To address this gap in Baltimore City, Maryland, where dollar store density is high, we aimed to describe community member perceptions of dollar stores in terms of their role in the broader community. We used thematic analysis to construct themes from community member in-depth interviews ( n =...
In 1984, 99 Ranch Market opened its first store in the Little Saigon neighborhood of Westminster, California, an Orange County town. It is family owned and now the largest Asian supermarket chain in the country, with more than 50 stores, mostly in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and...
In 1984, 99 Ranch Market opened its first store in the Little Saigon neighborhood of Westminster, California, an Orange County town. It is family owned and now the largest Asian supermarket chain in the country, with more than 50 stores, mostly in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and...
Over the years, 23 Megastores opened up across the U.S.—including in Downtown Disney in Orlando, Florida, and in Times Square, New York City—but unfortunately, by 2008 all locations had closed due to declining physical music sales and a receding economy. Zany Brainy Los Angeles Times via...
Family Dollar has issued a voluntary recall for a long list of over-the-counter drugs, medical devices, and other personal health products at stores nationwide. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, these items were “stored outside of labeled temperature requirements” and sold ...
Candy sold at Walmart, Target, Dollar General and other stores across the U.S. has been recalled due to the risk of salmonella poisoning. "Palmer Candy Company, Sioux City, Iowa, is recalling its ‘White Coated Confectionary Items,’ because they have the potential to be contami...
been President of Thrifty Dollar Stores, Inc. in Greenfield, Iowa since November 2002. Thrifty Dollar Stores, Inc. was approved as an Area Representative for the State of Iowa in February 2003. From January 1985 to October 2002, Mr. Dudley was the Owner of Dudley Sales Co. in Corydon, ...
Add to all of that the dramatic increase in crime that Portland is currently experiencing and the dreary Oregon winters–we had a massive ice storm this year that wiped out power to nearly 1/2 of the metro area–and it wasn’t difficult for us to decide to leave the area. Both my hus...
Smaller homes.Units in 55-plus communities are typically smaller than standard homes. This also means smaller yards. If you enjoy having a big garden, you won’t be happy. If you have family visiting, they may have to stay in a nearby hotel. I’ve known several residents who moved to ...
The first store actually called Dollar General wasn’t opened until 1955, with the idea that all items in the store would be $1 or less. The idea took off quickly and all J.L. Turner stores were changed to Dollar Generals. The chain reached 29 stores by 1959. J.L. ...