Which fresh and easy stores are closing in az

Those closures included four in Orange County. Back then, Wonnacott said the closures would allow the company to redeploy capital into development and growth. The deal included of stores, as well as distribution and manufacturing facilities in Riverside. Stores not purchased were closed. Former 7-Eleven executive James Keyes now runs the chain. His turnaround plan calls for the stores to focus on convenience, low everyday prices, ready-to-eat meals and fresher foods.

One of its biggest strategies was returning the defunct Wild Oats organic brand to store shelves. Earlier this week, Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions — now owned by the same company — said they plan to hire more than 1, part- and full-time employees in Southern California over the next few months, including at least in Orange County.

Earlier this month, newcomer Haggen announced plans to lay off hundreds of employees. Local News. Station Info. Share Tweet Email.

Share: Share Tweet Email. That includes seven here in the Bay Area. The company says it plans to transition to smaller stores. Los Angeles-based The Yucaipa Cos. Since that time, the company gradually changed the stores' look and introduced a new "click and collect" service in Las Vegas that allows shoppers to buy online and pick up the purchased items at the store.

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