Linda Baker Teen retailer Aéropostale – a fixture in American malls – filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday and announced it would close 113 stores in the U.S. From Oregon Live: The company has struggled to compete with H&M and Forever 21, and has lost money for the last 13 quarters, CNN Money reported. According to … Read more
Eugene police are hoping to avoid violent confrontations when GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives today for a rally at the Lane Events Center. From the Eugene Register-Guard: The city’s officers will help with Trump’s security from the time he arrives until the time he leaves, with a motorcade escort — something law enforcement did … Read more
Earlier this week, CRF Frozen Foods issued a recall of all organic and conventional frozen vegetables and fruit products processed in its Pasco, Washington, facility since May 1, 2014. From the Salem Statesman-Journal: Vegetables processed at the plant under the Organic by Nature label, and possibly other labels, are grown on 8,000 acres at Threemile … Read more
The company announced plans for a $40.5 million expansion of its Beaverton factory that manufactures the tiny air pillows built into the soles of its athletic shoes. From Oregon Live: It’s unclear how many new jobs could be created as a result of the expansion. According to plans on file with the county, the company … Read more
Americans eat a staggering 81 million pounds of avocados on Cinco de Mayo. From Forbes.com: In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo is associated with drinking, and Americans are likely to celebrate with a margarita, or three. The spicy, salty beverage makes up 14% of American cocktail spending. That’s $2.9 billion spent on margaritas every year.
The Legislature earlier this year approved the expanded sales. From Oregon Live: Retail customers can buy one low-dose marijuana infused edible per day at medical marijuana dispensaries that sell to recreational customers. “Low dose” means an edible with no more than 15 milligrams of THC. A separate state law passed earlier this year removed the … Read more