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SN Top 10: Whole Foods, Smart & Final, Walmart top the week’s headlines
Supermarket News Staff May 17, 2021

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

Comparable sales inch up at Ahold Delhaize USA after cycling COVID-19 outbreak. 

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.

Sobeys parent adds new fresh market chain and grows discount grocery banner. 

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