Amazon, Hy-Vee, C&S Wholesale Grocers top the week’s headlines

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10. Hy-Vee names Daniel Fick as chief medical office

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Newly created position to oversee health and wellness initiatives.

9. Walmart kicks off automation of 25 regional distribution centers

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Supply chain EVP Joe Metzger says Symbotic partnership will ‘fundamentally alter how products get to stores.'

8. SpartanNash to open its first micro-fulfillment center

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Freestanding facility to fill Fast Lane online orders for West Michigan stores.

7. 3 ways grocers can unlock new value in a digitally driven world

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Connecting digital and physical shopping has become essential to grocery retailers’ future success.

6. Amazon to nearly double online edible grocery sales by 2026

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Walmart, other big players ramping up e-commerce to boost food and beverage share, Edge by Ascential says.

5. Food 4 Less workers in California applaud new labor contract

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Kroger Atlanta division ratifies new agreements with UFCW.

4. With CEO change, Instacart readies for ‘next growth chapter’

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Founder Apoorva Mehta to hand reins over to Facebook’s Fidji Simo next month.

3. Grocers tap cash-back platform to spur shopper return visits

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2. Ex-Stop & Shop chief Mark McGowan joins C&S Wholesale Grocers

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Ahold retail veteran to lead distributor’s retail expansion strategy.

1. C&S Wholesale Grocers to acquire Piggly Wiggly Midwest

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Deal to expand C&S’ footprint for iconic supermarket banner.

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