Shaw's To Close Six Stores, Including Supermarkets In Taunton & Fall River, MA

Shaw’s confirmed Monday that it is closing six stores in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including supermarkets in Taunton and Fall River.

Kroger Expanding Michigan Stores, Hiring 2,000

Kroger is updating and expanding supermarkets in Michigan and plans to hire 2,000 people within the next 18 months.

The Fresh Market Announces Opening Dates For Four New Houston Stores

July 11, 2013 The Fresh Market, Inc.

The Fresh Market, Inc.  will expand its presence this summer, as it enters the state of Texas with four new stores in Houston.

Three Pathmarks In South Jersey Will Close

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. told employees Tuesday that it would close three Pathmark supermarkets, in Cherry Hill, Camden, and Edgewater Park, in 60 days. Union leaders said about 300 clerks, stockers, cashiers, seafood, bakery, and meat and deli workers will lose their jobs.

Fresh Cherries Featured At US Restaurants Mark National Rainier Cherry Day

July 10, 2013 Northwest Cherry Growers

In celebration of National Rainier Cherry Day on July 11, 50 top U.S. restaurants will be dishing up at least one signature menu item featuring fresh cherries from the Northwest highlighting delicious Rainier cherries. For its third annual Tree-to-Table program, the Northwest Cherry Growers have hand-picked one restaurant in each state who will take part in the program, with some featuring a special dish for the day, while others will offer special menu items throughout the remainder of the month. A full list of participating restaurants and details is at www.nwcherries.com/treetotable.