Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has launched a new shoppable version of its magazine, previously available in print and online, in a exclusive digital-only format as another anchor to its digital transformation and retail media network strategy. Vendor advertising supported, the magazine features an interactive shoppable experience with similar content to the print version and provides inspiration […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inMarketing News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Begins ‘Sincerely, Food’ Marketing Campaign
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched “Sincerely, Food,” an omnichannel marketing campaign celebrating the company’s purpose. The campaign – told from the perspective of what food sees – is designed to boost awareness and drive positive perception of the grocer’s strengths in high-quality fresh produce, meats and seasonal ingredients, and to build a deeper connection between […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Inline Plastics Adds Seven Options To Essentials Platter Line
Shelton, Connecticut-based Inline Plastics has added seven new rectangular products to its Essentials Platters line. The all-clear, rectangle-shaped platters are also made with 10 percent post-consumer content. “We wanted to offer a packaging solution for any event – from birthday parties to holiday gatherings to neighborhood cookouts,” said Tom Orkisz, chairman and CEO. “Just like our current […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Northeast
Tops Markets Announces $2.5M Store Renovation In New York
Tops Friendly Markets plans to celebrate the grand reopening of its store at 301 Meadow Drive in North Tonawanda, New York. This renovation marks the 30th location recently updated with a new look and a renewed focus on fresh departments. Tops will cut the ribbon on this multi-million-dollar renovation project at 11 a.m. on Feb. […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest
AWG, Givex Celebrate Partnership Renewal
Givex Corp. and Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers have announced the renewal of their 15-year relationship, supporting more than 600 independently-owned supermarkets. In 2015, AWG debuted the Shopper Engagement Platform, its in-house loyalty, digital coupon and data marketing program. Originally powered by Loyalty Lane, which became Givex in 2022, SEP is used by more […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Harpak-ULMA Announces New Tight-Bag Solutions
Taunton, Massachusetts-based Harpak-ULMA has announced the North American availability of ULMA’s Tight-Bag machines for poultry products. The technology combines vertical bagging with a patented air extraction process to automate vacuum bagging for food products. The Tight-Bag machine produces leakproof bags without perforations and includes HMI-adjustable air volume, a process that can facilitate up to 15 percent […]
Posted inAldi, Corporate Store News, National, Supply Chain News
Aldi Expands Grocery Delivery Services With DoorDash
Aldi has announced a new partnership with DoorDash to bring on-demand grocery delivery to almost all Aldi locations across 38 states. With the addition of Aldi, more than 98 percent of DoorDash’s monthly consumers in the U.S. have access to a non-restaurant store on the platform. “By partnering with DoorDash, we can conveniently bring our award-winning, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Instacart Introduces New Tools For Independent Grocers
San Francisco-based Instacart has introduced four new platform technologies designed to help independent grocers offer more connected experiences to customers. The new offerings include online and in-store solutions that help retailers capture new ad revenue, bring more of their store online, better support employees and offer end-to-end fulfillment. These new capabilities are available to grocers across North […]