Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Southeast

Milo’s, Altium Packaging Open On-Site Bottle Blowing Facility

Milo’s Tea Co., along with its supplier Altium Packaging LLC, opened a new packaging manufacturing operation adjacent to Milo’s original manufacturing and distribution center in Bessemer, Alabama.   Milo’s bottle blowing facility began full operations during the summer, creating 35 new jobs, and formally opened its doors on Sept. 4 with an on-site ribbon-cutting ceremony. At […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

Thrive Market Launches Instacart-Powered Retail Media Network

Thrive Market has introduced a new retail media network in partnership with Instacart. After growing to more than 1.5 million members, Thrive Market will use Instacart’s Carrot Ads solution to create an increased personalized member experience and drive value for the high-quality and sustainable brands on its platform. “Thrive Market’s personalized experience makes healthy living […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Harps Food Stores, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News

AFS Bridges Technology Gap For Member Retailers With Birdzi Platform

Associated Food Stores (AFS), an Intermountain West grocery wholesaler and cooperative, will utilize Birdzi’s advanced customer intelligence and engagement platform to provide personalized engagement and advanced customer insights across its corporate and independent member supermarkets. “Early on, we recognized Birdzi’s unique ability to enhance AFS’s customer engagement and foster loyalty across our network of member […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Laurel Grocery Co., Market Profile, Southeast, The Kroger Co., Wholesaler/Distributor News

Laurel Grocery Co. Keying On Retail Promotions To Boost Sales For Grocers

Laurel Grocery Co. is continually developing new merchandising and marketing programs for its retail customers as part of its commitment to always “think retail.” Based in London, Kentucky, Laurel Grocery Co. is a full-service wholesaler of groceries, meat, produce and general merchandise in addition to offering accounting and advertising services. It serves more than 200 […]

Posted inSustainability News, Hy-Vee, Midwest

Hy-Vee, Alliant Energy Complete Solar Project In Chariton, IA

The first phase of Hy-Vee and Alliant Energy’s Hy-Vee Chariton Solar Field in Chariton, Iowa, is operational and will generate enough energy to power 360 homes each year. A ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 30 featured remarks from Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg; Mayuri Farlinger, president of Alliant’s Iowa energy company; Steven Venegas, Hy-Vee’s EVP of supply […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest, Save A Lot

Save A Lot, Yellow Banana To Reopen 6 Remodeled Chicago Stores

Save A Lot and Yellow Banana, a retail grocery platform that owns and operates Save A Lot locations, are reopening six remodeled stores in different neighborhoods across Chicago. The six stores have undergone extensive interior and exterior renovations, highlighting Save A Lot’s and Yellow Banana’s commitment to provide access to fresh, affordable groceries while supporting […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, C-Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest

Hy-Vee, Deliverect Simplify Grab-And-Go, Delivery App Ordering

Hy-Vee has begun a partnership with Deliverect, a global food tech SaaS company, to support the growth and expansion of the retailer’s digital food ordering. By integrating Deliverect into each of Hy-Vee’s Fast and Fresh Market Grille Express stations for streamlined order and aggregated menu management, the grocer can deliver an improved customer experience, preparing […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast

Montgomery County, MD, Instacart Partner To Fight Childhood Hunger

Montgomery County, Maryland, and Instacart have partnered on a first-of-its-kind initiative to increase food security and combat childhood hunger across the county. The new program, MC Groceries, uses Instacart Health Fresh Funds to provide nearly 600 Montgomery County families living with food insecurity – including more than 1,000 children – monthly stipends for online grocery shopping and […]