10 most popular stories of 2018

10. Food Lion buys Bi-Lo stores in South Carolina

The purchase involved four locations that were scheduled to close.

9. Lucky’s Market plans burst of expansion

Sue Pearsall

The store count was projected possibly to grow 40% or more by year’s end.

8. Fresh Thyme slows expansion in 2018

The fresh-focused chain planned its first Pennsylvania locations and added new executives.

7. Aldi firing on all cylinders

Russell Redman

Amid industry upheaval, the Supermarket News Retailer of the Year wins over consumers with more than low prices.

6. Publix, Walmart seen gaining from Southeastern bankruptcy

Other chains also faced debt challenges in the year ahead.

5. Lidl US to acquire Best Market

The deal extended the discount grocer’s market reach into metro New York.

4. Survey: Truck drivers find grocery shipments challenging

Th Electronic Logging Device regulation leads carriers to avoid certain retailers, distributors.

3. Stop & Shop unveils new look

Stop & Shop pilots a refreshed store format as a prelude to a chainwide rollout.

2. Bi-Lo preparing for bankruptcy: reports

Sources said the chain could shutter 200 stores as part of move.

1. Wahlburgers brings its beef to grocery stores

Ken Langdon

The popular burger restaurant launched a retail beef program at Hy-Vee, Winn-Dixie and other companies.