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Haggen Northwest Fresh
Haggen Northwest Fresh is a regional grocery store chain focused on local and organic products and sustainable practices.
CCI Score
CCI Score: Haggen Northwest Fresh
-25.36
Latest Event
Haggen's Expansion Fiasco and Labor Fallout
Haggen’s rapid and overly ambitious expansion—marked by a massive acquisition of Safeway, Vons and Albertsons stores—resulted in mismanagement, a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, and adverse effects on union employees, as promises regarding labor protection were not fully upheld. The resulting chaos culminated in a $1 billion lawsuit against Albertsons for misleading pricing, reflecting poor business practices and detrimental labor outcomes.
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ACCOMPLICE
Haggen Northwest Fresh is currently rated as an Accomplice.
Latest Events
- SEP082023
Haggen’s rapid and overly ambitious expansion—marked by a massive acquisition of Safeway, Vons and Albertsons stores—resulted in mismanagement, a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, and adverse effects on union employees, as promises regarding labor protection were not fully upheld. The resulting chaos culminated in a $1 billion lawsuit against Albertsons for misleading pricing, reflecting poor business practices and detrimental labor outcomes.
-40
Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
June 18
Haggen’s aggressive acquisition and rapid expansion without adequate market understanding led to mispricing, inventory issues, and ultimately a bankruptcy filing. These flawed business practices undermine community stability and signal a disregard for ethical corporate responsibility.
-30
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
June 18
Despite initial assurances to honor union contracts and support employee welfare, Haggen’s mismanagement led to rapid layoffs and job instability. This failure to protect worker rights exacerbates the negative fallout from its business missteps.
- AUG252015
A workers union, UFCW Local 770, has filed charges against Haggen alleging that the company illegally laid off employees, reduced hours, and violated labor contract protections, including actions adversely affecting disabled workers.
-50
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
June 18
The allegations against Haggen indicate potential violations of labor rights, including illegal layoffs, misleading job protections, and unfair treatment of disabled workers. Such practices undermine worker protections and contribute negatively to ethical business practices.
- JAN012015
In 2015, following the Safeway-Albertsons merger, Haggen Northwest Fresh faced severe financial distress after alleged sabotage during the transition. The company filed for bankruptcy, closed and sold approximately 127 stores, and more than 5,000 workers lost their jobs, highlighting a failure to protect labor and community stability.
-80
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
June 18
Haggen's collapse and the resulting massive layoffs demonstrate poor labor practices and a disregard for worker security. By failing to protect its workforce during turbulent merger conditions, the company contributed to destabilizing communities—a factor that can exacerbate conditions ripe for authoritarian exploitation.
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