Houston Matters
Kroger Removes Russian Vodka From Its Stores: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Business
Here’s How Retail Chains Are Responding To Texas Lifting Its COVID-19 Mask Mandate
Posted on · Costco, H-E-B, Kroger and Target all provided updates on their policies in the wake of Gov. Greg Abbott's decision. Buc-ee's, Randalls and Walmart did not.
Health & Science
Essential Workers Vie For Vaccine Priority As Texas Enters Phase 1C
Posted on · Frontline essential workers were not part of the first two rounds of COVID-19 vaccine priority. Now, they want to make sure they're included in the next phase.
Coronavirus
Nearly A Year Into The Pandemic, Grocery Workers In Texas Are More Fatigued Than Ever As They Await Vaccine Access
Posted on · After the Department of State Health Services neglected to include front-line essential workers in the latest phase of the vaccine rollout, grocery store workers juggle stressful work while waiting for the vaccine.
Business
Kroger, Houston-Area Union Stall Over New Labor Contract
Posted on · At issue are benefit changes and the end of pandemic hazard pay.
Coronavirus
As Coronavirus Increases Food Demand, Grocery Chains Say They’re Ready
Posted on · Representatives from grocery chains stressed the food supply chain was intact, and that there was no reason to hoard groceries and supplies.
Business
Kroger Will Launch Driverless Delivery In Houston
Posted on · It’s the second location for the grocery retailer’s autonomous vehicle program.
News
Kroger Co. Joins Other Big Retailers, Tightens Gun Restrictions
Posted on · The change comes one day after Walmart and Dick's Sporting Goods, both prominent gun sellers, tightened their company policy
Business
Unimpressed By Oil Downturn, Houston Retail Development Still Booming
Posted on · Pent-up demand after slow growth during the Great Recession is driving new retail construction in Houston.
Local
In the Heights A Century-Old Ban Stands In The Way Of Business
Posted on · Alcohol sales have been heavily restricted in the Heights since 1912, but one group is trying to change that.