Whole Foods Market, Smart & Final, Walmart top the week’s headlines

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10. Ahold Delhaize sees U.S. online sales jump nearly 190% in Q1

Ahold Delhaize

9. Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, FreshDirect step up distribution from AeroFarms

Aero Farms

Indoor vertical farmer pilots leafy green offerings with Walmart in Mid-Atlantic.

8. Grocery Outlet Q1 earnings up despite pandemic-related sales dip

Grocery Outlet

Same-store sales down 8.2% from year-ago customer stockpiling surge.

7. Kroger creates business incubator for fresh food producers

Kroger

Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator to help fuel fresh department expansion.

6. National Grocers Association reveals 2021 Creative Choice Award winners

Dorothy Lane Market

Thirteen independent grocers recognized for marketing, merchandising.

5. Study: Most U.S. consumers to stick with eating at home post-pandemic

The Kroger Co.

Acosta finds 92% of families aim to continue or increase home dining.

4. Walmart, Hy-Vee, Stop & Shop start adolescent COVID vaccinations

Walmart

Pfizer inoculations get under way after FDA, CDC clearance for 12-15 age group.

3. Whole Foods Market to consolidate some operations

https://www.supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/whole-foods-market-consolidate-some-operations

Specialty grocer outlines changes and growth plans in company memo.

2. Smart & Final to be acquired by Bodega Latina for $620 million

Smart & Final

Warehouse-style grocer to operate as separate unit of Grupo Comercial Chedraui.

1. Empire closes Longo’s acquisition, sets new FreshCo locations

Empire Company Ltd.

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