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Target Joins Walmart in Updating Mask Requirements

 By Christine LaFave Grace on Aug. 02, 2021

Effective Aug. 3, Target will require masks for team members in areas of substantial or high COVID-19 transmission as defined by the CDC.

Topics

Walmart to Require Vaccines for HQ Staff, Masks for Associates Per CDC Guidance

 By Christine LaFave Grace on Jul. 31, 2021

"We know vaccinations are our solution to drive change," the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer—the country's largest private employer—stated in a memo to staff.

Retailers

3 Trends Albertsons’ CEO ‘Doubts Will Reverse’

By Kristina Hurtig on Jun. 24, 2021

Vivek Sankaran says digital engagement, e-commerce and remote work are three sticky trends that "could be very positive” for the industry.

Wellness

Pandemic Accelerates Change in Health, Well-Being: FMI

By Kristina Hurtig on Jun. 16, 2021

The association's Power of Health and Well-Being in the Food Industry report examines consumers' growing interest in health and wellness, as well as retailer progress and support.

Retailers

Kroger Offers a Shot at $5M

By WGB Staff on Jun. 01, 2021

In a sprint to meet federal vaccination goals, the retailer will offer five $1 million prizes and give away free groceries.

Industry Partners

3 Big Trends From FMI’s 2021 Grocery Shopper Report

By Kristina Hurtig on May 25, 2021

The association explores how food retail will be affected by the pandemic, which sparked an increase in at-home cooking, accelerated adoption of e-commerce, and fostered a focus on health and wellness.

Fresh Food

After a Catastrophic Sales Plunge, the Salad Bar Is Reimagined

By Tina Caputo on May 21, 2021

Grocers breathe new life into this popular area of the store.

Retailers

Mask? No Mask? Here's Where Stores Stand

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 15, 2021

Some grocery retailers are dropping mask requirements for individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Others are leaving them in place for the time being. Here's a look at who has said what so far.

Industry Partners

Who Will Hold Onto Their New COVID Customers?

By Eric Karlson on Apr. 22, 2021

Price and quality will return as the dominant preference drivers when the fear of going in public evaporates, the author says.

Industry Partners

$24 Billion: The Cost for Grocery of Operating During COVID-19

By Kristina Hurtig on Mar. 31, 2021

FMI—The Food Industry offers an analysis of the operational changes and investments food retailers made during the pandemic.

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