Weis Markets has released its 2023 Sustainability Report: Doing Good for Food, Friends and Nature, which details the company’s progress in reducing its overall environmental impact in its seven-state market area. The report reviews Weis Markets’ continued efforts to conserve resources, embrace green design and reduce environmental impact. Since 2008, the company has reduced its […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Ibotta Names Bailey To Board, Patel As Head Of Investor Relations
Ibotta, a technology company providing digital promotions and performance marketing solutions, has made two recent appointments. As previously disclosed, Stephen Bailey, CEO and co-founder of ExecOnline, joined the Ibotta Board of Directors when Ibotta completed its IPO, and Shalin Patel has joined to lead investor relations. “Embarking on the next phase of our journey as […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Packaging News, Southwest
TIPA, Viva Fresh Open Honor Texas Produce Icon Fox
During this year’s Viva Fresh, the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) celebrated the vibrant spirit of the fresh produce industry while also paying tribute in memoriam to Texas produce icon Craig Fox of Fox Packaging. The Viva Fresh Open golf tournament, presented by BEBO Distributing and H-E-B, posthumously honored Fox with a $25,000 scholarship in his name. Funds were raised through registrations from the annual golf tournament, which was held this year at the […]
Posted inNortheast, Corporate Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Tops Friendly Markets
Birdzi To Enhance Shopper Communications For Tops Friendly Markets
Northeast Grocery Inc. (NGI), the parent company of Tops Friendly Markets, has selected Birdzi’s personalization and analytics platform to enhance customer connections at all 148 Tops locations in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Once fully implemented, shoppers will benefit from individualized emails and unique promotional offers, made possible by Birdzi’s approach to AI-driven personalization. NGI’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Givex’s Coupon Portal To Boost ROFDA’S Wholesale Partners
Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates (ROFDA) has begun a partnership with Givex Inc. to use its Enterprise Coupon Portal for new coupon and deal management, with the goal of enhancing shoppers’ savings and increasing loyalty and brand awareness. Formed in 1962 to enhance the success of independent retail grocers, ROFDA is a cooperative representing […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Grocers of New England, Northeast
AGNE Enhancing Retail Media Network With Instacart, Givex
Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE) has announced new strategic partnerships with Instacart and Givex to further enhance its retail media network solutions. AGNE empowers independent grocery retailers with innovative tools aimed at boosting sales and customer engagement. As part of this commitment, AGNE has selected Instacart’s Carrot Ads solution and Givex’s Enterprise Coupon Portal […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Report: Online Grocery Sales To Outpace In-Store Through 2028
Overall grocery sales in the U.S. are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 1.6 percent through 2028, much slower than the 5.6 percent posted over the five years ending in 2023, which were powered by the COVID-19 pandemic and price inflation. This is among the key takeaways from a new report, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Sam’s Club Adds AI Exit Technology At 120 Stores
Sam’s Club has announced progress toward its rollout of technology that resolves a key member concern – waiting in line for receipt verification before leaving. The application of AI and computer vision technology has been deployed in more than 120 stores – 20 percent of the retailer’s total – since it was unveiled at the […]