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Top news from trade associations, market research firms and management consultancies pertaining to consumer grocery trends, policy, regulatory and advocacy efforts.

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Will Hazard Pay Be Government-Mandated?

New hazard pay ordinances in California and Seattle mark the first time such policies have been government-mandated, rather than government-funded or voluntarily employer-provided, says new study from Brookings Institution.

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'Be Bold': FMI Closing Keynote Maps a Tough Road Ahead for a Resilient Industry

Food retailers have "no option" but to slash costs and develop an operating model for the new normal, McKinsey's Sajal Kohli said in a rapid-fire closing keynote of FMI's annual Midwinter Executive Conference.

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What Gen Zers Want and What Grocery Can Do to Recruit Them

By Kristina Peters on Jan. 28, 2021

The generation brings new challenges for the retail food industry in attracting this incoming workforce, but it can be done, a FMI Midwinter Executive Conference session explores

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What the Industry Learned When the Supply Chain Caught COVID

By Jon Springer on Jan. 27, 2021

Complex businesses built for slow growth were overwhelmed by sudden demand, FMI panelists say, bringing new urgency for simplicity and collaboration.

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$100B in E-Grocery Sales Up for Grabs, Nielsen Projects

By Jon Springer on Jan. 26, 2021

As the pandemic propels their annual online forecast, FMI and Nielsen highlight an opportunity behind technology advances, improved omnichannel merchandising and consumer segmentation.

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Food Industry ‘Uniquely Positioned’ to Write New Normal Post-COVID: FMI President

By Kristina Peters on Jan. 26, 2021

In her president’s remarks, Leslie Sarasin shares her perspective on where the food industry stands and where it can go from here.

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How the Pandemic Tested Industry Culture

By Jon Springer on Jan. 25, 2021

In the struggle to keep workers and shoppers healthy, and stores safe and in-stock, retailers and supply partners such as Giant and Nestle demonstrated a model for the future of work, an FMI Midwinter Conference event demonstrated.

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NGA Outlines Independent Grocers’ Priorities in Letter to Biden

By Kristina Peters on Jan. 21, 2021

Association expresses it looks forward to working with the new administration as it offers details on issues such as employee tax relief, liability protection, SNAP assistance and minimum wage.

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UNFI Appoints Gloria Boyland to its Board of Directors

By WGB Staff on Jan. 15, 2021

The Former FedEx executive adds large-scale supply chain expertise in areas that advance the wholesaler’s long-term strategic objectives.

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Specialty Food Association Launches Online Transactional Marketplace

By Kristina Peters on Jan. 14, 2021

The Infinite Aisle platforms allows retailers to order products and have them shipped directly to their stores.

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