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San Clemente Albertsons converting to Pavilions
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ClownLoach »
August 15th, 2023, 10:43 pm
First time I've seen a Albertsons to Pavilions conversion. Apparently this is underway at the larger of the two Avenida Pico Albertsons stores. This...
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Yesterday, 6:04 pm
Stater Bros. Overtakes Ralphs in Revenue
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ClownLoach »
September 21st, 2023, 8:26 pm
I read today in the Orange County Register that Stater Bros. exceeds $4 billion per year now as they have steadily grown. That means Stater Bros now...
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Yesterday, 11:43 am
CA AG looking at pharmacy aspect of Kroger Albertsons merger
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storewanderer »
August 20th, 2023, 12:39 pm
This is a potential issue.
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SamSpade »
September 20th, 2023, 9:41 pm
Deli Market News has the press release
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September 20th, 2023, 9:41 pm
99 Ranch Market Coming To Shops at Santa Anita
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J-Man »
September 15th, 2023, 12:29 pm
This is a hugely successful mall (formerly owned by Westfield) in an area with a substantial Asian population and a lot of Asian-related stores and...
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September 18th, 2023, 6:36 am
LA Times: CA Plastic Bag Ban increases Total Plastic Use
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storewanderer »
August 24th, 2023, 11:04 pm
Finally they have figured this out.
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September 17th, 2023, 11:55 am
Ralphs rolling shelf ready beef branded "Kroger Mercado"
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ClownLoach »
August 14th, 2023, 5:01 pm
Yesterday my local Ralphs had an unusually puny selection of beef, no premium cuts at all like ribeye, New York or Filet in the choice area. The only...
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September 5th, 2023, 10:34 am
Kroger-Albertsons merger effects in San Diego County
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retailfanmitchell019 »
August 26th, 2023, 10:35 am
In San Diego County, where I live, Kroger would have at least 34.2% market share assuming the merger is completed with no divests. If Food 4 Less is...
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August 28th, 2023, 10:55 am
South Pasadena Vons Closing Next Month
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J-Man »
August 20th, 2023, 9:24 pm
Per this article. This is the store that's literally across the street from a Pavilions. It's been that way since the Safeway acquisition. I'm...
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August 26th, 2023, 5:38 pm
Safeway accused of selling expired drugs in California
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storewanderer »
August 4th, 2023, 10:52 pm
This is not an issue I've observed with Safeway.
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August 5th, 2023, 1:58 pm
Safeway accused of overcharges, again
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ClownLoach »
August 3rd, 2023, 10:19 pm
Safeway is accused of widespread overcharges again.
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August 4th, 2023, 10:41 pm
Save Mart
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storewanderer »
July 31st, 2023, 8:11 pm
I was noticing some real improvements with Save Mart for a while, but the past few months something seems off.
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August 3rd, 2023, 5:23 pm
Raleys to partner with Starbucks
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ninersdd »
July 25th, 2023, 7:16 pm
Raleys announced today that they will now have Starbucks in some of their locations. Looks like they will convert Incline Village and Natomas...
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August 2nd, 2023, 11:05 pm
Carlsbad Gateway S&F to be Replaced with 5 Story Apartment Complex
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ClownLoach »
July 3rd, 2023, 7:59 am
The classic little store that has been through several transactions in Carlsbad Village will likely have a date with the bulldozer as developers...
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July 10th, 2023, 12:19 pm
FoodsCo- Adding self checkout- Oakland and Sacramento (Northgate)
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storewanderer »
July 7th, 2023, 11:40 pm
The two largest FoodsCo units in Northern California are finally offering self checkout. I don't think any of the other locations are, just these two...
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July 7th, 2023, 11:40 pm
Albertsons Now Has Multiple Ads With Different Prices
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Bagels »
July 4th, 2023, 10:36 pm
Heads up! If you shop sales, and there's multiple Albertsons/Vons near you, check their circulars before doing your shopping! There's four stores...
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July 7th, 2023, 6:10 am
Pavilions Long Beach converting to Vons
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storewanderer »
February 20th, 2023, 9:32 pm
I am not very surprised by this change based on how this store is or how it appears to be doing (not great). Or maybe I am. Why bother doing a banner...
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June 27th, 2023, 8:56 pm
New Sprouts Farmers Market In San Jose
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Alpha8472 »
May 27th, 2023, 10:26 pm
A 27,000 square foot store opened in San Jose, California Friday May 26. Another one will open in San Jose in the second quarter of this year.
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May 29th, 2023, 11:54 pm
New build Vons coming to Valley Center (near Escondido)
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CalItalian »
November 2nd, 2017, 7:25 pm
I can't remember the last time a newly built from the ground up Vons has been opened in Southern California.
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May 17th, 2023, 11:09 am
Safeway closing- Fisherman's Wharf- San Francisco
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storewanderer »
March 31st, 2023, 11:59 pm
This surprises me. Before COVID, this was a calm and peaceful store. It did not have significant issues (theft etc.) at all back then... not sure if...
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May 16th, 2023, 12:05 am
Safeway Oakland Rockridge- Security Measures
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storewanderer »
April 27th, 2023, 11:52 pm
A plastic gate and you have to scan your receipt to leave self checkout? What? I've never seen that before anywhere. Looks like a public transit exit...
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May 6th, 2023, 11:53 am
Stater Bros Ad "Committed to Full Service Meats"
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ClownLoach »
May 3rd, 2023, 9:55 am
Interesting that Stater Bros has begun mentioning in their print ads that they don't plan to do away with full service meats. With the previously...
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May 4th, 2023, 11:09 pm
Whole Foods San Francisco Flagship Is Closing
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Alpha8472 »
April 10th, 2023, 7:26 pm
The 65,000 square foot store is closing a year after opening. The store cites hostile people and high theft. It could be temporary.
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May 3rd, 2023, 6:18 pm
Raley’s closing South Lake Tahoe (Village) location
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bryceleinan »
February 7th, 2023, 5:35 am
Friends and family started hearing rumors last week, however, South Tahoe Now lays out the official release that Raley’s is closing their Tahoe...
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April 26th, 2023, 12:14 pm
Costa Mesa/Newport Beach Ralphs loses Fresh Fare branding
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ClownLoach »
April 7th, 2023, 9:53 pm
Saw an odd one today. On Seventeenth Street in Costa Mesa/Newport Beach there are two Ralphs Fresh Fare locations literally two lights apart. One at...
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New Stater Bros. opened September 20, 2023