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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...

2 years ago 13 minute read

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...

2 years ago 8 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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/...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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,...

2 years ago 8 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 9 minute read

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....

2 years ago 8 minute read

Apps prevent food waste

By Richard Smoley There are apps for everything these days. Including preventing food waste. In a July 5 press release,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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,...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 6 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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