Publix tallied big sales and earnings gains
Walmart sweetens pay for most U.S. hourly workers on the coasts
Many Walmart Inc hourly workers will collect bigger paychecks on the U.S. east and west coast markets where the cost of living is higher and competition for labor among retailers is more intense, the company told Reuters. The world’s biggest retailer also said it has seen a slight increase in job applications for digital and stocking roles, mostly internally. “(This) tells us that we’re becoming more competitive for this type of work”, said Drew Holler, Walmart’s head of people operations.
Mercadona has shared profits with its entire workforce
Online shopping, private brands boost Israel s Shufersal profit
Shufersal, Israel’s largest supermarket chain, reported a 2.6% rise in quarterly profit, boosted by a jump in revenue from higher online sales mainly due to the coronavirus pandemic that kept many shoppers home. Shufersal said it earned 120mln shekels ($36.5mln) in the fourth quarter, compared with 117mln a year earlier. It noted net profit grew 87% year-over-year excluding one-time items.
Australia: The Friendly Grocer beats rivals in supermarket satisfaction poll
The Friendly Grocer has surpassed its rivals to be ranked as the best-rated supermarket in the Finder Retail Awards. In the best-rated supermarket category, The Friendly Grocer won 4 subcategories out of 6 - best overall, customer service, produce quality and most recommended. The supermarket chain came out on top with a 100% recommendation score. Costco came out the second-best rated supermarket in
Forrest Hoffmaster
West Coast independent grocers New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets, operators within the Good Food Holdings family of brands, have revealed a strategic growth plan that includes a change in leadership and two new store leases.
Forrest Hoffmaster will step down from his leadership position as CEO for both banners in late March 2021. A comprehensive executive search is currently underway, with a successor expected to be named before Hoffmaster departs. Hoffmaster will continue to lead both organizations, along with the transition team to ensure a smooth transition.
“I am incredibly proud of what we have been able to accomplish together, navigating the pandemic and unprecedented disruption in our industry,” said Hoffmaster. “We have transformed our growth strategy and built stronger capabilities, while deepening our local commitment and leading with values for the long-term health of the organization. With our supportive partners at Good
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On Thursday, the line for vaccines at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church stretched along the block. It was the first publicly accessible COVID-19 vaccine clinic on the Coastside, getting 300 shots into localsâ arms. Meanwhile, shots were delivered on the South Coast as well.
Thursday was a trial day targeting priority groups as HR Support, the company hired by San Mateo County to help distribute vaccines, opened a walk-in clinic and deployed roving clinics across the Coastside planned for the coming weeks.
By the end of the day, organizers from Puente de la Costa Sur and HR Support would visit eight farms and vaccinate more than 600 Coastsiders.