grocery stores

As consumer shopping habits change, America’s shopping malls have anointed many saviors: food halls, movie theaters, gyms. Grocery stores could be next on the list.  Simon Property Group, the largest mall owner in the U.S., hinted at the idea on an earnings call Monday evening. The comments came on the heels of a report that said Amazon was in talks with Simon to...

There’s a new shortage in the U.S. caused by the coronavirus pandemic — and it’s not a paper product or food staple. Coins are currently hard to come by and, as a result, some grocery stores, banks and restaurants may not be able to provide you with change.  Kroger, one of the largest grocery chains in the nation, announced this week...

As if trips to the grocery store weren’t nerve-racking enough, U.S. shoppers lately have seen the costs of meat, eggs and even potatoes soar as the coronavirus has disrupted processing plants and distribution networks.

For many U.S. shoppers, the coronavirus pandemic was the push they needed to stock their pantries by browsing online instead of store aisles. If the online shopping habit sticks — even for a percentage of the new or more frequent customers — it could represent a meaningful shift in an industry that’s been slow to go digital. Only about 3% or...

Supporting agriculture in the community has led many residents to turn their support to farms during this pandemic

The union representing grocery store employees are pushing the state and federal government to reclassify them as emergency workers, which would open access to benefits like subsidized day care and enhanced medical insurance

CoronavirusOnlineTherapy.org is made up of more than 3,500 volunteer therapists providing free or low-cost services to frontline workers in the U.S. The group has received more than 7,000 requests in the last two weeks and a shout-out from actress Kristen Bell.

Some supermarkets are closing to customers and offering only online shopping or curbside pick-up amid growing concerns about worker safety and potential food shortages during the coronavirus pandemic.

Health experts say there’s no evidence the new coronavirus is spread through food

Grocery workers across the globe are working the frontlines during lockdowns meant to keep the coronavirus from spreading

New social distancing measures took effect at retail stores across Connecticut Friday. “I have to keep checking myself like oh you’re getting a little too close in line,” Nico Dlubac said. The Safe Store Rules, part of an executive order from Gov. Ned Lamont, went into effect Friday. Among the rules, occupancy is capped at 50%, floors must be marked…

The governor’s new executive order limit the number of people in grocery stores is in effect. We show you what you can expect next time you shop.

We visited local grocery stores to see how implementation of the governor’s new executive order limiting shoppers is going.

Governor Ned Lamont issued an order requiring grocery stores to limit their capacity to 50 percent and insure customers can practice social distancing.

Grocery stores across Connecticut are being advised to limit customer capacity and put in place social distancing measures. The Connecticut Food Association has issued a series of recommendations to all of its grocery store members: Allow no more than 50% of store capacity based on local fire code.  Store staff will maintain a count of the number of customers entering…

Grocers are working around the clock to try to keep store shelves stocked. Considered essential workers, they’re also are also putting their health on the line. Now stores across the state are taking extra precautions to keep them safe. If you haven’t already noticed the changes, next time you go grocery shopping you will. “I noticed the new sign...

At Elm City Market in New Haven, customers are finding more than they bargained for. “It’s nice to come here and find that I can get pretty much everything I need,” said shopper Kimberly Cole. The local grocery store has most of their shelves stocked and is working hard to keep them that way. “We have been able to...

Independent local grocery store, Elm City Market, works to keep up with demand

Local grocery stores are giving some of their employees who are working during the coronavirus outbreak a raise.

Shelves were bare in some stores across Connecticut as people said they were stocking up for the unknown.