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Retailers

Smart & Final Hiring Frenzy Nets 750 Workers in 6 Days

The California chain has hired temporary workers to help with cleaning and stocking, and it has given existing employees a retroactive raise.

Fresh Food

Meat Sales Continue to Skyrocket Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

It’s “slim pickings” as sales surge across all proteins and offerings; department sales were up a whopping 76.9% for the week ending March 15, 2020.

Industry Partners

2020 National Restaurant Association Show Is Canceled

By WGB Staff on Mar. 24, 2020

Coronavirus concerns led to the cancellation of the annual event.

Retailers

Albertsons Turns to Service Peers to Fill 30,000 Jobs

By Jon Springer on Mar. 24, 2020

Hard-hit companies such as Hilton, BJ's Restaurants and Regal Cinemas are referring their furloughed workers to Albertsons jobs.

Retailers

H-E-B Designates Personal Shoppers for Seniors

By Jennifer Strailey on Mar. 23, 2020

H-E-B and Favor Delivery launch a new personal shopper and delivery service for seniors 60 and older.

Retailers

Aldi, McDonald’s Make Staff-Sharing Deal in Germany

By Jon Springer on Mar. 23, 2020

The first-of-its-kind partnership will immediately redeploy interested McDonald's workers at Aldi stores as the coronavirus puts unique strains on both. “Special times require special solutions,” an Aldi spokesman said.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Foodservice Industry Partnering With Grocers

By Kat Martin on Mar. 23, 2020

Foodservice distributors such as Sysco and US Foods are turning to supplying grocery stores, and app-based delivery service Waitr has shifted to grocery delivery.

Industry Partners

New Act Makes Changes to WIC, SNAP

By Kat Martin on Mar. 23, 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act addresses immediate needs of two outreach programs.

Retailers

New Seasons and New Leaf Limit Shopper Traffic

By Jennifer Strailey on Mar. 23, 2020

New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets are temporarily limiting shopper traffic and implementing bi-weekly bonuses and enhanced benefits to its staff members who work in-store as the coronavirus continues to evolve.

Industry Partners

Grocers Urged to Look for the Silver Lining in ‘Lifestyle Changing’ Times

By Tom Jackson on Mar. 23, 2020

The scourge of COVID-19 provides a prime opportunity for food retailers to accelerate family meal promotions and meal guidance.

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