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In a cost-cutting measure the say will save them $4 to $6 million annually, Jewel-Osco baggers are being trained to refrain from double bagging groceries and not offer the option of bagging with paper or plastic bags. Jewel-Osco's parent company, Supervalu, has endured nearly three years of falling revenues as cost-conscious shoppers are stretching their dollars at discount supermarkets and feel that every unused 2-cent bag left at the counter means less ordering for replenishments. more ›

Interesting little story in today's Sun-Times about how Jewel boasting they were slashing prices on thousands of items last spring. Prompted by announced higher-than-expected quarterly profits by Jewel's parent company Supervalu, New York-based market analysts Jeffries & co. conducted a market-basket survey and found that Jewel's prices actually increased 6 percent. the survey measured fast-selling items like milk, bread and eggs, as well as perishables, and found the average basket value of groceries at Jewel-Osco stores in January was $163. Jeffries & Co. also found Jewel to have fewer promotions. more ›

Let's put this to bed for the weekend, shall we? We're tired from last night. more ›

The City Health Department shut down the Whole Foods at 1000 W. North Ave. today after finding evidence of a rodent infestation throughout the store, including a glue trap and over 100 droppings in a walk-in cooler. The store will remain closed until it passes reinspection; make sure to shop at one of the 400 other Whole Foods in the city. more ›