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Posted : Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:35:10 GMT
Author : Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
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Sixteen Fresh & Easy locations bring more fresh food options back to neighborhood EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 9
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is currently open in 16 previously vacated supermarket locations. The company continues to acquire former grocery locations to bring fresh food options back to the neighborhood.
"Grocery stores are very important to neighborhoods and when supermarkets close, neighbors are many times left with few food options. At Fresh & Easy, we believe everyone deserves access to fresh, wholesome food at affordable prices," said Tim Mason, Fresh & Easy CEO. "We are proud to fill these voids in neighborhoods and offer competitive new jobs as well as quality food."
Fresh & Easy has opened stores at twelve former grocery store locations in California and four in Arizona including:
-- Eagle Rock & El Paso - Glassell Park, CA
-- Foothill Blvd & Second Ave - Arcadia, CA
-- Imperial & Santa Gertrudes - La Mirada, CA
-- East Vista & Vale Terrace - Vista, CA
-- Perris & Alessandro - Moreno Valley, CA
-- Lake Murray & Navajo - San Diego, CA
-- Foothill & San Antonio - Upland, CA
-- Spring & Palo Verde - Long Beach, CA
-- Vanowen & Sepulveda - Van Nuys, CA
-- Catalina & Canon - Point Loma, CA
-- Lindero Canyon Rd & Kanan Rd - Oak Park, CA
-- Chino Hills Pkwy & Eucalyptus - Chino Hills, CA
-- 59th & Olive - Glendale, AZ
-- Scottsdale & Shea - Scottsdale, AZ
-- Gilbert Rd & Southern - Mesa, AZ
-- Gilbert & Guadalupe - Gilbert, AZ

Fresh & Easy products have no artificial colors or flavors, no added trans fats, and only use preservatives when absolutely necessary. Deliveries are made daily and to each store to ensure all products are as fresh as possible.
Fresh & Easy aims to hire locally and creates approximately 22 new jobs for each store. Entry-level positions start at $10 an hour in California, with a quarterly bonus of up to 10%. Additionally, all employees are given the opportunity to work 20 hours a week or more, which entitles all employees to comprehensive and affordable healthcare.
About Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
Fresh & Easy currently has 94 grocery markets open throughout Southern California and in Nevada and Arizona.
At roughly 10,000 square feet, Fresh & Easy markets are smaller than the typical supermarket to give customers a faster, easier shopping experience. In addition to fresh, prepared meals and produce, Fresh & Easy offers everyone's favorite national brand products and household items, all at everyday low prices.
More information regarding Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market can be found at http://www.freshandeasy.com.
SOURCE Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market

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