated with the Grocery Workers Rising campaign took part in a march on April 15 in La Verne, Calif. Grocery union members on the West Coast recently took to the streets to voice support for fair wages, benefits and strong working environments …

Mediator in Southern California grocery labor talks laid off by DOGE

Isael Hermosillo, a mediator negotiating labor contracts for California’s grocers, got bad news in the early hours of March 26, before he even had a chance to drop off his children at school near his Alhambra home. He got a text from his supervisor asking …

30 retailers closing all locations for 24 hours this weekend – but there’s 12 alternatives for last minute shoppers

A HANDFUL of retailers will be off limits to shoppers this weekend for a spring holiday, including 30 big names such as Target and Costco. However, consumers can still hit the aisles this coming Sunday for Easter, as 12 popular stores will remain open for …

Are Stockton stores open on Easter? Details for Costco, Walmart, more

Easter is arriving in just a few days, which means it's time to start thinking of creative hiding spots for egg hunts. The holiday is important for millions of people around the world who follow the Christian faith. The day celebrates the resurrection …

What’s behind campus store markups on food?

By Kayla Landers, April 15, 2025  A bag of Takis at Vons costs $2.79, while at Cal Poly Pomona stores, those who buy the same product must pay $4.99. At Albertson’s, it costs $2.79 for a 28-oz bottle of Gatorade, but on campus it costs $3.49. A 13.29-oz …

Grocery workers strike will represent Stater Bros, Vons, Albertsons

What's open and closed on Easter? Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's, Costco and more

With Easter right around the corner, it is the right time to check off your shopping list. While it is best to avoid any last-minute shopping, dozens of stores will keep their doors open this Sunday. However, a handful of retailers, including big names …

Rite Aid at 14th and Wilshire confirms closure in May

The Rite Aid at 1331 Wilshire Boulevard, a mainstay for many mid-city Santa Monica residents following the 2022 closure of the Rite Aid on 18th St, is set to close at the end of May. A printed notice taped to the store's front doors reads, "Thank …

Quiet day after a stormy week on Wall Street

US stocks drifted on Tuesday through a rare quiet day for financial markets. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2 per cent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 155 points, or 0.4 per cent, and the Nasdaq composite edged down by less than 0.1 per cent. The modest …

Wall Street drifts through a rare quiet day

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks drifted Tuesday through a rare quiet day for financial markets. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 155 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite edged down by less than 0.1%. The modest moves offered …

Wall Street drifts through quiet day following weeks of tariff turmoil

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted Tuesday through a rare quiet day for financial markets. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 155 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite edged down by less than 0.1%. The modest moves …

AP News: Wall Street drifts through a rare quiet day following weeks of tariff turmoil

A board above the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange shows the closing number for the Dow Jones industrial average, Monday, April 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) FILE - The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 26, …

Walgreens, Dollar General dominate store closings in January

Dollar General reversed course in January, closing more stores than it opened, according to the monthly Supermarket News store map.  The discount chain opened nine locations and shuttered 27, according to data from Scrapehero.com. It’s a stark turnaround …

Wall Street ticks higher in a rare quiet day following weeks of tariff turmoil

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising Tuesday in a rare quiet day for financial markets, for now at least. The S&P 500 was up 0.5% in morning trading, though it’s been prone to huge swings not just day to day but also hour to hour. The day before, it …

Wall Street ticks higher in a rare quiet day following weeks of tariff turmoil

By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising Tuesday in a rare quiet day for financial markets, for now at least. The S&P 500 was up 0.3% in afternoon trading, though it’s been prone to huge swings not just day to day but …

She’s L.A.’s Martha Stewart of weed. Her new cookbook makes edibles more fun and less scary

The spacious kitchen of a rented house just off Melrose Avenue in Beverly Grove is in full 420 mode. The stovetop is dotted with Le Creuset cookware. A peppercorn-studded prime rib rests on the counter next to an apothecary jar full of weed. And two …

Wall Street ticks higher in a rare quiet day following weeks of tariff turmoil

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are rising Tuesday in a rare quiet day for financial markets, for now at least. The S&P 500 was up 0.5% in morning trading, though it’s been prone to huge swings not just day to day but also hour to hour. The day before, it went …

Wall Street drifts through a rare quiet day following weeks of tariff turmoil

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close in a rare quiet day for financial markets worldwide. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite slipped less than 0.1%. The modest moves …

Albertsons grows its private-label wine portfolio

Albertsons announced Tuesday that it has expanded its private-label wine selection with the launch of Bee Lightly, which is part of the grocer’s Own Brands wine portfolio.  Private-label wine sales have grown rapidly over the last few years, prompting …

Fifth Shelf Introduces Capital-Backed E-Commerce Accelerator Model for Marketplace Brands

Florida-based ecommerce accelerator purchases inventory upfront and funds marketing, giving brands cash flow and marketplace execution support. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida-based startup Fifth Shelf has …

Cannanda CB2 Dog-Ease Hemp Seed Oil Back in Stock After Surge in Demand

Trusted by Pet Parents and Professionals Alike, Cannanda’s CB2 Dog-Ease Hemp Seed Oil Delivers Natural Relief for Pain, Anxiety, and Immune Support TORONTO, ON, CANADA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cannanda has announced the restocking …

DUPLEXITY Set to Make a Splash with New Single 'Waveless Tide'

DUPLEXITY Dives into New Horizons with their Latest Single "Waveless Tide" – Release Set for April 18th, 2025, with Live Performance at LAUNCH Music Festival! LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

The AC Hotel Pasadena, designed by AXIS Architecture + Design, officially opens

The new-build hotel project expands AXIS’ already extensive Los Angeles hospitality design portfolio. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AXIS Architecture + Design, the noted and award-winning West Coast …

Adega Gaucha Brings Southern Brazilian Churrasco to Deerfield Beach with Soft Opening of Third Location

Adega Gaucha Expands to Deerfield Beach with Soft Opening of Its Third Location DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adega Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, celebrated for its authentic Southern Brazilian cuisine …

Sol Squeeze Expands Organic Cocktail Mixer Line with Launch of Refreshing Watermelon

The latest addition to Sol Squeeze’s organic lineup joins bestsellers Classic Margarita and Mango. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sol Squeeze, the woman-owned brand making mixers for people who love …

honeygrow Celebrates Nurse's Week: Honors Healthcare Heroes with $2,500 Giveaway

honeygrow Brings Back Nurse's Week Celebration: Fast-casual Honors Healthcare Heroes with $2,500 Giveaway PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With more than 55 locations in 8 states, honeygrow, the fast- …

Indonesia’s Pharmaceutical Cold Storage Market Gathers Momentum with 8.78% Export Surge and Vaccine Storage Demand

Indonesia sees strong growth in pharma cold storage, driven by an 8.78% export rise, vaccine storage demand, and increased foreign investments MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Indonesia’s pharmaceutical cold …

NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY TO AWARD DR. ROBERT FERL AND DR. ANNA-LISA PAUL SPACE PIONEER AWARD AT ITS ANNUAL ISDC CONFERENCE

The International Space Development Conference Will Be Held in Orlando in June 2025 KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Space Society is awarding its 2025 Space Pioneer Award for Scientific …

JUARA Announces Limited-Time Spring and Mother’s Day Promotions on Body Care Essentials

JUARA, the skincare and wellness brand inspired by ancient Indonesian beauty rituals, is offering a series of limited-time promotions this spring. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JUARA, the skincare and wellness …

Alpha Lactalbumin Market to Hit USD 18.65 Billion by 2034, Fueled by Infant Nutrition Boom CAGR 8.2%

Alpha Lactalbumin Market Research Report By Product Form, By Application, By Distribution Channel and By Regional Forecast to 2034 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alpha Lactalbumin Market Size was estimated at 8 …

Aloe Vera Extract Market Reaching USD 8.07 Billion by 2034, Driven by a 4.8% CAGR Growing Demand for Organic Products

Aloe Vera Extract Market Research Report By Product Form, By Source , By End User, By Functionality and By Regional - Forecast to 2034 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aloe Vera Extract Market Size was estimated …

Top 500 chain restaurant sales growth slows to 3% in 2024, per Technomic’s annual report

Technomic's newly released 2025 Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report reveals a significant deceleration in sales growth amid economic challenges CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 500 largest restaurant chains in …

Bettaway Beverage Distributors Named a 2024 Carrier of the Year by Arrive Logistics

Company recognized for second consecutive year as top-performing carrier. Cited for superior customer service, cost-effective on-time performance. SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bettaway Beverage …

Olo and Thanx Launch Integration to Deliver Hyper-Personalized Guest Engagement

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Olo (NYSE: OLO), a leading restaurant technology provider, announced a new integration with Thanx, the premier guest engagement and retention platform for restaurants. This …

All-in-one restroom sink design honored with award for innovation

Recognition focuses on D|13 Sink System featuring XLERATORsync® Hand Dryer EAST LONGMEADOW, MA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Excel Dryer, Inc., and its partner D|13 Group have the honor of being recognized among the best …

Connecting Cultures Through Coffee: 787 Coffee Showcases Puerto Rican Excellence at the SCA Expo

787 Coffee brings Puerto Rican heritage and specialty coffee to the global stage at the SCA Expo, highlighting local farmers and the island's rich culture. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 787 Coffee, a …

Sweetness with a Higher Purpose: The Faithful Meaning Behind One Brand’s Chocolate

Giddy Yo’s Handcrafted, Third-Party Tested Chocolate Celebrates Faith, Purity, and Renewal This Easter ORANGEVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Easter is a time of renewal, hope, and celebration—a season that reminds us of …

2025 MUSE Hotel Awards Announces Category Winners of the Year in Global Hospitality and Design for Season 1

The MUSE Hotel Awards has revealed the list of hotel and design winners for its first season, honoring outstanding achievements across hospitality. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The MUSE Hotel Awards has …

Earth Day News: Once Again Spreads Integrity with Small-Batch Products

SedEx and HowGood Partnerships Provide Customers Increased Transparency NUNDA, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What started with a husband-and-wife team making old-fashioned peanut butter out of their 800-square-foot …