SN Top 10: More retailers report double-digit sales gains

The massive onion recall across the U.S. and Canada tops this edition of Supermarket News’ Top 10 trending stories, but a major M&A development and the continued boom in retail sales also made the list:

  • Ahold Delhaize sees U.S. Q2 sales jump over 18%
  • Ingles Markets posts another double-digit sales gain in Q3
  • Onion recall tied to salmonella outbreaks in 34 states, Canada
  • Sales at Publix jump 20% in second quarter
  • 7-Eleven buying 3,900 Speedway stores in $21 billion deal

The three quarterly financial reports were tied directly to the coronavirus pandemic, as were these reports:

  • 5 ways to keep retail foodservice alive during COVID-19
  • Hy-Vee accepts SNAP/EBT payment for grocery pickup
  • UFCW’s Marc Perrone, Sen. Kamala Harris urge grocery chains to restart hazard pay

Two more articles that made this week’s Top 10:

  • More Farm Boy stores coming from Sobeys
  • Supermarkets rate high in pharmacy customer satisfaction

SN readers will find links to these articles by clicking through the slideshow.

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