Tag: grocers

Accusing Grocers of ‘Greedflation’ Is Pointless, but People Want a Scapegoat

November 11, 2022
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Commentary As food prices rise, many are quick to blame grocers for profiteering and taking advantage of consumers. The notion of “greedflation” has emerged as one of the most talked about issues in the last month. Food inflation in Canada is at a 41-year high, at 10.3 percent, and chances are that consumers won’t get…

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Irvine’s ‘Hero Pay’ for Grocery Workers Begins in March 

February 24, 2021
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A pay boost for eligible Irvine grocery workers will go into effect next month after city council on Feb. 26 finalized its hero pay ordinance. Beginning March 25, grocery store workers at certain stores who work at least two hours per week will receive a mandated $4 per hour increase to their regular pay. Councilmember Anthony Kuo wanted to postpone…

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