Jacksons Food Stores

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Jacksons Food Stores
Industry Convenience stores
Founded1975
FounderJohn D. Jackson
Headquarters Meridian, Idaho, U.S.
Number of locations
300
Key people
Cory Jackson
ProductsSnacks, candy, beverages, beer, spirits, fuel

Jacksons Food Stores, commonly shortened to Jacksons, is an American chain of gas stations and convenience stores. There are approximately 300 stores located in the U.S. states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. [1] Most locations are tied with Shell and other gas and service stations, although some are standalone stores, and the Arizona market has some that are located in various car washes in the Arizona. [2]

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History

Jacksons was founded in 1975 by John D. Jackson in Caldwell, Idaho with one location in a Texaco. the stores quickly began expanding across states on the West Coast of the United States.. [3]

In 2021, they purchased some 7-Eleven stores for further expansion. [4] In 2022, they partnered up with CordovaCann to open Cannabis dispensaries within some Jacksons locations. [5]

In 2023, they introduced facial recognition technology on their in-store cameras at their locations. [6] Later 80 bitcoin ATMs were introduced to some locations, and customers use their wallets through the company's website or mobile app. [7]

Philanthropy

They participated in Give the Gift of Peace in 2016 with the Washington State Collation to raise domestic violence awareness. [8] [9] They raised $161,369 from customers in 2014 and later were featured at a conference with the Coalitions Against Domestic Violence. [10]

Controversies

Disability Discrimination Case

Jacksons was sued by EEOC for refusing to allow a female worker, Penny Wightman, who was recovering from wrist surgery, to go home or have paid leave. [11]

Privacy Concerns

Some Portland locations installed facial recognition technologies, and two customers sued over their potentially unethical nature and privacy concerns. Facial recognition technology is unlawful for business use in the city. [12] The lawsuit was indefinitely cancelled. [13]

Racial Discrimination Case

A Portland woman, Rose Wakefield, was denied service by employee Nigel Powers at a Beaverton location and was allegedly told, "I don't serve black people." Cory Jackson, president of the company, had expressed his concern about the employee's behavior but did not choose to pursue the case. Later, she sued Jacksons and won $1 million. Nigel was fired afterward, but not based on the case itself. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ "Deal With Chevron Means Big Growth For Idaho-Based Jacksons Food Stores". Boise State Public Radio. 2018-05-03. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  2. ↑ "Danny's Family Car Wash is now called Jacksons". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  3. ↑ "Some Jacksons Food Stores will change names. Why and when". BoiseDev. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  4. ↑ Lindenberg, Greg (October 12, 2021). "Jacksons Closes on Acquisition of 62 Speedway and 7-Eleven Stores". CSP Daily News. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  5. ↑ Hammond, Hannah (December 5, 2022). "Jacksons to Enter Cannabis Business". CSP Daily News. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  6. ↑ "Jacksons Food Stores facing lawsuit over facial recognition technology". C-Store Dive. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  7. ↑ "Bitcoin Depot to deploy bitcoin ATMs in Jacksons Food Stores". www.vendingtimes.com. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  8. ↑ "Jacksons Food Stores join Washington fight against domestic violence". Kent Reporter . 2017-12-11. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  9. ↑ ncs-import. "Jackson Food Stores raise money to fight domestic violence". Nevada Appeal . Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  10. ↑ "Jacksons Food Stores help raise awareness against domestic violence". Auburn Reporter . 2014-01-13. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  11. ↑ "Jacksons Food Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination for the Second Time". US EEOC. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  12. ↑ "Chapter 34.10 Prohibit the use of Face Recognition Technologies by Private Entities in Places of Public Accommodation in the City of Portland | Portland.gov". www.portland.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
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  14. ↑ Bella, Timothy (2023-01-27). "She tried to get gas. 'I don't serve Black people,' an attendant told her". Washington Post . ISSN   0190-8286 . Retrieved 2023-08-11.
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