The distributor expands its brick-and-mortar stable as Kroger and Ocado announce a fulfillment center, Lidl USA plans to buy a metro New York chain and Publix adds another GreenWise Market.

Lidl's plan to acquire Best Market was another popular SN story last week, as were reports on Costco and Amazon leading U.S. retailers in a "simple brands" index, and advice to supermarkets to raise their private label game.

Lidl's plan to acquire Best Market was another popular SN story last week, as were reports on Costco and Amazonleading U.S. retailers in a "simple brands" index, and advice to supermarkets to raise their private label game.

A story on Amazon Go's strong appeal also appealed to SN readers, as did the SN Roundtable analysis of the omnichannel challenge for retailers and Tops' preparation to exit Chapter 11.