The holidays are a time of giving, but they are also a time of great need. Food insecurity continues to plague families and individuals across the country, with an estimated one in six people at risk of hunger as a result of COVID-19. To help organizations meet this increased demand during the holidays and beyond, the Bentonville, […]
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COVID-19 NEWS
This is an unprecedented time in our history. As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we at The Shelby Report are committed to keeping you informed of the latest news and developments in the food manufacturing, distribution and retail channels, which are so vital to the survival of communities across our country and across the world. Read about recent developments here; we will continue to share stories as the fight against this global pandemic continues.
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Dunnhumby: U.S. Grocery Shoppers Pulling Back On Holiday Spending
Dunnhumby has released findings from the sixth wave of its Consumer Pulse Survey, a study of the impact of Covid-19 on customer behavior and attitudes across 21 countries. The survey found that U.S. consumers plan on spending 25 percent less on food and 36 percent less on gifts this year, compared to 2019. Ten percent […]
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Bashas’, Food City Team Up With Wells Fargo To Help Local Food Banks
Bashas’ and Food City supermarkets have teamed up with Wells Fargo to increase support of local food banks in Arizona, with a goal of raising enough donations for 2 million meals to feed families in need before Christmas. “The holidays are an especially challenging time for so many families, and this year’s pandemic has only […]
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Ingles Prepared To Administer COVID-19 Vaccine At Its Pharmacies
The FDA has granted its first emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine, and Ingles Markets continues to work with the federal, state and local governments in preparation to administer the vaccine. The vaccine will be given first to high priority populations, as defined by the CDC and state governments, then to the general population as […]
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Data Shows 35% Of Consumers Prefer Contactless In-Store Payments
New data from ACI Worldwide and PYMNTS.com shows 35 percent of consumers would be willing to leave their preferred grocers for others that allow them to pay in-store in a contactless manner. The survey of more than 2,000 adult U.S. consumers, which addressed grocery shopping habits since the pandemic, also showed that contactless credit cards (43 […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods To Give Over $740,000 In Holiday Bonuses
Buehler’s Fresh Foods will be giving over $740,000 in holiday bonuses to all eligible hourly and salaried employees as a token of its appreciation for employees that continue to work hard amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “Considered essential workers our employees continue to amaze and inspire as they show up every week, perform their jobs and […]
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FMI Calls On Congress To Pass Limited Liability Protections
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, Congress is considering a new stimulus bill. One of the sticking points in the negotiations, however, is limited liability protections for businesses. On behalf of the food industry, FMI’s Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO, offered the following statement on the need for limited liability protections: “As Congress works […]
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Free COVID-19 Vaccines At Big Y Pharmacies When Approved
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), all 33 Big Y Pharmacy and Wellness Centers are preparing to administer the COVID-19 vaccines once approved and available for distribution. This partnership is being established in anticipation that one or more COVID-19 vaccines will be authorized and approved for use in the […]