/tags/supermarkets supermarkets en-US Copyright Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:29:09 GMT /2024-12-10/federal-judge-temporarily-halts-the-proposed-supermarket-merger-of-kroger-and-albertsons The FTC argued that Kroger and Albertsons currently compete in 22 states, closely matching each other on price, quality, private label products and services like store pickup. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:29:09 GMT /2024-12-10/federal-judge-temporarily-halts-the-proposed-supermarket-merger-of-kroger-and-albertsons The Associated Press /news/2021-03-11/while-most-ohio-businesses-struggled-during-covid-a-few-saw-profits-boom Columbus resident Michael Paull used to grocery shop online sparingly. But when the pandemic first hit in March, he switched over full-time. "We're still… Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT /news/2021-03-11/while-most-ohio-businesses-struggled-during-covid-a-few-saw-profits-boom Adora Namigadde /news/2021-03-10/while-most-ohio-businesses-struggled-during-covid-a-few-saw-profits-boom Columbus resident Michael Paull used to grocery shop online sparingly. But when the pandemic first hit in March, he switched over full-time."We're still… Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:00:02 GMT /news/2021-03-10/while-most-ohio-businesses-struggled-during-covid-a-few-saw-profits-boom Adora Namigadde /wvxu-stories/2021-03-03/kroger-keeping-mask-requirements-despite-some-states-relaxing-rules One of the nation's largest grocery retailers is sticking with its requirement that employees and customers wear face coverings. That's despite states... Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:00:11 GMT /wvxu-stories/2021-03-03/kroger-keeping-mask-requirements-despite-some-states-relaxing-rules Tana Weingartner /news-partners/2021-01-21/trader-joes-dollar-general-and-others-are-paying-workers-to-get-vaccines Grocers from Aldi to Trader Joe's are pitching financial incentives to their employees to encourage them to get vaccinated. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:14:02 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-21/trader-joes-dollar-general-and-others-are-paying-workers-to-get-vaccines Claire Miller /news/2020-07-24/linden-leaders-welcome-citys-plans-for-free-market-and-pharmacy South Linden community leaders are excited about Columbus' plans to build a new free food market and pharmacy on Cleveland Avenue. Mayor Andrew Ginther… Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:30:10 GMT /news/2020-07-24/linden-leaders-welcome-citys-plans-for-free-market-and-pharmacy Debbie Holmes /2020-07-20/trader-joes-working-to-remove-product-branding-criticized-as-racist The grocery store chain has carried product lines such as Trader José's and Trader Ming's. Critics say the branding employs racial stereotypes. Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:07:21 GMT /2020-07-20/trader-joes-working-to-remove-product-branding-criticized-as-racist Merrit Kennedy /news/2020-05-20/kroger-backs-off-request-for-some-workers-to-return-emergency-pay Kroger is backing off demands that employees who were paid to stay home after exhibiting symptoms consistent with coronavirus repay those wages.Pictures… Wed, 20 May 2020 11:38:21 GMT /news/2020-05-20/kroger-backs-off-request-for-some-workers-to-return-emergency-pay Steve Brown /news/2020-05-18/central-ohios-veggie-van-offers-safe-grocery-shopping-for-snap-users Many people have turned to online ordering to make grocery shopping safer during the pandemic. But that option isn’t available for SNAP or food stamp… Mon, 18 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT /news/2020-05-18/central-ohios-veggie-van-offers-safe-grocery-shopping-for-snap-users /news/2020-04-30/coronavirus-in-ohio-supermarket-shoppers-dont-always-follow-health-guidelines In Dayton, supermarkets are taking a host of measures designed to promote social distancing and keep shelves stocked and supply chains moving. They’re… Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:50:51 GMT /news/2020-04-30/coronavirus-in-ohio-supermarket-shoppers-dont-always-follow-health-guidelines Jess Mador