SN Top 10: Albertsons named Retailer of the Year

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10. Target launches enhanced online grocery pickup

Target Corp.

Fresh, frozen groceries now available for in-store, curbside pickup in 10 states

9. Meijer opens five new supercenters

Meijer

Retailer’s one-stop shopping platform extends reach in four states.

8. Publix expands produce, dairy rescue program

Publix Super Markets

Effort aims to prevent food waste, address food insecurity during pandemic.

7. Amazon leads in online grocery shopper satisfaction

Amazon

Supermarkets garner highest percentage of new online customers, Retail Feedback Group study finds.

6. Rouses Markets to pilot drone delivery of groceries

Rouses Markets

Partner Deuce Drone to turn Alabama test store into customer fulfillment center.

5. U.S. online grocery sales growth tails off in June

Stop & Shop

Orders, customers and frequency continue to climb, Brick Meets Click finds.

4. Costco sees stronger sales growth in June

Costco

Wholesale club chain’s online sales jump by more than 85%.

3. Kroger names new chief merchant, expands CIO’s role

Kroger

Stuart Aitken succeeds Joe Grieshaber, Yael Cosset to oversee 84.51˚ and alternative business units.

2. Lidl’s Long Island market entry pulled down competitors’ prices

Russell Redman

Hard discount grocer’s pricing pressure at ‘previously unseen levels,’ UNC Kenan-Flagler study finds.

1. Albertsons named Supermarket News Retailer of the Year

Albertsons Cos.

Industry giant adapts and innovates in challenging marketplace.

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