The information below, reported by Nielsen, reflects total U.S. weekly dollar sales data, reflecting the one- and 12-week periods ending May 23, compared to those same time periods in 2019. This includes a variety of in-store and online CPG breakouts, tracking both sales and pricing data. Everything below reflects total U.S. in-store measurement, except the […]
Category: COVID News
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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iFresh Expands Online Grocery Delivery Service To Additional States
iFresh Inc., an Asian American supermarket chain and online grocer based in Long Island City, New York, is expanding its online grocery delivery service to Florida, Maryland and Massachusetts, in addition to New York. Now, residents who live within a 60-mile radius of certain iFresh chain stores in Miami, Orlando, Rockville, Maryland and Boston will […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, West
CBD Product Maker Lazarus Naturals Now Producing Hand Sanitizer
Lazarus Naturals, makers of CBD products, has converted production space to make and distribute hand sanitizer to customers, healthcare, and correctional institutions. Ten percent of all sanitizer produced by the company will be donated to food banks and homeless shelters in Portland, Seattle and Central Oregon, where Lazarus Naturals hemp farms are located. The move […]
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Stop & Shop Extends 10% Pay Increase For Associates
Stop & Shop, together with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), has announced the extension of its 10 percent pay increase for hourly store associates through July 4. This appreciation pay recognizes associates’ efforts throughout the pandemic and covers approximately 56,000 associates in more than 400 stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New […]
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Nielsen Global Connect Rolls Out New Analytics Tools
Nielsen Global Connect said it has successfully rolled out its new Retail Pricing Analytics application tools. More than 60 consumer packaged goods (CPG) retailers in the U.S., including Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG), Coborn’s, Smart & Final, ReFuel, Weis Markets and NPC, are powering their strategic pricing decisions through Nielsen’s latest end-to-end pricing and promotion […]
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Nielsen Looks At CPG Dollar Sales Data For Week Ending May 9
The information below, reported by Nielsen, reflects total U.S. in-store measurement, except the total CPG online sales, online department and category break-outs. Unless otherwise noted (where price changes are included), every percentage reflects year-over-year shifts in dollar sales. More details at Nielsen.com microsite: “How Americans Are Shopping During COVID-19” Some key takeaways: At an overall […]
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NACDS Outlines Objectives In Report On Reopening America
To reopen the nation successfully and to suppress future COVID-19 outbreaks, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is urging government actions supporting three key objectives that are crucial for the health of all Americans, and especially for those who are left behind economically and medically. These actions relate directly to testing, contact tracing […]
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Kroger Ends Pandemic Bonuses With $130M Thank You Pay
The Kroger Co. Family of Cos., based in Cincinnati, Ohio, says it will provide a special Thank You Pay to hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates to acknowledge their dedication to maintaining safe, clean and stocked stores. “Our associates have been instrumental in feeding America while also helping to flatten […]
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NJFC’s Doherty, NJ Food Industry Leaders Named To Governor’s Council
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has named New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) President and CEO Linda Doherty to the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Advisory Council as the state’s nine major industries kick-start the economy this week. “As we take the nascent steps needed to return to economic vibrancy, I am eager to highlight the perspective […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Will Issue Another Round Of Employee Bonuses
Walmart says it will provide another special cash bonus for all U.S. hourly associates to recognize them for their contributions to communities across the country during the coronavirus pandemic. This includes hourly associates in stores, clubs, supply chain and offices, drivers and assistant managers in stores and clubs. The bonus will be $300 for full-time […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Begins Home Delivery Of Prescriptions
Publix Pharmacy and ScriptDrop are collaborating to offer home delivery of prescriptions within a 5-mile radius of each in-store Publix Pharmacy for a $5 delivery fee. There are no limits on the number of prescriptions ordered for delivery; however, age-restricted products, controlled substances and prescriptions needing refrigeration are excluded. Prescription home delivery is not available […]
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NGA Applauds Legislation For Frontline Food Supply Chain Heroes
The National Grocers Association (NGA) applauds the introduction of the Assistance and Gratitude for Coronavirus Heroes in Agribusiness who are Invaluable to the Nation, or the AG CHAIN Act. Introduced by Reps. Glenn (G.T.) Thompson (PA-15) and Dwight Evans (PA-03), this bipartisan bill would provide a federal tax holiday and a payroll tax exemption for all essential employees […]
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U.S. Specialty Crop Industry Touts COVID-19 Employee Safety Protocols
A national coalition of 64 organizations representing specialty crop producers recently sent a letter to congressional leadership highlighting the extraordinary measures agricultural employers are taking to protect their workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Farmers and ranchers across the country moved quickly to implement new employee safety protocols early in this crisis,” said National Council of […]
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Survey: Current Actions Will Determine How Brands Perform In Future
As lockdown restrictions gradually lift across the world, “back to business” comes with a new set of consumer expectations for brands that will continue well into the future, reveals a new consumer study by MWWPR, an independent and integrated public relations agency. According to the data, consumers are dissecting corporate responses to the pandemic, and as […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, COVID News, Southeast
Diaz Foods Responds To Families In Need In Community
Diaz Foods, a distributor of specialty foods based in Atlanta, Georgia, makes several donations to various organizations throughout the Atlanta area. The company has received an overwhelming amount of requests for food donations over the last four to five weeks, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Several organizations reached out to us (Diaz Foods) for support […]
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AWG’s Employee-Run Charitable Foundation Gives Disaster Relief Grants
Employees of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) are providing Disaster Relief Grants of $1,000 each to 10 organizations representing each of the communities where AWG and its subsidiary Valu Merchandisers Company (VMC) have a distribution center. AWG employees are presenting these grants to organizations that are helping with COVID-19 relief. The money […]
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BGC To Extend Daily Discount For Seniors, Emergency Service Providers
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is extending its discount programs for senior citizens and critical and emergency service providers through June 2, in all four banners it operates—Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market and Fresh by Brookshire’s. “BGC is committed to making a difference in the communities we serve,” said Brad Brookshire, chairman and […]
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Walmart Hires 200,000, Pays $180M In Early Associate Bonuses
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, grocery store associates continue to be on the front lines. As a result of their dedication, many companies are rewarding them with pay increases, bonuses and other benefits. Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is among those companies. Walmart Chief People Officer Donna Morris recently made the following announcement: “We’ve seen firsthand our […]
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RPP Products Now Producing FDA-Approved Hand Sanitizer
Bloomington, California-based RPP Products, a national privately held manufacturer and distributor of automotive oil and additives to the convenience and grocery channels, shifted production to make in excess of 20,000 gallons of FDA-approved hand sanitizer daily, for as long as it’s needed. The company continues to ramp up its production capacity by tens of thousands […]
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Nielsen Examines CPG Dollar Sales Data During Covid-19 Pandemic
Nielsen has released its latest total U.S. weekly dollar sales data, reflecting the one- and eight-week periods ending April 25, compared to those same time periods in 2019. In-store CPG is broken out by the top five growing categories this week, store department comparisons, early load-ups/basics, meat and dairy and others, as well as some […]