Haggen Food & Pharmacy has selected omni-commerce provider Unata to help launch its new customer loyalty program and e-commerce experience. The implementation will allow for more personalized marketing across Haggen’s channels, including online, mobile and in-store. Bellingham, Washington-based Haggen says its new e-commerce platform will increase its customer experience offerings and digital presence. Advanced machine-learning […]
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Albertsons Looks To Go Public
Albertsons Cos. Inc. has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The announcement comes just months after Albertsons merged with […]
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Wegmans Hosting First Kitchen Demo At Smithsonian Ahead Of ‘Wonderplace’ Opening
As part of its new Innovation Wing, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will open “Wegmans Wonderplace” on Dec. 9 as the first exhibition on the National Mall designed for the learning needs of children 6 and under. Festivities, however, kicked off last week with the launch of “Food Fridays” at a new demonstration […]
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Mass Merchants, Grocers Top Nation’s Largest Retailers List
The nation’s largest retailers, as ranked by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) STORES Magazine, as well as Kantar Retail, have collectively held their top spots thanks to one common denominator: a customer-centric, omnichannel focused business model. The annual ranking of U.S. retailers by domestic sales, is featured in the July issue of STORES Magazine. The […]
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Lidl Will Set Up Regional HQ In North Carolina
America’s soon-to-be newest grocery player, Lidl, will set up a regional headquarters and distribution hub in Alamance County, North Carolina, after the county and the cities of Graham and Mebane reportedly lured the European company with a nearly $5.38 million incentive package. The Germany-based discount grocer is expected to invest $125 million and create 200 […]
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Save Mart Rebranding Lucky Chain, Opens First Concept Store In Daly City
Save Mart unveiled its first new store format in nearly 20 years Wednesday when it opened Lucky California in Daly City. The debut of the 61,000-s.f. store marks the beginning of the Bay Area gorcery company’s process of renovating and rebranding its current 72 Lucky stores. Modesto-based Save Mart says this new store concept provides shoppers […]
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Southeastern Grocers To Donate All July 4 Profits To Wounded Warrior Project
Southeastern Grocers will donate all profits generated at Bi-Lo, Harveys and Winn-Dixie stores on Saturday, July 4, to Wounded Warrior Project’s Independence Program. The Independence Program is designed to help warriors who need to rely on their families and friends for support due to injuries they have suffered, such as brain injury, spinal-cord injury or […]
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Stater Bros. Honors Hundreds For Years Of Service, Including 50-Year Employee
Stater Bros. Markets recently recognized employees for reaching milestone years in their careers, ranging from 20 to 50 years. In all, 585 Stater Bros. employees were honored—including 50-year employee Mark Gregor, a truck driver in the company’s transportation department. This year’s Family Service Awards Banquet was held at the Riverside Convention Center, and honorees were […]