Corporate Operations: Page 104
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Rhode Island becomes first state to institute mandatory social distancing for retailers
Under the new rules, grocers must ensure proper spacing in high-traffic areas and can have no more than 20% of their stated fire capacity in stores at one time.
By Jeff Wells • March 29, 2020 -
Grocers feast on Lucky's Market stores in bankruptcy auction
Ten grocers, including Publix, Aldi and Schnuck Markets, paid $29 million collectively for 23 stores and one distribution center.
By Sam Silverstein • March 29, 2020 -
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Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.
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The Giant Company takes to social media to stop panic buying
The company has launched a campaign called #MoreForAll on Facebook to minimize hoarding and remind people about those in need.
By Jessica Dumont • March 27, 2020 -
Lidl offers coronavirus-specific healthcare benefits to new workers
The retailer is offering the benefits to 1,000 temporary associates it seeks to hire as grocery stores expand their workforces amid the pandemic.
By Sam Silverstein • March 27, 2020 -
Walmart, Sam's Club offer rent relief to in-store tenants
The corporation is also moving to pay suppliers faster as supply chains feel the impact of COVID-19.
By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2020 -
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DoorDash waives delivery fees across more than 2,000 grocers
DoorDash and partners including Hy-Vee, Mercato and Rosie will offer free delivery promotions for customers aged 60 and over through May 7.
By Jessica Dumont • March 27, 2020 -
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Grocers give workers the OK to wear masks, gloves
Though Centers for Disease Control guidelines say healthy people shouldn't wear masks, companies including Kroger and Giant Food will permit their employees to do so if they want.
By Jessica Dumont • March 26, 2020 -
Fairway Market sells two N.J. leases to Amazon as it wraps up bankruptcy auction
The New York chain also sold its five marquee New York City locations along with a distribution facility to Village Super Market for $76 million.
By Sam Silverstein • March 26, 2020 -
Kroger converts store to pickup-only service
The company says it's piloting the Cincinnati-area supermarket's switch as it sees growing demand for click-and-collect and "alternative ways to shop for groceries."
By Jeff Wells • March 26, 2020 -
Albertsons taps struggling hotel, entertainment industries to staff up
The grocer has partnered with 17 companies, including MGM Resorts International and Regal Cinemas, to offer part-time jobs to people who have lost hours or been furloughed.
By Jessica Dumont • March 25, 2020 -
Grocery Outlet seeing 'mid teens' comps so far in Q1
The discounter believes its flexible business model is well suited to the current environment, but withheld guidance due to unpredictability surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
By Jeff Wells • March 25, 2020 -
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Grocers install plexiglass barriers at checkout counters
The "sneezeguards" are meant to protect cashiers and shoppers from direct exposure to COVID-19 and help with social distancing.
By Krishna Thakker • March 25, 2020 -
Hy-Vee says customer concerns spurred it to ban reusable bags
The grocery chain's move comes as retailers and local authorities are reevaluating the use of personal totes and bags, noting they could transmit the coronavirus.
By Sam Silverstein • March 25, 2020 -
Target pivots from planned investments to deal with 'unprecedented' sales surge
Consumers stocking up amid the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed comparable sales for food and essentials up 50% at the retailer.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 25, 2020 -
Trader Joe's caps number of shoppers allowed in stores at one time
The restrictions, which are taking place at select stores, make it easier for people to maintain distance from one another while shopping.
By Sam Silverstein • March 24, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Grocers race to keep their front lines trained and healthy
As staffing surges, companies are trying to balance rapid onboarding with new health and safety measures, from better sick leave policies to four-day work weeks.
By Jessica Dumont • March 23, 2020 -
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Albertsons slashes prescription delivery fees
The grocer will offer free mail order, same-day and next-day delivery through May 1 to ensure convenient access to medications.
By Jessica Dumont • March 23, 2020 -
Kroger joins chorus of retailers offering bonuses and boosting worker pay
The grocer, along with Walmart, is giving $150 to all part-time employees and $300 to full-time staff, while Target is offering bonuses to all of its hourly store team leads ranging from $250 to $1,500.
By Krishna Thakker • March 23, 2020 -
Grocers step up to hire restaurant workers sidelined by coronavirus
The two industries are forming creative partnerships as grocers' hiring needs accelerate and restaurants close down their dining rooms.
By Sam Silverstein • March 23, 2020 -
Instacart plans to hire 300,000 additional shoppers
The delivery service said the move will double the number of gig workers on its platform over the next three months to meet ongoing demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Jessica Dumont • March 23, 2020 -
Grocers launch additional perks for senior shoppers
Raley's is selling discounted, pre-packed bags of essentials, while Brookshire's will offer 5% off to those 60 or older through May 5.
By Jessica Dumont • March 20, 2020 -
Amazon reportedly bidding on 4 Fairway Market locations
Bidding for the bankrupt grocer's New York and New Jersey stores began Monday and has already drawn bids from several food retailers.
By Sam Silverstein • March 20, 2020 -
Walmart to add another 50K employees, require associates to wear masks
After hiring 5,000 people a day in recent weeks, the big-box retailer plans another surge of new associates as it races to meet demand.
By Kaarin Moore , Ben Unglesbee • Updated April 20, 2020 -
States move to classify grocery workers as emergency personnel
The designation means people who work in grocery stores will be provided with care for their children during the COVID-19 crisis.
By Sam Silverstein • March 20, 2020 -
Shipt seeks to onboard thousands of gig workers in key markets
The company needs more people to pick, pack and deliver orders in places like New York City, Detroit and Atlanta amid an explosion in online grocery demand.
By Jeff Wells • March 20, 2020
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