About 1,000 independent grocers joined in a letter urging Congress to support the Credit Card Reform Act of 2022, legislation that would inject much-needed competition into the market for credit card routing. The legislation is sponsored by Senators Dick Durbin and Roger Marshall and allows merchants to choose between two unaffiliated networks to process credit […]
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Posted inMarketing News, Southeast
FMS Solutions Acquires Retail Financial Services
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based FMS Solutions has acquired Retail Financial Services. Founded in 2005, RFS provides accounting, tax preparation and tax planning services to independent grocers and other multi-site retail customers. The acquisition represents the third add-on for FMS since partnering with Heritage. Acquiring RFS adds a new tax preparation and planning service offering, enabling FMS to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Michaud Joins Birdzi’s Board Of Directors
Iselin, New Jersey-based Birdzi has announced that Todd P. Michaud has joined its board of directors as an independent member. With a track record for driving growth and building enduring software businesses, Michaud will advise on Birdzi’s product and scaling its customer base. “At Birdzi, we never want to stay stagnant – our team is constantly evolving our solutions […]
Posted inCoborn's, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s To Reopen Cash Wise In Williston, ND
Coborn’s will hold a grand reopening of Cash Wise Foods Sept. 21 at 300 11th St. West in Williston, North Dakota. The company recently completed updates in the grocery store and has several other Cash Wise locations undergoing similar remodels. The Williston Cash Wise location marks the latest update in the company’s growth and expansion. “We […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
C&S Wholesale Grocers Builds AI-Powered Distribution Model
Tata Consultancy Services has been chosen by Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers to build a new operations platform on Google Cloud to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and enhance the customer experience. C&S has partnered with TCS to reimagine its operations platforms, including customer experience and grocery distribution. TCS will lead the company-wide project and […]
Posted inMarketing News, Executive News, Southwest
Ben E. Keith Foods Names Lakotas As VP Of Marketing
Fort Worth, Texas-based Ben E. Keith has hired Aimee Lakotas as VP of marketing. She joined the company on Sept. 7. A 25-year marketing veteran with experience in strategic marketing and brand building, Lakotas will report to David Werner, SVP, independent sales and marketing. “Ben E. Keith Foods continues to grow in a highly competitive marketplace and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Anchor Packaging Introduces Product Line For Panoramic
The Shelby Report recently talked with Kurt Richars, director of market development and sustainability for St. Louis, Missouri-based Anchor Packaging. Anchor Packaging is a maker of rigid food packaging and flexible food film. The company recently acquired Panoramic Inc., a manufacturer of thermoformed products used in fresh food applications, including bakery, produce and confectionery out […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods
ZOA Energy Launches Limited-Edition Cans For Movie Release
Tampa, Florida-based ZOA Energy is collaborating with DC Films to launch limited-edition “Black Adam” cans to stores nationwide for consumers. The cans feature ZOA founder and film lead/producer Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam. The cans are available while supplies last online through its website, on Amazon and in grocery and convenience stores. ZOA has also released a limited-edition […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Stor.ai Partners With F5 To Provide Advanced Cybersecurity
New York-based Stor.ai has partnered with F5, a multi-cloud application security and delivery company, to equip grocers with advanced Web Application Firewall capabilities to protect grocery e-commerce platforms and add a secure application-layer firewall. Through a combination of machine learning, intelligent threat detection and application expertise, grocery retailers using stor.ai’s platform can deploy advanced protection mechanisms […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Marketing News, Southwest
H-E-B’s Helping Heroes Initiative Honors First Responders In Texas
As part of its 18th Annual Helping Heroes initiative, thousands of Plano, Texas-based H-E-B employees honored and celebrated first responders across the state for their service. Helping Heroes is a companywide initiative that reinforces H-E-B’s commitment to emergency personnel and allows H-E-B employees to give back and engage in a day of service at fire, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast
Food Bazaar Opens First Manhattan Location
Food Bazaar Supermarket has opened its first Manhattan location at 201 East 125th St. in East Harlem. Additionally, Food Bazaar’s online shopping and home delivery offerings will be expanded to serve most of Manhattan. To celebrate the new store, the company held a grand opening ribbon cutting event on Sept. 8. A donation amounting to tons […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Organic Natural, West
Natural Grocers To Reopen Store In Cheyenne, WY
Natural Grocers has announced a store reopening for a newly renovated and larger space Sept. 23 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Natural Grocers’ good4u crew will host an official ribbon-cutting and donation ceremony at the new location at 1851 Dell Range Blvd. Community leaders will help welcome the community into the new store with gift card giveaways, discounts […]
Posted inH-E-B, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
H-E-B Launches Cashback Debit Card Program
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B has launched a debit account program that gives customers 5 percent cash back on the purchase of qualifying H-E-B brand products. The H-E-B Debit Card, which can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted, acts as a spending card with an optional savings account and provides users several benefits, such as free […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Quicklly To Bring Asian Grocery Delivery To Texas
Quicklly has expanded its Texas impact with same-day delivery of groceries from local vendors like Dana Bazaar. The platform currently offers nationwide delivery for meal kits and Indian staples, in addition to same-day delivery in Chicago, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City and Northern New Jersey. With Austin joining the list, the platform is bringing authentic and delicious South […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, National
Study Finds Consumers Embrace Online, In-Store Shopping Habits
Acosta has previewed results of its “Online Grocery Landscape Report,” a shopper insights study on the attitudes and preferences surrounding online grocery shopping habits. Acosta conducted the research in June through its proprietary Shopper Community with input from more than 750 grocery shoppers across a range of age groups, behaviors and preferences. The research found […]
Posted inRaley's, Online Grocery Technology, West
DoorDash Partners With The Raley’s Co. For Grocery Delivery
DoorDash has begun a partnership with West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies, which includes stores within the Raley’s and Bashas’ divisions, to offer on-demand grocery delivery from 213 locations across multiple cities. Consumers can order groceries on-demand from more than 117 Raley’s stores across Northern California and Nevada and from more than 91 Bashas’ stores […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Pasturebird To Showcase New Packaging At Expo
To celebrate its launch into retail, Temecula, California-based Pasturebird will release new packaging at the 2022 Natural Products Expo East. Exhibiting at the show for the first time and as a NEXTY Award finalist, attendees are invited to stop by booth No. 1743 to learn more about the brand. Pasturebird’s new packaging, designed by Pearlfisher NYC, commemorates […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Debuts DoorDash Delivery, Curbside Pickup
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has a new offering with DoorDash to shop the stores online and have their groceries delivered with the benefit of in-store deals and promotions. This will allow customers to shop for groceries online through the Winn-Dixie or Harveys Supermarket app or website and receive their order in two hours or less fulfilled […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Northeast
Dumac Appoints Kress To Board Of Directors
East Syracuse, New York-based Dumac Business Systems has appointed Michael Kress to its board of directors. He serves as Dumac’s VP of major accounts. “Michael is an experienced business leader who brings significant expertise in POS technology and within the CFR and grocery space,” said Howard McCarthy, CEO and chairman of the board. “We are delighted to welcome […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Marketing News, National
Survey Finds Consumers Shifting Grocery Purchasing Behaviors
Nearly half of Americans feel like they can’t afford their previous lifestyle and 76 percent of American consumers say their family has changed how they buy food with prices on the rise. In addition, two-thirds are more mindful of how they are spending their money. These findings are part of a new consumer sentiment survey […]