But mandates will remain in place where prescribed by local ordinances.
In the wake of new guidance last week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that said fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks in most situations, Minneapolis-based Target Corp. was among retailers who indicated that it would continue to enforce mask mandates in its stores.
“Target will continue to require all of our coronavirus safety measures in all stores, including masks and social distancing, while we review updated guidance from the CDC and re-evaluate the guidance we offer our team and guests,” a Target spokesman told
Just Eat Takeaway would launch a supermarket delivery service in Germany
Amazon does not have to pay back Luxembourg tax advantage
The tax advantage that the European branch of Amazon enjoys in Luxembourg is legitimate, according to the EU’s General Court. The e-commerce giant therefore does not have to pay back 250mln euros in back taxes.
Sonae MC to accelerate rollout of Meu Super stores in Portugal
Portuguese retail group Sonae MC is planning to accelerate the rollout of its Meu Super franchised stores in Portugal and Cape Verde in 2021. Last year, the group opened 17 Meu Super proximity stores, taking the total to around 300 and generating revenue worth €171mln, corresponding to an annual growth of 14%. Since January, Sonae MC has already opened 7 Meu Super stores, out of a total of 25 planned for this year. Speaking to Dinheiro Vivo, the general manager of Meu Super, Tomás Lince Fernandes, said that for 2021 the plan is to accelerate the rate of new openings compared to
Good & Gather Plant Based dips and meat alternatives are already available in stores and online, and other items like creamers and salad dressings will roll out through the fall, Target said.
The Target line extension comes as consumer purchases of plant-based foods continue to surge. In 2020, the growth rate for the U.S. plant-based food market more than doubled, with sales jumped 27% to $7 billion, according to the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) and The Good Food Institute (GFI).
“Good & Gather Plant Based reinforces the brand’s commitment to products that prioritize great taste and quality, with the value only Target can offer,” Rick Gomez, executive vice president and chief food and beverage officer at Target, said in a statement. “Guest demand for plant-based offerings is incredibly high and continues to grow. By adding Good & Gather Plant Based to our curated assortment of plant-based offerings, we’re giving guests more of what they want and making it easy
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Biden’s fake burger ban and the rising culture war over meat
Contrary to the media frenzy that erupted over the weekend, President Biden s climate plan will not banish meat from consumers plates. As this Vox article notes, one could read into this latest flashpoint in the ongoing U.S. cultural wars and argue that the polarization between Democrats and Republicans (the latter of which took issue with perceived attacks on the meat supply) is making it nearly impossible to tackle a threat that will affect everyone: climate change.