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Wakefern implements adds new safety protocol

Wakefern implements adds new safety protocol

KEASEBY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp. has launched a new measure to enhance the safety of its customers and associates during the coronavirus outbreak. Beginning this week, stores will implement a temperature monitoring program. As part of the initiative, stores will use Non-contact Forehead Infrared Thermometers to take the temperature of associates and vendors as

NACDS applauds White House decision to approve pharmacist-provided COVID-19 testing

NACDS applauds White House decision to approve pharmacist-provided COVID-19 testing

WASHINGTON — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)  welcomed on Wednesday new federal guidance authorizing licensed pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 tests that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, issued the guidance under the Public Readiness and

Target rolls out new safety measures

Target rolls out new safety measures

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. is implementing new safety measures designed to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the company said. Starting on Saturday, the retailer will actively monitor and, when needed, meter guest traffic in its nearly 1,900 stores nationwide to promote social distancing. Additionally, Target will supply its more than 350,000 team members

IRI and BCG update study on COVID-19 impact

IRI and BCG update study on COVID-19 impact

CHICAGO — IRI is continuing to collaborate with their partners at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to analyze the latest consumer purchases in Italy, France, Germany, New Zealand, the U.K and the U.S. The company just updated the report “COVID-19 Impact: Consumer Spending Tracker” to capture the most recent insights. Key highlights from the research include:

NACDS debuts ad on pharmacy’s role in COVID-19 fight

NACDS debuts ad on pharmacy’s role in COVID-19 fight

Rise from NACDS on Vimeo. ARLINGTON, Va.— NACDS has released a new television ad targeting the fight against COVID-19 called “Rise.” The ad will debut in the Washington, D.C. market on Friday, on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360, Cuomo Prime Time and CNN Tonight, and on Fox News Channel’s Tucker Carlson Tonight and Hannity. It also will air in the Washington, D.C. market

NRF chief economist: stopping pandemic is first step

NRF chief economist: stopping pandemic is first step

WASHINGTON – National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz says the coronavirus pandemic “has triggered shocks,” but he argues that the underlying economy is sound. “How quickly the country gets a handle on containing the virus will determine the degree of the impact on the economy and how soon businesses can reopen,” Kleinhenz wrote in

Sales of pet products hurt by COVID-19 pandemic

Sales of pet products hurt by COVID-19 pandemic

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Despite strong sales in the pet industry during past major crises, the coronavirus pandemic has led to a projected 17% drop in sales for 2020, according to the latest report from Packaged Facts. In its just-published U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2020-2021, market research firm Package Facts forecasts that total U.S. retail sales of pet products

Kroger introducing Hero Bonus for employees

Kroger introducing Hero Bonus for employees

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. will provide all hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates with a Hero Bonus – a $2 premium above their standard base rate of pay, the company said. The bonus will be applied to hours worked March 29 through April 18, and will be disbursed weekly to

Dollar Tree saw sales gains in March

Dollar Tree saw sales gains in March

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. has seen a surge in store traffic and sales as consumers stock up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Easter holiday business is being hurt by the crisis. The details were part of a business update the company issued on Tuesday about impacts related to the novel coronavirus. In