SN Top 10: Albertsons’ retail innovation in pictures

10. Ex-Rite Aid CEO John Standley tapped as Walgreens president

NACDS

Appointment comes amid CEO transition at parent Walgreens Boots Alliance.

9. Amazon unveils first Amazon Fresh grocery store in Woodland Hills

Amazon

Upcoming locations include three more in California and three in Chicago area.

8. Whole Foods opens online-only ‘dark store’ in Brooklyn

Amazon/Whole Foods Market

New facility marks a first for specialty grocery chain, parent Amazon says.

7. The Fresh Market tabs Jim Heaney as new CFO

The Fresh Market

Oded Shein leaves specialty grocer after two years as top financial officer.

6. UFCW kicks off new national campaign to restore COVID-19 hazard pay

Albertsons Cos.

‘Worker actions’ planned at grocery stores in more than two dozen cities.

5. Giant Food expands locally made product menu for delivery

RP3 Agency

D.C.-area grocer extends offerings from brand accelerator Union Kitchen.

4. Southeastern Grocers eyes more effective promotions

Southeastern Grocers

Dunnhumby, Eagle Eye help retailer drive 'one more item per basket, one more visit per customer.'

3. Dollar General, Dollar Tree stay on expansion track

Dollar General

Strong Q2 sales help fuel major store opening and upgrade plans.

2. Southeastern Grocers to sell 23 stores to Alex Lee, B&T Foods

Southeastern Grocers

Transactions continue phaseout of Bi-Lo supermarket banner.

1. Albertsons reimagines shopping experience at marquee stores

Albertsons

Albertsons Cos.’ retail innovation is in full force at two of its marquee stores: the Albertsons Market Street in Meridian, Idaho, and the Safeway supermarket in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. This gallery is part of SN’s Retailer of the Year package, which also include:

Retailer of the Year: A New Chapter for Albertsons
Slideshow: Albertsons embraces micro-fulfillment to power e-commerce
Podcast: Albertsons aims to be ‘best local grocer,’ COO Susan Morris says