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Industry Partners

NGA Foundation Aims to Attract Essential Grocery Workers

The foundation is putting resources behind a campaign that seeks to help workers displaced from other industries due to the pandemic find new careers in grocery.

Retailers

Meijer Holiday Meals Support Local Restaurants, Its Employees

Through Christmas, every store and distribution center will provide four meals catered by different local restaurants to thank its team for their hard work.

Retailers

Hy-Vee Expands Locations Offering Free COVID-19 Testing

By Kristina Peters on Dec. 04, 2020

With the contactless service now available at 181 locations across its eight-state footprint and as it prepares for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, the retailer seeks to hire 1,000 pharmacy technicians.

Retailers

Kroger Execs Highlight 'Competitive Moats' in Q3 Review

By Jon Springer on Dec. 03, 2020

With an eye on emerging from COVID stronger than it went in, the retailer cautiously courts shoppers and pursues healthier digital sales growth.

Retailers

Walmart Boosts Bonus Pay for Associates

By Christine LaFave Grace on Dec. 03, 2020

Full- and part-time employees are eligible for the new cash bonuses, second round to be paid Dec. 24.

Retailers

ShopRite Provides Retroactive Hazard Pay to Workers

By Jennifer Strailey on Nov. 30, 2020

As ShopRite pledges to provide retroactive hazard pay for nearly 50,000 union workers in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, the UFCW calls for all grocery CEOs to step up on premium compensation.

Industry Partners

UFCW Reiterates Call for Mask Mandates, Hazard Pay Reinstatement

By Jennifer Strailey on Nov. 24, 2020

UFCW holds press conference urging retailers and legislators to better protect and compensate grocery workers and others on the front lines, as the pandemic continues ahead of the busy holiday season.

Retailers

Albertsons Employs Contactless Temperature and Health Screenings

By Jennifer Strailey on Nov. 24, 2020

Ahead of the holiday rush, Albertsons Cos. has implemented contactless temperature checks and health screenings for its associates and vendors across all facilities.

Retailers

Hy-Vee Brings Back Reserved Shopping for High-Risk Customers

By Kristina Peters on Nov. 23, 2020

Move comes as eight-state coronavirus cases increase across the retailer’s eight-state region.

Retailers

Dollar General Amps Bonus Pay as Pandemic Intensifies

By Jon Springer on Nov. 17, 2020

In a signal a second wave of the coronavirus could bring another round of pay for hourly workers, the discounter commits to a heavier bonus for its workers in the fourth quarter.

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