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Boston Globe
7 hours ago
- Business
- Boston Globe
A refresher on the longstanding Market Basket family feud
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up A sign outside of a Lowell Market Basket in July 2014. Joanne Rathe/Globe Staff Advertisement To explain, we have to go back a while. Market Basket has its roots in a Lowell food store opened in 1917 by Greek immigrants Athanasios and Efrosini Demoulas. Eventually, the couple sold the store to two of their kids, George and Telemachus. George died in 1971, giving Telemachus — father of Arthur T. Demoulas — control of the company. Fast forward to 1990: George's side of the family — including son Arthur S. Demoulas, cousin of Arthur T. — launched a bitter legal battle against the other side of the family, claiming that Telemachus was swindling George's side of the family out of their shares of the business. The court eventually found in favor of George's side of the family, giving them a narrow controlling stake in the company. Advertisement And yet, in 2008, Arthur T. Demoulas was tapped to lead the company — the result of a wayward board member on George's side of the family that tended to side with Arthur T. The animosity between the two Arthurs, both alike in indignity, only grew from there — particularly over financial matters. Broadly speaking, Arthur S. and his side wanted bigger dividends for the company's shareholders — i.e., members of the Demoulas family. Arthur T. was in favor of spending on store expansion and generous worker compensation, including regular bonuses and a profit-sharing plan. This fissure led to some combative moments between Arthur T. and the board. For example: At a 2009 board meeting, Arthur S. Demoulas was scrutinizing his cousin's plan to spend millions on employee bonuses. 'I want to tell you, Arthur, you hired me to run the company, OK; and when you hired me, you hired my management style,' said Arthur T. Demoulas. 'And my management style is not to come back to this board to request and ask for permission.' At another board meeting, this one in 2012, directors raised the possibility of a limit on how much the CEO could spend without board approval — a proposal to which Arthur T. did not take kindly. 'I'm running this company with the philosophy, very strong philosophy, there's only one boss on this company. There's not two. There's not three. There's not five. There's only one boss in this company,' Arthur T. said. Advertisement Finally, in June 2014, matters reached a fever pitch, with the board removing Arthur T. from his post. The backlash, to put it mildly, Employees and customers hold a rally in support of Arthur T. Demoulas in Tewksbury in July 2014. Suzanne Kreiter Stuffed giraffes became a symbol of support for Arthur T. Demoulas, representing his tendency to "stick his neck out" for employees. Suzanne Kreiter Boycotting customers taped up receipts from competing supermarkets at Market Basket stores. Joanne Rathe/Globe Staff Rank-and-file workers, many of whom revered Arthur T., staged massive walkouts. Customers boycotted, taping receipts from Hannaford and Shaw's on store windows. Shelves grew barren. As the company lost millions of dollars each day, the governors of Massachusetts and New Hampshire tried desperately to broker a deal. Finally, in August 2014, the madness came to an end. Arthur T., along with his three sisters, reached a deal to buy out Arthur S. and other relatives from the supermarket chain for $1.6 billion, and he retook his place as the helm of the company. Employees went back to work, and customers returned in droves. 'You taught everybody that ... Market Basket is a place where respect, honor, and dignity is a way of life,' Arthur T. told workers outside the brand's Tewksbury headquarters after the deal was reached. 'This was not about a family conflict or a Greek tragedy, but more about fairness, justice, and a solid moral compass that united the human soul.' Arthur T. Demoulas addresses workers outside of Market Basket headquarters in Tewksbury on Aug. 28, 2014. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Since then, Arthur T.'s tenure has continued with relatively little fanfare. The company has flourished, adding stores and growing revenue, and the Great Market Basket Uprising of 2014 became the stuff of New England lore. Will history repeat itself? Only time will tell. Dana Gerber can be reached at
Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'We took baby on holiday and left toddler at home - we didn't want him there'
One couple recently jetted off to Morocco with their four-month-old son, as they left their two-year-old son at home with his grandmother - dividing opinions A couple have divided opinions after choosing to take their baby on holiday, but leave their toddler at home. Georgia and Chris Brown, both 30, recently took their four-month-old son, Harry, on a four-day holiday to Morocco - while leaving their two-year-old son, George, at home with his grandmother. The couple explained they wanted some 'one-on-one time' with their baby, something they felt wouldn't be possible with a toddler in tow. Georgia, a business consultant from southeast London, and Chris, a sales executive, said they gave George a similar experience when he was a baby, taking him on a trip to Sorrento, Italy. They hoped to give Harry the same chance to be the centre of attention. 'George's first holiday was all about him, and we wanted that experience with Harry,' Georgia told What's the Jam. 'With a toddler, it's a very different experience because you're always watching out for them. George is running wild, and Harry's life very much revolves around what his brother's doing.' Chris booked the holiday as a surprise birthday gift for Georgia. She was initially surprised to see that only one child was included in the booking, but understood the reasoning and found it 'quite sweet.' Georgia emphasised that George is very loved and well cared for by his grandmother while they were away. The couple also made sure to FaceTime George daily. However, after Georgia shared a video of the holiday on TikTok, the couple faced a flood of criticism online, with some accusing them of being 'bad parents' and neglecting their toddler. Others suggested financial reasons were behind the decision, which Georgia denied. 'I didn't expect the reaction,' Georgia said. 'People said 'that poor boy' and that he'll remember this forever. But he's independent and happy. We FaceTimed every day, and he had a great time with his gran.' Despite the backlash, the couple doesn't regret their choice. Since the Morocco trip in March, the whole family has been on holidays together to Germany and Ireland. 'It was lovely to have that special time with Harry,' Georgia said. 'George was well cared for, went to the zoo, and had fun with family. It was a great balance.' The online responses have been mixed - some calling the decision selfish or unfair to the older child, while others defended the Browns, emphasising the importance of parents having individual time with each child. One supporter said, 'There's nothing wrong with what you've done if the kids are left with loving family. People just don't understand how hard parenting is.' Another commented, 'It's thoughtful to give each child quality time, especially when most holidays are family ones.'
The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
TWO Coronation Street stars to exit soap next week – and huge clue a THIRD could follow them
TWO Coronation Street stars are set to exit the long-running soap next week. It was previously revealed that Advertisement 6 Sue Cleaver is set to leave Coronation Street and her role as Eileen Grimshaw Credit: ITV 6 As part of her exit storyline, Ryan Thomas is reprising his role as her son Jason Credit: ITV 6 Will her partner George Shuttleworth join or will there be a dramatic split? Credit: ITV In January this year, it was announced that former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver, 61, will leave Coronation Street. After 25 years, As part of her exit storyline, He will Advertisement READ MORE ON CORRIE She is the estranged wife of Theo Silverton ( However, spoilers also hint that Eileen's partner George Shuttleworth ( On the ITV serial drama, Eileen will contemplate her entire He is set to get down on one knee and pop the question to her, but in awkward scenes Elineen does not seem as keen as he thought. Advertisement Most read in Soaps Meanwhile, Jason has set up a business in Thailand and he wants his mother to join him and move abroad. Eileen will be extremely tempted by her son's offer as he asks her to be his new partner in the business. Relive some of Ryan Thomas' classic moments as Jason Grimshaw - a role he has played in Coronation Street since 2000 When he mentions George, Eileen thinks that he would not want to go across the world with her. But, George is keen to prove Eileen wrong when word gets back to him, and he will make a huge gesture. Advertisement He will book a holiday as a test run as he offers to leave However, will Eileen stay with George as she prepares to leave the street she has called home for 25 years? Coronation Street's 2024 shock exits Corrie has said goodbye to several cast members this year. Let's break down who's left the famous soap: Eliza Woodrow (Savannah Kunyo) The youngster moved to live with her dad Dom Everett, who went back on the £10,000 bribe Eliza's grandfather Stu had offered to keep him out of her life. Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) After being diagnosed last year, the fan favourite was devastated to learn he only had months left to live. Viewers know he is planning to take his own life to end his suffering. Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) Though she struggled to decide with her stepdad Paul's impending death from MND, she was convinced she had to live her life to the full. Simon Barlow ( The Weatherfield legend Simon's been on a downward spiral ever since and his exit could end in tragedy. It looks likely she'll be heading to Dublin after securing a lucrative new job, leaving her colleague and fling Adam Barlow behind. Show stalwart Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, is taking a break to star in the Sister Act The Musical UK tour. She will be back filming in May once her dates on the tour come to an end. Her character left the Street after her son Jason broke his back after falling off a moped in Asia. Will there be a sad split or will George be leaving the show with Eileen? Meanwhile, Sue admitted that she feels that the storyline is the perfect send off for her iconic character. Advertisement Speaking about her forthcoming departure, she explained: "I said very much that I would like her to go off to pastures new, you know, to kind of mirror what I'm doing in a sense. "And I just think it's time for a change. So it was perfect." It was just so nice to have him [Ryan Thomas] back and filming those final scenes with him. Sue Cleaver She added to "I felt very grateful to have such a wonderful ending written. It seemed very, very apt." Advertisement The actress also admitted that she wanted Ryan Thomas to come back for her exit. Sue told the outlet: "When I decided to leave, like over a year ago, I rang Ryan, and I said, 'Ryan, I'm going to tell them that I'm going, and if they ask me about exits, I'd really like to say that you'd come back and take me out , but I don't know whether they'd go for it or not'. Visit our Coronation Street page for the latest gossip Find all Coronation Street spoilers here "And he just went, 'Oh my gosh, of course, I would', which was so lovely for me. She added: "It was just so nice to have him back and filming those final scenes with him. It just felt like I'd come full circle really." Advertisement 6 Eileen Grimshaw does not seem keen on marriage to George Credit: Rex 6 She will reflect on her future as she questions her relationship Credit: Rex 6 Jason will ask his mother to move to Thailand with him and become his new business partner Credit: ITV Coronation Street continues on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
TWO Coronation Street stars to exit soap next week – and huge clue a THIRD could follow them
One character will be faced with a huge choice to make GOOD COMPANY TWO Coronation Street stars to exit soap next week – and huge clue a THIRD could follow them TWO Coronation Street stars are set to exit the long-running soap next week. It was previously revealed that a famous actor will make a highly-anticipated return to the cobbles as part of the departure storyline. Advertisement 6 Sue Cleaver is set to leave Coronation Street and her role as Eileen Grimshaw Credit: ITV 6 As part of her exit storyline, Ryan Thomas is reprising his role as her son Jason Credit: ITV 6 Will her partner George Shuttleworth join or will there be a dramatic split? Credit: ITV In January this year, it was announced that former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver, 61, will leave Coronation Street. After 25 years, she will depart the serial drama and leave her role as Eileen Grimshaw behind. As part of her exit storyline, Ryan Thomas, 40, will reprise his role as her on-screen son Jason Grimshaw. He will cause trouble on the street as he flirts with Danielle Silverton (Natalie Anderson). Advertisement She is the estranged wife of Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) who of course had an illicit affair with his brother Todd (Gareth Pierce). However, spoilers also hint that Eileen's partner George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) could also be departing the show. On the ITV serial drama, Eileen will contemplate her entire future as she is even left questioning her relationship. He is set to get down on one knee and pop the question to her, but in awkward scenes Elineen does not seem as keen as he thought. Advertisement Meanwhile, Jason has set up a business in Thailand and he wants his mother to join him and move abroad. Eileen will be extremely tempted by her son's offer as he asks her to be his new partner in the business. Relive some of Ryan Thomas' classic moments as Jason Grimshaw - a role he has played in Coronation Street since 2000 When he mentions George, Eileen thinks that he would not want to go across the world with her. But, George is keen to prove Eileen wrong when word gets back to him, and he will make a huge gesture. Advertisement He will book a holiday as a test run as he offers to leave Weatherfield with her and her son. However, will Eileen stay with George as she prepares to leave the street she has called home for 25 years? Coronation Street's 2024 shock exits Corrie has said goodbye to several cast members this year. Let's break down who's left the famous soap: Eliza Woodrow (Savannah Kunyo) has said farewell to Corrie to start a new life in Germany. The youngster moved to live with her dad Dom Everett, who went back on the £10,000 bribe Eliza's grandfather Stu had offered to keep him out of her life. Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) will bow out of the soap this summer when he loses his fight with motor neurone disease (MND) in tragic scenes. After being diagnosed last year, the fan favourite was devastated to learn he only had months left to live. Viewers know he is planning to take his own life to end his suffering. Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) departed the cobbles after being offered the opportunity of a lifetime to study in America. Though she struggled to decide with her stepdad Paul's impending death from MND, she was convinced she had to live her life to the full. Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) has struggled with the sudden departure of his father Peter from the cobbles. The Weatherfield legend left his family and loved ones behind on Boxing Day, 2023, when his wife Carla Connor encouraged him to travel around the world with a friend. Simon's been on a downward spiral ever since and his exit could end in tragedy. Alya Nazir is set to leave the cobbles as actress Sair Khan prepares to go on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child. It looks likely she'll be heading to Dublin after securing a lucrative new job, leaving her colleague and fling Adam Barlow behind. Show stalwart Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, is taking a break to star in the Sister Act The Musical UK tour. She will be back filming in May once her dates on the tour come to an end. Her character left the Street after her son Jason broke his back after falling off a moped in Asia. Will there be a sad split or will George be leaving the show with Eileen? Meanwhile, Sue admitted that she feels that the storyline is the perfect send off for her iconic character. Advertisement Speaking about her forthcoming departure, she explained: "I said very much that I would like her to go off to pastures new, you know, to kind of mirror what I'm doing in a sense. "And I just think it's time for a change. So it was perfect." It was just so nice to have him [Ryan Thomas] back and filming those final scenes with him. Sue Cleaver She added to The Mirror: "I'm so happy with the ending, and I was so humbled by it and the way it had been written and what it is. "I felt very grateful to have such a wonderful ending written. It seemed very, very apt." Advertisement The actress also admitted that she wanted Ryan Thomas to come back for her exit. Sue told the outlet: "When I decided to leave, like over a year ago, I rang Ryan, and I said, 'Ryan, I'm going to tell them that I'm going, and if they ask me about exits, I'd really like to say that you'd come back and take me out, but I don't know whether they'd go for it or not'. Visit our Coronation Street page for the latest gossip Find all Coronation Street spoilers here "And he just went, 'Oh my gosh, of course, I would', which was so lovely for me. She added: "It was just so nice to have him back and filming those final scenes with him. It just felt like I'd come full circle really." Advertisement 6 Eileen Grimshaw does not seem keen on marriage to George Credit: Rex 6 She will reflect on her future as she questions her relationship Credit: Rex 6 Jason will ask his mother to move to Thailand with him and become his new business partner Credit: ITV Coronation Street continues on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
Glasgow Times
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Asda urgently recalls item over child safety concerns
The emergency warning relates to a kids' item, which features Disney characters and branding. The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued the recall for the George 'Stitch and Angel' 2-piece set available at ASDA. The PSD number is 2505-0161. See the recall here from Asda. The product description reads: "A light blue two-piece clothing set for children with Stitch and Angel designs." Lilo & Stitch 🌊 Have you watched the live action yet? 👀 — Tania 🍃 (@Tanisketch) May 27, 2025 It said: "The product has been identified as presenting a risk of injuries as the cord supplied with the shorts is too long. "A child could become tangled or trapped in the cord, leading to injury. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. "The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers are advised to return the product to their nearest ASDA store for a full refund. For further information, please access ASDA's website at the following link." The barcodes (found on the inner care label of the garment) are 5059201121453, 5059201121477, 5059201121491, 5059201121811 5059201121835, 5059201121859, 5059201121873, 5059201121897. Recommended reading: Asda warned: "The George Stitch and Angel 2-piece set has been identified with a manufacturing issue on the cord length which on some garments may be too long and could pose a risk of injury. The top in this 2-piece set is unaffected. This issue affects ALL sizes. "If you have purchased the George Stitch and Angel 2-piece set from Asda, please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt. "We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you would like any further information, please contact: Asda Customer Relations – 0800 952 0101."
