Jacksons Food Stores
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Convenience stores, Gas stations |
| Founded | January 1, 1975 in Caldwell, Idaho, United States |
| Founder | John D. Jackson |
| Headquarters | Caldwell , United States |
Area served | Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona |
Key people | Cory Jackson (president) |
| Products | Convenience store items, Fuel, Cannabis dispensaries |
| Website | www |
Jacksons Food Stores, often referred to simply as Jacksons, is a U.S.-based network of convenience stores and gas stations, boasting approximately 300 outlets throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. The majority of these establishments collaborate with Shell and other fuel suppliers, although a number of independent locations also operate. In Arizona, several Jacksons outlets are combined with car wash facilities.
History
Established in 1975 by John D. Jackson in Caldwell, Idaho, the company began inside a Texaco service station and quickly expanded along the western United States.
In 2021, Jacksons accelerated its expansion by purchasing several 7-Eleven stores. The next year marked their entry into the cannabis industry via a collaboration with CordovaCann to introduce dispensaries within select store locations.
By 2023, Jacksons implemented in-store facial recognition systems and installed 80 bitcoin ATMs across various sites, allowing patrons to manage digital wallets through the company’s online platform and mobile application.
Philanthropy
In 2016, Jacksons took part in the Give the Gift of Peace campaign alongside the Washington State Coalition to promote awareness about domestic violence. Back in 2014, customer donations amounted to $161,369. The company was also highlighted at a conference organized by Coalitions Against Domestic Violence.
Disability Discrimination Case
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against Jacksons for denying a female worker recovering from wrist surgery the option to leave work or receive paid leave.
Privacy Concerns
Facial recognition technology installed at several Portland stores prompted legal action due to privacy issues. Because Portland prohibits business use of facial recognition, the lawsuit was eventually dismissed without resolution.
Racial Discrimination Case
At a Beaverton location, a Black woman was refused service with the statement, "I don't serve black people." Although Jacksons’ president Cory Jackson expressed disapproval, no further action was taken by the company. The woman subsequently sued Jacksons and was awarded $1 million. The employee responsible was terminated, though not explicitly as a consequence of this incident.