DOJ Settles With Phoenix Bakery

August 1, 2019 Department of Justice

“Employers must not request additional, unnecessary work authorization documents from employees based on their citizenship status,” said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband of the Civil Rights Division. “We look forward to working with Upper Crust Bakery to ensure its compliance in the future.”

Southeastern Grocers “Rounds Up” Support for the American Heart Association

August 1, 2019 Southeastern Grocers

Now through Aug. 27, BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie customers can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or make a donation at the register. Each dollar raised will help pave the way for the next generation of advancements in preventing heart disease and stroke.

Kroger Announces New Nashville Division President

August 1, 2019 Kroger

The Kroger Co. today announced Sonya Hostetler has been named president of the Nashville division, effective August 1. She succeeds Zane Day, who previously announced his plans to retire from the company after nearly 45 years of service.

Sobeys First Canadian Grocer to Eliminate Plastic Bags

August 1, 2019 Sobeys

Sobeys Inc. announced today that it will remove plastic grocery bags from all Sobeys grocery stores by the end of January 2020. The change will take 225 million plastic grocery bags out of circulation at Sobeys’ 255 locations across Canada each year.

HighJump Empowers Good Eggs with Future of Warehousing & Logistics for Ecommerce Grocery

August 1, 2019 HighJump

HighJump, a global provider of supply chain solutions, today announces it is enabling online grocery delivery service Good Eggs with the connected, automated supply chain of the future. With HighJump, Good Eggs meets the unique needs of ecommerce grocery and capitalizes on the market’s rapid growth.