April 13, 2020 by MMR
COVID-19, safety measures, Wakefern
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
April 9, 2020 by Alice Wang and Ed Rowland
Alice Wang, China, coronavirus, COVID-19, Ed Rowland
Leading Headlines, Opinion
Editor’s Note: In the fifth part of their series, Alice Wang and Ed Rowland look at the way surprising rumors can lead to hoarding. As in the United States, eggs seem to be one of the products involved. Part one is available here. Part two is available here. Part three is available here. Part four
April 8, 2020 by MMR
COVID-19, NACDS, Steven Anderson
Leading Headlines, Topics
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
April 6, 2020 by MMR
COVID-19, Meijer, safety measures
Leading Headlines, Retail News
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer is taking additional steps to keep shoppers and employees safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, the company said. In addition to amplifying its communication to customers about social distancing practices, Meijer is now asking its customers to limit the number of shoppers who come to the store on each trip. Following
April 3, 2020 by MMR
beauty, COVID-19, Kline, personal care
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News
PARSIPPANY, NJ. — The U.S. cosmetics and toiletries market is on track to experience the sharpest decline ever recorded in over 60 years that Kline has been tracking the market due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, the 0.8% drop in 2009 during the last recession is the biggest market dip ever reported by Kline. The only other time
April 3, 2020 by MMR
COVID-19, social distancing, Target
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
April 3, 2020 by MMR
Boston Consulting Group, COVID-19, IRI
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News
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:
April 2, 2020 by MMR
ad, COVID-19, NACDS
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Videos
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
April 1, 2020 by MMR
coronavirus, COVID-19, Jack Kleinhenz, National Retail Federation, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz, NRF
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
April 1, 2020 by MMR
COVID-19, packaged facts, pet industry
Supplier News
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
April 1, 2020 by MMR
coronavirus, COVID-19, Hero Bonus, Kroger, Kroger chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
March 31, 2020 by MMR
COVID-19, Dollar Tree, Dollar Tree president and chief executive officer Gary Philbin, Family Dollar, Gary Philbin
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
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