Walmart, Amazon Fresh, Weis Markets top the week's headlines

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10. Coborn’s taps retail veteran Keri Jones for board

Longtime Target executive brings diverse background at chain stores.

9. Instacart fine-tunes personal shopper ratings system

Changes bring new average rating for batch prioritization, more ratings forgiveness.

8. Walmart to step up drone delivery service

Partnership with DroneUp to reach 4 million households in six states.

7. Dollar General pushes ahead with brick-and-mortar expansion

Another 700 stores to carry fresh produce by year-end, pilot of all self-checkout under way.

6. UNFI expands American Artisan Cheese and Specialty Program

Strong customer response extends initiative to second warehouse.

5. Trader Joe’s, H-E-B lead Axios-Harris Poll 100 reputation list

Wegmans, Publix and Kroger also among the top 25 companies.

4. Whole Foods debuts Amazon One payment in LA, NYC

Palm-scanning technology now at selected stores in four states.

3. Kroger launches Ocado ‘spoke’ facility in central Ohio

Ninth ancillary fulfillment center extends online grocery delivery reach in home state.

2. NGA Foundation announces pair of promotions

Chelsea Matzen elevated to foundation director, Josh Anderegg to lead Technical Assistance Center.

1. Walmart to automate all regional distribution centers

AI, robotics rollout with Symbotic expands from 25 to 42 facilities.

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