Raley’s, Fresh Market, Stop & Shop top the week’s headlines

10. Ingles Markets steps up COVID-19 vaccination push

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

BJ's Wholesale Club

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

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

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