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CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Hannaford grocery store in Marlboro to close. Another supermarket chain is replacing it.
Hannaford is closing one of its grocery stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts later this summer, and another supermarket chain will be taking its place. The last day of business for the Hannaford supermarket on Route 20 will be Sept. 2. A spokesperson for Hannaford Supermarkets said the store will be "fully operational" until then. The store is closing due to a real estate issue. "We've learned that we will not have the opportunity to renew the lease at our Marlborough store," the Hannaford spokesperson said. Moving in to the location is Shaw's, which has over 50 stores in Massachusetts. It's not clear yet when the new Shaw's supermarket will open. "We look forward to serving the Marlboro community," a Shaw's spokesperson told WBZ-TV. Hannaford filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act (WARN) notice with the state last week. It says 160 employees could be out of a job by Sept. 13. "We express our sincere and deepest gratitude to our valued associates and customers for their loyalty," the Hannaford spokesperson said. "We're confident that there should be opportunities for impacted associates who are interested in taking jobs at other local stores, and will make every effort to transfer them." Maine-based Hannaford has 16 locations in Massachusetts. The nearest locations to Marlboro are in Clinton, Leominster, Uxbridge and Waltham. In other grocery store news, Trader Joe's recently announced it will be opening new stores in West Roxbury and Newton. Opening dates for those supermarkets have not yet been shared.
Ottawa Citizen
3 days ago
- Politics
- Ottawa Citizen
How John Hannaford led the public service through transition and turmoil
If John Hannaford had a superpower, it might have been his ability to help a team reach consensus. Article content Rather than rule with an iron fist, he would engage in what former colleagues called 'deep listening.' Article content Recommended Videos Article content 'He really was thoughtful about that, and I think purposeful, right?' said Marta Morgan, a former colleague of Hannaford and retired public service executive. 'He wanted to pull out the best in people, and one way of doing that is making people know that they're heard and they're part of the discussion.' Article content Article content Morgan recalled that when Hannaford led meetings, he would prioritize listening and ensure that everyone in the room was given a chance to share their thoughts. Article content Former colleagues have said those listening skills served him well in his career as he navigated turbulent times. Hannaford retired in early July as his successor, Michael Sabia, took the reins of the federal public service. Article content Before he became clerk of the Privy Council, Hannaford was deputy minister at Natural Resources. In that role, Hannaford led a team of government executives on a tour of Western Canada when that part of the country was feeling particularly alienated from the federal government in Ottawa. Article content Daniel Quan-Watson, another former colleague and retired public service executive, said the tour embodied Hannaford's 'commitment to listening and genuine interest and fascination.' Article content Article content 'I think it's such an important signal of Canada's public service, being there, even in difficult places, difficult listening, difficult conversations and being present for people,' Quan-Watson added. Article content Article content Hannaford would perhaps agree, having said in a 'fireside chat' with the Canada School of Public Service that he 'didn't have that objective' in his career planning. Article content But he was trusted by then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, having served as a PCO advisor on foreign affairs and defence from 2015 to 2019. He also served as deputy minister of international trade, where he was involved in renegotiating NAFTA, which then became the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.
Economic Times
02-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
July 4 a holiday in US? Check whether stock market, banks, FedEx are open or not
Is July 4 a federal holiday in the US? Is the stock market closed on 4th of July? Live Events Are banks open on July 4? What about UPS? Will packages be delivered? Is FedEx open on July 4? Is Hannaford open on July 4? Is Market Basket open? Other grocery stores? Will Home Depot be open on Fourth of July? Lowes? Trump to hold 'very special' patriotic event (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel On July 4, cities, towns and neighbourhoods across the United States burst into celebration, sound and colour. Beneath the festive atmosphere, lies a powerful story that began nearly 250 years ago in 1776. July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American colonies officially separated from Great Day is listed as one of 11 federal US holidays, according to the US Office of Personnel Management. Most federal workers and private sector workers are entitled to paid holiday time across all 50 states are prepping for the Fourth of July and, of course, the rousing celebrations that come with it. Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become annual traditions, and many employees enjoy the day off of work for the federal the US stock market will be closed on July 4. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3, 2025), ending for the day at 1 p.m., and will be closed on the Fourth of July. Those markets are typically open Monday through Friday, aside from select of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, CitiBank, JPMorgan Chase and Capital One will be closed on the holiday, reports USA Today. Capital One Cafes will remain pickup and delivery services will not be available on July 4 and UPS Store locations may be closed, according to the company's website. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation. UPS Express Critical service is available 365 days a year, according to the company' website. Visit for more to FedEx's website, most of the company's pickup and delivery services will not be available on July 4. FedEx Office hours will also be modified, so it is best to check with your local store for their specific hours. FedEx Custom Critical, however, is available 24/7, according to the grocery stores are open on July 4. For example, Hannaford is open on the Fourth of July, according to its website, as is Market Basket, which is open on July 4 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the website grocery stores may have limited hours. For example, Trader Joe will close locations at 5 p.m., according to its website, and Whole Foods will close at 6 Depot will be open on the Fourth of July, and is even running sales, according to their website. Similarly, Lowes will be open and running Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will kick off his Independence Day weekend by traveling to Iowa on Thursday for "a very special event, honoring our Great Country", reports Fox News."I am thrilled to announce that I will be traveling to one of my favorite places in the World, beautiful Iowa, on Thursday, July 3rd, to kick off the very beginning of our exciting Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary!" Trump posted to Truth Social yesterday."Iowa voted for me THREE TIMES, because they love my Policies for our Wonderful Farmers and Small Businesses, and they LOVE AMERICA! This will be a very special event, honoring our Great Country, and our Brave Heroes who fought to keep us FREE," he continued, and included a link for people to RSVP. "I'll also tell you some of the GREAT things I've already done on Trade, especially as it relates to Farmers. You are going to be very happy with what I say — Should be a BIG Crowd!"The event is slated to be held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines and is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Central Time, according to the event's website. The 250th anniversary of American independence will be held on July 4 with Trump repeatedly touting his administration will plan a year of patriotic events celebrating the anniversary.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ahold Delhaize USA says cyberattack exposed personal data of 2M people
This story was originally published on Grocery Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Grocery Dive newsletter. The cyberattack that struck Ahold Delhaize USA in late 2024 potentially exposed sensitive information belonging to more than 2 million people, the grocery company disclosed last week. Data that might have been compromised includes birthdays, Social Security numbers, bank account details, health records and workers' compensation information, Ahold Delhaize USA said in an update posted on Thursday. The breach affected people including current and former employees as well as their dependents and beneficiaries, according to the company. Ahold Delhaize USA said in an FAQ about the breach that it does not believe that the attack impacted customer payment or pharmacy systems. According to a form Ahold Delhaize USA filed with the attorney general of Maine, where the company operates supermarkets under its Hannaford banner, the cyberattack impacted about 2.2 million people, including nearly 100,000 who reside in that state. Ahold Delhaize USA notified people whose information may have been exposed about the breach in a letter dated last Thursday, noting that intruders gained access to one of its databases on Nov. 5 and 6. The company did not propose a remedy to people who might have been affected by the attack beyond offering two years of credit monitoring and identity protection services. 'We take this issue extremely seriously and will continue to take actions to further protect our systems,' Ahold Delhaize USA said in the letter. Ahold Delhaize USA's parent company revealed on Nov. 8 that its systems had been compromised and said in April that the attackers had gained access to sensitive information connected with people in the Netherlands, where it is based. The attack also forced the grocer to temporarily take some of its systems offline, temporarily halting Hannaford's e-commerce services and causing outages on websites operated by the company's other U.S. banners, which include The Giant Company, Giant Food, Food Lion and Stop & Shop. A threat group known as Inc Ransom claimed responsibility for the cyberattack. Ahold Delhaize USA's disclosure that the attack resulted in the exposure of people's personal information follows a cyberattack earlier this month that forced grocer distributor United Natural Foods, Inc. to take down some of its online systems and disrupted its ability to make deliveries to retailers. UNFI said last week that it had contained the attack and restarted its electronic ordering and invoicing operations. Recommended Reading Ahold Delhaize USA names new CIO Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Newsweek
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
ICE Raids on US Farms Leaves Crops Rotting
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Immigration enforcement operations on farms have left crops rotting and farm operations disrupted in major agricultural states including California, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Farm owners and industry representatives report that up to 70 percent of workers stopped reporting to work following Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, resulting in significant crop losses and financial strain. "We do not have enough workforce in the United States to do manual work, to do those jobs that other people are not qualified to do and do not want to do it," Alexandra Sossa, CEO of Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project, told Newsweek. "For example, we are running into a problem where we do not have enough farm workers to grow the food we eat every day. "Now we do not have enough workers to go to the meatpacking processing industries and factories to produce, to pack the food that we are eating." Why It Matters The labor shortage has drawn criticism from business leaders and renewed debate over the need for immigration and visa system reform, though Congress has yet to act to pass legislation to deliver security for farm workers. Some of those advocating for the mass deportations of illegal immigrants believe that their jobs should be done by legal immigrants or American citizens. On May Day farm workers march to a Hannaford supermarket to protest the supermarket chain's refusal to purchase milk from dairy suppliers who have committed to a set of fair labor practices, May 1, 2022,... On May Day farm workers march to a Hannaford supermarket to protest the supermarket chain's refusal to purchase milk from dairy suppliers who have committed to a set of fair labor practices, May 1, 2022, in Burlington, Vermont. More Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images What To Know Labor shortages come amid estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that nearly half of the nation's agricultural workforce is in the country without legal status. States like California, which produce more than one-third of the country's vegetables and three-quarters of its fruits and nuts, rely heavily on this labor force. Farmers say the increased enforcement in June led to widespread crop loss and food waste. Producers warn that continued labor disruptions could affect the food supply chain, drive up costs for consumers, and force farms to shut down or automate more quickly. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, which represents over 25,000 members, cautioned that instability in farm labor threatens both food affordability and availability nationwide. Similar labor shortages hit the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, where reports detailed entire farms left empty for days. Official statistics showed that up to 75 percent of farm workers did not report for duty in some regions after ICE enforcement. Consumer advocates warn of higher food prices and less reliable access to produce if labor shortages persist. Research from Oxford Economics stated native-born workers are unlikely to replace lost immigrant labor, as their employment patterns differ significantly. The future of American agriculture and food stability may hinge on how swiftly policymakers can respond to the sector's call for balancing enforcement with sustainable labor policies. President Trump and the White House have given mixed messages in recent weeks on whether ICE would carry out enforcement actions on farms, as well as at hospitality businesses. Trump initially said two weeks ago that he heard the concerns from these industries, with reports that agents had been told to pause raids. This was walked back a few days later, before Trump then said again that he was looking at a solution for farm workers specifically. The American Business Immigration Coalition and other advocacy groups, as well as Republican Representative Andy Harris, backed the idea of a long-term solution for farm workers. There have been some efforts in Congress to find a solution, with Representatives on both sides of the aisle reintroducing a 2019 bill in May, which would shore up the legal status of farm workers. As with many pieces of legislation around immigration, a definitive step forward is yet to be seen. The White House told Newsweek that Trump had been working to help farmers, including eliminating 10 regulations for every new regulation, as well as negotiating the U.K. trade deal, which expanded the markets available to them. What People Are Saying White House spokesperson Anna Kelly, in a statement to Newsweek: "President Trump has always stood up for our farmers, who were a major part of his November victory, by working to negotiate fairer trade deals and cut red tape. He will continue to strengthen our agricultural industry and boost exports while keeping his promise to enforce our immigration laws and remove the millions of unvetted illegals who flooded into the United States under Joe Biden." Alexandra Sossa, CEO of Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project, told Newsweek: "It's affecting the economy of the whole country and people who used to pay taxes and contribute to the economy now are in deportation centers." Frank Knapp, managing director of the Secure Growth Initiative, told Newsweek via email: "Clearly, farmers who depend on undocumented labor (which is most of them) are suffering and losing money. The harmful consequences to the economy and food supply is obvious. "No business should be given such life and death control over its employees. Plus, there should be no 'favored' industry regarding immigration enforcement. All small business owners suffer financially when their employees are taken or too scared to come to work. They all suffer financially when immigrants stop spending money in their local communities." California Democratic Representative Zoe Lofgren, in a May press release on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act: "As economic chaos and confusion continues, it is essential we provide stability to this critical workforce. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would do so, which will protect the future of our farms and our food supply. It is well-past time we get this bipartisan legislation twice passed by the House of Representatives to the President's desk." What's Next Worksite raids by ICE are still underway, with the president yet to officially announce the solution he promised just over a week ago.
