Kroger to lay off almost 1,000
Kroger, the grocery chain with some locations in Alabama, plans to lay off more than 1,000 employees, though it’s not saying what stores will be affected. Earlier this summer, the chain said it would close 60 stores over the next 18 months. – AL.com
Health care company plans to lay off more than 50
Crothall Healthcare, in Montgomery, plans to lay off 52 employees beginning Sept. 30. That’s according to a notice the company filed on the Alabama WARN list. – Made in Alabama
Full Moon’s Backpack Blessings surpasses $200K
Through its annual Backpack Blessings program, Birmingham’s Full Moon Bar-B-Que has given more than $200,000 in stocked backpacks to children in need in Alabama and Mississippi. The program, which launched in 2020, has delivered more than 900 backpacks filled with school supplies and gift cards to students. – PR Newswire
River Bank & Trust expanding into Florida
Prattville-based River Bank & Trust will open an office in Destin, Florida, the bank’s first location outside of Alabama. Brad Hayes will be Florida Panhandle region president for the bank. – River Bank & Trust
