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Retail Labor
Walmart tests body cameras on some workers in Dallas-Fort WorthWalmart tests body cameras on some workers in Dallas-Fort Worth

The retail giant said it’s a move to enhance employee safety, with no current plans for a national rollout

byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Dec 19, 2024
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Some closing thoughts for grocery in 2024Some closing thoughts for grocery in 2024
byJose Tamez
Dec 12, 2024
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The front of Heinen's and Giant Eagle stores.
Retail Labor
More than 8K workers at Giant Eagle, Heinen’s secure new contractsMore than 8K workers at Giant Eagle, Heinen’s secure new contracts
byBill Wilson
Dec 9, 2024
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Retail Labor
2024 Retail Visitation Trends and 2025 Outlook2024 Retail Visitation Trends and 2025 Outlook
Dec 5, 2024
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A UNFI sign on an interior wall.
Retail Labor
UNFI will close Rhode Island office, laying off 121UNFI will close Rhode Island office, laying off 121
byBill Wilson
Dec 3, 2024
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The front of a New Seasons Market store.
Retail Labor
New Seasons Market workers will hold another one-day strike on WednesdayNew Seasons Market workers will hold another one-day strike on Wednesday
byBill Wilson
Nov 25, 2024
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Retail Labor
California Rite Aid union workers ratify new contract
California Rite Aid union workers ratify new contract
Nov 25, 2024
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byChloe Riley, Executive Editor
The side of a UNFI truck.
Retail Labor
UNFI truck drivers win $1.3M in back pay
UNFI truck drivers win $1.3M in back pay
Nov 13, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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Retail Labor
CVS reaches contract agreement with California pharmacy workers
CVS reaches contract agreement with California pharmacy workers
Nov 12, 2024
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byChloe Riley, Executive Editor
A UNFI sign at a UNFI office.
Retail Labor
UNFI workers in Sarasota, Fla., vote to unionize
UNFI workers in Sarasota, Fla., vote to unionize
Oct 28, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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Retail Labor
Roundy’s ratifies contract with Wisconsin Teamsters
Roundy’s ratifies contract with Wisconsin Teamsters
Oct 28, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
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Retail Labor
Striking California CVS workers reach tentative agreement on contract
Striking California CVS workers reach tentative agreement on contract
Oct 24, 2024
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byChloe Riley, Executive Editor
The front of a Trader Joe's store.
Retail Labor
NLRB judge dismisses petition to decertify first Trader Joe’s union
NLRB judge dismisses petition to decertify first Trader Joe’s union
Oct 22, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
A CVS storefront.
Retail Labor
Los Angeles-area CVS workers are back on the job, while Rite Aid employees authorize strike
Los Angeles-area CVS workers are back on the job, while Rite Aid employees authorize strike
Oct 21, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
A UNFI sign on an interior wall.
Retail Labor
UNFI lays off close to 300 workers as it zeroes in on three-year plan
UNFI lays off close to 300 workers as it zeroes in on three-year plan
Oct 11, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
A Walmart sign in front of a Walmart store.
Retail Labor
Walmart expands access to cancer care for employees
Walmart expands access to cancer care for employees
Oct 2, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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Retail Labor
SpartanNash expands its employee perks
SpartanNash expands its employee perks
Oct 1, 2024
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byHeather Lalley, Managing editor
Union contracts for UFCW workers expired in June.
Retail Labor
California CVS workers could be headed for a strike over contract negotiations
California CVS workers could be headed for a strike over contract negotiations
Sep 30, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
The grocery chain celebrated the ESOP’s launch with a party for its employees where the company gave away a car.
Retail Labor
Balls Food Stores employees are now owners
Balls Food Stores employees are now owners
Sep 26, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Retail Labor
Sam’s Club and Walmart supply chain teams to merge
Sam’s Club and Walmart supply chain teams to merge
Sep 20, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Retail Labor
Sam’s Club comes out with new workforce compensation
Sam’s Club comes out with new workforce compensation
Sep 17, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
Retail Labor
Following strike, union now calls for shopper boycott of Fred Meyer stores in Portland, Oregon
Following strike, union now calls for shopper boycott of Fred Meyer stores in Portland, Oregon
Sep 6, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Aldi is hiring thousands of employees as it continues its U.S. expansion.
Retail Labor
Aldi to hire 13K workers as it grows its U.S. footprint
Aldi to hire 13K workers as it grows its U.S. footprint
Sep 5, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Retail Labor
More grocery workers strike in Portland, Oregon
More grocery workers strike in Portland, Oregon
Sep 3, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Retail Labor
Report: Aldi, Hy-Vee come out on top in tuna industry
Report: Aldi, Hy-Vee come out on top in tuna industry
Aug 31, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Retail Labor
Fred Meyer workers in Portland, Oregon, go on strike
Fred Meyer workers in Portland, Oregon, go on strike
Aug 28, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
244 UNFI warehouse workers in Urbana, Ill., voted by a three-to-one margin to join Teamsters Local 26.
Retail Labor
Amazon, Kroger, and UNFI workers join Teamsters
Amazon, Kroger, and UNFI workers join Teamsters
Aug 27, 2024
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Retail Labor
Fred Meyer workers in Portland authorize strike
Fred Meyer workers in Portland authorize strike
Aug 19, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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Retail Labor
Grocery union reverses support for Kroger, Albertsons merger
Grocery union reverses support for Kroger, Albertsons merger
Aug 19, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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Retail Labor
C&S reiterates promises to union workers on Kroger, Albertsons merger
C&S reiterates promises to union workers on Kroger, Albertsons merger
Aug 14, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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Retail Labor
A group of Massachusetts Trader Joe’s workers want to break from union
A group of Massachusetts Trader Joe’s workers want to break from union
Aug 12, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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Retail Labor
Nearly 4,500 Fred Meyer workers in Portland area could strike
Nearly 4,500 Fred Meyer workers in Portland area could strike
Aug 9, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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Retail Labor
Liquor distributor, workers reach tentative deal in Ontario
Liquor distributor, workers reach tentative deal in Ontario
Jul 22, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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Retail Labor
UFCW 770 swears in Kathy Finn as first woman president
UFCW 770 swears in Kathy Finn as first woman president
Jul 19, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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Retail Labor
Dollar General settles again, this time due to alleged age discrimination, harassment
Dollar General settles again, this time due to alleged age discrimination, harassment
Jul 18, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News

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The front of a Walmart store.
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