SN Top 10: Kroger, Albertsons, Amazon top the week’s headlines

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Retailers rethink supply in high-demand general merchandise products

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BJ’s expands New York presence with pair of new clubs

BJ's

The two new clubs mark BJ’s 44^th and 45^th locations in New York, with the Long Island City store being the chain’s ninth New York City location.

Kroger’s Brad Studer: Private label ‘becoming behemoth of grocery industry’

The Kroger Co.

A PLMA Private Label Week session examined inspiration and innovation in own brands.

The Giant Company targets pandemic meal burnout

The Giant Company

“All Set in a Box” hot dinners were designed as a turnkey meal option.

At Albertsons, innovation and diversity bring success to Own Brands

Albertsons

The retail giant’s private brand leadership team shared its strategies during a PLMA Live! Panel session.

Stop & Shop tests in-store pickup lockers

Stop & Shop

A bigger rollout may follow after the Boston store pilot.

Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO

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Andrew Jassy will take over the role in Q3 of 2021.

Teamsters union Oks strike at Albertsons’ Southwest distribution center

Albertsons Cos.

Kroger offers workers $100 payment to get COVID-19 vaccination

The Kroger Co.

An addition $50 million investment includes store credit and fuel rewards for frontline associates.

Kroger to shut two Long Beach stores due to local hazard pay mandate

Ralphs Grocery Co.

The planned Ralphs and Food 4 Less closings highlight the issue of pandemic compensation for frontline grocery workers.

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