coronavirus

By Jennifer Strailey on Jan. 29, 2021

New hazard pay ordinances in California and Seattle mark the first time such policies have been government-mandated, rather than government-funded or voluntarily employer-provided, says new study from Brookings Institution.

Industry Partners

What the Industry Learned When the Supply Chain Caught COVID

By Jon Springer on Jan. 27, 2021

Complex businesses built for slow growth were overwhelmed by sudden demand, FMI panelists say, bringing new urgency for simplicity and collaboration.

Industry Partners

Food Industry ‘Uniquely Positioned’ to Write New Normal Post-COVID: FMI President

By Kristina Hurtig on Jan. 26, 2021

In her president’s remarks, Leslie Sarasin shares her perspective on where the food industry stands and where it can go from here.

Wellness

What Walmart Will and Won't Do to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jan. 25, 2021

The retailer said it's ready to support mass distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, including in rural and underserved areas where it already is a go-to.

Industry Partners

How the Pandemic Tested Industry Culture

By Jon Springer on Jan. 25, 2021

In the struggle to keep workers and shoppers healthy, and stores safe and in-stock, retailers and supply partners such as Giant and Nestle demonstrated a model for the future of work, an FMI Midwinter Conference event demonstrated.

Retailers

7 Questions With Raley's CEO Keith Knopf

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jan. 22, 2021

The chief executive shares perspective on making e-commerce more profitable, training during a pandemic and where the company won't get caught short again.

Retailers