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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

How to Grocery Shop & Save

You are what you eat—and you eat what you buy. Follow these tips and our grocery store map to make smart, healthy purchases that your body will love!

How to shop smart buying food at dollar stores

With rising inflation and food costs, Jennifer Westhoven shows you how to cut your next grocery bill without compromising your health.

QUIZ: Which Twin Falls Grocery Store Are You?

Legal Penalty for Stealing Food From a Grocery Store?

Grocery stores, and most retailers for that matter, suffer from large financial losses due to shoplifting. That’s why you can face serious criminal penalties if caught stealing food from a grocery store. From time to time, news stories pop up...

11 Things That Frustrate Every Grocery Store Employee 

We've compiled grocery store employees' biggest pet peeves. Are you guilty of any?

The Non-Food Grocery Store Products You Should Be Buying

If you're only buying food, you're missing out on the real values of your local grocery store. Here's what the experts say you should be looking for.

Amazon just solved the worst part of the grocery store experience

"Amazon Go" looks so promising because it eliminates one of the worst aspects of the grocery store experience.

Let’s Go Shopping! Fun Learning Opportunities for Kids at the Grocery Store

The grocery store can provide many teachable moments for children to practice important literacy, math, wellness and social-emotional skills. Below are some fun ideas to keep your child engaged and learning during your next shopping trip. If the store has child-sized shopping carts, encourage your child to help you shop... Read More »

The Grocery Store of the Future?

Virtual supermarkets may be coming soon to a transit station near you.

Find a One-Stop Shopping Experience at Your Local Convenience Store

You can find a one-stop shopping experience at your local convenience store that can save you time and help you check off all the items on your to-do list in one swoop.

From Printer to Plate: How Might 3D Food Printing Transform the Grocery Store?

By definition, innovation brings disruption. 3D food printing is converging with the demography and culture of convenience. From fast moving Millennials, to Boomers who seek hassle-free living, 3D food printing may change not just how we eat, but how we buy what we eat. What might the convergence of this new technology and the disruptive demographics of convenience mean for the future of the grocery store?

Which Grocery Store Is Most Expensive?

What's Your Favorite Sedalia Convenience Store?

What keeps you coming back there? Is it the location, the people, the product? Tell me all about it!

Always Avoid These Things At the Grocery Store

Save big at the grocery store by avoiding these items.

What do consumers look for at the grocery store?

A new survey looks at the top priorities for consumers when making decisions at the grocery store. The results point to an increased focus on agricultural production practices.

Who will win the battle of grocery store rotisserie chickens?

When grocery stores started carrying rotisserie chickens, most Americans stopped roasting chickens ourselves.<br>Why bother when you can buy an already roasted chicken for not much more than it would cost to buy a raw one?<br>Rotisserie chickens are now sold in nearly...

Who Owns Your Grocery Store?

Chances are, it’s a big chain—unless your local market is a food co-op.