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Albertsons and UFCW Seek First-Responder Status for Grocery Workers

The retailer and its union workers call on state and federal authorities to grant them priority access to safety equipment and other protections as they serve during the COVID-19 crisis.

Retailers

Big Y to Close for 2 Days Over Easter

To help give staff a much needed rest amid the COVID-19 grocery frenzy, the retailer is extending its Easter holiday observance for associates to two days.

Retailers

Ahold Delhaize Details Costs in COVID-19 Response as Q1 Sales Soar

By Jon Springer on Apr. 07, 2020

The retailer says enhanced store safety measures, pay and benefit increases, and charitable donations are approaching $200 million.

Retailers

Kroger Kicks Off New Round of Crisis Bonus Pay

By Jon Springer on Apr. 01, 2020

The retailer issues a $2 hourly increase through April 18. It also announced an increase in sales for March as consumers stock up, then adjust to safety restrictions.

Retailers

Walmart to Screen Worker Temps, Provide Masks

By Jon Springer on Mar. 31, 2020

The retailer said it would send home employees with a temperature of 100 or more as it fights the spread of the coronavirus.

Retailers

Green Zebra's Lisa Sedlar Talks COVID-19 Panic Buying, Protecting Workers and ‘Mind-Blowing’ Experiences

By Meg Major on Mar. 25, 2020

WGB's March Endcap guest is concerned that grocery workers’ designation as essential service providers is at risk due to lack of masks, sanitizers and arbitrary communication.

Retailers

Albertsons Turns to Service Peers to Fill 30,000 Jobs

By Jon Springer on Mar. 24, 2020

Hard-hit companies such as Hilton, BJ's Restaurants and Regal Cinemas are referring their furloughed workers to Albertsons jobs.

Retailers

Aldi, McDonald’s Make Staff-Sharing Deal in Germany

By Jon Springer on Mar. 23, 2020

The first-of-its-kind partnership will immediately redeploy interested McDonald's workers at Aldi stores as the coronavirus puts unique strains on both. “Special times require special solutions,” an Aldi spokesman said.

Retailers

Union Chains to Roll Out Bonuses

By Jon Springer on Mar. 22, 2020

Kroger, Albertsons and Stop & Shop are now among those issuing temporary pay bumps and bonuses for workers, showing "real leadership," union president says.

Retailers

Retailers Investing Millions in Worker Bonus Pay as Crisis Escalates

By Jon Springer on Mar. 20, 2020

Walmart, Target, H-E-B announce $2 pay bumps as hiring efforts and rewards for front-line workers step up amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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