March 20, 2020 by MMR
Bartell Drugs, Bartell's, COVID-19
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Videos
SEATTLE – As a local resource for essential items, Bartell’s has been closely monitoring the evolution of COVID-19. Bartell’s is dedicated to maintaining a high level of accessibility to the community. Kathi Lentzsch, CEO and president of Bartell Drugs, shares perspective as a local retailer.
March 20, 2020 by Alice Wang and Ed Rowland
China, coronavirus, COVID-19, manufacturing
Leading Headlines, Opinion
Editor’s note: In the second part in their continuing series, Alice Wang and Ed Rowland examine the coronavirus impact on China’s Manufacturing sector. Much of China has come to a standstill but there are some inspirational stories as well. (Part one is available here.) There’s a new gold in China: face masks. There’s also
March 19, 2020 by MMR
coronavirus, COVID-19, J. Craig Shearman, National Retail Federation, Trump administration
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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
March 19, 2020 by MMR
COVID-19, Hy-Vee, Randy Edeker
Leading Headlines, Retail News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. is taking additional steps to fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Beginning Friday, customers will no longer be allowed to bring in reusable bags. The ban, which will be in place until further notice, is intended to helping prevent the spread of the virus, since it not
March 19, 2020 by MMR
Catalina, COVID-19, shopping behavior
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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
March 19, 2020 by MMR
Brian Cornell, COVID-19, modified hours, Target
Leading Headlines, Retail News
MINNEAPOLIS — Target has made adjustments to its business hours and other measures amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Beginning March 18, all Target stores will close by 9 p.m. local time daily, which will provide the team additional time for cleaning and restocking each day. In addition, the retailer announced that it
March 18, 2020 by MMR
COVID-19, Hy-Vee, modifed hours
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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
March 18, 2020 by MMR
coronavirus, COVID-19, National Retail Federation, National Retail Federation president and CEO Matthew Shay, NRF
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics
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
March 18, 2020 by MMR
COVID-19, Rite Aid
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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
March 18, 2020 by MMR
COVID-19, Hy-Vee
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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
March 18, 2020 by MMR
COVID-19, GIANT Co.
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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
March 18, 2020 by MMR
COVID-19, Walmart, Walmart Foundation
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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,