Jacksons Food Stores
Jacksons Food Stores is a chain of gas stations and stores.
| Industry | Convenience stores |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Founder | John D. Jackson |
| Headquarters | Meridian, Idaho, U.S. |
Number of locations
|
300 |
Key people
|
Cory Jackson |
| Products | Snacks, candy, beverages, beer, spirits, fuel |
There are 300 stores in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.[1]
History
They were found in 1975 in the town of Caldwell.[2] They were formed in car washes in Arizona.[3] In 2019, they opened a location in Carson City, Nevada.[4]
In 2021, they purchased 7-Eleven stores.[5] Later in 2022, they partnered up with CordovaCann to open Cannabis dispensaries in some stores.[6]
In 2023, they introduced technology in some stores.[7] Later, 80 Bitcoin ATMs were introduced and customers use their wallets through the company's website or mobile app.[8]
Charity
They participated in Give the Gift of Peace in 2016 with Washington State Collation to raise awareness of domestic violence.[9][10] They raised $161,369 in 2014 and were featured at a conference that year.[11]
Lawsuits
Disability Concern
Jacksons was sued by EEOC for not letting a worker go home after she had surgery.[12]
Privacy Problems
Two customers in Portland complained about their privacy being compromised due to new tech in the stores. The lawsuit was cancelled.[13]
Racial Discrimination Case
An African-American woman was denied service a Beaverton location and was told, "I don't serve black people." The president of the company did not choose to pursue the case. She sued Jacksons for $1 million.[14]
References
- ↑ "Deal With Chevron Means Big Growth For Idaho-Based Jacksons Food Stores". Boise State Public Radio. 2018-05-03. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Some Jacksons Food Stores will change names. Why and when". BoiseDev. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Danny's Family Car Wash is now called Jacksons". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Carson City's third Jacksons Food Store to be built where Chevron once stood". Carson Now. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ Lindenberg, Greg (October 12, 2021). "Jacksons Closes on Acquisition of 62 Speedway and 7-Eleven Stores". CSP Daily News. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ Hammond, Hannah (December 5, 2022). "Jacksons to Enter Cannabis Business". CSP Daily News. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Jacksons Food Stores facing lawsuit over facial recognition technology". C-Store Dive. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Bitcoin Depot to deploy bitcoin ATMs in Jacksons Food Stores". www.vendingtimes.com. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Jacksons Food Stores join Washington fight against domestic violence". Kent Reporter. 2017-12-11. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ ncs-import. "Jackson Food Stores raise money to fight domestic violence". www.nevadaappeal.com. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Jacksons Food Stores help raise awareness against domestic violence". Auburn Reporter. 2014-01-13. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Jacksons Food Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination for the Second Time". US EEOC. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Jacksons faces lawsuit over facial recognition technology in the U.S." www.petrolplaza.com. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ Bella, Timothy (2023-01-27). "She tried to get gas. ‘I don’t serve Black people,’ an attendant told her." (in en-US). Washington Post. . https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/01/26/black-woman-gas-station-oregon-discrimination-wakefield/. Retrieved 2023-08-11.