Southeastern Grocers, Giant Eagle, Kroger top the week’s headlines

Grocery Outlet fuels expansion as third-quarter sales climb

Grocery Outlet

Sales growth moderates at SpartanNash in Q3

SpartanNash

The grocery distributor expects an ongoing relationship with Amazon after a stock warrant issuance.

Amazon launches Key In-Garage Grocery Delivery service

Amazon

Also, a third Amazon Fresh supermarket opened in Northridge, Calif.

Loblaw sees food retail sales growth soften in third quarter

Loblaw

E-commerce remains a bright spot with sales up 175%.

President-elect Joe Biden lays out Main Street recovery plan for small businesses

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Biden published his economic and COVID-19 recovery agendas, amid other presidential priorities, on his new Build Back Better transition website.

UNFI reaches labor accords with Teamsters in New York, California

UNFI

The new contracts bolster COVID-19 safety for drivers and frontline workers.

Food Lion takes step forward in purchase of Bi-Lo, Harveys supermarkets

Food Lion

The FTC granted early termination of the waiting period for the 62-store acquisition.

Kroger Houston, UFCW 455 spar over pay, health benefits

Kroger

The Kroger division also called on union local to vote on a pension plan transition.

Giant Eagle introduces myPerks, bringing its loyalty program to a new level

Giant Eagle

The multi-tier program supports growing consumer need for immediate savings with a pilot in Canton, Ohio.

Southeastern Grocers unveils new Winn-Dixies in Florida

Southeastern Grocers