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SN Top 10: Raley’s, Food Lion, Stop & Shop top the week’s headlines
Apr 26, 2021

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10. Ingles Markets steps up COVID-19 vaccination push

Regional grocer offers vaccine clinics for underserved communities and paid time off for workers to get their shots. 

9. Bob Eddy named CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club
BJ's Wholesale Club

Laura Felice takes over as CFO, Paul Cichocki tabbed as chief commercial officer. 

8. Food Lion raises sustainability targets
Food Lion

Multipronged plan includes stepped-up efforts in transparency, waste reduction, climate change. 

7. Kroger highlights wins in Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative
The Kroger Co.

In 2020, 81% of waste diverted, $213 million in donations to address food insecurity. 

6. Grocery stores flat despite March U.S. retail sales rebound
Kroger

Double-digit year-over-year decline portends tough comparisons for food retailers. 

5. SpartanNash hires Masiar Tayebi as chief strategy officer
SpartanNash

Veteran business executive served as COO of Yummly digital food platform. 

4. Grocery worker COVID-19 infections, deaths rise: UFCW report
Target

Union applauds chains helping to drive vaccinations for frontline associates. 

3. One killed, two wounded in shooting at Stop & Shop on Long Island
Stop & Shop

Police arrest suspect after four-hour manhunt in area around West Hempstead, N.Y., store. 

2. The Fresh Market finishes first on USA Today top 10 supermarkets list
The Fresh Marke

Hy-Vee, Lidl are runners-up in reader poll focusing on value, selection and service. 

1. Raley’s debuts first O-N-E Market store conversion
Raley's

More supermarkets to be remodeled to better-for-you grocery retail concept. 

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