Amazon Fresh, Target, Aldi top the week’s headlines

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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

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

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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