Expanding Our Community of Household Heroes: A Thank You from Apoorva Mehta, Instacart Founder & CEO
MARCH 23, 2020 – Instacart today announced plans to bring on an additional 300,000 full-service shoppers across North America over the next 3 months to meet the increasing customer demand for online grocery delivery and pickup in the U.S. and Canada. Instacart Founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta shared the news with the Instacart shopper community […]
The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Commits $3 Million to Help Combat Food Insecurity During Pandemic
CINCINNATI, March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation (the “Foundation”) today announced a $3 million commitment to rapidly deploy hunger-relief resources to communities disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.”Our most urgent mission is to be here for our customers when they need us most, and our store, […]
Kroger Family of Companies Announces Appreciation Bonus for Associates and Expands 14-Day COVID-19 Emergency Leave Guidelines
Frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing and customer service associates to receive one-time bonus; $300 for full time and $150 for part timeCINCINNATI, March 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Family of Companies (NYSE: KR) today announced that it will provide a one-time bonus to every hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing and customer service associate, […]
Publix hiring retail and distribution associates
LAKELAND, Fla., March 20, 2020 — Publix is seeking to hire thousands of associates by the end of March to fill positions in its stores and distribution centers.“We take pride in serving our communities during times of need, and with the unprecedented demand we are experiencing, we’re in need of more associates to help across […]
Lowe’s Commits $25 Million, Updates Operations in Response to COVID-19
MOORESVILLE, N.C., March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Over the past several weeks, more than 300,000 Lowe’s associates have worked around the clock to ensure our customers, first responders and government officials have access to the essential products they need to keep their families safe, their businesses running and their communities healthy through this unprecedented time.Today, […]
Target Invests More Than $300 Million in Frontline Team Members with Added Wages, New Paid Leave Program, Bonus Payouts and Relief Fund Contributions
MINNEAPOLIS – March 20, 2020 – In recognition of the significant contributions its frontline team members are playing during an incredible time of need, Target (NYSE: TGT) today announced it is raising its industry-leading pay by $2 an hour until at least May 2. In addition, effective immediately, Target is offering a new option for all […]
Walmart Announces Special Cash Bonus and Early Payment of Q1 Bonuses Totaling Nearly $550 Million for Hourly Associates
Company also shares plans to hire more than 150,000 hourly associates in the U.S.BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 19, 2020 — Walmart today announced plans to provide a special cash bonus for hourly associates for their hard work and dedication to serving customers in a time of an unprecedented national health crisis. The bonus is for all […]
COVID-19 Update: How Home Depot Is Preparing and Responding
March 18, 2020 – As the situation around the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop, our paramount concern has been for the health and safety of our customers and associates. Several weeks ago, The Home Depot established a task force led by our Medical Health Management team to plan for the potential impacts of COVID-19. While […]
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Commit $25 Million to Global COVID-19 Response Effort
BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 17, 2020 — To help meet the critical needs resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have committed $25 million to support organizations on the front lines responding to the outbreak.“In times of need, we see communities come together to do extraordinary things. This pandemic is no different,” […]
Grubhub and Major Cities Across the U.S. Launch Economic Relief Effort up to $100 Million for Independent Restaurants and Delivery Partners Impacted by COVID-19
Mayors of Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, Boston and Portland Team with Grubhub to Suspend Fees from Independent RestaurantsGrubhub Sets up Charitable Fund for Impacted Drivers and RestaurantsCHICAGO, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In collaboration with the mayors of large cities across the United States who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 […]