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Ahold Delhaize Unit Sees Edge in ‘Neurodiversity’

Retailer's Retail Business Services group partners with IBM to bring workers with autism to IT departments.

Retailers

Costco Workers Get Another Raise

Membership trends and gas profits highlight second-quarter results.

Retailers

Supermarkets Lead in Quality, Variety as Aldi’s Clout Intensifies: RFG Study

By Meg Major on Jan. 28, 2019

Shoppers also rank conventional grocery stores high for cleanliness but earn moderate to low scores in service, according to the 2019 U.S. Supermarket Experience research report.

Technology

Target, Safeway Vet Joins Merchandising Gig App Jyve

By Jon Springer on Jan. 24, 2019

The company raises $35 million to expand "skills-as-a-service" offering to grocers and brands.

Retailers

NEW Honors Target for Gender Diversity Excellence

By Meg Major on Jan. 23, 2019

The retailer’s CEO Brian Cornell accepts the network’s William J. Grize Award at the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s Retail CEO Forum.

Retailers

E-Commerce, Loyalty, Labor and Consolidation Loom Large in '19 

By Scott Schaper on Jan. 18, 2019

While 2018 was a challenging year for grocers, there is significant opportunity for those willing to adapt and pursue agile, customer-centric strategies.

Retailers

Wegmans Hiring for Brooklyn Debut

By WGB Staff on Jan. 07, 2019

The store, set to open in the fall, will be the retailer's first in NYC.

Fresh Food

The Wonderful Co. Imposes $15/Hour Minimum Wage for California Employees

By Natalie Taylor on Jan. 04, 2019

The increase took effect Jan. 1, three years ahead of the state’s requirement.

Retailers

New Year Ushers Wage Increases in 19 States

By Jon Springer on Jan. 02, 2019

As of Jan. 1, 29 states now have local or state minimum wages in excess of federal minimums.

Industry Partners

Deadline Extended for WGB/IDDBA Champions of Change Nominations

By WGB Staff on Jan. 02, 2019

New industry recognition platform will recognize the talented individuals who are making a mark on growing and expanding fresh categories as well as the next generation of leaders.