SpartanNash, Target, Publix top the week’s headlines

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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.

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