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SN Top 10: The Giant Company, The Fresh Market, Meijer top the week’s headlines
Supermarket News Staff Mar 22, 2021

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10. Kroger set to double COVID-19 vaccination capacity to 1 million doses weekly
Kroger Health

Major expansion leverages full pharmacy/clinic network and off-site vaccine events. 

9. Former Sprouts Farmers Market CEO Shon Boney passes away

The co-founder of the natural retail chain died at 52 after battle with brain cancer. 

8. By the numbers: Looking at sales trends, consumer behaviors during COVID

One year into the pandemic, data show how grocery shopping has changed — and what that means for retailers. 

7. The Fresh Market eyes initial public offering
The Fresh Market

Proposed transaction would mark specialty grocer’s second IPO. 

6. Dollar General hatches big plans for store expansion
Dollar General

New formats, retail concepts accompany 1,050 new units planned for 2021. 

5. Meijer readies for mass COVID-19 vaccine event
Ford Field

Tens of thousands register for on-site clinics at Detroit’s Ford Field. 

4. NGA calls for crackdown on grocery retail ‘power buyers’
Russell Redman

Anticompetitive practices tilt playing field against independent grocers, trade group says. 

3. Walmart, CVS, Walgreens participate in COVID-19 vaccine PSAs
Walmart

Ad Council campaign enlists pharmacists to address consumer concerns about getting vaccinated. 

2. 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. 

1. Giant makes a splash in Philadelphia

New Riverwalk urban flagship store showcases regional grocer’s latest innovations. 

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