Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Giant Eagle and MessageWrap have announced their latest partnership to promote the grocer’s myPerks loyalty program by transforming checkout conveyor belts into moving billboards. The belts highlight features and savings opportunities for Giant Eagle shoppers when they opt into and use the myPerks loyalty program. Additionally, the belt covers help cashiers explain the new program to shoppers. […]
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Posted inMarketing News, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Jackson’s Expands Sales, Marketing Team With New Hires
Muskego, Wisconsin-based Jackson’s has expanded its sales and marketing team by adding three industry leaders to drive distribution throughout the country. Andy Malloy has been named president of sales and marketing, while Dan Wilfand and Todd Tolis join as director of natural channel sales and director of alternative channel sales, respectively. In his new role, […]
Posted inMarketing News, National
Instacart Launches Product Suite For Food As Medicine Programs
Instacart has announced the availability of a suite of digital tools for providers to enhance collaborative care, promote healthy choices and give nutritious foods to patients. “We know that access to nutritious foods can deliver healthier outcomes, but a number of challenges have prevented healthcare providers from effectively adopting food as medicine programs at scale. With […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Marketing News, National
Food Costs Remain High As Consumers Look For Other Options
Last year, food inflation at retail and foodservice exceeded levels reached during the Great Recession. Even with inflation moderating, higher food prices will continue influencing consumers’ spending and eating behaviors this year, reports Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group. Food will always be consumers’ priority in tough and good economic times, whether eaten at or […]
Posted inCoborn's, Marketing News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Coborn’s Adds EBT SNAP Benefits Through Instacart
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. will accept EBT SNAP payments online for same-day delivery through Instacart. With this program, EBT SNAP participants will now be able to use their benefits to access fresh food and pantry staples from Coborn’s, Cash Wise and Marketplace Foods when shopping via the Instacart website and mobile app. This launch […]
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Circana Welcomes New Cohort For Diversity Advantage Program
Circana, the new combined company name and brand identity for IRI and The NPD Group, have announced its new participants in the company’s Diversity Advantage Program, which empowers company owners from underrepresented groups to drive business growth. “We are pleased with the significant impact we have made in our community through the DAP program so far, and with […]
Posted inMarketing News, Northeast
Criteo Acquires Brandcrush For Offline Retail Media Solutions
New York-based Criteo S.A., a commerce media company, has announced its acquisition of Brandcrush, a platform that enables the buying and selling of omnichannel retail media, including offline media channels. With this acquisition, Criteo will be able to provide a holistic omnichannel monetization solution for retailers to manage their entire media inventory across e-commerce and physical retail while […]
Posted inH-E-B, Center Store, Marketing News, Southwest
Thumbtack Launches Pet Service Displays In H-E-B Stores
Thumbtack, a home management platform, is making its first foray into retail through a partnership with H-E-B. Thumbtack has rolled out branded displays throughout more than 300 H-E-B stores across Texas that allow customers to scan a QR code while shopping to find and access local pet service providers. Available pet services include dog walking, […]