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Retailers

EEOC Files Suit in Kroger Rainbow Flap

Two Arkansas workers were allegedly fired last year for refusing to comply with rainbow-heart apron mandate, a federal suit says.

Retailers

PCC Community Creates Chinook Sourcing Standard

The initiative was developed in partnership with the National Fisheries Conservation Center to protect Salish Sea southern resident killer whales.

Technology

Q&A: How Retailers Can Help Employees Enforce Mask Policies

By Kristina Peters on Aug. 19, 2020

"Top down and bottoms up" communication is key to an effective plan, says Will Eadie, chief revenue officer of WorkJam.

Wellness

FDA Regulations Fail to Address Toxic Chemicals in Packaging

By Phil Lempert on Aug. 04, 2020

The Lempert Report: The chemicals that make up plastics are cause for concern.

Retailers

Price Chopper Resumes Single-Use Bag Ban

By Kat Martin on Aug. 03, 2020

The retailer reinstated its ban of single-use plastic bags on Aug. 1, in accordance with a state ordinance that began March 1 but has been delayed.

Retailers

Walmart to Require Face Coverings at All U.S. Stores

By Jon Springer on Jul. 15, 2020

The move, which could trigger friction with some shoppers and could influence peers, comes as COVID cases continue to rise and national mandate efforts stall.

Industry Partners

Industry Applauds FDA’s New Approach to Food Safety

By Kat Martin on Jul. 14, 2020

New Era of Smarter Food Safety leverages digital tools and traceability in new blueprint for reducing foodborne illnesses.

Industry Partners

NGA Backs Expansion of Online SNAP to Independents

By Kat Martin on Jul. 07, 2020

The pandemic has pushed more shoppers online, but serving SNAP customers virtually means costly investment for small retailers, association says.

Industry Partners

More Legislation Introduced to Recognize Front-Line Food Heroes

By Kat Martin on May 13, 2020

A new bill known as the AG CHAIN Act would provide a federal tax holiday and a payroll tax exemption for essential employees in the food and agriculture industries.

Retailers

VP Mike Pence to Food Industry: This Could Be 'Your Finest Hour’

By Jon Springer on May 11, 2020

A food industry roundtable discussion with the vice president was tinged with controversy and tragedy, but it showed stakeholders are dedicated to addressing industry disruption.

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