SN Top 10: Kroger, Amazon, Aldi leads the coronavirus news

10. Food sales stay strong in April despite U.S. retail sales plunge

The Kroger Co.

Grocery stores see sales slow compared to March but post 13.2% year-over-year gain.

9. Wegmans awards scholarships to more than 1,800 employees

Wegmans

Regional grocer to pay $5 million in tuition aid for 2020-21 school year.

8. Walmart Grocery absorbed into flagship mobile app

Walmart

Integration expedited due to boom in one-stop digital shopping.

7. Stater Bros. again extends COVID-19 hourly wage bonus

Stater Bros. Markets

Extension marks the regional grocer’s fourth in less than two months.

6. Grocery workers ‘not facing fewer hazards,' UFCW says

The Kroger Co.

Call to extend hourly bonus pay comes as retailers enhance support.

5. Stop & Shop, Giant find skimming devices in self-checkouts at six stores

Stop & Shop

Retailers say no evidence so far of customer data being misused.

4. Food price escalation won’t change Aldi’s formula, CEO Jason Hart says

Russell Redman

Hard discount grocer upholds EDLP despite impact of pandemic.

3. Amazon, Costco have ‘most favorable’ COVID-19 response, shoppers say

Smart & Final

Walmart, Publix, Kroger also among retail leaders in addressing health concerns, high demand.

2. Albertsons to sell company stake to Apollo

Albertsons

Supermarket giant filed for IPO earlier this year.

1. Kroger provides $130 million in 'thank you' pay for associates

The Kroger Co.

Retailer will also continue paid emergency leave during COVID-19 crisis.