We Are Market Basket and WE ARE BACK!!

[graywarrior]

Tonight, the resolution we all have been fighting for for so long has come to be. The Board of Directors has approved the sale of the company to the family of Arthur T. Demoulas and we are back in the building starting tomorrow! The entire management team including those fired and those who resigned will be back as well to start the process of rebuilding. Most importantly, ATD is back!!

Details are emerging as we write this but we wanted to let the world know that we have emerged from this crisis victorious! The STAKEHOLDERS have helped to Save Market Basket and in doing so, we have made history. Associates, vendors and most importantly, CUSTOMERS carried the banner for a company that is so much more than simply a company, but is rather an integral piece of every community it serves.

Tonight we raise a glass to Artie T and each other as we have achieved the most improbable of upsets. Tomorrow we go to work and never, in the history of people going to work, will so many people be so happy to punch the clock.

To our customers...words will never be able to express our appreciation of what you have accomplished. You are the lifeblood of who we are and we are eternally thankful to you. Please understand that we will be working around the clock to get every department in every store back up to speed and once we do, we will be better than ever!

WE ARE MARKET BASKET and WE ARE BACK!

[yeoman6987]

1. I have never heard of this place ever

until it was posted on here a month or so back. Glad they are resolved in their disagreements. I guess now it is trying to get customers back. I would imagine a big majority found other grocers to purchase items from.

[bunnies]

4. Market Basket Customers will be back in droves.

That includes myself and everyone I know. Count on it!!!

[yeoman6987]

8. You sound very hopeful

I hope it works out especially of the customers.

[bunnies]

12. You wouldnt believe the amount of loyalty people have to this chain.

Price-wise, the other chains around here cant touch them. They'll be back and busier than ever.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

13. you obviously havent kept up. Their customers were the driving

force behind their success from day one. They will be back.

[graywarrior]

39. Everyone in my apartment complex boycotted them

Customers stood outside with signs day after day after day. It's a beautiful thing!

[shraby]

14. The customers were boycotting the place..big reason the deal went

through.

[RandiFan1290]

65. There was a boycott

You know, those things 'publicons claim never work.

[valerief]

72. Me, too! I've respected the customer strike. nt

[HomerRamone]

23. They'll get lots of curious new customers.

I'm a lifelong Bostonian but I've only been going there a few years. It was out of the way for me and I didn't know how much cheaper it was. And I didn't know how well they treated their employees until I started hearing about the fight between the competing cousins maybe a year or so ago. I had been afraid that maybe the low prices were because they treated the workers like Wal-Mart does. How wrong I was. And now that word is out about what a great company it is, I think they'll be attracting more shoppers than ever...

[graywarrior]

41. I went to Shaws and WalMart a few times to get stuff and nearly every customer there

was bitching about the prices and wishing MB would hurry up and settle this.

[valerief]

73. That's what I thought, too, until the customer strike. They're going to get more business than ever

now.

[sheshe2]

37. Not.

I have boycotted and have gone through all that I had on my shelves. Why would anyone pay dollars more for the exact same item elsewhere.

Nope we are going back in droves!

[PatSeg]

54. They'll come back

Market Basket has a very loyal customer base.

[ET Awful]

86. If you lived in the area, you'd know that the majority of customers will return.

They supported the employees and Artie T., and will return to Market Basket.

You shouldn't assume that customers didn't back the employees. That vast majority of Market Basket customers supported the employees and will return to Market Basket now that Artie T. is going to be returning.

[Old and In the Way]

94. If they were publicly traded, I'd be extremely bullish.

Not only will they recover 98% of their previious custokers, but this story has been well covered in the tegion. There wil be a whole new segment of customers that will patronize MB now because they want to support enlightened anagement. The fact that MB delivers.more value to the customer interms of better overall savings, won't hurt either. Someone is going to get really hurt..Shaws, Shop and Sabe, Roche Brothers..not sure who, but MB os going to have a hreat 2015. 2014 will be ok, considering the 2 months loss of revenue and write downs..

[bunnies]

2. YES!!!!!!!

I can get groceries again!!!!

[blue neen]

3. Congratulations!

It's absolutely awe-inspiring what all of you have done.

[graywarrior]

7. We've all stuck together, workers and customers

It's such a sweet victory.

[blue neen]

11. It must feel exhilarating!

You stuck together and MADE A DIFFERENCE! It's great.

[Booster]

16. I've never heard of this store before but I was rooting like Hell for you guys. Congratulations.

And a huge shout out to ALL the customers who boycotted the market - that was awesome. A win for the good guys.

[graywarrior]

22. People here are going nutz

[BlancheSplanchnik]

89. strength in numbers! :D

[pinto]

5. Congrats!

[graywarrior]

6. People are driving by MBs and leaning on their car horns

It's awesome!

[yeoman6987]

10. lol.....that sounds wonderful

I suppose I could drive by "Giant" my grocer.....although they would probably wonder what is going on with me.

[edbermac]

9. Went to Chelsea today

40 registers and a dozen people with full carts at each one is the norm.

It was so empty today that the Patriots could have held a practice session there.

The store was fairly well stocked except for the perishable stuff so they should be back to normal in a few days.

[Luminous Animal]

15. Yep. You made history! Kudos to all those who stuck it out... customers and employees.

[sheshe2]

45. We did Luminous Animal.

We did and it was awesome! Hey, a victory for the people.

My fridge is empty, gotta shop next week.

[Luminous Animal]

51. Mega congratulations! Bon Appetit!

[sheshe2]

59. LOL~ Thanks...

I still have to shop carefully...yet the prices are unbelievably low. One item that I buy once in a while as a splurge is $3 less at MB!

Thanks!

[MANative]

17. Best news I've heard in weeks!

Thrilled for the specific outcome, and for the hope that it portends for a resurgence of stakeholder vs. shareholder capitalism. CEOs need to remember that the ultimate boss is not the Board, and not the shareholder, but the CUSTOMER, whether that's an individual consumer or a B2B buyer.

[graywarrior]

18. Corporations are NOT people!

[MANative]

21. Actually...

they are... NOTHING WITHOUT the people who make them work. The entity is unquestionably not a person, regardless of what the moronic fools on the Supreme Court say, but the corporation can only exist because of its people and the work, goods and services they produce. Maybe some of them will start to get that message now.

[graywarrior]

25. I don't know....Artie had a lot to do with it

There aren't many like him. I saw an interview with a guy who works for MB whose daughter was in a car accident and suffered brain injury. He said Artie made sure she got the best medical care and she recovered enough to be able to work at one of the stores. She said Artie saved her life and she will be forever grateful. He's a unique individual.

[MANative]

34. No question that he's a very special individual. I hope that he...

Will serve as an inspiration for other leaders, and that the Market Basket example will demonstrate what a committed, engaged workforce can accomplish. Can you imagine what would happen to corporate productivity if everyone loved their jobs as much as MB associates do? That can't happen without two-way commitment and two-way loyalty, the kind that has been sorely lacking since Reagan and his clowns twisted the corporate model to benefit only financial investors.

[graywarrior]

80. And the grocery business is a tough business!

Those workers perform mundane work all day long, stocking shelves, standing in cold refrigerators, cutting up vegetables in the produce room (I've done that--it ain't fun!). But they all love one another and they have fun at work. The managers play goofy jokes on the workers, the workers retaliate...it's a fun place to be when they're all on the job.

[valerief]

79. Right. And CUSTOMERS create jobs, not CEOs, as Arthur S learned. Arthur T already

knew it.

[graywarrior]

81. Damn right!

I was at my favorite store this morning and two customers in their 70s were asking if they could work there. The manager told them "we'd LOVE to have you! You did this for us!"

[wandy]

19. And a tip 'o the hat to you Graywarrior.

[freshwest]

20. What a great ending to this story! Thanks graywarrior for keeping us in the loop!

[BrotherIvan]

24. OH HELL YES!

I hope the people, i.e. customers, will learn that they have the power!

[bigtonka]

26. congratulations!!

[lpbk2713]

27. I love it when the good guys win.

And this is great news.

[Sissyk]

28. Big congratulations!!

I haven't commented on this since you've been posting, but I've read all your post, and I'm so proud of you guys!!

People first! How awesome is that for a change.

[graywarrior]

29. Scene at the MB headquarters tonight

[Sissyk]

33. That looks so cool and fun!

Good job, graywarrior!

[graywarrior]

35. I did nothing but run out of toilet paper, lol

And went to rallies. Sooooo glad it's over.

[littlemissmartypants]

30. Well done!

Happy tears.

Love, Peace and the Righteous Fight!
~ Lmsp 🙌

[TexasTowelie]

31. There aren't any of their stores in my area,

but a big thumbs up for all involved. Hopefully, the people in the ivory towers learn a lesson and realize the importance of the consumer.

[tea and oranges]

32. What good news! History is made. May it be repeated.

[DrewFlorida]

36. It's a huge win for intelligent business management, customers, employees and society!

[A Little Weird]

38. Congrats!

It's good to see the consumers and workers come together and show their power! And thanks for keeping us posted on the story - I probably wouldn't have heard much about it if you hadn't.

[sheshe2]

40. Kick and Hell yes Recommend!

I can afford to shop again!

Thank you for all your updates on the story, gray.



Love ya....and Artie too! We won!

[catnhatnh]

42. ATD statement released-he's back and it's over!

Market Basket strike and boycott ended 11:24 pm with the workers winning.Strike lasted 41 days and we never made a full shopping trip in that time. Turns out that behind the stuff in the freezer was more stuff and it worked the same in the pantry and cabinets.But I sure am looking forward to shopping tomorrow.

[graywarrior]

44. I just watched a video at one of the MB fb pages from Tewksbury

Lots of workers gathering, shouting, chanting, and deliriously happy!

[catnhatnh]

47. Hey Gray-Thanks...

...you took the lead and kept the story moving forward each day. It's so great that you helped all of DU to join in this victory. Give yourself a pat on the back and a large umbrella drink with extra fruit (and of course, your potable of choice) because you surely deserve it!
Cat

[cantbeserious]

43. Excellent News

eom

[calimary]

46. No shit? The good guys won? DAYUM!!!

Power to the workers! AND to the customers who had the class and noble principles to support them!

That's FABULOUS news, graywarrior! And thanks for keeping us updated about it. Yours is the only regular coverage I've seen on this, anywhere. Don't have a Market Basket anywhere near me, but I'm thrilled to hear this! If there was one, I'd shop there starting tomorrow. And I would have enjoyed taking part in some of the protests, too. SO satisfying when efforts like this actually produce a great outcome! We've all seen FAR too much lately that seems to want to convince us that the bad guys are supposed to win all the time. Well, here's one case in which the GOOD GUYS prevailed! The way it SHOULD be!

[graywarrior]

48. When you see a CEO at a store with his arm around a worker and they're talking like old friends,

you just know it's an awesome place.

[MannyGoldstein]

49. The biggest labor victory in decades

They kicked ass.

And so did you, GW, for keeping DU abreast of this.

Thanks!

[graywarrior]

50. !!!!

[MannyGoldstein]

57. FWIW, my post on Bluemassgroup:

http://bluemassgroup.com/2014/08/arte-t-finally-gave-in-but-you-know-he-doesnt-like-it/

(Mine's the response to the OP)

[graywarrior]

52. Buh bye!

[SwankyXomb]

82. Artie should make those to go to every store

and personally apologize to every employee and customer.

[graywarrior]

83. Part of the deal is that they stick around for 3 months

Ugh....however!

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[Cha]

53. Mahalo graywarrior!

[NBachers]

55. Huge applause coming your way from San Francisco

I've watched your dispatches from the front, Graywarrior, as this movement unfolded. I am filled with joy and respect for the entire Market Basket community, who showed us how to do it.

This is the feel-good story of the year, so far. Labor history has been made.

Now let's go kick republican ass in the elections.

[graywarrior]

56. You know what's hilarious?

A lot of these workers are so anti political. Some are hardcore republicans or independents. But everyone worked together on this. It gave me hope.

[ChazII]

76. +1

This story does give one hope. Is it true that this company is non-union?

[graywarrior]

78. Yes....no union

They did it on their own. I don't think they wanted a union to stand between them and Artie.

[ChazII]

90. Artie seem like a boss who really cares

and like many others here, I am happy that everything worked for the best. Perhaps one day Market Business will be in Arizona.

[whereisjustice]

96. the rich and powerful have done very well by dividing us on a few wedge issues, at some point

there has to be a truce drawn so we can join forces against those who want us all as slaves, unable to fight back, restrained by poverty.

[Live and Learn]

58. Good news. Thanks. nt

[emsimon33]

60. Best news I have heard in a while! Congratulations!!!!!

I wish you had stores here in California.

[nutsnberries]

61. so happy!

i can't wait to go back!

[Enthusiast]

62. Kicked and recommended a whole bunch!

Fantastic news!

[redwitch]

63. Huge win for the good guys!

I have watched with awe the workers and customers standing together in this fight. So happy for everyone! A mini revolution and such happy news for a change! You guys are rock stars!

[malaise]

64. This is one huge victory

Congrats!!

[Gidney N Cloyd]

66. Thanks for keeping us posted on this, Gray! It's been a great, inspiring story to follow with you!

[hamsterjill]

67. Very impressed with the united efforts!!!!

THIS is how it gets done!!! Sticking together for a common goal. United we stand; divided we fall.

Congratulations to all involved.

[valerief]

75. The workers asked the customers to help them, and we customers responded.

The workers had nothing to lose. They'd be sold off by Arthur S anyway. However, their determination to band together, fight back, and ask their customers for help was truly inspiring.

[mcar]

68. Great news

Congratulations to all who stood up.

[Silent3]

69. I'm sure there's barely anything on the shelves right now, but I still want to go in...

...sometime today and see if I can't find something to buy.

[graywarrior]

70. Artie's speech today

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=857141227631217

[VA_Jill]

71. Glad to hear this

I live in Virginia but I've been following the story a little bit via some friends who live in New England and on here. Good news all the way around, it sounds like!

[valerief]

74. You just don't see things like this today in America.

A CEO who treats his employees like people and is willing to stand with his employees to maintain their dignity (and his biz), even though he'd end up richer going the usual load-up-with-debt route.

The biggest thing is that they actually won. We never see workers win.

I just hope the Arthur S asshole mob isn't planning some kind of ALECy sabotage. I wonder who Arthur T's shares go to if he should meet with an accident. Cuz that's what mobs do.

[JNelson6563]

77. This is so awesome!

Power to the people!

Julie

[WillyT]

84. Huge K & R !!!

[MissDeeds]

85. Awesome, awesome news!

Kinda makes me believe in the old adage "the people united can never be defeated".

K&R

[matt819]

87. If you're in New England, this has been impressive

You know, it really is a remarkable thing to have employees, vendors, customers, etc. rally around a corporation like this. Nothing quite like it comes to mind.

I'm a Hannaford shopper and, to be honest, have never been a big fan of shopping at Market Basket, but that doesn't diminish what has happened here.

[valerief]

88. I shop at both for different items. MB prices are much better, but Hannaford has more organics.

However, their organic produce has gotten slimmer.

Hannaford is fine, but it exists for investors, not shoppers. MB has proven it has a different business model.

[Mopar151]

105. Hannaford shoppers will be happy to get their stores back

They've put up with hordes of MB custoners in their stores, Shaw's - not so much. I think Wal-Mart was up some, but their selection is down, prices are up on many items

[seaglass]

107. Tonight was the first time in 6 weeks I didn't have to fight the crowds at S&S, it was heavenly. I

am so happy this was settled favorably for MB employees and customers.

[canoeist52]

91. Oh yes, we are back! Today was my regular shopping day at our Local Market Basket in Raynham.

I was amazed at how well stocked it was. My friend and I had planned on shopping at Hannaford on the way home for what we couldn't get at MB. But the only thing I really needed that they didn't have, was bananas.
Everyone was laughing and in a great mood, watching Artie's speech together and cheering!

[graywarrior]

92. Artie's speech was so heartfelt

I just added a video above of him meeting with his employees for the first time after months of not being able to see them.

[blm]

93. Yeah!!! Happy for your victory, gray.

You fought to do the right thing.

[Gore1FL]

95. Awesome!

Once I learned of this story, I started following it here and through Google searches. I hope it sends a message nation-wide..

[Danascot]

97. You all showed how it could be done

Workers and customers standing together. We need a lot more of what you just accomplished. But for now, I'm happy to celebrate with you. Great job and best wishes!

[LovingA2andMI]

98. Awesome!!

Will talk about the Market Basket story in my undergrad Business Sales Class next Tuesday. Great win for the Workers and Customers of Market Basket!!!

[graywarrior]

99. Very cool

[graywarrior]

100. Anyone see the 1 minute ditty about MB on Chris Hayes leading into Rachel's show?

[PoliticAverse]

101. Best wishes to all involved! n/t

[Liberal_in_LA]

102. good news

[Cha]

103. Post this pic here, too.. :)

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/08/28/democrat-forward-thinking-policies-growing-economy/#comments

[graywarrior]

104. !!

[Cha]

106. KICK!