Kroger's, South Side

For Further Reading: 1951-1984

"Kroger Tieup Settled."

Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, 26 November 1951.

"Kroger Plans Expansion in County:

At Least 20 New Remodeled Stores Due in Two Years."

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 15 August 1966.

"200 Losing Jobs As Kroger Shuts Warehouse Here:

Chain Moves Operation to Cleveland in Wake of Teamster Trouble."

Charles H. Allard.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 29 September 1966.

"Kroger Raps Vandalism, Leaves Early:

Company Estimates $3000 Damages at Warehouse."

Edward Verlich.

The Pittsburgh Press, 30 September 1966.

"Kroger Moves Trucks from Teamsters' Lot:

Police, Union Officials Stand By."

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 15 October 1966.

"Strike Shuts Kroger Doors

A&P, Acme Also Face Rejection of Offers."

Ray Steffens.

The Pittsburgh Press, 29 September 1974, 1, 4.

"Kroger Tells Union: Stores Face Closing."

John P. Moody.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 25 October 1974, 1.

"Strike Clouds Future Here, Kroger Says:

Situation 'Serious' As Losses Mount, Clerks' Union Told."

The Pittsburgh Press, 25 October 1974, 1, 4.

"Kroger Plans Discount for Elderly:

Aid for Those on Fixed Income over 59 in Age."

The Pittsburgh Press, 27 August 1975, 3.

"6 Kroger Stores in Area Plan March Closings."

The Pittsburgh Press, 13 February 1977.

"Walkout Authorized by Kroger Employees."

The Pittsburgh Press, 1 October 1980.

"Kroger 'Boom' Adds 1,800 Jobs to Region."

Ken Fisher.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 9 December 1980, 16.

"Kroger Concessions Ballots Impounded."

The Pittsburgh Press, 2 October 1982.

"Kroger Store on North Side Will Not Open."

The Pittsburgh Press, 7 October 1982.

"Kroger's to Close 7 Stores in District."

Douglas Root.

The Pittsburgh Press, 9 October 1982, A1, A3.

"Banksville Stunned by Kroger Closing."

Robert Baird.

The Pittsburgh Press, 10 October 1982, A2.

"Food Fight:

Kroger Union May Throw Out Concession Vote."

Harry Tkach.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 11 October 1982, 1, 4.

"Council Asks Kroger to Delay Closings."

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 12 October 1982, 4.

"Even New Vote May Not Halt Kroger Closings."

Michael Schroeder.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 13 October 1982, 12.

"Kroger Union Latest Victim in Supermarket Wage Battles."

Steve Fine.

Pittsburgh Business Times, 18-24 October 1982, 7.

"Vote Saves 5 Kroger Stores."

Lorna Doubet.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 23 October 1982, 1, 14.

"Kroger, Dillon Directors OK Merger Plan."

The Pittsburgh Press, 16 November 1982.

"Kroger Workers Vote to 'Shut 'em Down.'"

Toni Locy.

The Pittsburgh Press, 9 January 1984, A1, A4.

"Kroger Prepares for Strike."

Nicholas Knezevich.

The Pittsburgh Press, 12 January 1984, B1.

"Kroger May Sell Its Stores If Workers Strike."

Gabriel Ireton.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 14 January 1984, 1.

"Walkout Begins at Kroger Stores."

William Mausteller.

The Pittsburgh Press, 15 January 1984.

"Kroger Growth Turns to Pain in Second Century."

Rick Kennedy.

The Pittsburgh Press, 14 February 1984.

"Kroger to Sell Area's 45 Stores."

John P. Moody.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 14 February 1984, 1.

"The Kroger Pullout." [Editorial.]

The Pittsburgh Press, 15 February 1984, C2.

"Union Requests Final Meeting with Kroger on Benefits."

Toni Locy.

The Pittsburgh Press, 15 February 1984.

"Kroger Workers Protest Lack of Support, Will Picket Union."

Toni Locy.

The Pittsburgh Press, 16 February 1984, B1.

"Workers' Appeal to City, County Feared

Too Little, Too Late to Stop Kroger Sale."

Toni Locy.

The Pittsburgh Press, 17 February 1984, B1, B4.

"Kroger Delays Announcement on Sale of Stores."

The Pittsburgh Press, 18 February 1984, B1.

"Grim Outlook Prevails among Former Kroger Employees."

Toni Locy.

The Pittsburgh Press, 20 February 1984.

"Residents Await Kroger Reopening."

Gabriel Ireton.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 21 February 1984.

"Sold Kroger Stores Will Reopen Soon."

Nicholas Knezevich.

The Pittsburgh Press, 21 February 1984, C9.

"Last 9 Kroger Stores to Close by March 30."

The Pittsburgh Press, 15 March 1984.

"New Givebacks:

Even Profitable Firms Press Workers to Take Permanent Pay Cuts:

They Fear Rivals That Have Lower Production Costs;

Many Employees Bitter:

How Kroger Co. Got Tough."

Ralph E. Winter.

Wall Street Journal, 16 March 1984, 1, 24.

"Giant Eagle, Shop 'n Save Buying 7 Krogers."

Michael Schroeder.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 20 April 1984, 1.

"3 Kroger Stores Purchased."

The Pittsburgh Press, 20 April 1984.

"Food Local Members Claim Lockout by Union Leaders."

Toni Locy and Paul Maryniak.

The Pittsburgh Press, 23 April 1984, A1, A4.

"IDA [Industrial Development Authority]

Delays Kroger Purchase Loan."

Sam Spatter.

The Pittsburgh Press, 26 April 1984.

"Nationwide Concessions Follow Kroger Closings Here."

Nicholas Knezevich.

The Pittsburgh Press, 6 May 1984, B12, B18.

"Loans for Kroger Stores Denied."

Chet Wade.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 24 May 1984.

"Lucchino Seeking Ban on Key Loans to Food Distributor."

P. J. Boyle.

The Pittsburgh Press, 5 June 1984, B5.

Last updated: 13 May 1999.