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WGB Week In Review: One Crisis to the Next
The week in grocery news as reported by WGB The pandemic that dominated the news for months gave way to urgent impact from protests and riots in the wake of the death of George Floyd, affecting the grocery and retail industries just as the economy began to reopen. Also in the new this week: new research of private brands and retail-supplier collaboration, financial results illustrating the impact of COVID-19; an interview with Giant Food's new president; and a deal to further shake-up the Southeast food landscape.
WGB Staff
June 5, 2020
1 Min Read
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From Pandemics to Protests, Retailers' Crisis Readiness Put to the Test
By Jennifer Strailey on 06/03/2020
From wild weather to contagions and civil unrest, increasingly it seems the new norm in grocery retailing will require heightened disaster preparedness and response.
Grocers Express Messages of Safety, Solidarity Amid Protests
By Kristina Hurtig on 06/01/2020
Retailers across the nation have closed stores and adjusted hours as protests intensify over the death of George Floyd.
Meet Giant Foods’ New President
By Jon Springer on 06/01/2020
Ira Kress says he is determined to build momentum in a post-COVID world by doing what’s right by shoppers today.
Ira Kress, president, Giant Food
“I love what I do. And I love this company. But I won’t tell you that I've worked for the same company for 36 years. ... Those who know Giant over the course of the last 36 years, we’ve really changed who we are as an organization and as a business model.”
Arming for a New Private Label War
By Jon Springer on 06/02/2020
As the economic picture darkens, retailers need to refocus private brand attention from their national counterparts to their retail rivals.
Food Lion to Buy 62 Bi-Lo and Harveys Stores
By Jon Springer on 06/03/2020
The deal reunites Ahold Delhaize with dozens of stores in South Carolina and Georgia that its predecessor once owned; Bi-Lo to sell pharmacies to CVS and Walgreens.
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Existing Bi-Lo stores seeking a new owner as parent Southeastern Grocers prepares to exit from the brand
Deeper Data Sharing Forecasts Changes for Category Manager Roles
By Jon Springer on 06/02/2020
Collaboration between retailers and supplier is improving but benefits skew toward retail, Coresight/Precima survey shows.
Campbell’s CEO Reviews a Bowlful of COVID Learnings
By Jon Springer on 06/04/2020
Consumer response to the pandemic triggered consumption patterns that could be "sticky," Mark Clouse said, but will require stores and suppliers to rethink the soup category.
AWG to Open New All-in-One Distribution Hub
By Kat Martin on 06/02/2020
The new facility in Hernando, Miss., will feature advanced intelligence and automation technology.
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