SN Top 10: Albertsons, Kroger and DoorDash top the week's headlines

10. 5 things: Kroger catches Senate flak. And not just for the merger…

Here's 5 things you may have missed in grocery.

9. Union members speak out against Kroger-Albertsons merger

Workers cite risk of store closures, loss of benefits, if $24.6 billion deal is allowed.

8. Dollar General cuts profit forecast amid supply chain snafus

Warehouse constraints drive up costs in Q3, but sales outlook remains positive.

7. New Sheetz locations in Michigan to open in 2025

Mid-Atlantic chain’s expansion will begin in the Detroit market.

6. Instacart moves to streamline food bank donation

Shoppers can initiate online giving via the company’s new “Community Carts” initiative.

5. How retailers are using automation platforms to increase labor retention

Issues with labor and staffing have plagued grocery for the last several years: here’s how retailers are using technology to troubleshoot.

4. Kroger Q3 same-store sales up 6.9% as consumers seek value

Company raises sales and earnings outlook for the year amid gains in private label, digital revenues.

3. DoorDash cuts 1,250 workers

The reduction follows several years of financial losses.

2. US Foods names Dave Flitman as CEO

The foodservice distributor moves forward following the departure of former CEO Pietro Satriano in May.

1. Senators grill Kroger, Albertsons CEOs on merger

CEO of Fresh Encounter, others argue for importance of enforcing antitrust laws to protect consumers.