Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets says it will be partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to administer the coming COVID-19 vaccine. Ingles Pharmacies will receive direct allocations of COVID-19 vaccine once a vaccine is approved for its safety and efficacy and recommended for use in the United States. “We are […]
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COVID-19 NEWS
This is an unprecedented time in our history. As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we at The Shelby Report are committed to keeping you informed of the latest news and developments in the food manufacturing, distribution and retail channels, which are so vital to the survival of communities across our country and across the world. Read about recent developments here; we will continue to share stories as the fight against this global pandemic continues.
ARS Helping Customers Make The Most Of This Thanksgiving
Given the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, along with many doctors and leaders advising to keep gatherings to a minimum, Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) has been working with its customers to not only prepare, but to Make the Most of this Thanksgiving season. ARS is the merchandising and procurement arm for Foodtown, Gristedes, D’Agostino, Pathmark, […]
COVID-19 Rapid Antibody Testing Available At Georgia Kroger Pharmacies
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has launched rapid antibody testing at Kroger pharmacies in Georgia to help inform patients if they have previously been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The FDA-authorized rapid antibody tests, which are supplied by Whitmire Medical, are available to Kroger customers beginning Nov. 18 for […]
Campbell’s Offers Dinner Insurance For Thanksgiving Cooks In Manhattan
According to a 2020 Thanksgiving survey by Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell Soup Co., there will be an influx of first-time hosts and nervous cooks this Thanksgiving due to smaller, more intimate holiday get-togethers. Notable findings from the survey include: Small but mighty: Compared to a typical year, more than half of consumers will celebrate Thanksgiving […]
The Giant Co. Partners With U.S. HHS As Future Covid-19 Vaccine Provider
The Giant Co. and its 132 Giant and Martin’s in-store pharmacies has signed on with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to become a COVID-19 vaccine provider, once a vaccine is authorized or approved and recommended for use in the U.S. “Our pharmacists are trusted health advisors in the local communities that […]
Pharmacists Recognized As Critical Partners In Fight Against COVID-19
FMI – The Food Industry Association expresses support as the federal government recognizes supermarket pharmacists – nationally and regionally – as essential partners in increasing future access to the COVID-19 vaccines. “Supermarket pharmacists stand ready to be part of the COVID-19 vaccination effort. FMI’s member companies operate roughly 12,000 supermarket pharmacies nationwide, with pharmacists providing in-depth patient counseling and comprehensive immunization services,” said […]
Albertsons Cos. Pharmacies And HHS To Provide COVID-19 Vaccine
Through the Federal Pharmacy Partnership Strategy for COVID-19 Vaccination, Albertsons Cos. pharmacies will receive a direct allocation of COVID-19 vaccine once it is authorized or approved and recommended for use in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services made the announcement, in which it outlined its partnership with pharmacy chains to maximize […]
Acosta Report Explores The ‘Mobile-Ization’ Of Grocery Shopping
Research released in The Mobile-ization of Grocery Shopping report from Acosta – a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer-packaged goods industry – provides insight into how and why consumers are “mobile-izing” when it comes to grocery shopping. “Smartphones have grown to become a huge part of daily life, so it’s only natural that retailers and shoppers are connecting […]
