Walmart, Instacart and Safeway top the week’s headlines

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10. Albertsons eyes more personalization via partnership with Adobe

Supermarket giant aims to ‘keep pace with a changing customer base'

9. Meijer surpasses 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations

Walk-up vaccine program under way as supply of doses grows.

8. Rising demand, supply issues impacting pet food category

Banner sales growth a double-edged sword as industry experiences manufacturing hiccups.

7. For first time, digital coupons overtake print circulars in redemption

Digital load-to-card accounted for nearly 30% of coupons used in 2020, Inmar reports.

6. U.S. online shoppers exhibit need for speed

Over 60% want orders delivered or ready for pickup ASAP, NielsenIQ survey shows.

5. Albertsons marks ‘transformational year’ in fiscal 2020

CEO Vivek Sankaran says well-executed strategic plan fueled strong sales, earnings growth.

4. Google Pay serves up grocery deals for Safeway

New functionality also helps shoppers find latest specials at Target stores.

3. U.S. grocery shoppers head back to stores as COVID-19 vaccinations rise

Over a third plan to buy food both in-store and online, Inmar survey reveals.

2. Instacart campaign turns spotlight on its personal shoppers

Online grocery giant gives 59 of its shoppers a year of free groceries.

1. Walmart resumes Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccinations

One-dose vaccine recommended for use by FDA and CDC after a pause to review risks.

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