As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to sweep across the country, the grocery industry remains committed to keep the supply chain flowing and store shelves stocked. Michigan-based Lineage Logistics Holdings is putting its money and its warehouses in play to help the cause. And as consumers continue to flock to stores, grocers such as Iowa-based Hy-Vee […]
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Dollar General To Hire Up To 50,000; Waitr Helping With Grocery Delivery
As the nation continues to see the number of Covid-19 cases climb, essential businesses such as those in the food industry are trying to keep up with increased demand from consumers. In the Southeast, Tennessee-based Dollar General plans to hire up to 50,000 and Louisiana-based Waitr is helping expand grocery delivery. Dollar General to […]
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FoodMaven Launches Commercial Grocery, BGC Increases Pay
In the Southwest, grocers and other food industry companies are responding to the demands for food and supplies brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. While foodservice distributor FoodMaven is opening a commercial grocery store to help meet the demand for food, Brookshire Grocery Co. is showing monetary appreciation to its employees. FoodMaven launches consumer […]
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Instacart Hiring 300,000; Western Grocers Taking Actions In Response To Pandemic
The number of cases of Covid-19 continue to increase across the United States daily and while some industries are at a virtual standstill, the grocery industry is hard-pressed to keep up with consumer demand. While California-based Instacart is planning to hire 300,000 people nationwide, Western grocers Smart & Final, Superior Grocers and Albertsons Cos. are […]
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Supermarkets Temporarily Raise Wages, Adjust Hours During Health Crisis
Supermarkets continue to make changes to serve customers during the coronavirus crisis. Following are some of the latest developments in the Northeast. FutureProof Retail donates mobile checkout to stores FutureProof Retail (FPR) is donating its Mobile Checkout Solution to grocery stores, pharmacies and supermarkets to help reduce stress on stores and communities. Created and […]
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Western Suppliers, Grocers Addressing Needs During Global Pandemic
As the global Covid-19 pandemic continues to dominate headlines, those on the front lines of keeping America fed and supplied with essentials are dealing with increased demand. Consumer tissue and bleached paperboard supplier Clearwater Paper is among suppliers in the West trying to keep up with a huge increase in demand for its paper goods. […]
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Whole Foods Postpones Store Opening, H-E-B Helping Communities
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of American life. Grocers are adjusting hours and reaching out to help their communities in a variety of ways. Also, the public health emergency is causing postponements of public gathering, including grocery store grand openings. State governments also are working to help grocery retailers meet customers’ needs. […]
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Dollar General Appoints Sandler To Board Of Directors
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corp. has appointed Debra A. Sandler to its board of directors effective April 1. “On behalf of Dollar General and its board of directors, I am excited to welcome Debra to our team,” said Michael Calbert, Dollar General’s chairman of the board and chairman of the nominating and governance committee. “We […]