From Luck To Legacy: How Independent Grocers Are Finding Gold In Data

For the independent grocer, success is measured in generations. You aren’t just selling groceries; you are building a legacy. But in a landscape dominated by corporate giants, passing down a thriving business requires more than a well-stocked shelf. It requires trading “luck” for the leverage of actionable shopper data.  Mapping the modern shopper journey  The […]

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The Present: Kroger Texas Division Understands What Shoppers Want

Texas has always been one of the most dynamic, competitive markets Kroger has competed in. To try and keep a competitive edge, the grocer focuses heavily on offering customers value and savings. Savings come in the form of extensive digital coupons, personalized offers, Fuel Rewards (including a variety of 4x gas points offers throughout the […]

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The Past: 70 Years Strong, Kroger Texas Division Paves Path Of Progress

Kroger has a longstanding history and deep roots in Texas, dating back to 1955 when the Ohio-born grocer entered the Houston market with the purchase of grocery company Henke & Pillot, which had been in operation since 1872. Kroger kept the Henke & Pillot name on the stores for about 10 years, replacing it in […]

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Instacart Executive Touts Benefits Of Storefront Pro E-Commerce Platform

The Shelby Report of the West recently visited with Merrick Rosner, Instacart’s head of revenue and solution sales, independent grocery, to learn more about the company’s e-commerce platform Storefront Pro. What is involved in training employees on how to use e-commerce platforms like Storefront Pro? Storefront Pro gives grocers of all sizes the ability to […]

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Retailers Embrace PWADC ‘Savings In A SNAP’ Digital Program

With grocery costs continuing to rise and uncertainty surrounding federal nutrition assistance programs, Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Company has rolled out an innovative coupon initiative designed to help consumers stretch their food budgets further. Launched Nov. 1, the Savings in a SNAP digital program focuses on staple items like eggs, milk, potatoes, pasta, tuna and […]

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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 […]

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Local Express Showcases Unified Commerce Platform

Local Express, an artificial intelligence-native unified commerce platform, highlighted its comprehensive technology solutions for grocery retailers during Grocery Shop in Las Vegas, emphasizing how the company has evolved from serving small-format stores to providing enterprise-level capabilities for retailers of all sizes. Maria Gallegos, chief marketing officer for Glendale, California-based Local Express, said the company is […]

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Keyed By Tally, Simbe Helps Grocers With Inventory, Workforce Issues

In a recent interview with The Shelby Report, South San Francisco-based Simbe highlighted how its autonomous retail intelligence solutions address critical inventory and operational challenges facing grocers. Simbe describes itself as the global leader in retail shelf digitization and combines artificial intelligence with robotics to provide retailers with real-time insights into store operations. The company […]