SpartanNash, Target, Publix top the week’s headlines

10. Target, Walmart up the omnichannel ante for the holidays

Pickup, delivery service expansions cater to surge in online shopping.

9. Wakefern’s fiscal 2021 sales dip after cycling pandemic-driven gains

Grocery retail cooperative marks 75th anniversary at annual meeting.

8. Reimagining deli and bakery for today's grocery shopper

From e-commerce to labor issues and more, experts from IRI and IDDBA share trends and insights for the deli and bakery departments.

7. E-commerce to account for 20% of U.S. grocery market by 2026

Stores to fulfill 75% of online orders via pickup, Mercatus/Incisiv study forecasts.

6. Fresh Thyme Market to open new concept store in St. Louis

Community-focused specialty retailer will anchor historic City Foundry site.

5. Publix rolls out drug disposal receptacles to over 170 pharmacies

Southeastern food and drug chain begins administering COVID-19 booster shots.

4. Independent grocery sales climbed 17% in 2020

NGA/FMS Solutions study cites impact of pandemic.

3. Allegiance Retail Services adds another Green Way Market

Grocery cooperative holds grand opening for banner’s fourth store.

2. SpartanNash, Stop & Shop to hold Saturday job fairs

Companywide hiring events reflect intensified labor competition as holidays near.

1. Loblaw parent sells Weston Foods fresh/frozen bakery business

George Weston Ltd. lands $1.2 billion deal with FGF Brands.