Kroger Brings Infarm Vertical Farming to QFC Stores
Quality Food Centers in Kirkland and Bellevue will host Infarm's hydroponic units to grow cilantro kale and crystal lettuce near the produce aisles. First harvest next week with plans to expand to 15 QFCs in Washington and Oregon by April. Kroger aims to offer fresh, locally grown produce with reduced transport impact while testing the concept in the Pacific Northwest. The venture marks Infarm's first U.S. partnership amid a global push for in-store vertical farming.
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US existing home sales rise in October on lower mortgage rates
The National Association of Realtors reported a 1.9 percent monthly rise to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.46 million, 4.6 percent above a year ago, amid low unemployment and rising wages. Inventory remains tight with 1.77 million homes for sale, a record low, and first-time buyers at 31 percent of sales.
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McDonald’s sued over alleged worker safety risks in Chicago
A group of 17 employees from 13 Chicago McDonald’s restaurants filed a Cook County suit alleging that profit pressures heighten daily risks of violence by customers. They cite incidents including a worker beaten with a sign and a customer who urinated on an employee, with police responses exceeding 20 calls daily. The suit claims removal of barriers and unsafe drive-thru design increase danger, while McDonald’s pledges to maintain safe workplaces and training.
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Macy's cuts outlook as third quarter sales slip
Macy's warns of lower full year profit and sales after a 3.5 percent drop in same store sales. The department store chain cites late cold weather, weak mall traffic, weak tourist demand, and online struggles while facing competition from off price chains like T.J. Maxx and Target. Bloomingdale's experiments with rental services while the company explores longer term value with ThredUp partnerships.
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Macy's reports small Q3 net income and per share
Macy's Inc reports fiscal third quarter net income of 2 million dollars, or 0.01 per share. Adjusted earnings, excluding one-time items, come to 0.07 per share. The Cincinnati based retailer released the results with a photo from 2013 showing its New York flagship.
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