Gelson’s has finalized a partnership with Rove, a developer and operator of full-service electric vehicle charging centers, to provide food and beverage services. Rove will launch by building an initial six locations in Southern California beginning this year, with 20 charging centers planned by 2026. The deal represents a first-of-its-kind retail brand partnership for Gelson’s. ReCharge by […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ask The Experts, Grocery Store Equipment, National
How To Use Technology To Level The Grocery Playing Field
Sponsored content Grocery technology has seen a massive transformation over recent years, with big box stores dominating the landscape and changing the game for technology with the independent grocers. This prompts the question, are you utilizing your point-of-sale technology to the best of its capabilities? In our Ask the Experts, we talk with Rene Stai, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast, Supply Chain News
UNFI Names 2023 ‘Elite Drivers Of The Year’
As part of its Driver Ambassador Program, Providence, Rhode Island-based UNFI has recognized four of its employees as 2023 “Elite Drivers of the Year,” presenting each with $10,000. In addition, each of their respective distribution centers received a premium, UNFI-branded Navistar LT625 tractor to use for deliveries during the next year. The drivers and their […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, National
Report: Online Grocery Shoppers Expect Omnichannel Convenience
Acosta Group’s annual online grocery report reflects a slight uptick over last year, with 55 percent of shoppers buying groceries online at least some of the time. According to the report, the upward trend is driven by more consumers who are buying online regularly but still shopping mostly in-store. Research was conducted July 7-13 with […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Festival Foods, Independent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Optimize Operations With Upshop
Harps Food Stores has partnered with Upshop, a provider of inventory and replenishment optimization solutions, to improve its operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction. The Springdale, Arkansas-based grocer chose Upshop’s Magic product to address challenges such as monitoring and managing store conditions, generating orders and ensuring product availability. Upshop’s Magic offers a suite of capabilities, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Hy-Vee Unveils RedMedia Network At Groceryshop
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. launched its full-scale retail media network, RedMedia, at Groceryshop 2023, which was held Sept. 19-21 in Las Vegas. Hy-Vee RedMedia allows companies to reach specific consumers across multiple channels to create omnichannel marketing strategies through Hy-Vee digital platforms, in-store advertising and brand-safe sites. Clients can hone their messaging based […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Midwest
Strack & Van Til Offers Personalized Digital Circulars
Ideal by Design House has introduced a new marketing concept to support Highland, Indiana-based Strack & Van Til’s 22 neighborhood stores with digital circulars personalized to each customer’s purchase behavior. The process was developed in conjunction with Birdzi, a provider of one-to-one personalization, advanced analytics and loyalty for Strack and Van Til and other grocery […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
REBBL Unveils Occasion-Based Packaging Design
Emeryville, California-based REBBL has debuted occasion-based packaging design across its beverage portfolio, spanning six daily moments with more than 16 varieties. Available nationwide, the occasions include: Protein, Awake, Balance, Focus, Revive and Wellness. The products will include a corresponding occasion, such as a Protein Dark Chocolate or an Awake Maca Cold Brew. By connecting each […]