SN Top 10: Kroger, Ahold Delhaize top the week’s headlines

10. UNFI offers DoorDash delivery to independent grocers

Reseller pact expands distributor’s professional services lineup.

9. SpartanNash repurposes closed store for COVID-19 booster shots

Former Family Fare supermarket to hold weekly vaccination clinics this month.

8. Stop & Shop kicks off Express delivery

Chain marks first Northeastern grocer to offer Instacart’s 30-minute convenience service.

7. Frontline workers cite burnout as top reason for leaving jobs

Nearly 50% of frontline workers are preparing to leave their current jobs, says new survey.

6. Pattison Food Group to buy Roth’s Fresh Markets

Deal marks Canadian retailer/wholesaler’s first U.S. acquisition.

5. Ahold Delhaize hits 2021 target in shift to U.S. self-distribution

Five more distribution centers earmarked for self-management in 2022.

4. Village Super Market reports uptick in fiscal 2021 sales

Independent grocer sees online sales climb 68% for the year.

3. Ahold’s Giants get new promo campaigns under way

The Giant Company debuts latest “For Today’s Table” TV spots, Giant Food launches free-groceries-for-a-year sweepstakes.

2. What's driving sales growth for organic products at retail?

Natural Products Expo East offers a look at which attributes are key for organic brands as consumers seek out clean and sustainable ingredient lists.

1. Kroger to enter Northeast with Ocado robotic warehouse

New automated fulfillment centers also to expand e-commerce footprint in California, Florida.