March 30, 2020

Trader Joe’s Stores that Are Temporarily Closed for Cleaning

Trader Joe’s released an announcement explaining stores will be temporarily closed for cleaning due to COVID-19. The company stated, “We believe in being proactive and transparent in addressing issues, and […]

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March 30, 2020

Kroger Family of Companies Provides New Career Opportunities to 23,500 Workers

The Kroger Family of Companies announced it has recently provided new career opportunities to more than 23,500 workers nationwide, including those from the hardest-hit sectors like restaurants, hotels and food […]

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March 30, 2020

Hy-Vee Offers Daily Online Program to Help Parents Keep Kids Healthy and Active

As schools remain closed across the region due to the spread of COVID-19, Hy-Vee will start streaming its Hy-Vee KidsFit free, online program, a daily 15- to 20-minute video to […]

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March 30, 2020

Rhode Island Implements Stricter Guidelines for Retail and Grocers

Rhode Island has asked all businesses to comply with social distancing guidelines and to maintain a high level of sanitation and employee hygiene in line with CDC guidance. The Guidelines: […]

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March 27, 2020

Walmart Foundation Announces $10 Million Donation

On March 26, the Walmart Foundation announced $10 million to nine organizations that support food banks, schools and senior meal programs. The organizations share an overarching goal: providing access to […]

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March 27, 2020

Stop & Shop Releases Important Information for Customers Regarding Coronavirus

Stop & Shop announced plans to donate $1 million to support its regional food bank partners amid the coronavirus pandemic. Donated funds will help with increased need for food and […]

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March 27, 2020

Publix Super Markets Charities Donates $1 Million to Feeding America

As part of Publix Super Markets Charities’ ongoing support of hunger relief efforts and to help local communities during the coronavirus pandemic, Publix Charities announced today it will donate $1 […]

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March 27, 2020

Meijer to Install Cash Register Sneeze Guards in All its Stores

Meijer announced it will install Plexiglass shields at all its check lanes to add protection for its team members and customers beginning next week. These “sneeze guards” add to the […]

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March 27, 2020

Albertsons Installing Plexiglass at Checkout Stands

As an added precaution during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Albertsons Companies is installing Plexiglas in its checkout lanes as a protective barrier between customers and checkers. The Plexiglas “sneeze guards” […]

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March 27, 2020

Lidl US to Offer Health Care Benefits to New Temp Hires

Lidl US announced this week it was hiring up to 1,000 temporary employees for a minimum of two months to help meet the needs of consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

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