Instacart has launched two new product features designed to speed up service and unlock more delivery windows as demand for grocery delivery continues to surge in North America. The new features—”Fast & Flexible” and “Order Ahead”—which the company has been testing over the last few weeks, increase delivery availability for customers across North America and provide more choice […]
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.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Foster Farms Donates 2M+ Servings Of Poultry To Hunger Relief
Livingston, California-based Foster Farms is partnering with food banks to help provide more than 2 million meals to families impacted by the economic consequences of Covid-19. In the coming days, the family-owned company will actively contribute to hunger relief efforts, delivering much needed protein to food banks and community organizations on the West Coast as […]
Posted inFrozen Food, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, National
NFRA Gives Update About Covid-19 Effect On Industry
The National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association has issued a letter to its members on how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the industry. NFRA President and CEO H.V. ”Skip” Shaw Jr. said during his 35 years as a part of the association he can’t recall a “more challenging or disorienting stretch of days,” adding that […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Industry News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Strengthens Social Distancing Measures In Stores
The Giant Co. will limit the number of customers in its stores as part of ongoing efforts to support social distancing practices and provide a safe shopping environment for both customers and employees. Starting Monday, April 13, the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, company will limit the number of customers who may be in a store at one time. […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items, West
Stater Bros. Markets Extends Hourly Employees $2/Hour Wage Incentive
During the Covid-19 pandemic, all members of the Stater Bros. “family” have stepped up to continue providing essential services to their local communities. Stater Bros. Markets says it values all of its employees and as a reward for their tireless work and extra effort, the company is extending the $2/hour wage incentive for all hours […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items, Southwest
1010data Dashboard: Walmart Online Grocery Sales Up 99% Y/Y In March
With an already strong e-commerce presence, Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart racked up impressive year-over-year online sales growth in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to 1010data, a provider of data and analytics to asset managers, retailers and CPG companies. It has amassed the following Walmart-specific data points—including online, click and collect and home delivery of Walmart […]
Posted inFood Service News, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Casey’s General Stores Expands Delivery Through DoorDash Partnership
Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores has announced an expanded partnership with DoorDash to provide delivery to 579 locations, seven days a week, across the company’s 16-state footprint. The new service will immediately offer delivery for Casey’s pizza, select appetizers and 20-oz. soda. By end of April, dozens of grocery and household items will be added as […]
Posted inAldi, COVID News, Grocery Store Layout, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Aldi Updates Customers On Safety Measures During Covid-19 Pandemic
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi has issued an update on what it is doing to keep its stores safe for employees and customers during the Covid-19 pandemic. “As we navigate this constantly changing environment, the health and safety of our employees and our customers continues to be our top priority,” the company says. The entire Aldi team […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Northeast
VitaminSea Touts Seaweed Products As Having Antiviral Properties
Buxton, Maine-based VitaminSea Seaweed is touting seaweed as a nutrient-dense source of many healthy nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, B vitamins, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron. The company says seaweed is also high in antioxidants which helps protect the body free radicals and from chronic disease […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, West
Trader Joe’s Updates How It Is Caring For Crew Members, Customers
As the coronavirus Covid-19 affects communities across the nation, Monrovia, California-based Trader Joe’s says it is being vigilant; heeding all federal, state and local health advisories; and where it makes sense, adjusting efforts to safeguard the health and safety of its crew members and customers. To date, these efforts include: Revising Store Hours for All Trader Joe’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, COVID News, Food Service News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Waitr Expands Delivery Areas To Increase Access For Diners, Restaurants
Waitr Holdings Inc., an on-demand food ordering and delivery company, has expanded its delivery areas to support its restaurant partners and diners during the Covid-19 pandemic. Delivery areas will now reach as far as 12 miles away from certain restaurants, which in some cases is double the current reach. This will give restaurants more access […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Jostens Produces Health, Safety Products In Fight Against Covid-19
Jostens, the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based provider of custom class jewelry, graduation products and yearbooks serving the K-12 and college education markets, has joined the ranks of companies around the world to manufacture essential health and safety products to combat the spread of Covid-19. Jostens is leveraging the technology and manufacturing know-how of its graduation product and […]
Posted inCenter Store, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
CleanWell Offers Plant-Based Alternative To Disinfecting During Pandemic
With the U.S. in the throes of the Covid-19 pandemic, sanitation has taken on ever-increasing importance. Whether cleaning grocery carts or homes, there is heightened awareness of taking the proper safety precautions. There also has been more focus on what cleaning products to use, with many consumers opting to avoid harsh chemicals and pursue better-for-you […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items, Southeast
Stop-Painting.Com Offers Visual Cues For Social Distancing
Wake Forest, North Carolina-based Stop-Painting.com is offering social distancing visual cues to aid in curtailing the spread of Covid-19 and to keep retail customers safe. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends staying six feet away from anyone who may be sick. Retail stores are encouraged to control the number of customers in […]
Posted inNonfood Items, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, National
NCS: Consumer Spending Remains 23% Higher Than Pre-Covid Levels
NCSolutions (NCS), a company that improves advertising effectiveness for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) ecosystem, released new data April 9 showing average household grocery spend has fallen since the Covid-19 Extreme Buying peak but still remains elevated at 23 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels. This marked shift—coupled with a return to a grocery basket mix […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Midwest Grocers Donating Funds, Helping Employees During Pandemic
In the Midwest, local grocers are meeting the challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. In Kansas City, Price Chopper is donating to community food network Harvesters, and Buehler’s Fresh Foods in Ohio is amending its policies to help its employees. Price Chopper donates $250,000 to Harvesters Price Chopper, Kansas City’s locally owned grocer, is […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Guest Contributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Nonfood Items, Online Grocery Technology
Apply AI To Maximize Profitability Through Workforce Optimization
by Jason Harper/guest columnist, CEO and founder, RXA How much did you spend on labor last month? Last week? Today? What do you do when you are spending too much on labor? Overstaffing contributes to millions of dollars in bottom line losses for stores each year. On the other hand, what about when you don’t […]
Posted inFood Service News, COVID News, Northeast
Restaurant Customer Transactions Down Sharply Last Week In March
The majority of U.S. restaurants are now impacted by mandated dine-in closures, reports New York-based data analytics firm The NPD Group. Restaurant customer transactions dropped by 42 percent in the week ending March 29 compared to same week year ago, according to NPD’s Crest Performance Alerts, which provides a rapid weekly view of chain-specific transactions and […]
Posted inH-E-B, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
H-E-B, Favor To Serve Even More Texans During Covid-19 Pandemic
H-E-B and Favor Delivery have expanded service to support even more Texans. With this move, Favor has doubled its delivery coverage area statewide to give more Texans access to on-demand delivery from restaurants and stores, and to support more seniors via the H-E-B and Favor Senior Support Program. In rapid response to the Covid-19 outbreak, […]
Posted inCenter Store, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Supply Chain News
Goya Sees Huge Spike In Demand For Shelf-Stable Foods
by John McCurry/contributing writer Food companies have been scrambling to keep grocery stores supplied for the past month as the Covid-19 pandemic spread across the U.S. Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic food company in the U.S., is one of many companies that has seen demand for its products—particularly those with long shelf lives such as […]