Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Laurel Grocery Co., Market Profile, Southeast, The Kroger Co., Wholesaler/Distributor News

Laurel Grocery Co. Keying On Retail Promotions To Boost Sales For Grocers

Laurel Grocery Co. is continually developing new merchandising and marketing programs for its retail customers as part of its commitment to always “think retail.” Based in London, Kentucky, Laurel Grocery Co. is a full-service wholesaler of groceries, meat, produce and general merchandise in addition to offering accounting and advertising services. It serves more than 200 […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, C-Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest

Hy-Vee, Deliverect Simplify Grab-And-Go, Delivery App Ordering

Hy-Vee has begun a partnership with Deliverect, a global food tech SaaS company, to support the growth and expansion of the retailer’s digital food ordering. By integrating Deliverect into each of Hy-Vee’s Fast and Fresh Market Grille Express stations for streamlined order and aggregated menu management, the grocer can deliver an improved customer experience, preparing […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast

Montgomery County, MD, Instacart Partner To Fight Childhood Hunger

Montgomery County, Maryland, and Instacart have partnered on a first-of-its-kind initiative to increase food security and combat childhood hunger across the county. The new program, MC Groceries, uses Instacart Health Fresh Funds to provide nearly 600 Montgomery County families living with food insecurity – including more than 1,000 children – monthly stipends for online grocery shopping and […]

Posted inH-E-B, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest

Favor Delivery Introduces H-E-B Now Service

Favor Delivery has launched H-E-B Now, a new grocery product offering in partnership with its parent company, H-E-B. Available in the delivery service’s app, H-E-B Now offers a fast, convenient solution to take care of last-minute grocery needs. Whether it is a forgotten recipe item or a midweek restock on produce and pantry staples, customers can get up […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, National, Online Grocery Technology

Report: Grocers Leave Millions On Table In New Markets

New markets present exciting opportunities for independent and regional grocery retailers, but a recent report by dunnhumby, a leader in customer data science, warns that expansion can be a double-edged sword. The report, “Maximizing Brand Equity in New Markets,” reveals that grocers often leave tens or hundreds of millions a year on the table when […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest

AWG, University Of Illinois Forge Data Analytics Partnership

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has partnered with the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business on a data research project that is providing AWG with advanced analytics, while giving participating students a unique edge in their careers. The collaboration brings together the spirit of AWG Brands, AWG’s private brand program, with the data science skills […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West

Heritage Grocers Group Redesigns Tony’s Website, Enhances Loyalty Program

Tony’s Fresh Market, one of the banner companies of Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group, has enhanced its digital presence through a website redesign and updated customer loyalty program. “Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and their feedback plays a vital role in how we operate each location,” said Heritage Grocers Group […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Equipment, National, Online Grocery Technology

TimeForge Joins IGA Red Oval Family To Help Independents

TimeForge has become a Red Oval Family Partner with the Independent Grocers Alliance, providing IGA’s network of independent grocers with labor management solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and employee satisfaction. The Red Oval Family is an exclusive alliance of the industry’s food manufacturers and service providers that partners with IGA to offer extensive resources […]