SN Top 10: Coronavirus update, Bi-Lo's demise, protests' impact

10. Costco adjusts to shifting purchase behaviors as Q3 sales rise

Costco

E-commerce sales jump nearly 65%; online grocery grows at ‘incredible rate,’ CFO says.

9. Food Lion links loyalty program to online grocery services

Food Lion

Food Lion To Go customers now can use digital coupons, shopper rewards.

8. Sprouts Farmers Market CEO talks strategy and the future

Sprouts Farmers Market

Jack Sinclair pinpointed innovation, smaller stores and a more targeted audience as steps to help define the natural retailer's path forward.

7. U.S. online grocery sales up again in May

Walmart

Brick Meets Click says 24% gain reflects rising use of e-grocery services.

6. Holiday meat sales were strong despite tight supply

Michael Browne

Meat production improving, but labor availability still an issue throughout industry.

5. Former Amazon sales executive Nancy Winé joins Kroger’s 84.51°

The Kroger Co.

Advertising veteran to lead Kroger Precision Marketing media sales team.

4. C&S Wholesale, Instacart team up to bring online grocery to 3,000 independents

Instacart

Grocery distributor will help bring its network of independent grocers onto the Instacart online marketplace.

3. Grocery retailers feel impact as nationwide protests escalate

ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images

Chains of all sizes cite store closings, vandalism and looting.

2. Food Lion to buy 62 Bi-Lo, Harveys stores from Southeastern Grocers

Food Lion

1. Whole Foods, Costco, Trader Joe’s lead in retailer COVID-19 safety

Amazon/Whole Foods

Ipsos’ inaugural Consumer Health & Safety Index uncovers gaps in store practices.