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Retailers

Unions Approve New Contract in Southern California

Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons workers laud "significant" wage and benefit gains.

Retailers

Walmart Expanding Unlimited Delivery Service

The retailer said customers "love" the $98 annual subscription option, which will be offered in all U.S. delivery markets.

Retailers

Stew Leonard’s Preps First New Jersey Store Opening

By WGB Staff on Sep. 09, 2019

Stew Leonard’s is set to open its first New Jersey grocery outpost at the Paramus Park Mall next week, but staffing has been a challenge.

Retailers

SoCal Labor Unions Reach Tentative Deal, Avert Strike

By Jon Springer on Sep. 09, 2019

Lengthy negotiations yield framework for a 3-year deal to be voted on by workers this week

Retailers

Lidl Bumps Starting Pay for Best Market Workers to $15

By Jon Springer on Sep. 06, 2019

The hard discounter previously pegged a $14-per-hour starting wage for workers switching to the Lidl brand.

Fresh Food

People, Not Just Products, Help Our Industry Grow

By Mike Eardley on Sep. 04, 2019

The tight labor market requires a proactive approach from operators to tell existing associates and job seekers about the food industry’s many rich and rewarding career paths.

Retailers

Big Y Gives Associates Access to Reduced-Rate College Classes

By WGB Staff on Aug. 29, 2019

The New England retailer's alliance with Champlain College offers employees 60 degree and certificate programs at a reduced rate.

Industry Partners

Green Bay Teamsters Reject UNFI Contract Proposal

By WGB Staff on Aug. 28, 2019

Joining a surge of worker unrest against the wholesaler, 150 drivers and warehouse workers in Local 662 authorized a strike, which the wholesaler said would not be "in anyone’s best interest."

Retailers

SoCal Unions Prepare to Amplify Demonstrations

By Jon Springer on Aug. 16, 2019

Grocery workers in Southern California plan to take their case directly to shoppers as contract negotiations continue with little progress.

Retailers

Strike Dings Ahold Delhaize's Q2 U.S. Sales and Profits; Recovery on Track

By Jon Springer on Aug. 07, 2019

The retailer is still fighting to win back customers lost to the Stop & Shop strike, but results highlight sales momentum elsewhere.

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