Forbes Magazine Ranks New Seasons Market As The Number One Oregon-Based Employer and Retailer, Third Overall

West Coast neighborhood grocer tops nationwide list of best employers by state, joined by Lam Research and Costco Wholesale

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forbes Magazine ranked New Seasons Market as the number one Oregon-based employer and retailer, as noted in a recent market research study conducted with Statista. The ranking, which was compiled by surveying 70,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 500 employees, also noted Fremont, Calif.-based Lam Research and Issaquah, Wash.-based Costco Wholesale as top employers in the state.

“Amidst so much transition and change throughout the last several years, it’s incredible to be recognized by our staff as a top employer,” said New Seasons Market CEO Nancy Lebold. “We hold our staff in such high regard, and truly value the contributions that each and every one of them provide to our communities, customers and the overall team. We are honored to see this acknowledged at a national scale.”

The list is divided into 51 rankings – one for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia – with surveys conducted anonymously, allowing participants to freely share their opinions. The final list includes 1,382 U.S. employers that received the most recommendations.

“Two years into an ongoing global pandemic that’s forever transformed the workplace, what makes a good employer? Whether working remotely or from the office, Americans’ priorities have changed,” said Forbes. “Employers have had to motivate talent, combat burnout and ensure the well-being and safety of their workers, while pursuing profits amid a sensitive political landscape that spurred new levels of corporate activism – not to mention a growing divide in what people want from institutions and companies.”

As an employer, New Seasons Market offers industry-leading compensation and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, paid volunteer time and paid vacation. And, as the first grocer to achieve B Corp certification, New Seasons Market aims to exceed standards for social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

New Seasons Market focuses on building and nourishing the communities it serves – creating lasting relationships with customers, staff and vendors. The company purchases from as many local tastemakers as possible, connecting them with customers and doing its part to champion the regional food economy. Operating financially responsibly, inspiring environmental stewardship, supporting nonprofits and contributing to the neighborhood are just a few more ways New Seasons Market is committed to being the ultimate neighborhood store.

About New Seasons Market

New Seasons Market is a friendly neighborhood grocery store that believes great-tasting, local food has the power to build community and enhance lives. From taking care of its staff, partners, neighborhoods, and the environment to growing a sustainable business, it’s doing what it loves with a commitment to cultivating a strong community centered around food. Founded in 2000 by three families and 50 friends in Portland, Ore., New Seasons Market is now a team of nearly 2,700 passionate staff across 19 stores in Oregon and Washington, serving a unique mix of locally sourced and organic items, classic grocery favorites, chef-made grab and go meal solutions. New Seasons Market is proud of its progressive values—from offering industry-leading compensation and benefits to committing 10 percent of its after-tax profits to the communities it serves. For more information, visit www.newseasonsmarket.com.