SN Top 10: UNFI, Amazon and Southeastern Grocers lead the week's news

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10. UNFI CEO Steven Spinner to retire, search for successor under way

UNFI

Distributor says both internal and external candidates being considered.

9. Amazon serves up grocery store deals for Prime Day

Amazon

8. Dollar General promotes Emily Taylor to chief merchant

Dollar General

Retail industry veteran Jason Reiser exits after three years in role.

7. Walmart adds digital flair in Supercenter refresh

Walmart

Enhanced omnichannel shopping experience planned for nearly 1,000 stores.

6. UNFI’s 2020 sales surpass even recent expectations

UNF

Net sales of $26.5 billion up nearly 19% from year ago for distributor and retailer.

5. Meijer goes virtual with Supplier Diversity Summit

Meijer

Online event aims to ensure inclusivity on chain’s store shelves.

4. ShopRite stacks more options in rebranded deli mobile app

ShopRite

New ShopRite Order Express spans deli, bakery and catering departments.

3. Amazon reports nearly 20,000 COVID-infected frontline workers since March

Amazon

Number of cases, including Whole Foods, represents ‘titanic safety failure,’ UFCW says.

2. Southeastern Grocers again mulls going public

Southeastern Grocers

Winn-Dixie, Bi-Lo parent had pulled IPO filing in 2014.

1. Ahold Delhaize USA readies six facilities for self-distribution in 2021

Ahold Delhaize USA

Supply-chain expansion plan to move all volume to self-managed network by 2023.

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