Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, West

iFoodDS Gives Firms Confidence Their Data Is Secure, Yet Sharable

Shelby Publishing’s Bob Reeves recently visited with Allyson Sharron, VP of marketing for Seattle, Washington-based iFoodDS, who spoke about how the company offers connected traceability, quality and food safety solutions for the fresh food supply chain.  “We help grocery retailers, foodservice operators, distributors and their suppliers optimize quality and reduce food waste by giving them […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Beverage News, Feature, Northeast

PepsiCo Celebrating Anniversary With ‘Faster, Stronger, Better’ Approach

New York-based PepsiCo prides itself on the diverse portfolio of its iconic brands. Celebrating its 125th anniversary, the company recently rolled out a new logo to refresh the visual identity of the brand. It also advertised some of its new innovations, including Mountain Dew Baja Blast, during the 2024 Super Bowl. It has been a […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, National, Sustainability News

AI ‘On The Tip Of Every Tongue’ Within Grocery Industry  

Technology, sustainability, asset protection and implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act’s traceability rule are among areas of concern for the grocery industry, according to Doug Baker, VP of industry relations at FMI – The Food Industry Association. Baker talked with The Griffin Report’s Maggie Kaeppel during the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. Baker said […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Feature, Grocery Store Equipment, Northeast

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 […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, West

Innit Using AI, Expert Info To Create Online Shopping Experience

“What’s in it?” Many customers ask this same question when looking for products and recipes. Kevin Brown, CEO and co-founder of California-based Innit, said his personalized food intelligence platform aims to answer that query.  “We wanted to start with that question,” he said. “And that informs a lot of what we’re doing around our technology, […]

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 […]

Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Feature, Northeast

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 […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Feature, Independent Store News, Southeast

Remodeled Tampa Store Serves As Publix’s Prototype

Publix has been named Shelby Publishing’s 2023 Growth Leader. Publix President Kevin Murphy recently visited with Shelby President and COO Stephanie Reid and SVP Jan Meade as they toured the Publix at 3617 W. Gandy Blvd. in Tampa, Florida. The 55,000-square-foot store is the company’s newest prototype. Murphy referenced the company’s Greenwise stores, which he […]