Ralphs

Kroger is closing at least two of their Ralphs grocery stores in Los Angeles in May due to the city’s “hazard pay” mandate.

The Pico-Robertson Ralphs will shut its doors on May 15th and a second LA Ralphs and a Food-4-Less will also close. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on March 25, 2021.

The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it is closing three Los Angeles stores.

The Kroger Co., criticized locally for its planned announcement to close two stores in Long Beach after the city passed an ordinance mandated an extra $4 in hourly pay for grocery workers, is giving $100 to all employees who get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Employees claim that proper safety steps are not being taken to protect workers. Joel Grover reported on NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020.

Beverly White reported on NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020.

Grocery stores outbreaks continue to grow. Joel Grover reported on NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020.

Ralphs supermarkets said Monday that it will not provide coronavirus testing to all of its workers, contrary to a previous announcement. The statement comes as the NBC4 I-Team has learned that 70 local supermarkets have employees who have tested positive, including 45 Ralphs stores. Monday, the union representing most Los Angeles-area grocery workers called on all chains to offer testing…

Hourly workers at Southland Ralphs and Food 4 Less stores will be getting a small bonus for their work helping to keep the stores open during the coronavirus pandemic, the stores’ ownership company announced. The onetime bonuses will amount to $300 for full-time employees and $150 for part-time workers. “Grocery workers are on the frontlines, ensuring Americans have access to…

The crush of shoppers stocking up due to coronavirus fears had led to shortages at stores, and markets are responding by hiring. Jane Yamamoto reported on NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Sunday March 15, 2020.

Following a frenzy that cleared shelves across Southern California in response to the coronavirus COVID-19, Ralphs and Costco are hiring to deal with increased demand. Ralphs said it had “immediate openings” available to help keep stores stocked with food and essentials. Shelves have been depleted at markets, including Ralphs, for the past week, with the run on essentials and food…