Buche Foods is much more than a grocery chain in South Dakota. It began in 1905 with Gus Buche in a town called Lake Andes on the Yankton Sioux Reservation. “My great-grandfather just answered an ad to come over and be a manager for this grocery store. A year later, he bought them out,” said […]
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Inmar Leverages Data To Make Customers Smarter
Celebrating its 42nd anniversary in 2022, Inmar Intelligence opened a new headquarters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The company has invested more than $1 billion in its technology platform solutions, “which has really driven momentous growth,” said Rob Weisberg, SVP. “With that perspective, we’re doing about $120 billion in commerce driven through our platform,” he said, […]
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AGA, Auburn University Partner On Economic Impact Study
The Alabama Grocers Association partnered with Auburn University in 2022 to conduct an economic impact study of the grocery industry in the state. Total grocery industry employment is more than half a million people, with an annual payroll of over $2.5 billion, said Ellie Taylor, president of AGA. Total state tax revenues are more than $1.1 […]
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Criteo Looks To Future In Its Retail Media Solutions
Criteo is a global technology company that helps marketers and media owners reach their goals through its Commerce Media Platform. Headquartered in Paris, France, the company has offices in New York City and other locations throughout the U.S. and around the world. According to Lucile Roose, global product strategy director for retail media, Criteo acquired […]
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Rosie Keeps Focus On Independent Grocers As Part Of Instacart
Last year was an eventful one for the e-commerce company Rosie, as it was acquired by Instacart. Rosie founder Nick Nickitas termed the acquisition “a massive win for independent grocery.” “Rosie was built as an e-commerce solution for independent retailers, enabling grocers to give their loyal customers a fully custom-branded online experience,” he said. “Now […]
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Turnover In Legislature Puts GFIA’s Focus On Preparation
Group targeting policies that could address labor, supply chain issues The Georgia Food Industry Association is dealing with many new faces – 53 to be exact – as the state legislature gathers in Atlanta for its annual session. That influx of new lawmakers makes preparation critical, according to GFIA President Kathy Kuzava. “GFIA members are […]
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Upside Gives Retailers Ability To Personalize Cash-Back Incentives
The app from Washington, D.C.-based technology company Upside rewards cash back to users through partnerships with retailers. The scope of its services includes all aspects of retail, but the grocery industry in particular has used it to draw customers through the doors. “What’s unique about Upside is we work directly with the retailer,” said Tyler […]
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Hometown Foods IGA Thriving In Northeast Georgia
Powered by meat department, store surpasses expectations On the main street of McCaysville, Georgia, with the Tennessee border in its back yard, sits Hometown Foods IGA. Edward Vest and his wife, Lisa, have owned the picturesque mountain town’s sole grocery store for nearly 21 years. Vest, who grew up in McCaysville, began his life in […]