COVID-19 Coverage

Kroger joins the call for associates to be deemed emergency personnel

Like Albertsons, Kroger has teamed with UFCW to have federal and state officials register associates as first responders
Majority of c-stores see sales dip during COVID-19

Three-quarters of more than 150 convenience retailers said sales have been negatively impacted, per new online poll
Study says consumers have more appreciation for store brands

Looking at how shopper behaviors have changed around COVID-19, an Acupoll survey found around a quarter of consumers gained an appreciation for private label
New delivery order at Whole Foods? Get in line

Amazon puts new customers looking to order delivery, pickup from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods on waiting list
Staying in Stock: How retailers, suppliers are managing the pandemic

The April issue’s comprehensive cover story looks at how retailers and suppliers are managing the coronavirus crisis
Alene Candle producing face shields

The shields are being donated to New Hampshire and Columbus, Ohio area healthcare workers dealing with patients of the coronavirus
Learnings from the toilet paper spree

Walgreens’ toilet paper expert discussed the run on TP, how own brands benefitted
The Fresh Market requires face coverings

Per the latest recommendation of the CDC and others that face coverings should be worn in public, the retailer made it a policy to wear one before shopping

March retail sales see worst drop on record