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SN Top 10: Future of online grocery may include 'dark stores,' drones
Supermarket News Staff Sep 14, 2020

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10. Costco reports double-digit sales growth for August, Q4

Monthly comp-sales up 13.2%, with strong performance across business units. 

9. Walmart tests drone grocery delivery in North Carolina
Walmart

Retailer partners with Flytrex on end-to-end drone delivery pilot. 

8. Pet product sales surge online for supermarkets and pet retailers
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Online sales of pet food and nonfood products combined will increase to 27% of total category sales in 2020. 

7. FreshDirect sees back-to-school sales lift
FreshDirect

Families seek easy meal solutions as children adapt to new learning environments. 

6. Schnuck Markets reinforces ties to community with new store announcement
Schnuck Markets

St. Louis-based retailer to open third store in Columbia, Mo., next year. 

5. 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. 

4. UNFI names Guillaume Bagal vice president of diversity & inclusion
UNFI

Newly created role will advance company’s commitment to promote equality and celebrate diversity. 

3. Albertsons to offer at-home COVID-19 test kits
Albertsons

Partnership with Phosphorous will make simple saliva tests available beginning this month. 

2. Meijer extends 15% teacher discount to full school year
Meijer

Chain cites ‘many uncertainties’ due to COVID-19 as educators return to class. 

1. Southeastern Grocers eyes more effective promotions

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

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