Maskerade, a new division of Raleigh, North Carolina-based APJeT Inc., has begun manufacturing and selling facemasks for residents and essential businesses to promote health and safety during the coronavirus outbreak. The company launched the program, using an e-commerce site maskeradefacemasks.com in April and has already supplied more than 2,500 masks to consumers and larger companies. These masks […]
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, Northeast
ShopRite Launches Campaign To Thank Essential Workers
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite launched a campaign to thank healthcare workers, first responders and supermarket associates everywhere who are serving communities through the COVID-19 crisis. The campaign, called Essential Thanks, gives everyone an opportunity to show their gratitude by posting a thank you note to COVID-19 frontline workers. For each message of thanks people post through […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kaivac Says KaiBosh Disinfectant Deemed Effective Against COVID-19
Hamilton, Ohio-based Kaivac, a manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment designed for use in schools, hospitals, grocery stores and most all types of commercial facilities, says its disinfectant, KaiBosh, has been deemed effective against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of coronavirus (COVID-19), by the EPA. The disinfectant is engineered to be used with Kaivac’s No-Touch Cleaning (spray-and-vac) systems […]
Posted inIngles Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Ingles Markets, Manna Food Bank Celebrate 35-Year Partnership
Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets and Manna Food Bank have been working together for more than 35 years to fight hunger in Western North Carolina. Food insecurity continues to have a grip on the area and, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, now more than ever this partnership is helping families throughout the mountain communities. What […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. To Extend Hourly Appreciation Pay
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is extending the appreciation pay for its more than 14,000 retail and logistics employee-partners as a thank you for their dedication and service to customers and communities during the COVID-19 crisis. This is an extension of the pay increase that started March 24. “Almost two months into this crisis, […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Jersey Artisan Distilling Now Producing Hand Sanitizer
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Jersey Artisan Distilling, maker of James FC Hyde Whiskeys, has commenced production of hand sanitizer to help fill the critical need created by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The product is available now. “We have been contacted by a large array of folks all in urgent need of hand sanitizer,” said Jersey Artisan […]
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Dollar General Gives Additional $25M In Employee Appreciation Bonuses
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has announced an additional $25 million investment in retail, distribution center and fleet employee bonuses to demonstrate continued appreciation for the efforts of employees during the company’s first quarter 2020. This brings the company’s total investment in employee appreciation bonuses to approximately $60 million. “We are proud to provide this additional […]
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Rite Aid Opens Two More COVID-19 Testing Locations In Pennsylvania
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania-based Rite Aid continues to expand COVID-19 testing sites with new locations opening in York, Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh through its partnership with the White House Coronavirus Task Force. In addition to the current self-testing sites in Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the company has opened two new locations at its stores located at 4111 […]