While the overall grocery retail segment grew 8 percent in Q2 2020 compared to Q2 2019, Incisiv’s second annual Grocery Digital Maturity Benchmark, sponsored by Mercatus, FlyBuy and ShopperKit, found that the top 25 percent of the most digitally mature retailers grew 19 percent, or 2.4 times the industry average. This year’s rankings also highlighted major improvements in digital capabilities […]
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Posted inCOVID News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West
Teamsters Prepare To Strike Against Some SoCal Grocers
More than 4,000 Teamster warehouse workers and truck drivers that deliver food and supplies to Southern California grocery stores are facing the possibility of a work shutdown. Grocery supply chain workers and their employers – Albertsons (includes Vons and Pavilions) and Kroger (includes Ralphs and Food4Less) – have been in contract negotiations since early August. The workers’ contract expired on Sept. […]
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Kimberly-Clark Names Karrmann Chief Human Resources Officer
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has named Sandi Karrmann as SVP and chief human resources officer, effective Oct. 26. Karrmann will have global responsibilities for the human resources function including talent recruiting, development and performance management, labor relations, compensation and employee benefits. Karrmann will report to Mike Hsu, chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark, and serve on the company’s executive leadership team. “Sandi […]
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Good Food Holdings Appoints Stern New CEO To Replace Turnbull
Los Angeles-based Good Food Holdings, the food retailing holding company for Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres Natural Market, Metropolitan Market, New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Market, is appointing Neil Stern as its new CEO. Stern will be replacing Matt Turnbull, who has been with Good Food Holdings since 2012 and has served as its […]
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Gelson’s Closing Early Thanksgiving Day, All Day On Black Friday
In an unprecedented move, Encino, California-based Gelson’s says all its markets, distribution centers and offices across the Southland will be closed on Black Friday, Nov. 27, as a gesture of appreciation to all its employees and associates for their outstanding commitment during the Covid-19 pandemic. Stores will also close early on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. […]
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3 Out Of 4 Consumers Fear Getting COVID-19 While Grocery Shopping
Despite social distancing, face coverings and tactics like one-way aisles, consumers remain wary about their safety while grocery shopping. A new poll reports that nearly 75 percent of consumers are concerned about catching COVID-19 while grocery shopping. The survey also reveals high frustration with the shopping experience and suggests ways grocery managers can relieve pain […]
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Patrick Manning Joins Novolex As SVP Of Corporate Development
Patrick Manning has joined Hartsville, South Carolina-based Novolex as SVP of corporate development. Novolex develops and manufactures diverse packaging and food service products. In filling this key position at the company, Manning will be responsible for business strategy and all corporate mergers and acquisitions activity. He will be part of the senior leadership team and report […]
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Flowers Foods Sets Company Record For 2020 Energy Star Certification
Fifteen Flowers Foods bakeries have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 2020 Energy Star plant certification, a record for the company. In 2019, 13 of the company’s 46 bakeries achieved Energy Star status, meeting the EPA’s strict performance levels and standards for energy efficiency. “It is a testament to these bakeries’ commitment to sustainable […]