Posted inMarketing News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Traditional Promotions Not Sustainable For Building Customer Loyalty

Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) retailers and manufacturers, has released “Personalized Promotions: The Key to Bigger Baskets and More Frequent Trips,” in partnership with Retail Systems Research. In the paper, RSR revealed that 64 percent of retail winners say that “increased price […]

Posted inOrganic Natural, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Good2grow Introduces Ready-To-Go, Organic Kids Milk

Good2grow has launched its ready-to-go, organic milk for kids. The new product (SRP: $3.99) is available in single-serve, 8-oz. bottles in strawberry and chocolate flavors, complete with a reclosable top to avoid spills on the go. Good2grow Organic Milk is now launching in retail, with initial distribution slated for this spring in select grocery and […]

Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, West

ReposiTrak Announces Food Traceability Leadership Consortium

ReposiTrak is forming the Food Traceability Leadership Consortium to help food retail industry leaders collaborate on the development of open, low-cost, easy-to-use food-tracing technology. The consortium is an invitation-only group of food retailers, wholesalers and select suppliers. FTLC members will work to address the urgent need for an affordable and practical solution to meet the […]

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Independent Grocers Praise Enhancements In American Rescue Plan

The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, applauds the enhancements to national nutrition programs included in the American Rescue Plan signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11. Of particular benefit to the many Americans served by independent community grocers is the provision for $25 million to promote […]

Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

SpartanNash Appoints Monaco Among Finance Team Transitions

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has appointed Jason Monaco as EVP and CFO, effective March 22. Monaco will assume the CFO position from Mark Shamber, who will remain with the company through the end of April to assist with transition. As CFO, Monaco will direct finance, mergers and acquisitions, treasury, internal audit, real estate and risk […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Retail Business Services Launch Scholarships For Black-Owned Suppliers

Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, will offer scholarships for 20 National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) certified, Black-owned suppliers to enroll in upcoming Tuck Diversity Business Programs. This is an executive education opportunity for entrepreneurs. The list of current suppliers to Ahold Delhaize USA companies receiving Tuck scholarships includes: Myles Powell, […]

Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West

Plenty Expands Into 17 New Safeway Stores Across Northern California

Plenty, a vertical farming company, has expanded to 17 new Safeway stores across Northern California, bringing the total number of stores carrying Plenty produce in the region to 53. The additional Albertsons-owned stores, which include Safeway and Vons, are part of the multi-year agreement between the two companies to expand Plenty produce into more than […]

Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

New Jersey Food Council Praises Gov. Murphy’s ‘COVID-19 Heroes Day’

The New Jersey Food Council applauds the support expressed by Gov. Phil Murphy for the adoption of a resolution that honors all front-line workers, including the food and grocery workforce, as part of a COVID-19 Heroes Day. “Our lifeline food industry workforce heeded the call, serving our state in a time of crisis to keep New […]