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Couple Opts Not to Know Sex of Baby While Pregnant. Then Unexpected Person Ruins the Surprise
A woman who opted not to learn the sex of her baby before the birth found out anyway, after her mother-in-law went behind her back She writes on Reddit that she found out she was having a boy when acquaintances approached her at the grocery store Now, she wants her mother-in-law to know she's upsetA woman who decided not to learn the sex of her baby before the birth was in for a surprise when her mother-in-law went behind her back to find out. In a post published to Reddit, the 26-year-old woman explains that she and her husband are expecting their first child. "I am not fussed on the gender of my baby, neither is my husband, we just want a healthy and happy baby. Thus, we have not found out the gender, rather we want a surprise, or at least I thought," she writes. She adds that she has always had "a pretty good relationship" with her mother-in-law and has been sending her ultrasound images and other updates about the pregnancy. However, as she nears her due date, her mother-in-law "has been dying to know the gender." She is "constantly asking if we have changed our mind, and time after time, my husband and I say our minds are set on a surprise," she writes. Recently, the woman "had some mutual family friends approach me in the middle of the supermarket, and congratulate me and my husband on having a baby, and how exciting it is to have a little BOY." The poster was "taken aback" and told their friends that they did "not know the gender of the baby." "The family friends reply that 'Oh yes, MIL NAME, told us it was a boy,'" she writes. "I didn't say anything at the time, just smiled, and turned to my husband and kind of just went 'You need to investigate this.' " The man then called his mother and asked for an explanation. "She explained that she asked her friend, showed images of the ultrasound (works in the medical field/midwifery), and she confirmed it was a boy." They also learns that the mother-in-law had "told everyone." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories "I am FURIOUS that I, THE MOTHER, [am] finding this out last, when I did not even want to know," she writes. The couple confronted the mother-in-law, and the soon-to-be mom expressed her "deep disappointment and anger," telling her they need some space. Now her husband's siblings are saying she overreacted. However, Reddit users disagree, arguing that the woman should keep the baby far from the mother-in-law for as long as possible. "Make it at least a year. No contact, no holidays," wrote one commenter. "If she couldn't wait a few weeks for the gender reveal, she can wait a few months for the baby reveal," another added. Read the original article on People
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5 hours ago
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Consumer Reports visited 26 Krogers stores in 14 states and found 150-plus expired or misleading price tags
A monthlong Consumer Reports (CR) investigation alleges that shoppers at almost half of Kroger-owned grocery stores are overcharged for sale items. The investigation began after CR learned that Kroger workers in Colorado alleged widespread errors in pricing labels during union negotiations. In an effort to document the "size and breadth of the problem," CR recruited people to visit multiple stores in multiple states over several months. The results? Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) 'The shoppers found expired sales labels that led to overcharges on more than 150 grocery items, including Cheerios cereal, Mucinex cold and flu medication, Nescafé instant coffee, boneless beef, salmon, and dog food,' the report stated. According to the report, CR recruited people to visit 26 Kroger stores — including Kroger, Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, Fry's and Ralphs — across 14 states and the District of Columbia during March, April and May 2025. Shoppers documented more than 150 items where expired or misleading sales tags could have caused customers to pay more at checkout than the price listed on the shelf. Roughly one-third of the tags were outdated by at least 10 days, and several, they say, expired months before. The average overcharge was $1.70 per item — or, 18.4% more than the advertised sale price. 'People should pay the price that is being advertised, that's the law,' Consumer World founder Edgar Dworsky told CR. 'The issue here is that shoppers can't rely on the shelf price being accurate, and that's a big problem.' Items affected included a range of household staples and name-brand goods such as cereal, medication, instant coffee, meats, seafood and pet food. In some cases, the shelf tags still displayed promotional pricing well after the sale had ended, potentially misleading shoppers into thinking they were getting a discount. One example, KTLA News reports, was an 8-pack Mission Flour Tortillas advertised as on sale for $2.99 but showing as $4.00 when the CR shoppers checked their receipts. A Kroger representative responded to the report, saying the company regularly checks prices for accuracy and called the CR report a 'few dozen examples across several years out of billions of customer transactions annually.' The company said that while no errors are acceptable, characterizing a few mistakes as "widespread pricing concerns" is false. While Kroger is the latest retailer to come under scrutiny, it's not the only one. Other chains, including Walmart and Vons, have faced similar accusations in recent months. In October 2024, Albertsons agreed to pay $4 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the California grocery chain of charging more than the lowest advertised price for various items. Consumer advocates say the issue may be more common than most shoppers realize, and without checking receipts and shelf tag dates, many overcharges can easily go unnoticed. Read more: Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says — and that 'anyone' can do it While price errors may not be intentional, they can still cost you money — especially if you're buying multiple items you thought were on sale. Consumer advocates say overcharges often go unnoticed, but with a few simple steps, shoppers can reduce the risk of paying more than they should. Here are a few ways to protect yourself at the register: Double-check your receipt. Review it before leaving the store to ensure sale prices were applied correctly. Take pictures of sale tags. If you're concerned something won't ring up right, take a photo of the tag to show the clerk. Look for expiration dates on sale tags. Some tags may still be posted even after the promotion ends. Check before you decide to purchase items you think are on sale. Speak up. If the price at checkout doesn't match what was listed on the shelf, ask for a correction. Know the rules. Most states do not have a law that requires stores to honor an expired sale tag. However, some stores will as a gesture of goodwill. Even major grocery chains can make mistakes, but staying alert can help ensure you're actually getting the deals you came for. 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20 hours ago
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Aldi names Atty McGrath CEO, promotes Jason Hart to global COO
You can find original article here Supermarketnews. Subscribe to our free daily Supermarketnews newsletter. Aldi U.S. has promoted U.S. CEO Jason Hart to the executive board of Aldi South as group chief operating officer, and named COO Atty McGrath to succeed him, the discount grocer announced Friday. Effective Sept. 1, Hart will begin in the new role overseeing the company's global operations out of Aldi headquarters in Salzburg, Austria. During Hart's decade in the CEO position, Aldi's U.S. presence has nearly doubled, jumping from 1,300 stores in 32 states to 2,500 stores in 39 states. "I am honored to take on this new role with Aldi supporting our global business," Hart said.. "The growth and positive development of the Aldi brand we've achieved together in the U.S. is a tribute to our incredible teams across the business. I look forward to working with Aldi teams around the globe to drive our growth and success.' McGrath has spent nearly 20 years at Aldi in a variety of roles, including district manager, director of operations, division vice president, and chief operating officer. Aldi is among the most rapidly expanding grocery chains in the U.S., announcing in March 2024 that it plans to open some 800 new stores over five years. Aldi said it plans to open 225 stores this year. The no-frills grocery chain said in a press release that it has opened 55 stores this year and has 75 more planned for the summer. Aldi entered the Las Vegas market in April and announced plans to open 15 new stores in Florida. The grocer opened nearly 120 stores in 2024. ** Download the Supermarket News media kit here Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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20 hours ago
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Marks & Spencer winning the battle for middle class foodies
Marks & Spencer is winning the battle for middle-class grocery shoppers despite falling prey to a crippling cyberattack, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Food sales at the retailer grew at almost twice the rate of the wider market in the first month after the cyber hack. The robust performance, described by one analyst as 'remarkably strong', shows M&S is extending its lead over rival Waitrose, which also targets affluent shoppers. Sales at M&S of groceries, its biggest unit, grew by 8 per cent in the four weeks to May 18, according to the latest data from research firm Kantar. That compares with sector growth of just over 4 per cent, meaning M&S has increased its share since it confirmed the attack on April 22. Analysts say that while the hack caused its growth to slow from 21 per cent in the previous period, further gains are likely as M&S opens new, larger stores. Chief executive Stuart Machin has vowed to double the size of the food business. He is accelerating a programme to convert 12 former Homebase outlets into food halls stocking the entire M&S range. Many are in affluent middle-class towns, including Godalming and Farnham in Surrey, and Abingdon in Oxfordshire. The stores are situated near Waitrose supermarkets, throwing down a gauntlet to the rival retailer. The Godalming site, which will be M&S's largest food-only store when it opens next summer, is opposite a Waitrose. Analysts expect the cyberattack to cost the food business about £100 million, mainly through wastage and the extra logistics costs involved in replenishing bare shelves. Shares in M&S have recovered in recent weeks, but are still 8.5 per cent down since the hackers struck. In an exclusive interview with The Mail on Sunday last week, Machin said M&S would emerge stronger from the crisis. 'We've been around for 140 years with lots of challenges. We survived that and we'll survive this,' he said. In a reshuffle, marketing executive Anna Braithwaite left last week. M&S has appointed Boohoo's David James as supply chain and logistics director. Sharry Cramond, who was in charge of food marketing at M&S, will become marketing director of fashion, home and beauty. 'M&S looks remarkably strong despite the cyber disruption,' said James Anstead at Barclays investment bank. In the hack, the personal data of millions of customers was stolen, online sales suspended, and shelves emptied after cyber criminals gained entry to M&S systems over Easter, apparently via a third party. The food and clothing giant faces a total bill of up to £300 million and the disruption could go on until July.
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a day ago
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A cardiologist overhauled his diet to boost his longevity. Here's the grocery store path he takes to stick to his meal plan and avoid bad foods.
Ultra-processed foods are consistently linked to bad health outcomes, but they can be hard to avoid. A cardiologist writing a book about longevity decided to quit UPFs almost entirely. He shops the perimeter of the grocery store and enjoys more salads and yogurt. When cardiologist Eric Topol goes to the grocery store these days, his cart stands out among the crowd. It's no longer filled with boxes or packaged goods, he says it's largely just fresh produce — a big change from what he used to buy. "I was reading a lot of labels, and now I avoid things with labels," Topol told Business Insider. "When I'm in the grocery store and I'm only buying produce, people look at me like, 'what's wrong with this guy?'" It all happened about a year ago, as he was deep into research for his new bestselling book "Super Agers: An evidence-based approach to longevity." That's when he overhauled his relationship with packaged and mass-produced foods, cracking down on any ultra-processed food (UPF). "I call 'em UFOs," Topol said. "A lot of those things I didn't realize were so full of bad things." Topol shops now using the common nutritional rule-of-thumb to stick to the perimeter of the grocery store, the area where the fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, bulk grains, and frozen veggies are stored. It's those middle aisles full of ultra-processed products that he generally avoids. As Topol explains in his new book, ultra-processed foods are "the polar opposite" of fiber, a key nutrient abundant in fresh foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and grains, which we know is great for our long-term health in all different kinds of ways. For example, fiber slows down and aids digestion, improves cholesterol, fosters the health of the gut microbiome, and even helps stabilize blood sugar. UPFs generally don't. "What is referred to as the 'Western diet,' rich in ultra-processed foods, is pro-inflammatory and linked with metabolic dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and colon cancer," Topol's book says. His diet wasn't wildly unhealthy before, but he's become a more rigorous shopper as a result of his latest research. "If it's packaged or boxed or canned, I know it's probably gonna be a problem," Topol said. "I'll check it out. Sometimes, you can be surprised." Ultra-processed food researchers say not all UPFs are equally unhealthy. Studies show that whole grain breakfast cereals and ultra-processed yogurts aren't as bad for you as hot dogs, packaged desserts, or sugar-sweetened drinks like soda and juice. That second group of foods is more consistently linked to poor long-term health outcomes, like higher rates of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Some cans and boxes in the grocery store aren't even ultraprocessed at all. A can of chickpeas or some black beans seasoned with salt, frozen vegetables, canned fish — these are simply processed foods. They aren't linked to all the same bad health outcomes as UPFs, instead, they're great shortcuts to help encourage more healthy eating at home. Topol says his new shopping routine has morphed his daily diet in a near-effortless way. Plus, he doesn't have to spend so much time reading labels anymore, looking for the long list of ingredients he tries to avoid like high-fructose corn syrup, palm oil, artificial sweeteners, and more. "I eat salad at night, I eat yogurt and some berries in the morning, and not a whole lot in between," he said. "It's a pretty healthy diet, I think." Read the original article on Business Insider
