Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club recently announced its nationwide launch of curbside pickup as a free benefit for Plus members, providing a contact-free experience with online and delivery-to-car shopping amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-Plus members will be able to use this new Plus benefit at no cost for a limited time. Curbside pickup will be free […]
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 inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Acosta: Consumer Behavior Impacted By Work-From-Home Culture
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta has released its sixth research report providing insight into the continuing evolution of consumer behavior and outlook amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, which found working from home may continue for an extended period of time, also provides recommendations to help retailers prepare for post-COVID-19 shelf recovery. “Nearly three months into this […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, West
Caulipower Donates $1M To Coronavirus Relief To Support Families
Los Angeles-based Caulipower will be making a $1 million donation over three years to the American Heart Association’s food security and education programs, including its National Teaching Gardens Network. The social and economic impact of COVID-19 has heightened the problem of food insecurity in under-resourced communities. Even before the crisis, in Los Angeles County alone […]
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John Soules Foods Gives 150,000 Protein Servings To Those In Need
Tyler, Texas-based John Soules Foods donated a truck loaded with more than 37,000 pounds of chicken to a charitable organization in Boerne, Texas, serving the Hill Country area of Texas. The donation was made in an effort to give back to communities that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company delivered 150,000 […]
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Nielsen Looks At CPG Dollar Sales Data For Week Ending May 23
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 […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
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 […]