7-Eleven, Kroger, Food Lion top the week’s headlines

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10. Online grocery sales shrink 10% in April

Albertsons

Market remains four times higher than pre-pandemic levels, Brick Meets Click reports.

9. Meijer has a deal: $10 coupon for a full COVID vaccination

Meijer

Incentive may help ‘tip the balance’ for consumers, CEO Rick Keyes said.

8. Weis Markets expands footprint in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley

7. UFCW raises concerns about updated CDC face mask policy

The Kroger Co.

Walmart, Trader Joe's among retailers lifting mask requirements where local ordinances allow.

6. Price Chopper/Market 32 serves up more ways to use rewards

Price Chopper/Market 32

Partnership with TCC Global brings experiential reward options.

5. Save A Lot fires up big summertime promo

Save A Lot

‘99 Days of Summer’ campaign serves up range of special savings, giveaways.

4. Stop & Shop’s ‘Feed the Moment’ campaign focuses on the emotional side of grocery shopping

Stop & Shop

New multimedia marketing effort emphasizes everyday and special food occasions.

3. Food Lion enables online SNAP EBT payments across its stores

Food Lion

Expansion follows addition to Food Lion To-Go service in North Carolina.

2. Kroger, Hy-Vee, Publix join retailers relaxing face mask policies

Kroger

Grocery chains cite updated CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people.

1. 7-Eleven completes Speedway acquisition of 3,800 convenience stores

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$21-billion deal brings convenience giant’s total North American portfolio to 14,000 stores.

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