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Instacart creates its own hand sanitizer for shoppers
An on-demand grocery delivery giant is increasing its focus on the well-being and income of its shoppers.
Stage Stores furloughs all but 80 employees; reduces exec pay
With all its stores temporarily closed, Stage Stores has furloughed virtually its entire workforce in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Survey: CPG brands lack e-commerce confidence

Many CPG companies are still operating e-commerce as a siloed channel.
Exclusive Q&A: Navigating COVID-19 distribution issues

Retailers experiencing product shortages in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic need to use patience and strategy.
Lamy Group: Rents coming due pose critical test for landlords and tenants

With most stores closed throughout much of the United States to help stem the spread of COVID-19, retail landlords are being inundated with requests for rent relief.
Dollar General gives discount to first responders; employee bonuses

Dollar General Corp. is giving a discount to the folks on the frontlines of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Publix offering free rent to tenants in its company-owned centers

The dominant grocer in Florida is offering assistance to some of its neighboring businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic forces them to temporarily close their doors.
Ulta Beauty expands store closings; DC workers to get $2-per-hour raise

Ulta Beauty Inc. joined the growing list of retailers whose stores will remain temporarily closed until “it is safe to reopen.”
In ‘first-of-its-kind’ order, Modell’s bankruptcy suspended due to COVID-19

The novel coronavirus has had an unexpected result.
Starbucks, Krispy Kreme among chains giving free items to front-line responders

Several major chains are stepping up to offer support to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Want COVID-19 information? Ask Alexa

Amazon is offering a variety of informational and communication services via its Alexa voice assistant and other platforms.
Kroger ramps up hiring — for the second time; onboarding time down to 72 hours

The Kroger Company is doubling down on its hiring efforts.