SN Top 10: Amazon Fresh opens in California; Lidl, Aldi expanding

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10. D.C. attorney general sues Instacart over alleged ‘deceptive’ service fees

Instacart

Online grocery company denies claims, emphasizes transparency in fee and tip policies.

9. Survey: Most grocery shoppers favor in-store purchases amid pandemic

The Kroger Co.

8. H-E-B serves up enticing menu at new Main Streat food hall

H-E-B

H-E-B has opened a food hall and bar at its store in the Mueller section of Austin, Texas, that houses six restaurants.

7. Heinen’s goes live with Instacart-powered e-commerce site

Heinen’s

Relaunch of Heinens.com integrates loyalty program benefits.

6. Parent of Kings Food Markets, Balducci’s up for sale with Chapter 11 filing

Kings Food Markets

Investment fund TLI Bedrock makes $75 million stalking horse bid.

5. Dollar General, Dollar Tree stay on expansion track

Dollar General

4. BJ’s Wholesale Club rolls out curbside pickup at all locations

BJ's Wholesale Club

Buy-online-pickup-in-club service also expanded to include fresh, frozen foods.

3. Aldi moves ahead with Long Island expansion

Russell Redman

New store in New York’s Suffolk County turns up heat on rival Lidl.

2. Lidl powers up U.S. expansion with another 50 stores

Russell Redman

More than $500 million investment would grow U.S. retail base by 50%.

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

Amazon

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

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