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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March 25, 2020

Albertsons Companies Implements Social Distancing Protocol Across All Stores

Albertsons Companies recently announced the company has started implementing social distancing protocols across all 2,200+ stores. The goal is to follow guidance from the CDC to prevent customers from being […]

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March 25, 2020

NCA Calls 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo Cancellation ‘Unavoidable’

The Sweets & Snacks Expo, scheduled for May 18-21, 2020, in Chicago, has been canceled.  The National Confectioners Association (NCA), who hosts the industry-leading trade show, announced today, “As restrictions […]

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March 24, 2020

Natural Grocers Giving Pay Raises, Discretionary Bonuses for Staff

Natural Grocers, with 157 stores across 20 states, last week announced a $1 per hour raise for all hourly staff members starting the March 23 pay period along with a […]

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March 24, 2020

Save A Lot to Hire 1,000+ Employees ASAP

In response to unprecedented levels of business and demand, Save A Lot, a discount grocer with stores across the US, announced this week its plan to hire more than 1,000 […]

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March 24, 2020

C&S Wholesale Grocers and US Foods Partner to Alleviate Strain on Food Supply Chain

C&S Wholesale Grocers, the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the US, along with US Foods Holding, have partnered to combat job and food insecurities amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic’s […]

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March 24, 2020

Oppy Launches Ocean Spray Grapes

Through its popular Ocean Spray family-farmer owned berry and citrus partnership, Oppy plans to ship its first grapes with the esteemed brand this May. As a premier grower, marketer and […]

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