Instacart has expanded its partnership with Allegiance Retail Services to deploy omnichannel retail technologies across ARS’s network of more than 125 independently-owned supermarkets in the Northeast. The expansion includes the introduction of Instacart’s AI-powered Caper Carts at select Foodtown stores, alongside new capabilities designed to unify Allegiance’s digital, loyalty and in-store experiences. Storefront Pro – […]
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Swiftly, ExtraMile Launch Digital Alcohol Cashback Across 1.1K Stores
Swiftly is working with ExtraMile Convenience Stores to integrate the tech firm’s Alcohol Cashback program into the ExtraMile, Chevron and Texaco mobile apps and combined rewards program. The launch introduces a digital savings experience on beer, wine and spirits for rewards members across more than 1,100 ExtraMile locations nationwide. The collaboration comes as value-driven incentives […]
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ECRS Launches AI-Powered Chat Tool For Retail Data Analysis
ECRS has released Chat with Cognition, an artificial intelligence-driven insight and summarization tool built into its CATAPULT Cognition cloud-based platform. The new capability allows retailers to converse with their operational data, receive automated insights and streamline decision-making without requiring specialized analytics expertise. Designed for independent grocers, natural and organic retailers, food co-ops and convenience operators, […]
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Online Grocery Sales Surge 32% To Record $12.7B In December
U.S. online grocery sales surged 32 percent year over year in December to a record $12.7 billion, according to the latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey. The record performance reflects higher order frequency, increased spending rates and a larger user base than December 2024. Online share of total grocery spending reached 19 percent, the […]
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Swish Wins Fifth Annual FMItech Pitch Competition
Swish was crowned the winner of the fifth annual FMItech Pitch Competition Jan. 22 during the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Chula Vista, California. The technology company powers targeted, automated programmatic sampling by placing full-size products into consumers’ online orders. Twenty-two contestants submitted nominations, which were evaluated by a panel of judges from the food […]
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Afresh Appoints Litle Chief Revenue Officer To Scale AI Platform
Afresh has appointed Adam Litle chief revenue officer following the company’s largest year to date, with more than 70 percent year-over-year growth and usage across more than 12,000 grocery departments in North America. Litle joins a leadership team with deep experience operating enterprise software companies through periods of rapid growth. In the past year, San […]
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Key Food Partners With Swiftly To Modernize Digital Shopper Experience
Key Food Stores Co-Operative, a chain of more than 460 family-owned and -operated supermarkets across eight Northeast states, has partnered with Swiftly to transform its digital ecosystem and tap new retail media revenue streams. Through the collaboration, Key Food will leverage Swiftly’s App & Web platform with integrated Alcohol Cashback solutions to enhance shopper engagement. […]
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Swiftly’s Audience Optimizer Offers Retailers Digital Tools For Success
The Shelby Report recently visited with Swiftly, a Seattle-based retail technology platform, to learn more about its new Audience Optimizer, a tool designed to help brick-and-mortar retailers transition their marketing efforts from traditional print circulars to targeted digital campaigns. Sean Turner, co-founder and chief technology officer of Swiftly, said the platform provides retailers with digital […]