Most grocery stores offer loyalty programs for customers, giving frequent shoppers special deals, discounts or coupons. But in a new twist, New Seasons Market has rolled out a loyalty program for employees.
The 11-year-old company, announced a plan Monday to reward 1,500 of its 1,750 employees with unit options that could mean extra cash when they leave if New Seasons’ value has increased. A retention program of sorts, the rather unusual plan for a private company doesn’t provide ownership to employees, but rewards veteran....