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The latest news and analysis of U.S. grocery, mass, drug, discount and club retailers, including financial, executive leadership and mergers and acquisitions. 

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Instacart Seeks to Double Its Service Shopper Staff

With order volume up by more than 150%, Instacart plans to hire an additional 300,000 full-service shoppers over the next three months—more than doubling the size of its full-service shopper community.

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Union Chains to Roll Out Bonuses

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

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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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Sedano’s, Local Restaurants Work Together to Keep Staff Employed

By Kat Martin on Mar. 20, 2020

The retailer is offering temporary employment to two local restaurants’ workers affected by the pandemic.

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Rouses Markets to Offer Meals From Local Restaurants

By Kat Martin on Mar. 20, 2020

Customers can buy meals from the restaurants in the grocery store, and the restaurants will keep the profits.

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Wakefern Names Bryant Harris New Chief Merchant

By WGB Staff on Mar. 19, 2020

With the goal of putting customers first, the Keasbey, N.J.-based cooperative makes changes to its executive team.

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Brookshire Grocery Co. Giving 5% Discounts to Seniors

By Meg Major on Mar. 19, 2020

The retailer is strongly encouraging the community to reserve the first hour of store opening for elderly.

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Raley’s Simplifies Shopping for Seniors

By Jennifer Strailey on Mar. 19, 2020

Raley's introduces prepacked "Senior Essentials Bags" filled with fresh items and pantry staples for older and at-risk customers in self-isolation or quarantine.

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Touchless Delivery Takes Off as Online Orders Soar

By Jennifer Strailey on Mar. 18, 2020

As grocers scramble to meet the explosive demand for online grocery orders and delivery, many are expanding their drop-off delivery services to minimize human interaction.

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Costco Buys Sears Delivery Firm for $1B

By Jon Springer on Mar. 18, 2020

The acquisition of Innovel Solutions will support e-commerce by speeding delivery and logistics for bulk items and appliances, the warehouse club says.

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