New research from Mercatus illustrates how much Walmart will continue to challenge regional grocers’ e-grocery business. The retail giant enjoys on average a 15 percent price advantage online based on a large basket of groceries in the U.S. In addition, Walmart relies little on service fees to support the cost of pickup operations, and it […]
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Posted inMarketing News, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Report: Major Retailers Best Prepared For Next Three Decades
A recent report from dunnhumby found that Amazon, H-E-B, Costco, Sam’s Club and Walmart are best positioned for 2053, when the U.S. grocery retail industry will be worth $1.9 trillion, more than double its size today. In “Grocery 2053: A Data-Driven Gaze into The Future,” dunnhumby included the largest 35 U.S. retailers across conventional, mass, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Marketing News, West
Albertsons Media Collective Seeks To Standardize Retail Media Networks
In a new whitepaper, Albertsons Media Collective has shared a preliminary framework to standardize specifications, methodologies, terminology and disclosures across retail media networks. The collective, the retail media arm of Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos., is hosting a discussion on the topic – Transforming Retail Media Through Standardization – alongside leaders from Omnicom Media Group, Pinterest […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Midwest
AWG, University Of Illinois Collaborate On Digital Coupon Analytics Project
Thanks to a partnership with Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), graduate students at the University of Illinois’ Gies School of Business are researching the effectiveness of digital coupons on customer behavior. The company shared a statement on LinkedIn, stating “the students’ findings are helping to guide [our] digital coupon strategy.” Kate Favrow, director […]
Posted inMarketing News, National
Global Store Tours: IDDBA Presenter Explores Grocery Marketing Around The Globe
“We see daily deals, we see weekend deals, we see all these different ways to engage with people in different time periods.” This is how Anne-Marie Roerink, principal at 210 Analytics LLC, began her presentation at the What’s In Store Live stage June 5 at the IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California. Titled “Global Store Tours: […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, National
Catalina Study Shows Price Hikes Despite Overall Inflation Rate
For the first quarter of 2023, prices in several food and personal care categories topped the overall rate of inflation in the U.S. and Europe, according to the Catalina Shopping Basket Index. To compile its latest economic report, Catalina tapped into its Shopper Intelligence Platform to look at the aggregate price increase of 10 common […]
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food, Baltimore City Partner For SNAP, EBT Promo Code
Giant Food has begun a partnership with Baltimore City, Maryland, that will help residents with SNAP and EBT benefits save on produce throughout the area. The program supports access to healthy produce at a critical time as recent federal rollbacks of SNAP Emergency Allotments result in many individuals being challenged to stretch their food dollars even […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Marketing News, Southwest
Grocery TV Launches Large Format Digital Advertising Displays
Austin, Texas-based Grocery TV has announced the addition of 32-inch digital displays to its new front end product line, located in one of the most high-traffic areas of the store. Currently launched in a group of ShopRite supermarkets within the NYC DMA, Grocery TV’s new displays will continue being installed in more stores across its network. “As […]
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Equipment, Northeast
Giant Eagle Introduces MyPerks Conveyor Belt Advertising
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. […]
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 […]
Posted inMarketing News, National
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, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Northeast
Price Chopper/Market 32 Launches Daily SurPRIZE Digital Game
As a component of National Frozen Food Month, New York-based Price Chopper/Market 32 has launched Daily SurPRIZE, Frozen Food Frenzy, a themed digital game which builds on last fall’s Daily SurPRIZE Spin-the-Wheel contest. Last fall, Price Chopper/Market 32 ran tcc Global’s Daily SurPRIZE mobile game for eight weeks leading up to the holidays. Building on the popularity of mobile […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Marketing News, West
Stater Bros. Markets Begins Using Conveyor Belt Advertising
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets is partnering with MessageWrap to communicate with shoppers at checkout. The partnership consists of installing MessageWrap’s conveyor belt advertising solution at Stater Bros. stores in Southern California. With messaging in English and Spanish, the checkout conveyor belt covers are being used to promote the grocer’s shopper loyalty program, Digital […]
Posted inFeature, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Marketing News, National, Whole Foods
Experts Share Ways Market Can Keep Profitability Post Pandemic
During the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, two experts discussed how the grocery market can sustain its profitability as the nation moves further from the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen Short is managing director for Credit Suisse, while Scott Moses serves as managing director and head of food retail and restaurants investment banking for Solomon Partners. The […]
Posted inMarketing News, Southeast
Acosta Group To Align Collective Of Agencies To Lead In New Era Of Commerce
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta has launched Acosta Group, a new unified brand for the company, aligning its omnichannel retail, marketing and foodservice agencies to provide seamless access to the company’s end-to-end solutions. This builds on the company’s transformation and strategic investments over the past three years to position Acosta Group as a leading driver of sales growth […]