In this week’s recap of the 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, Walmart taking advantage of its scale to distribute COVID-19 vaccines was classified as the main news of the week. Other supermarket chains have also stepped up their efforts to expand vaccines. Among other stories from this week’s gallery:
- The eighth Amazon Fresh supermarket was set to open its doors this week;
- Southeastern Grocers launched its IPO; and
- Kroger tested a Caper “smart” shopping cart.
In other news, The Giant Company launched the Choice Pass online grocery subscription, Publix extended its implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination to South Carolina and Meijer said it would highlight suppliers at its virtual Localization Summit.
Other main news:
- The IMF-The Food Industry Association and the National Grocers Association welcomed Biden’s new administration;
- Lidl offered extra pay to American workers who received the COVID-19 vaccine; and
- Acme Markets celebrated 130º anniversary with a fund to fight hunger.