The COVID-19 pandemic yet again dominated Supermarket News stories last week — with the exception of one article that made the Top 10 gallery list. But even that article — Save A Lot lands $350 million in new capital — could not escape the biggest story in years when CEO Kenneth McGrath applauded Save A Lot's employees for their work during the crisis.
Another article deserves special notice. That item — Stop & Shop to offer special hours for customers 60 and older — continues to attract attention since it was first published online on March 17.
Here are the rest of the headlines — coronavirus coverage from top to bottom — that made for popular content among Supermarket News readers. Click through the slideshow for links to all 10 top stories.
- Albertsons, UFCW seek ‘first responder’ status for grocery workers
- Discount grocers Aldi, Lidl institute customer limits in stores
- H-E-B sells meals from local restaurants amid COVID-19 pandemic
- Instacart works to expedite delivery as coronavirus hikes orders
- Publix deploys contactless payment for extra COVID-19 safety
- Schnuck Markets not reopening store shut amid COVID-19 outbreak
- Sprouts Farmers Market moves ahead with store openings during pandemic
- Walmart, Kroger, Hy-Vee, Giant go with one-way aisles to combat coronavirus
