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10. Walmart kicks off TV campaign for grocery pickup

Media blitz backs up retail giant’s omnichannel grocery push.

9. First Giant Heirloom Market set to open in Philly

Giant Food Stores

New store format caters to urban neighborhoods.

8. Trader Joe’s takes top spot on grocery retailer ranking

Trader Joe's

Dunnhumby index identifies keys to consumer preferences.

7. Stop & Shop to acquire King Kullen

Long Island chain credited by Smithsonian with nation’s first supermarket.

6. Lipari Foods acquired by private equity firm

Lipari Foods

Wholesaler aims to continue steady expansion.

5. Changing talent needs lift grocery retailer salaries

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Demand rises for omnichannel, customer experience expertise.
Data table: 2018 retailer salary report.

4. Publix to buy pair of Western Market stores

Western Market

Birmingham, Ala.-based grocer slated to shut down.

3. Wegmans readies for opening of first New York City store

Wegmans

2. Sprouts to enter three new states

Sprouts

New locations to include enhanced designs.

1. Kroger, Microsoft partner on retail-as-a-service platform

Kroger

Retail and tech giants plan to commercially market RaaS product.

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