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from the Columbia Basin Herald
Supermarkets to be hurt by Wal-Mart's small stores
Supermarket chains like Safeway and Roundy's could have even more reason to fear Wal-Mart.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is expected to offer more details of plans to expand its small stores at its annual investor meeting Wednesday.
As of the end of July, Wal-Mart had 10 "Express" stores and had ramped up its "Neighborhood Market" concept to 217 locations, said Citi Investment Research analyst Deborah Weinswig.
Express stores are less than one-tenth the size of Wal-Mart supercenters and offer groceries, general merchandise like tools and pharmacies. Neighborhood Markets are more than twice the size of Express stores and offer perishable food, household supplies and beauty aids as well as a pharmacy.
The company is just beginning its small-format store drive, but the concept could help it increase its position inside city centers, Weinswig said.
Jefferies analyst Scott Mushkin compiled a list of cities where Wal-Mart has less than 20 percent market share in supermarkets. Expanding to those areas, which include San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and New York as well as smaller cities, could "potentially pose significant challenges for Safeway, Supervalu, Ahold and Roundy's," Mushkin said. Wal-Mart's growth could put pressure on their prices and draw away customers.
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from Huffington Post
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) acknowledged on Wednesday that House Republicans had consciously voted to reduce the funds allocated to the State Department for embassy security since winning the majority in 2010.
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from Greatist
Expiration Dates, Explained
Here’s some food for thought: Expiration dates refer to quality and freshness of food, not safety.
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Columbus Day Storm; The 50th Anniversary
from NCWTV.com
St. Mary’s Mission Fire is now over 60% contained
Kennewick Man bones not from Columbia Valley, scientist tells tribes
In a historic first meeting of two very different worlds, Columbia Plateau tribal leaders met privately Tuesday with scientist Doug Owsley, who led the court battle to study Kennewick Man.
By Lynda V. Mapes
Seattle Times staff reporter
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LECTURE SERIES:
The Four Wars of World War II
Historian Kenneth W. Estes examines World War II as four separate and distinct wars that culminate in a final world conflict.
About the presenter: Kenneth W. Estes retired as a Lt. Col. from the US Marine Corps after 24 years of service. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy and holds advanced degrees from Duke University and the University of Maryland. He has published several titles in military history.
North Spokane Library | Sundays at 2pm
Nov 4 Hitler’s War (1939-1941)
Hitler’s initial form of “diplomacy” produces not a limited war, but a replay of the 1914 war in the west.
Nov 18 The Russo-German War (1941-1945)
Hitler’s plan for a rapid campaign to defeat Russia and compel a British peace agreement results in a very different outcome.
Dec 2 The China War (1931-1941)
Japan seeks to establish control of China by stages of occupation and intimidation.
Dec 9 The Great Pacific War and World Conflict Arena (1941-1945)
Japan seizes the opportunity to advance into Southeast Asia, drawing the United States and the rest of the world into global conflict.
from The Spokesman-Review
Scientist says Kennewick Man was from the coast
Associated Press
Spokane Diocese claims lawyers mishandled bankruptcy
John Stucke The Spokesman-Review
Particle study earns scientists Nobel Prize
Eryn Brown Los Angeles Times
U.S. official says he asked for more security in Libya
Issa’s House committee to hear his testimony today
Ken Dilanian McClatchy-Tribune
State Dept: Security at Libya consulate adequate
Bradley Klapperlarry Margasak Associated Press
State: never felt Libya attack due to film protest
Bradley Klapperlarry Margasak Associated Press
NATO to discuss Afghan war, reveal new commanders
Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press
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‘D.Y.I.’ inspiration: Try Coffee Liqueur
from kirotv.com
By Sam Argier
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from NCWTV.com
St. Mary’s Mission Fire is now over 60% contained
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from The Seattle Times
In a historic first meeting of two very different worlds, Columbia Plateau tribal leaders met privately Tuesday with scientist Doug Owsley, who led the court battle to study Kennewick Man.
By Lynda V. Mapes
Seattle Times staff reporter
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from the Spokane County Library District
The Four Wars of World War II
Historian Kenneth W. Estes examines World War II as four separate and distinct wars that culminate in a final world conflict.
About the presenter: Kenneth W. Estes retired as a Lt. Col. from the US Marine Corps after 24 years of service. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy and holds advanced degrees from Duke University and the University of Maryland. He has published several titles in military history.
North Spokane Library | Sundays at 2pm
Nov 4 Hitler’s War (1939-1941)
Hitler’s initial form of “diplomacy” produces not a limited war, but a replay of the 1914 war in the west.
Nov 18 The Russo-German War (1941-1945)
Hitler’s plan for a rapid campaign to defeat Russia and compel a British peace agreement results in a very different outcome.
Dec 2 The China War (1931-1941)
Japan seeks to establish control of China by stages of occupation and intimidation.
Dec 9 The Great Pacific War and World Conflict Arena (1941-1945)
Japan seizes the opportunity to advance into Southeast Asia, drawing the United States and the rest of the world into global conflict.
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from The Spokesman-Review
Scientist says Kennewick Man was from the coast
Associated Press
Spokane Diocese claims lawyers mishandled bankruptcy
John Stucke The Spokesman-Review
Particle study earns scientists Nobel Prize
Eryn Brown Los Angeles Times
U.S. official says he asked for more security in Libya
Issa’s House committee to hear his testimony today
Ken Dilanian McClatchy-Tribune
State Dept: Security at Libya consulate adequate
Bradley Klapperlarry Margasak Associated Press
Bradley Klapperlarry Margasak Associated Press
NATO to discuss Afghan war, reveal new commanders
Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press
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food:
Alison Ladman For the Associated Press
A rich lemon doughnut, no sticky filling required
Alison Ladman For the Associated Press
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science? or speculation?
from The Star
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| Wild horses roaming the Colville Indian Reservation |
Wild horse populations gaining on reservation
By Michelle Campobasso
Raiders celebrate homecoming victory
Lake Roosevelt 45, Manson 27
Phillip William George
Obituary
By Michelle Campobasso
Raiders celebrate homecoming victory
Obituary
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from The Wenatchee World
Chelan PUD hosts discussion of public power history
Blog: Common Ground
By Rufus Woods
By Wilfred Woods
Chairman of the Board
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