Published 3 years ago

Increase of last-minute shoppers at grocery stores

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Thanksgiving looks a little different this year because of the pandemic. Shoppers at Waterworks Market District in Pittsburgh grabbed turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie filling, but they also got items such as toilet paper and paper towels that are in high demand.

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CBS Local

Changes In Thanksgiving Plans Have People Hitting The Grocery Store For Last-Minute Items

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The countdown is on for the big Thanksgiving meal.“From the look of this parking lot, it looks like it’s going to be busy in there,” said Marty Becker.Becker headed inside the Market District at the Waterworks to find some last-minute items for his wife to cook. He was not alone.“Thanksgiving food, you know the typical stuff. My wife is a good cook so she needs some good stuff to cook a good Thanksgiving meal,” said John Dina…

3 years ago·United States

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MY Northwest

Busy grocery workers worry about lack of safety measures

As you do your Thanksgiving shopping this week, grocery store workers want to remind you and store management that they are frontline workers, too.Seattle Safeway, Albertsons head: New limits on WA grocery stores ‘not significantly different’“They called us heroes. Well, I guess we’re zeroes now because they no longer treat us that way,” said Sam Dancy, who works at the Westwood Village QFC.Dancy says management has been rolling back safety proc…

3 years ago·Tacoma, United States

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WTAE

Increase of last-minute shoppers at grocery stores

3 years ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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KDVR

Protections in place for Thanksgiving shoppers at local grocery stores

DENVER (KDVR) -- Thanksgiving shopping is a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.More than 30 percent of shoppers are ordering food online now, according to a new KMPG study.Thanksgiving gatherings will be smaller this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Still, the study shows more than 80 percent of Americans will prepare a traditional home-cooked meal. Grocery stores have mask policies and other safety measures in place…

3 years ago·Denver, United States

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CBS 4 - Indianapolis News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | WTTV…

Tips for last-minute grocery shopping before Thanksgiving

INDIANAPOLIS -- Many are planning last-minute trips to the grocery store Wednesday for their Thanksgiving meal. For those who decided to cook last minute, or those who just haven't been able to make it, going to the grocery store this close to the big event can be intimidating. There are some steps shoppers can take to make sure they get what they need while staying safe. Crowds are still expected to be out at grocery stores, even if many peop…

3 years ago

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WPXI

New COVID-19 guidelines in Pa. have grocery stores even busier than normal ahead of Thanksgiving

Grocery stores are packed with shoppers as we head toward Thanksgiving. With the statewide stay-at-home advisory, it’s even busier than normal right now.

3 years ago

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