Hy-Vee Becomes First Retail Grocery Chain to Implement Sterile Cart System

October 29, 2020 Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee, Inc. is introducing an automated cleaning system that fully cleans and sanitizes shopping carts after every use. By mid-November, more than 200 Hy-Vee stores across its eight-state region will have a Sterile Cart system in operation. Hy-Vee is the first grocery chain to implement the fully automated sanitization system across its company.

Hy-Vee Joins Closed Loop Partners and Leading Retailers to Reinvent the Single-Use Plastic Retail Bag

October 14, 2020 Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee Inc. joined the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag as a Supporting Partner, alongside Founding Partners CVS Health, Target and Walmart, and joined by DICK’S Sporting Goods, Kroger and Walgreens. Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy launched the Consortium and it’s Beyond the Bag Initiative earlier this year with the aim of identifying, testing and implementing viable design solutions and models that more sustainably serve the purpose of the current retail bag.

FMI Celebrates the Leadership of Its 2020 Store Manager Awards Winners

August 18, 2020 FMI

FMI – The Food Industry Association today recognizes the remarkable leadership and career achievements of four outstanding store managers. Their entrepreneurial leadership advanced new initiatives supporting omnichannel shopping experiences, fostering the next generation of food retail and serving their communities to the highest levels.

Hy-Vee Announces Curbside Mealtime to Go Online

April 14, 2020 The Journal

Hy-Vee, Inc. said at more than 200 locations companywide, customers will be able to order curbside meals to go online.

Hy-Vee Installing Protective Windows at Checkouts; Bans Reusable Bags

March 20, 2020 KMBC 9

Hy-Vee announced Thursday that it would install temporary window panels at its checkout counters as an added layer of protection for its workers and customers.