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SN Top 10: Amazon Fresh, Target, Aldi top the week’s headlines
Mar 15, 2021

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10. Albertsons Cos.’ Safeway tests automated grocery delivery cart
Tortoise

Remote-controlled vehicle from Tortoise brings online orders to customers’ homes. 

9. Kroger brings 80 Acres Farms vertically farmed produce to more stores
Kroger

Albertsons Cos.’ partnership with indoor farmer Plenty rolls ahead at Safeway, Vons. 

8. Target stores get COVID-19 vaccines via CVS pharmacies
Target

More than 600 locations begin providing shots in 17 states. 

7. Weis Markets meets ‘supreme challenge’ in fiscal 2020
Weis Markets

Surge in at-home food consumption fuels double-digit sales gains. 

6. Meijer, Publix ready COVID-19 vaccinations for teachers
Meijer

Call intensifies to include grocery workers among essential employees prioritized for vaccines. 

5. Amazon Fresh store makes its U.K. debut, with cashierless shopping

First location outside the U.S. features Just Walk Out retail technology. 

4. L.A. hazard pay law leads Kroger to shut three Ralphs, Food 4 Less stores
Ralphs

Supermarket giant plans similar closings in Long Beach and Seattle. 

3. Aldi adopts new sustainability charter
Russell Redman

Emissions and waste reduction, responsible sourcing lead efforts this decade. 

2. Why Amazon Fresh stores will likely rock a few boats
Amazon Fresh

Retail industry expert Bill Bishop explains how grocers can compete with this new arrival, both in-store and online. 

1. Report: Amazon has 28 more Amazon Fresh stores in the works
Amazon

Eleventh U.S. location makes its debut in Bloomingdale, Ill.

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