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NRF urges national definition of ‘essential retail’

NRF urges national definition of ‘essential retail’

WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation on Thursday sent a letter to the Trump administration urging federal guidance for state and local governments on what constitutes “essential retail businesses and services” for their communities. The text of the letter is below and a pdf is available here.   J. Craig Shearman Vice President for Government

COVID-19 profoundly affecting shopping behavior

COVID-19 profoundly affecting shopping behavior

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Consumer shopping behavior is changing dramatically in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis by Catalina Marketing, which finds that store trips and basket sizes are up and once sleepy product categories are seeing surges in sales. Total dollar sales per store for the week ended March 14 were

Hy-Vee modifies shopping hours

Hy-Vee modifies shopping hours

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee announced Wednesday  that due to evolving concerns regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), it is adapting the ways in which it serves customers to ensure they receive the products they need while keeping customers, employees and communities healthy and safe. • Store Hours: Beginning Wednesday, March 18, Hy-Vee stores will close at

NRF urges action on behalf of retailers

NRF urges action on behalf of retailers

WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation on Wednesday sent a letter to President Trump and other leaders of the federal government, supporting their swift efforts to minimizing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The letter from the NRF, reproduced below and also available here as a PDF, also details the impact the crisis has had

Rite Aid expands services in response to COVID-19

Rite Aid expands services in response to COVID-19

CAMP HILL, Pa. —  Rite Aid said Wednesday it has taken several steps to support its employees, customers and the local communities the company serves during the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Rite Aid said beginning immediately home-delivery service will be available upon request and the company will waive delivery-service fees for eligible prescriptions. Customers should

Hy-Vee announces temporary store hour changes

Hy-Vee announces temporary store hour changes

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee announced Wednesday that due to evolving concerns regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), it is adapting the ways in which it serves customers to ensure they receive the products they need while keeping customers, employees and communities healthy and safe. • Store Hours: Beginning Wednesday, March 18, Hy-Vee stores will close at

GIANT changes hours due to COVID-19

GIANT changes hours due to COVID-19

CARLISLE, Pa. – The GIANT Co. announced Wednesday several updates as part of its efforts to continue meeting the needs of its customers and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, including modified hours that help care for older members of the community. “We are grateful for our team members who are working tirelessly around the clock

Walmart commits $25 million to global COVID-19 response effort

Walmart commits $25 million to global COVID-19 response effort

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — To help meet the critical needs resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have committed $25 million to support organizations on the front lines responding to the outbreak. “In times of need, we see communities come together to do extraordinary things. This pandemic is no different,” said Kathleen McLaughlin,