More than three years ago, Williamsville, New York-based Tops launched its Tops Totes for Change program. The program encourages shoppers to purchase a reusable bag with a charity design for $2.69 with $1 of the proceeds being donated to five local community organizations. Since its inception, Tops has raised $519,846 for area charities. These bags […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Dannon Light + Fit Introduces New Packaging, Rebrand
White Plains, New York-based Dannon Light + Fit has introduced a new “fierce” brand restage featuring an improved look, new product innovations and an ad campaign that flips traditional notions that women should crave less. As part of this new look and integrated campaign, Light + Fit is releasing two new commercials that follow a heroine […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Hold Grand Reopening June 8 In Amarillo, TX
Natural Grocers has announced the plans to relocate a store to a renovated and larger space in Amarillo, Texas. The store at 7400 SW 34th Ave. will close at 5:30 p.m. on June 5 and will reopen on June 8 at 7441 Hillside Road. The official ribbon-cutting and donation ceremony with community leaders will take place at 8:20 a.m. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
New Seasons Market To Accept EBT SNAP Through Instacart
Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market is accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program for same-day delivery and pickup through Instacart. With this program, EBT SNAP participants will be able to use the benefits to access groceries online for delivery or pickup from New Seasons Markets’ 18 locations across metro Portland. The program will launch at the […]
Posted inMerchandising News, National
Survey Finds Shoppers Expand Perception Of Value Beyond Price
The latest survey of grocery shoppers by FMI – The Food Industry Association for its “U.S. Grocery Shopping Trends 2023” series reveals that the meaning of “good value” is becoming more complex as consumers navigate grocery aisles. The analysis revealed several common considerations for how shoppers think about value, both for the food and beverages they buy […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
The Save Mart Companies Launches Retail Media Network
The Save Mart Companies is broadening its digital footprint by launching a retail media network with an expanded strategic partnership with Swiftly, a retail technology company that delivers omnichannel tools for enterprise retailers. The deepened partnership will accelerate and enhance The Save Mart Companies’ CPG relationships, creating advertising opportunities for supplier partners and benefiting shoppers with […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Southeast
How Long’s Pic Pac Adapted, Thrived In Pandemic With AppCard
Sponsored content The pandemic introduced challenges for many small businesses, but Long’s Pic Pac in Pineville, Kentucky, has managed to thrive despite difficult circumstances. The store, which has been in the Long family for two (soon to be three) generations, has always been community-minded and adaptable. However, the pandemic presented new challenges that required new […]
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Ratio Institute Recertifies Hannaford For Operational Sustainability
Ratio Institute has announced that Hannaford Supermarkets has completed Ratio Institute’s Sustainable Food Retail Certification. The process revealed large emissions reductions and enhanced operational efficiencies for the company, which operates 186 grocery stores in New England and New York. A key component of the certification process is sustainability benchmarking at all of a food retailer’s stores. […]