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Foodservice at Retail
Walmart Details Sweeping Restructure of Its Supercenter WorkforceWalmart Details Sweeping Restructure of Its Supercenter Workforce

Fewer leadership roles, more versatility accompany salary, bonus changes. The "future-focused" changes include redefinition and reductions in store leadership roles, pay increases for specialists in areas such as deli/bakery, and changes to its bonus program.

byJon Springer
Sep 18, 2020
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Kroger associate
Foodservice at Retail
EEOC Files Suit in Kroger Rainbow FlapEEOC Files Suit in Kroger Rainbow Flap
byJon Springer
Sep 17, 2020
1 Min Read
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Grocery Wholesale & Distributors
SpartanNash Hires to Build DiversitySpartanNash Hires to Build Diversity
byKat Martin
Sep 16, 2020
1 Min Read
Kroger sign
Foodservice at Retail
Kroger Dallas-UFCW Agreement Boosts Pay, Benefits for All AssociatesKroger Dallas-UFCW Agreement Boosts Pay, Benefits for All Associates
byKristina Hurtig
Sep 15, 2020
1 Min Read
target team
Foodservice at Retail
Target to Increase Representation of Black Employees by 20% in 3 YearsTarget to Increase Representation of Black Employees by 20% in 3 Years
byKristina Hurtig
Sep 10, 2020
1 Min Read
Unfi
Grocery Wholesale & Distributors
UNFI Names Guillaume Bagal as VP, Diversity and InclusionUNFI Names Guillaume Bagal as VP, Diversity and Inclusion
byJon Springer
Sep 9, 2020
1 Min Read
workers pay
Foodservice at Retail
Honoring Essential Workers
Honoring Essential Workers
Aug 25, 2020
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1 Min Read
byKat Martin
Cleaning up muffin
Foodservice at Retail
Redistribution of Labor
Redistribution of Labor
Aug 25, 2020
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1 Min Read
byKat Martin
Workers automation
Grocery Technology
The Move to Automation
The Move to Automation
Aug 25, 2020
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1 Min Read
byKat Martin
BJs wholesale club
Foodservice at Retail
BJ's 'Turns the Corner' in Robust Q2
BJ's 'Turns the Corner' in Robust Q2
Aug 20, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJon Springer
Young employee
Foodservice at Retail
Which Grocers Earn Millennial-Friendly Honors?
Which Grocers Earn Millennial-Friendly Honors?
Aug 6, 2020
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4 Slides
byKristina Hurtig
Ask Sam aisle location
Foodservice at Retail
Walmart's Voice Assistant Finding New Questions to Answer
Walmart's Voice Assistant Finding New Questions to Answer
Jul 29, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJon Springer
UNFI Teamsters Local 414
Grocery Wholesale & Distributors
UNFI Condemns Sudden Teamsters Strike in Fort Wayne
UNFI Condemns Sudden Teamsters Strike in Fort Wayne
Jul 23, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJon Springer
Stop & Shop storefront
Foodservice at Retail
Union Chains, UFCW Reach Deal to Revamp Pensions
Union Chains, UFCW Reach Deal to Revamp Pensions
Jul 21, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJon Springer
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Independents / Regional Grocers
FMI Makes New Appointments to Leadership Roles
FMI Makes New Appointments to Leadership Roles
Jun 29, 2020
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1 Min Read
byWGB Staff
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Independents / Regional Grocers
100 Days War: Union Demands Sweeping Industry Change
100 Days War: Union Demands Sweeping Industry Change
Jun 25, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Strailey
Target storefront, Richmond
Foodservice at Retail
Target Bumps Starting Wage to $15; Extends COVID Health Benefits
Target Bumps Starting Wage to $15; Extends COVID Health Benefits
Jun 17, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJon Springer
WGB Facebook Live Screenshot
Foodservice at Retail
Facebook Live: Retailers Readjusting to New Reality
Facebook Live: Retailers Readjusting to New Reality
Jun 16, 2020
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1 Min Read
byKat Martin
Save Mart storefront
Foodservice at Retail
Save Mart Cos. Turns Temps Into Full-Time Team
Save Mart Cos. Turns Temps Into Full-Time Team
Jun 16, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Strailey
Albertsons storefront
Foodservice at Retail
Albertsons Sunsets Hourly Appreciation Pay
Albertsons Sunsets Hourly Appreciation Pay
Jun 15, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJon Springer
Bryan Roberts
Foodservice at Retail
Q&A: The Grocery Analyst Who Became a Grocery Stockboy
Q&A: The Grocery Analyst Who Became a Grocery Stockboy
May 27, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJon Springer
covid-19 grocery mask
Foodservice at Retail
Mask Wearing Becomes a ‘Political Issue’ at Some Stores
Mask Wearing Becomes a ‘Political Issue’ at Some Stores
May 21, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Strailey
Kroger
Foodservice at Retail
UFCW Calls Ending Extra Pay for Grocery Workers 'Unconscionable'
UFCW Calls Ending Extra Pay for Grocery Workers 'Unconscionable'
May 18, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Strailey
Kroger Associate
Foodservice at Retail
As Hero Pay Expires, Kroger Offers $130M 'Thank You' Bonus
As Hero Pay Expires, Kroger Offers $130M 'Thank You' Bonus
May 15, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJon Springer
best market
Foodservice at Retail
Lidl Defends Safety Actions Amid Worker COVID Charges
Lidl Defends Safety Actions Amid Worker COVID Charges
May 15, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJon Springer
Harris Teeter
Foodservice at Retail
Harris Teeter Readies for Free COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Sites
Harris Teeter Readies for Free COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Sites
May 13, 2020
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1 Min Read
byMeg Major
Kroger worker
Foodservice at Retail
Bye-Bye Bonus Pay?
Bye-Bye Bonus Pay?
May 12, 2020
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1 Min Read
byKat Martin
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Fresh Produce
Challenging Times Can Bring Out the Best in People
Challenging Times Can Bring Out the Best in People
May 8, 2020
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1 Min Read
byMike Eardley
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Foodservice at Retail
Wakefern Taps Two Top Women for Leadership Roles
Wakefern Taps Two Top Women for Leadership Roles
May 7, 2020
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1 Min Read
byWGB Staff
Trader Joe's
Foodservice at Retail
Trader Joe’s Talks Supply Chain, TP and a Return to Normalcy
Trader Joe’s Talks Supply Chain, TP and a Return to Normalcy
May 4, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Strailey
Mitt Romney
Foodservice at Retail
Romney Wants Temporary Increase in Restaurant Workers' Pay
Romney Wants Temporary Increase in Restaurant Workers' Pay
May 4, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPeter Romeo
Michael Needler
Foodservice at Retail
1-on-1 With Fresh Encounter’s Michael Needler
1-on-1 With Fresh Encounter’s Michael Needler
May 4, 2020
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1 Min Read
byMeg Major
Brookshire Grocery Co.
Foodservice at Retail
An Homage to the Helpers
An Homage to the Helpers
Apr 29, 2020
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1 Min Read
byMeg Major
Kroger
Foodservice at Retail
Every Day Is Payday at Kroger, Leevers
Every Day Is Payday at Kroger, Leevers
Apr 29, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Strailey
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Foodservice at Retail
How to Avoid Employee Burnout in Retail
How to Avoid Employee Burnout in Retail
Apr 15, 2020
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1 Min Read
byDerek Jones

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