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

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

Industry Partners

More Legislation Introduced to Recognize Front-Line Food Heroes

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

Harris Teeter Readies for Free COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Sites

By Meg Major on May 13, 2020

Retailer joins parent company Kroger’s expansion of plan to administer up to 100,000 coronavirus tests by the end of May.

Retailers

Bye-Bye Bonus Pay?

By Kat Martin on May 12, 2020

As grocery stores become used to the new normal, retailers such as Kroger are discontinuing temporary pay bonuses that were instituted at the beginning of the pandemic.

Fresh Food

Challenging Times Can Bring Out the Best in People

By Mike Eardley on May 08, 2020

The food industry rises to the occasion as an essential resource provider in these trying times.

Retailers

Wakefern Taps Two Top Women for Leadership Roles

By WGB Staff on May 07, 2020

The cooperative promotes Laura Kind to VP of brand strategy, and names Ranjana Choudhry VP of advertising and social media.

Retailers

Romney Wants Temporary Increase in Restaurant Workers' Pay

By Peter Romeo on May 04, 2020

The Utah Republican said the “bonus” would give the employees of essential businesses an incentive to work rather than collect unemployment.

Retailers

Trader Joe’s Talks Supply Chain, TP and a Return to Normalcy

By Jennifer Strailey on May 04, 2020

The retailer's latest podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at how it has navigated supply chain issues and more during a global pandemic.

Retailers

1-on-1 With Fresh Encounter’s Michael Needler

By Meg Major on May 04, 2020

WGB’s May Endcap guest reflects on the silver lining that has emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has enabled families to see the “tremendous value—both financial and intrinsic—with eating meals together.”

Retailers

Every Day Is Payday at Kroger, Leevers

By Jennifer Strailey on Apr. 29, 2020

Kroger, Leevers Supermarkets and Dave's Markets offer front-line grocery workers the opportunity to receive a daily paycheck during the pandemic.

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