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Shoppers focus on fresh produce deals, buying less in June
The June Marketplace Special occasions and celebrations are the number one reasons for consumers to splurge a little, according to...
Schnucks tests AI smart carts with Instacart
SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Schnuck Markets, Inc. BB #:105541 and Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced...
SpartanNash plans its largest expo for independent grocers
SpartanNash’s Largest Ever Food Solutions Expo showcases supply chain and merchandising transformations, enhanced independent customer support services and ongoing focus...
Boost by Kroger Plus members saved more than $115MM this year
The membership celebrates a year of savings with a special anniversary offer for new members CINCINNATI, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/...
Online grocery sales slip year-over-year in June
Overall repeat intent rate is steady year-over-year but still trails pre-COVID levels by 10+ points. Barrington, Ill. – July 17,...
Research shows shift away from online grocery shopping
Global data reveals 52% of post-pandemic e-commerce customers no longer shopping online one year later and 40% of those lapsed...
Food Lion awards Robinson with industry recognition
Robinson Fresh awarded ‘The Grand Lion for Good Vendor Award’ for support of hunger-relief projects and commitment to driving greater...
Natural Grocers promotes summer savings
LAKEWOOD, Colo., July 12, 2023 – Natural Grocers BB #:188775, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., invites...
Research shows smaller retailers will face tougher fight online against Walmart
July 12, 2023 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New research illustrates how much Walmart BB #:143789 will continue to challenge regional grocers’ eGrocery business....
Apps prevent food waste
By Richard Smoley There are apps for everything these days. Including preventing food waste. In a July 5 press release,...
H-E-B opens Austin store on historic site
The 107,000-square-foot store preserves and celebrates the rich history of the iconic Nutty Brown site H-E-B’s BB #:106490 newest store,...
Toronto Retail: Ecommerce and technology
Canadian ecommerce sales for retail in 2022 were down 2.4 percent year-over-year to $4.4 billion across all categories. Ecommerce’s 6.5-percent...
Toronto Retail: Movement to discounters
In July 2022, PwC Canada released a survey on Canadian shopping habits post-lockdown. A majority (53 percent) of respondents said...
Albertsons fights food insecurity with organic private label
July 05, 2023 BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 today announced the launch of its O Organics “Fight Hunger,...
Southeastern Grocers introduces new private label
Grocer’s new store brand selection provides affordable, clean label options spanning an extensive assortment of food, beverage and household items...
Festival Foods partners with AI firm for fresh operations
TAMPA, FL — Festival Foods, a leading grocer, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Upshop, the leading provider...
Toronto Retail: Managing inflation, grocery code of conduct
Canada’s inflation rate is less than in the United States or most of the G7 countries. But Canadians remain wary...
Empire Company and Longo’s unite for enhanced grocery home delivery
STELLARTON, NS, July 4, 2023 – Today, Empire Company Limited BB #:137787 and Longo’s BB #:154544 have announced the completion of the integration...
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