Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Health has launched COVIDCare Plus, a complete employer-focused health and wellness solution designed to help American companies restart and maintain their business operations. The testing program is centered on Kroger Health’s FDA-authorized COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit which combines self-administered testing with virtual supervision by a licensed healthcare provider to help ensure […]
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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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Study: Latinos Transforming Cultural Connections During COVID-19
Nielsen’s latest Diverse Intelligence Series consumer report, Cultural Connectivity Transformed: How Latinos Are Connecting While Social Distancing, explores how the Latino community is communicating through the COVID-19 pandemic. As one of the groups to feel the disproportionate effects of job loss and health impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic, Latinos have come to rely on media […]
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WEST: Market Profile: Harmons In Utah Always Puts Shoppers First
by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer After finishing college, Jordan Meister moved back in with his parents in Utah while he worked to pay off his student loans. “The day after I moved, my mom told me to go get a job,” Meister said. “So I went down to Harmons and got a job washing […]
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Study Finds 2019 Investments Crucial To Pandemic Response
The 2020 edition of the Independent Grocers Financial Survey, a joint study between the National Grocers Association and FMS Solutions, labels fiscal year 2019 as a solid year for independents. “Independent grocers started to see positive trends pre-pandemic, which is a great sign of the strengthening,” said Robert Graybill, FMS CEO and president. “While the […]
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Survey Reveals Pandemic Silver Lining: More Family Time At Breakfast
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted morning routines around the country for 80 percent of U.S. parents, but the silver lining may be Americans’ new-found time around the breakfast table with their children. In a new survey commissioned by General Mills Big G cereals, 70 percent of parents cite the biggest morning challenge is to sit […]
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Packaged Facts: Coronavirus Has Changed Eating, Gardening Habits
Due to the coronavirus, many consumers are changing their eating habits. About 30 percent of consumers agree they are eating less healthily, while 42 percent of consumers think they are eating more healthily, according to data published in Home Gardening Consumer Insights, a recent report by market research firm Packaged Facts. Based on these findings, it […]
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FMI Foundation Exec Sees U.S. Shifting Back To ‘Cooking Culture’
Webinar explored habits at home during pandemic by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer To David Fikes, executive director of the FMI Foundation, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a transformational effect on U.S. kitchens, with more people using their time to cook. “Some would say that it has reversed the trend of America from being an eating […]
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Market Profile: Dave’s Fresh Marketplace Stays Nimble During Pandemic
by John McCurry, contributing writer Susan Budlong has worked at Dave’s Fresh Marketplace in Rhode Island for 24 years, currently serving as the independent grocery chain’s director of marketing and communications. Budlong also sits on the executive committee and the board of directors of the Rhode Island Food Dealers Association. She has a clear view […]
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Kroger Ranks No. 9 On 2020 Axios Harris Poll 100
The Kroger Co. has ranked No. 9 on the 2020 Axios Harris Poll 100 for COVID-19 response and racial equity support, moving up 12 spots from the 2019 survey. “Throughout the public health crisis, our entire team of 500,000 associates has worked tirelessly to provide a safe environment for our customers and each other, with […]
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5 SpartanNash Pharmacies Offer Free COVID-19 Testing In West Michigan
As part of its continued efforts to ensure the well-being and safety of its family of associates, customers and communities during the coronavirus pandemic, SpartanNash says select Family Fare and D&W Fresh Market pharmacies in West Michigan will offer free COVID-19 testing beginning on Monday, Aug. 3. The company has partnered with the U.S. Department […]
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Market Profile: Cash Saver Adds Fourth Store In Memphis Area
Shoppers tired of pandemic, but that ‘does not make it go away’ by John McCurry, contributing writer Rick James, owner and CEO of Castle Group, based in Memphis, operates four Cash Saver stores. That includes the recent acquisition of a store that closed in April due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The stores have performed well so […]
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Market Profile: TGCSA-Backed Talent Exchange Connected Laid-Off Workers
by John McCurry, contributing writer With areas of the economy – notably hospitality – hit hard by the pandemic, the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association worked with the Tennessee Department of Tourism to connect laid-off hotel and laid-off restaurant workers with jobs in the grocery industry, which was scrambling to find workers. Rob Ikard, […]
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NGA Applauds Support For Independent Grocers In Legislative Package
The National Grocers Association offered its support for major components of the coronavirus aid and relief legislative package that was introduced July 27 in the U.S. Senate. The package, led by Senate Republicans, includes a few of NGA’s top priorities, including strong business liability protections, capping unemployment benefits based on previous earnings and tax credits […]
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Market Profile: Pandemic’s Efforts Stretch From Bay Area To Oregon Line
by Cynthia Weifenbach, contributing writer The grocery industry has been at the forefront of feeding Northern California communities and doing its best to provide safe environments throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, not unlike other areas of the country, there are differences even within the region, such as San Francisco Bay and Sacramento. “We have these patches,” […]
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LG Expands Suite Of Health Protocol Solutions For Reopening Businesses
As businesses around the country reopen amid the ongoing pandemic, LG Business Solutions USA has expanded its suite of Health Protocol Solutions, introducing new digital signage packages that give businesses platforms to provide information, guidance, wayfinding and interactive experiences. Digital signage display leader LG partnered with other technology leaders to offer an array of new options including wellness […]
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FMI: Report Looks At Cooking Habits Pre-COVID-19 And During Pandemic
FMI–The Food Industry Association is hosting a webinar, Cooking Well to Eat Well: How Consumers Cook, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29. The event will showcase findings from Home Cooking in America, a special report based on U.S. grocery shopper trends conducted by The Hartman Group and supported by the FMI Foundation. Home Cooking in America utilizes an […]
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Acosta: Concern Levels Remain High Amid Pandemic
Acosta, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry, has released its ninth insight report on the continuing evolution of consumer behavior and outlook amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, which found 37 percent of shoppers are spending more on each grocery trip now than they did pre-pandemic, also provides suggestions to […]
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Hy-Vee To Hand Out More Than 3 Million Free Masks To Customers
In an effort to protect its customers and employees from COVID-19, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will distribute free masks to those entering its stores starting Monday, July 27. The company will hand out more than 3 million free masks in an effort to help support the CDC’s recommendation to wear masks in public by […]
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Superior Grocers Gives Permanent Pay Rate Increase To Employees
In appreciation for the hard work and dedication of its employees, Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers has implemented a permanent $1 pay rate increase to all regular full-time and part-time employees. The raise was effective July 20, 2020. The action was taken in appreciation for employees’ dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to […]
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NGA Backs Bill To Provide Tax Relief To Frontline Workers
The National Grocers Association is applauding the introduction of the FRNT LINE Act, authored by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA). This bill would provide payroll and income tax relief for essential workers, such as grocery industry associates, who have continued their work during the coronavirus pandemic. “This pandemic has illustrated not only the resiliency of independent […]