Giant Food says all 152 of its in-store pharmacies throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware are offering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents. Since late 2020, Giant has been administering vaccinations and is continuing to work closely with local and federal authorities to receive additional doses on an ongoing basis. Giant’s pharmacies are currently utilizing the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson […]
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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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Tennessee Publix To Distribute Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Publix Pharmacy is opening appointments at 23 Tennessee locations for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Eligible individuals can use the company’s online reservation system to schedule their COVID‑19 vaccination appointment. Vaccinations are provided for any individual who meets state and federal requirements at the time of the appointment. At this time, Tennessee eligibility varies […]
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American Shopping Patterns Have Changed One Year Into COVID
Since the emergence of the COVID-19 global health crisis, 96 percent of Americans say they clean and disinfect their homes as much or more than before, nearly half (47 percent) are eating healthier; half are cooking more and almost one in seven are watching more television as a form of self-care and snacking while they […]
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Publix Opens Appointments For COVID‑19 Vaccinations In 3 States
For the first time, Publix Pharmacy is scheduling appointments for the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine at select Virginia locations. The online appointment reservation system opened at 7 a.m. Eastern time on March 25 for vaccination appointments at 15 Virginia stores, as well as 146 Georgia and 61 South Carolina Publix Pharmacy locations. At the direction of […]
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NielsenIQ: $830M In Lost Toilet Paper Sales Due To Out Of Stocks
Since May 2020, right after the major onslaught of panic buying in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. retailers have lost more than $800 million in potential value sales on toilet paper alone because they did not have on hand what customers wanted to buy in their stores, according to NielsenIQ. Toilet paper […]
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Select Georgia, Tennessee Publix Pharmacies To Administer J&J Vaccine
Publix Pharmacy is expanding administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine into Georgia and Tennessee. This is the first time the company is providing COVID-19 vaccinations in Tennessee and the first time providing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Georgia. It will be available at 21 Georgia and 23 Tennessee Publix Pharmacy locations. Publix’s […]
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Meijer Providing Extensive Support For Ford Field Mass Vaccine Clinics
Meijer has registered 110,000 people for the Ford Field mass vaccination clinic through the company’s online registration system and the state of Michigan hotline since registration went live last Monday. The retailer opened its online registration process just after 4 p.m. on March 15 and registered more than 40,000 people in the first 24 hours. Since then, Meijer has seen a […]
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Rhode Island Stop & Shop To Begin Administering COVID-19 Vaccines
Stop & Shop, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Rhode Island Department of Health, said that select pharmacy locations in the state have been approved and will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccination. Per the state of Rhode Island’s distribution plan, eligible individuals include healthcare workers, first responders, […]
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MessageWrap Provides Extra Cleanliness To Grocery Checkouts
A 2021 Facebook survey of more than 300 shoppers, focused specifically on targeting women and parents age 27-45, reveals that 96 percent of shoppers believe antimicrobial conveyor belts should be a “basic standard” for grocery stores. In addition, 88 percent said they were “very” or “somewhat concerned” about touching standard black conveyor belts at checkout. […]
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Walmart Empowering Individuals With Access To Digital Health Records
As a healthcare services provider, Walmart is working to empower its customers with digital access to their health data, beginning with their COVID-19 vaccine record. Walmart will make vaccination records available digitally, so those vaccinated at Walmart and Sam’s Club can easily access their vaccine status as needed, in a safe, secure and frictionless way. […]
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Meijer Registers More Than 35,000 People For Vaccination Clinics
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer registered more than 35,000 people in less than 24 hours after opening registration for the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics that begin next week at Ford Field. The retailer opened its online registration process just after 4 p.m. on March 15 and immediately saw an extremely high volume of people register to participate in the clinics. […]
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New Jersey Food Council Praises Gov. Murphy’s ‘COVID-19 Heroes Day’
The New Jersey Food Council applauds the support expressed by Gov. Phil Murphy for the adoption of a resolution that honors all front-line workers, including the food and grocery workforce, as part of a COVID-19 Heroes Day. “Our lifeline food industry workforce heeded the call, serving our state in a time of crisis to keep New […]
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Publix To Follow Federal Directive To Prioritize Teachers, School Staff
At the direction of the federal government, retailers participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program must prioritize teachers and school staff for vaccine appointments until further notice. Publix will follow this new directive during its next COVID‑19 vaccine scheduling opportunity in Florida on March 10. After those in the prioritized group are finished making appointments, […]
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Meijer Prepares To Administer Covid-19 Vaccines To Teachers In Indiana
In response to a national effort to accelerate the safe re-opening of schools, Meijer is partnering with the Indiana State Teachers Association on plans to launch a series of vaccine clinics at its stores. This will streamline the process for vaccinating teachers and school staff across the state. The retailer said it will hold a […]
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Covid-19 Vaccine Appointments Available At All Florida Publix Pharmacies
Publix has opened its online reservation system for COVID‑19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies, including the addition of 136 stores in Broward and Miami‑Dade counties. “We’re pleased to bring appointment opportunities to each of our in-store Florida pharmacies,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones. “We know how important this vaccine is […]
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Publix To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine At 60 South Carolina Stores
Publix’s online reservation system is open for COVID-19 vaccination appointments at 60 Publix pharmacies in South Carolina. Vaccinations are provided to eligible individuals by appointment only and while supplies last. In accordance with South Carolina’s guidelines, vaccinations can be administered to healthcare workers, individuals ages 65 and older, residents and staff of long-term care facilities, […]
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Kroger Health Introduces COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Solutions
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co., has introduced its new vaccine scheduling tool, allowing customers to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments online. The new tool can manage more than 250,000 requests daily and will reflect the amount of vaccine doses confirmed within Kroger’s system while allowing visitors to check vaccine eligibility and […]
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Giant Food Reports Successful COVID-19 Vaccine Program In Maryland
Giant Food reports on the successful distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible Marylanders alongside Gov. Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Health as part of a pilot program launch. The vaccine administrations, which began Jan. 25 for residents in phase 1A/B/C, resulted in zero waste as all doses distributed to Giant’s 22 Maryland stores were administered within […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Open At 593 Florida Publix Pharmacies
Publix is once again opening appointments to administer the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine to eligible individuals at select Florida locations. This distribution includes doses provided by both the state of Florida and the federal government and expands appointment availability to 593 Publix pharmacies in 41 counties. “With the addition of doses provided by the federal government, […]
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The Giant Company Launches Ready-To-Eat Meals, All Set In A Box
The Giant Co. has launched its latest ready-to-eat meal solution, All Set in a Box. Now available at all Giant and Martin’s stores, the hot meal option that includes a main course and sides for a family of four. Most varieties cost less than $5 per serving. “While families are spending more time gathered around the table […]