Breez AI Corp., a white-label artificial intelligence platform powering personalized grocery experiences for regional and independent retailers, has appointed David Smith, former president and CEO of Associated Wholesale Grocers, as chairman of its board of directors. The appointment comes as Breez AI has moved from pilot into commercial scale, with the company’s consumer-facing assistant now […]
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HFG Appoints Bryant, West To Leadership Roles
Houchens Food Group Inc. has announced two leadership appointments – Misty Bryant to director of retail operations and Boyd West as senior director of fresh merchandising. Bryant, who joined Houchens Food Group in 2007 as a merchandising assistant, has held a series of progressively senior roles over nearly two decades with the company, including category […]
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D&W Fresh Market Brings Wellness Activation Into Local Community
D&W Fresh Market in Grand Rapids, Michigan, partnered with a neighboring fitness studio, Spoke Cycle and Strength, for a free community event tied to its Spring Refresh marketing campaign. Located just two doors apart in the same plaza, the partners held free yoga and cycling group workouts that connected healthy routines with a reason to […]
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NGA Urges Congress To Reject New SNAP Restrictions In Farm Bill
The National Grocers Association (NGA) joined a coalition of leading retail associations April 28 in opposing any amendment to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 that would impose new federal restrictions on foods eligible for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In a letter sent to congressional leaders, NGA – […]
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84.51° Report: Online Shopping Grows But In-Store Remains The Default
A new Consumer Digest report from 84.51°, the retail data science arm of Kroger, examines how omnichannel shoppers move between an array of options to fulfill their grocery orders. The report finds that there have never been more ways to buy groceries. Modern shopping habits mean consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies must plan around blended […]
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Ahold’s Expanded Click2Cart Links Digital Ads, Social Media To Products
Ahold Delhaize USA, the U.S. division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, has partnered with SmartCommerce to expand Click2Cart across its five U.S. grocery brands. Starting this month, customers shopping Food Lion, The Giant Co., Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop will be able to add products from digital ads, social media and brand-owned […]
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Town & Country Markets Introduces Limited-Edition Artist Mug Collection
Town & Country Markets is launching a limited-edition collection of insulated mugs created in collaboration with Pacific Northwest artists and inspired by the character, history and landmarks of the communities surrounding the grocer’s six locations. Town & Country partnered with MiiR, a Seattle-based, certified B Corporation committed to transparency, sustainability and giving back, in alignment […]
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OGA Names Ewig Executive Director Following Mullins’ Retirement
The Ohio Grocers Association (OGA) has named Joe Ewig as executive director, following the retirement of President and CEO Kristin Mullins after 36 years with the organization. Ewig brings more than 13 years of government affairs and public policy experience related to the retail food and beverage industry to the role. He previously served as […]