Members of UFCW 8-Golden State have voted overwhelmingly to ratify new agreements with the Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill supermarket chains in California. “Our members appreciate the value and security this contract provides, which would not be possible without the continued solidarity with their union,” UFCW 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall said after the […]
Category: Grocery News
JBS USA Reopens Beef Facility In Greeley, CO, April 27
The JBS Greeley, Colorado, beef production facility reopened April 24 after quarantining the workforce for a period of time exceeding recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To enhance the company’s existing daily temperature screening efforts, symptomatic team members now will be provided free, on-site testing, conducted in coordination with the […]
Verc Enterprises Opens New Location In Webster, MA
Massachusetts-based Verc Enterprises, a convenience store operator with locations throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire, continues its expansion in the Central Massachusetts with the opening of a location in Webster, Massachusetts. The newest location is at 137 East Main Street, Webster. It is a convenience store, with Dunkin Donuts on premises, Gulf gasoline, and a car […]
Weis Markets Partners With Telehealth Platform Healthie
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets is partnering with online telehealth platform Healthie. Using this platform, customers can consult with a Weis Markets registered dietitian in their area via video chat to manage any new or existing health conditions from the safety of their homes. Using Healthie, Weis Markets Registered Dietitians can discuss the following health conditions […]
Hy-Vee Offers Sale For Customers ‘Styling’ From Home
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. says it is seeing a significant increase in the purchase of hair and beauty products across its more than 265 stores following the temporary closure of many salons, barbershops and spas throughout Hy-Vee’s eight-state region due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) situation. Since mid-March, hair coloring, nail polish and […]
CA Governor Suspends In-Store Takeback, Single-Use Bag Ban
As part of the California Grocers Association’s (CGA) work with Gov. Gavin Newsom and labor advocates, the association pressed Newsom to provide relief from CRV redemption requirements and flexibility in terms of grocery bag policies. On April 23, Newsom suspended regulations requiring grocer participation in the CRV redemption program and the statewide ban on single-use […]
Lifelong Food City Associate Thomas Hembree Dies At 69
The Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association has announced the death of lifelong Food City associate Thomas R. Hembree, 69. He died Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Florida, surrounded by his family. Mr. Hembree served as Food City SVP of marketing prior to his retirement in 2010. During his service, he […]
Arm & Hammer Expands Sustainability Initiatives For Earth Day
Ewing, New Jersey-based Arm & Hammer and its manufacturer, Church & Dwight, are expanding company and product sustainability initiatives. Arm & Hammer was closely involved with the inaugural Earth Day in 1970 and continues to be involved. This year it is expanding its impact through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. With support from […]
