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Grocery shoppers drive the distance to buy wholesale
As food prices climb, many shoppers are flocking to wholesale retailers like Costco and Wal-Mart.
Montana's News Station – May 15, 2008 11:28 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Montana: Billings
As food prices climb, many shoppers are flocking to wholesale retailers like Costco and Wal-Mart.
Montana's News Station – May 15, 2008 11:28 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Montana: Billings
Kentuckians feel pinch from higher prices
Rising gas and food prices, a difficult housing market, the increasing cost of college tuition, unemployment and a volatile stock market are taking their toll on Kentucky families.Of 600 likely voters surveyed in the Herald-Leader/WKYT Kentucky Poll, 36 percent said they were pessimistic about their family's financial situation when thinking about the next 12 months, while 25 percent said they were optimistic. The remaining 39 percent were unsure.Another part of the poll showed gas prices as having the biggest effect on people's budgets, but rising food prices was a close second.David Aines of Berea is trying to cut his gas and his grocery bills.“I'm putting out a huge garden because of the food prices,” he said. “You invest less than $100 on a garden, and it's probably going to save you a fortune in the long run.”In addition to growing his own corn, onions, watermelons, green beans and potatoes, Aines said he's stopped shopping for groceries at Wal-Mart and is now buying his food at Save-A-Lot.“I don't always buy the best cuts of meat,” Aines said, noting that he also buys meat once it's marked down close to the expiration date.
Kentucky.com – May 15, 2008 10:10 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Kentucky: Lexington
Rising gas and food prices, a difficult housing market, the increasing cost of college tuition, unemployment and a volatile stock market are taking their toll on Kentucky families.Of 600 likely voters surveyed in the Herald-Leader/WKYT Kentucky Poll, 36 percent said they were pessimistic about their family's financial situation when thinking about the next 12 months, while 25 percent said they were optimistic. The remaining 39 percent were unsure.Another part of the poll showed gas prices as having the biggest effect on people's budgets, but rising food prices was a close second.David Aines of Berea is trying to cut his gas and his grocery bills.“I'm putting out a huge garden because of the food prices,” he said. “You invest less than $100 on a garden, and it's probably going to save you a fortune in the long run.”In addition to growing his own corn, onions, watermelons, green beans and potatoes, Aines said he's stopped shopping for groceries at Wal-Mart and is now buying his food at Save-A-Lot.“I don't always buy the best cuts of meat,” Aines said, noting that he also buys meat once it's marked down close to the expiration date.
Kentucky.com – May 15, 2008 10:10 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Kentucky: Lexington
Wal-Mart follows small store trend
Beyond pursuing Tesco, analysts say Wal-Mart's new Marketplace format also offers strategic attractions as the largest US retailer starts to slow the rapid expansion of the Supercenter concept in an increasingly saturated market
Financial Times – May 15, 2008 9:12 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Business: Companies
Beyond pursuing Tesco, analysts say Wal-Mart's new Marketplace format also offers strategic attractions as the largest US retailer starts to slow the rapid expansion of the Supercenter concept in an increasingly saturated market
Financial Times – May 15, 2008 9:12 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Business: Companies
Wal-Mart stores go for fresh look
Wal-Mart said it is to pursue a "passion for fresh and delicious food" and "the highest level of customer service" in new small grocery stores that will be competing head-on with Tesco's fledgling Fresh & Easy US stores
Financial Times – May 15, 2008 9:03 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Business: Companies
Wal-Mart said it is to pursue a "passion for fresh and delicious food" and "the highest level of customer service" in new small grocery stores that will be competing head-on with Tesco's fledgling Fresh & Easy US stores
Financial Times – May 15, 2008 9:03 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Business: Companies
News: JC merchants have mixed reaction to Wal-Mart opening
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PressConnects.com – May 15, 2008 5:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: New York: Binghamton
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PressConnects.com – May 15, 2008 5:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: New York: Binghamton
The Cold, Hard Facts: Wal-Mart Helps Consumers Cut Costs on Nation's Summertime Favorite - Ice Cream
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PR Newswire – May 15, 2008 5:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories: Press Releases
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PR Newswire – May 15, 2008 5:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Step-mom: Were happy we didnt know him
Tara and Randy Anderson Sr. of Irma were unabashed about their outburst of tears and emotion last night in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Rhinelander.
The Wausau Daily Herald – May 15, 2008 4:58 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Wisconsin: Wausau-Rhinelander
Tara and Randy Anderson Sr. of Irma were unabashed about their outburst of tears and emotion last night in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Rhinelander.
The Wausau Daily Herald – May 15, 2008 4:58 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Wisconsin: Wausau-Rhinelander
Kilbuck landslide stabilization plan gets initial OK
State officials have approved the initial phase of Wal-Mart's plan to stabilize a Kilbuck landslide on Route 65.
PittsburghLive.com – May 15, 2008 04:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh
State officials have approved the initial phase of Wal-Mart's plan to stabilize a Kilbuck landslide on Route 65.
PittsburghLive.com – May 15, 2008 04:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh
Woman's Car Used in ATM Theft
A single mother's car is stolen from Wal-Mart, then used to swipe an ATM from the Resch Center.
NBC 26 WGBA-TV – May 15, 2008 03:55 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Wisconsin: Green Bay-Appleton
A single mother's car is stolen from Wal-Mart, then used to swipe an ATM from the Resch Center.
NBC 26 WGBA-TV – May 15, 2008 03:55 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Wisconsin: Green Bay-Appleton
First On WSFA 12 News: Two Montgomery Wal-Marts Change Hours
Details are still sketchy but WSFA 12 News has confirmed thattwo Wal-Mart stores in Montgomery are cutting back on their hours of operation. So, if you're a late night shopper, you may be disappointed!
WSFA - TV – May 15, 2008 01:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Alabama: Montgomery
Details are still sketchy but WSFA 12 News has confirmed thattwo Wal-Mart stores in Montgomery are cutting back on their hours of operation. So, if you're a late night shopper, you may be disappointed!
WSFA - TV – May 15, 2008 01:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Alabama: Montgomery