SN Top 10: Schnucks, Albertsons, Fareway top this week's headlines

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10. Curbside pickup gets sweeter at The Fresh Market

The Fresh Market

Specialty grocer to add free treat to orders under ‘friendliest experience’ program.

9. Self-serve food bars are ready for their comeback

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Closed during much of the pandemic, soup, salad and hot bars are reopening in supermarket delis.

8. Increased use of online grocery shopping ‘here to stay’

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Out-of-stocks remain consumer concern as pandemic lingers, Acosta study shows.

7. Fareway now offers curbside pickup at all stores

Fareway Stores now offers online shopping at 126 Fareway Meat & Grocery and Fareway Meat Market locations in a five-state region.

6. Schnuck Markets to deploy intelligence robots chainwide

Schnuck Markets

In partnership with Simbe Robotics, Tally robots will roll out to all 111 Schnucks stores.

5. FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

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Grocery chains expand vaccination programs to include booster shots.

4. For many shoppers, a return to normal has been put on hold

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FMI report shows more than half of Americans remain very or extremely concerned about COVID-19, putting a damper on back to school and the office.

3. Save Mart eyes more seamless digital experience

Adoption of Swiftly platform to drive online business, digital ad dollars.

2. 5 must-haves for retailers choosing a grocery e-commerce solution

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When it’s time to take your store mobile, choose a provider that’s flexible enough to meet your needs.

1. Albertsons tests Instacart pickup at 40 stores

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Pilot includes five retail banners in six cities.

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