SN Top 10: Albertsons offers at-home COVID-19 test kits

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

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

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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.'