March 26, 2020

Texas Hemp Industries Association Says Hemp is ‘Critical Infrastructure’

The Texas Hemp Industries Association (TXHIA) is asking state leaders and legislators to deem hemp and hemp businesses ‘critical infrastructure.’ In a public statement, the TXHIA said, “Hemp products like […]

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March 26, 2020

California-based In Good Taste Wines Launches e-Commerce Capability

Home-bound wine lovers can rejoice upon the announcement this week that they can now order In Good Taste Wines from the comfort of their home. Formerly known as Taste It […]

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March 26, 2020

C&S Wholesale Grocers Partners with Performance Food Group Company in Pandemic Response

C&S Wholesale Grocers is partnering with Performance Food Group Company (PFG) to keep grocery stores stocked while the country battles the COVID-19 pandemic by leveraging PFG’s workforce to help handle […]

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March 25, 2020

Mercato Partners with Tech Provider SPINS to Support Independent Grocers

SPINS, a leading wellness-focused data and technology provider in the US, this week announced its partnership with Mercato, which offers e-commerce and same-day delivery for more than 800 independently owned […]

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March 25, 2020

Staffing, Retail Associations Team up to Fill Essential Goods Needs

The American Staffing Association (ASA) is providing an online searchable directory to connect Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) member retailers to staffing agencies that can fill high-demand roles during the […]

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March 25, 2020

California Grocers Association Assures Public of Food Supply

Following California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order to stay at home, the California Grocers Association (CGA) issued a statement this week seeking to reassure consumers that there is still enough […]

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March 25, 2020

UNFI Names Jack Clare Chief Information Officer

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), one of the largest publicly-traded grocery distributors in the US, recently announced Jack Clare has been named the new Chief Information Officer effective Monday, March […]

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March 25, 2020

Trader Joe’s Response to COVID-19

Beginning March 16, Trader Joe’s revised its store hours for all locations until further notice. The stores will be open from 9 am until 7 pm to support crew members […]

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March 25, 2020

PBH Salutes Produce Industry Through Omni-Channel Communications Platforms

The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is flexing the power of influencers, as well as their own platforms, to unify the produce industry with consumers during this time. With […]

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March 25, 2020

Hy-Vee Announces Temporary Change to In-Store Return Policy

Earlier this week, Hy-Vee announced that it will be temporarily suspending its return, refund and rain check policy until further notice. This change started on March 24, and for now […]

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