by Jack R. Jordan / content creator Founded in 1965, Trion is a true American manufacturer. The Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-based company is known for quality and service, according to Craig Weiskerger, director of sales and marketing. And these values set Trion apart from competitors. “Once you get to know your customers, and you can truly partner […]
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LOC Software Introduces ThriVersA For POS Solutions
LOC Software has launched ThriVersA, the latest evolution of its back-office and point of sale (POS) solutions. “LOC Software has taken a measured approach to the cloud,” said CEO Gilles Lapierre. “We listened to our customers and aligned our strategy with their needs and their roadmap for digital transformation.” ThriVersA represents a new chapter in its […]
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Hershey Shares Insights On Front-End Queuing, Self-Checkout
Nicole Capes, senior manager of retail experience with The Hershey Co., said 60 percent of shoppers prefer self-checkout because they feel like it is faster. To learn what works best for an optimal queue, Hershey spent countless hours observing shoppers in self-checkout areas in different retail environments, including small and large format, grocery, mass market […]
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Electronic Shelf Labels – Small In Size, Big In Features
In a business based on penny margins, retailers are perpetually searching for ways to optimize their pricing strategy. Lately, grocers have been turning to electronic shelf labels as part of the solution. According to FMI’s SPEAKS 2023 report, as retailers look for more ways to use technology to improve operations and customer experience, electronic shelf […]
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Ready Or Not, AI Is Ready To Reinvent, Disrupt Grocery Industry
It’s been said that technology is the great enabler. Used correctly, it can transform a business or an experience more quickly and efficiently than any method before it. “In today’s climate, it’s all about have the right products in the right place at the right time,” said Doug Baker, VP of industry relations, FMI – […]
Posted inFeature, Grocery Store Equipment, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
CEO: Upshop Helping ‘Lessen The Load’ On Grocery Employees
The Shelby Report’s SVP Jan Meade recently caught up with Shamus Hines, CEO of Upshop, to talk about how the software company can aid grocery retailers and their employees. Hines said Tampa, Florida-based Upshop has operational technology that supports some of the more complicated workflows in the grocery store. These may be considered through three […]
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Self-Checkout Meets Top Shopper Priorities
For more than two decades, self-checkouts have played an important role in shaping the retail landscape. Initially created as a tool to enable retailers to deploy team members to perform more high-touch tasks in the store, self-checkouts have taken on a much larger role. As retailers look to create a frictionless POS system and a […]
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Mercatus Introduces New AisleOne Solution
Mercatus, a Houston-based provider of grocery e-commerce solutions, has launched AisleOne. The intelligent targeting and enhanced personalization solution uses the customer engagement technology from its parent company, Relationshop, to provide regional grocers and independents with a competitive advantage over national chains, mass merchants and discounters. AisleOne enables grocery retailers to activate data insights to deliver […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Rolling Out Simbe’s Tally At 60 More Stores
SpartanNash plans to add Simbe’s autonomous inventory robot Tally at 60 additional company-operated stores across the Midwest. Simbe’s Store Intelligence platform informs product stocking, ordering, merchandising and e-commerce fulfillment, with real-time inventory insights across every store area. The data precision that Tally gives ensures items are available for SpartanNash shoppers with accurate location and price, […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Executive News, Northeast
Trion Industries Mourns Passing Of President
Trion Industries has announced the death of President John Thalenfeld, who died unexpectedly Feb 4. Thalenfeld, 67, was the son of company founder David Thalenfeld. “All who knew him, his corporate endeavors, and years of involvement in community charitable efforts mourn this unfathomable loss,” the company said in a statement. “The corporation’s officers, management and […]
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Boosted By ‘Head Start,’ PDL Keeps Driving Tech Forward
Peapod Digital Labs (PDL) drives the digital and eCommerce innovation, technology and expertise for the retail brands of Ahold Delhaize USA – Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford Supermarkets and Stop & Shop. Originally known as Peapod Online Grocer or simply Peapod, the company was founded in 1989 and operated independently until Ahold […]
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Upshop Lands Growth Investment From Level Equity
Upshop, a store operations and omnichannel technology platform for food retail, has received a strategic growth investment from New York-based Level Equity. Prairie Capital and other shareholders will maintain a minority investment in the company. Upshop’s Software as a Service (SaaS) platform is designed to streamline forecasting, ordering, production and inventory optimization processes for food […]
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Survey: More Shoppers Turning To Self-Checkout
Self-checkout continues to gain traction in grocery, with 43 percent of consumers expressing a preference for it over traditional checkout, according to a recent report from NCR Voyix Corp. The company’s first Digital Commerce Index found that the preference gap is reflected in the projected growth of self-checkout installations. RBR Data Services’ Global EPOS and […]
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Relationshop Merging Mercatus Technologies, Stor.ai
Relationshop, a Houston, Texas-based provider of digital engagement solutions for supermarkets and other retail chains, has finalized a merger between Mercatus Technologies and Stor.ai. The new company will be called Mercatus, in recognition of the equity the e-commerce brand has achieved in the grocery sector, and will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Relationshop. The […]
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ECRM Celebrates Anniversary With In-Person Sessions
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary next year, ECRM will be returning to its roots hosting a full roster of in-person sessions across categories within food and beverage, health and beauty care, general merchandise and pharmacy/medical markets. ECRM was founded in 1994 by Charlie Bowlus as a way for buyers to connect with brands in-person […]
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Survey Notes Barriers To Boosting In-Store Experience
Significant disconnects between physical and digital commerce and store and corporate leadership are among the key barriers to improving the grocery experience, according to a study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. The study, which surveyed 346 high-volume store leaders and corporate level customer experience […]
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EPA’s GreenChill Program Recognizes Achievements In Refrigerant Management
In a ceremony at the FMI – The Food Industry Association’s Energy and Store Development Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program recognized 12 food retail companies and one manufacturer of advanced refrigeration systems for their achievements. “Participants in the GreenChill Partnership and Store Certification Programs have been leading the industry […]
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Doc’s Food Stores Upgrades Digital Shopping Platform
Doc’s Food Stores Inc., a 12-store chain operating several banners in Oklahoma, is upgrading its online shopping experience. The grocer has selected eGrowcery, a developer of retail food industry e-commerce platforms for grocers, as its partner for the future. The supermarket retailer offers a comprehensive selection of products from all grocery categories, as well as prepared foods, […]
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Gelson’s, Rove Partner For EV Charging Centers
Gelson’s has finalized a partnership with Rove, a developer and operator of full-service electric vehicle charging centers, to provide food and beverage services. Rove will launch by building an initial six locations in Southern California beginning this year, with 20 charging centers planned by 2026. The deal represents a first-of-its-kind retail brand partnership for Gelson’s. ReCharge by […]
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How To Use Technology To Level The Grocery Playing Field
Sponsored content Grocery technology has seen a massive transformation over recent years, with big box stores dominating the landscape and changing the game for technology with the independent grocers. This prompts the question, are you utilizing your point-of-sale technology to the best of its capabilities? In our Ask the Experts, we talk with Rene Stai, […]