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8 Store Brands Outselling the Big Names at the Register

Gone are the days when store brands were the knockoffs no one wanted to admit buying. In 2024, store brands are not only competing with big-name products—they’re outselling them in several categories. Thanks to rising food costs, better quality, and smart packaging, shoppers are flocking to these budget-friendly alternatives. Retailers…

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9 Store Brands That Outsold the Originals in 2025

9 Store Brands That Outsold the Originals in 2025

The battle between store brands and national brands has reached a tipping point. For years, private labels were seen as cheap imitations, but today’s shoppers know better. Retailers like Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Target have invested heavily in creating high-quality private label products that rival and, in some cases, even…

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‘Getting sent home’: Whole Foods worker reaches for ‘kombucha’ on the clock. Then she realizes her mistake when it’s too late

‘Getting sent home’: Whole Foods worker reaches for ‘kombucha’ on the clock. Then she realizes her mistake when it’s too late

If you’re feeling parched on the job, it’s easy to reach for a beverage to quench your thirst. But what if you inadvertently bought one with alcohol in it? This error caused a Whole Foods employee to be sent home, believing she had drunk a non-alcoholic Kombucha.

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As AI rocks entry-level gigs, Whole Foods exec says the billion-dollar grocer is offering workers the chance to become butchers, fishmongers, and pizza makers

About 1,300 Whole Foods employees have been upskilled in an artisan craft from fishmongering to cake decorating, offering unemployed Gen Z an alternative to corporate or trade jobs.

7 Grocery Chains in Florida That Locals Say Are No Longer Worth the Trip

Florida’s grocery scene is intensely competitive, but for many residents, some of the most established chains are losing their luster. Shoppers across the state voice growing frustration with issues like high prices, declining quality, and poor customer service. While new discount players like Aldi continue to expand, some legacy brands…

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Champagne problem for NYC Whole Foods as Studio 54-founder’s venture causes headaches: suit

The lawsuit alleges that lines of people waiting for access to The Roof – an exclusive rooftop bar at Public Hotel – are blocking delivery access for the store

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Sweet Loren's CEO was unfulfilled in her 'real' jobs—beating cancer gave her the guts to quit and launch the $120 million cookie brand

Loren Castle, the CEO of Sweet Loren’s, launched the refrigerated cookie dough brand after a cancer diagnosis in her 20s made her re-evaluate her career. Now, it’s stocked in over 35,000 supermarkets.

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9 Grocery Chains That Cut Corners With Private Label Products

9 Grocery Chains That Cut Corners With Private Label Products

Store-brand products are often marketed as budget-friendly alternatives to national brands—cheaper, just as tasty, and practically indistinguishable. But not all private label products are created...

10 Retail Chains That Cut Wages While Raising Prices

10 Retail Chains That Cut Wages While Raising Prices

Rising grocery bills are hitting everyone’s wallets, but there’s another side to the story that often goes unnoticed: many major retail chains are quietly cutting wages or reducing hours for their employees, even as they hike prices for shoppers. This double whammy affects not just workers, but also families trying…

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Amazon's Grocery Chief Blames 'Ridiculous' Red Tape For Holding Back Initiatives At Whole Foods: 'We're Wasting Time'

Amazon's Grocery Chief Blames 'Ridiculous' Red Tape For Holding Back Initiatives At Whole Foods: 'We're Wasting Time'

Amazon.com Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) grocery chief, Jason Buechel, blasted the division's internal bureaucracy as "ridiculous" during a staff meeting last week, saying layers of approvals are stalling efforts to meld Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go into one operation.

Whole Foods supplier targeted by cyberattack says it is making ‘significant progress’ towards recovery

Whole Foods supplier targeted by cyberattack says it is making ‘significant progress’ towards recovery

The temporary restrictions at UNFI, and the stores it supplies, continue.

With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and and empty shelves

With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and and empty shelves

A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers

The Independent UK

Key Whole Foods supplier hit by major cyberattack - delays possibly on the way

Key Whole Foods supplier hit by major cyberattack - delays possibly on the way

United Natural Foods forced to shut down parts of its IT system to contain an ongoing assault.

Whole Foods food distributor hit by cyberattack - and it might leave grocery shelves empty

Whole Foods food distributor hit by cyberattack - and it might leave grocery shelves empty

United Natural Foods Inc., Whole Foods’ primary distributor, was hit with a cyberattack last week.

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Urgent food warning issued over Whole Foods product that may contain E.coli

Customers are being warned to check their refrigerators or freezers

‘I’ve been shopping at Whole Foods for 7 years and have never’: Woman asks a simple question at the Whole Foods bread counter. Then another worker intervenes

One woman says she made a simple request at Whole Foods and another worker stepped in to tell her no. In a TikTok with over 2,600 views, Bella (@thelil_bill) says she doesn’t typically go to Whole Foods when she needs groceries, but she decided to go that day. She went…

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Mother’s Day 2025: Where to score free food and best deals

Mother’s Day takes place every year on the second Sunday in May — so there’s still time to arrange a last minute celebration for your mom

NLRB deals May Day blow to Amazon

The National Labor Relations Board's Philadelphia-area office recommended moving ahead with union certification

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How prebiotic soda Olipop leveraged social media to grow from a $100,000 investment to a $1.85 billion brand on shelves at Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods

Olipop leaned on viral trends and toilet humor—and meeting consumers where they are at—to propel its soda as both fun and functional.

Exclusive: Gorgie, energy drink brand launched by Lively founder, raises $24.5 million Series A

Gorgie, founded by Michelle Cordeiro Grant, has raised a $24.5 million Series A led by Notable Capital, Fortune can exclusively report.

Review: The Whole Story Tells the Story of Whole Foods Market

Company co-founder John Mackey weaves together lessons from his business, spiritual, and personal journeys.

Don’t Panic About the “Retail Blackout” – See Which Stores Are Closing (and Which Aren’t) for Easter 2025

Dozens of major retailers are planning to close their doors on April 20. Find out which of your go-to stores are on the list.

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By End of 2025, Whole Foods Shoppers Across the US Will Be Able to Pay Using Palm Recognition

By the end of 2025, Whole Foods Market across the U.S. will offer Amazon One palm recognition technology for payments, expanding from over 200 to 500 locations.

Meta's not the only company with a ‘do not hire’ list—experts reveal the surprisingly common red flags that can get you blacklisted

Workplace experts say employer ‘block lists’ are common, especially in tech. Being an ‘activist’ or even quitting at the wrong time could quietly get you blacklisted.

Walmart+ vs Amazon Prime: How the Shopping Memberships Stack Up

Walmart+ and Amazon Prime both promise free shipping, exclusive deals, and a suite of add-on services. But which one should you get, if any?

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