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FMI Makes New Appointments to Leadership Roles

Robert Garfield is retiring, and David Fikes was named head of the association’s foundation.

Industry Partners

100 Days War: Union Demands Sweeping Industry Change

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the UFCW is calling for swift changes to the grocery and meatpacking industries, including pay raises, mandatory mask wearing and more.

Retailers

Target Bumps Starting Wage to $15; Extends COVID Health Benefits

By Jon Springer on Jun. 17, 2020

The $2-per-hour increase meets the retailer's 2017 goals; one-time bonus comes as premium pay ends and some COVID health benefits are extended.

Retailers

Facebook Live: Retailers Readjusting to New Reality

By Kat Martin on Jun. 16, 2020

From permanent hires to rising profits, retailers are making changes to operations as a new reality sets in.

Retailers

Save Mart Cos. Turns Temps Into Full-Time Team

By Jennifer Strailey on Jun. 16, 2020

The Save Mart Cos. has dramatically increased staffing at its 206 stores since the start of the pandemic, hiring 1,000 team members, the majority of whom have become full-time workers.

Retailers

Albertsons Sunsets Hourly Appreciation Pay

By Jon Springer on Jun. 15, 2020

As municipalities lift COVID restrictions, the company shifts to a one-time reward bonus for average weekly hours worked since mid-March, a move drawing condemnation from a labor union.

Retailers

Q&A: The Grocery Analyst Who Became a Grocery Stockboy

By Jon Springer on May 27, 2020

Bryan Roberts spent more than 15 years studying the grocery industry as an analyst before a restructuring sent him to the front lines of the COVID crisis.

Retailers

Mask Wearing Becomes a ‘Political Issue’ at Some Stores

By Jennifer Strailey on May 21, 2020

Grocery workers urge Kroger and others to reinstate hazard pay as they continue to face a risky work environment.

Retailers

UFCW Calls Ending Extra Pay for Grocery Workers 'Unconscionable'

By Jennifer Strailey on May 18, 2020

In a recent interview with CNN, UFCW President Marc Perrone suggests that all eyes are on Kroger with regard to the end of "hero pay."

Retailers

As Hero Pay Expires, Kroger Offers $130M 'Thank You' Bonus

By Jon Springer on May 15, 2020

Under scrutiny for letting hourly premiums expire, the retailer announces a "bookend" bonus.

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