Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has hired Arpen Shah as VP of merchandising strategy and analytics. Shah will be responsible for merchandising strategy and analytics for the overall merchandising business. He will also lead promotional planning, shelf technology, category management and merchandising data analytics. “Arpen is an astute and people first merchandising executive who has a […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Imperial Dade Opens New Warehouse In DFW Metroplex
Imperial Dade, a distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, has opened a 105,000-square-foot warehouse in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The opening of this facility is part of Imperial Dade’s broader North American expansion plan. The new warehouse, located at 5200 South Freeway in Fort Worth, Texas, provides access to major highways and transportation hubs, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Volpi Foods Introduces New Eco-Friendly Packaging
St. Louis-based Volpi Foods has announced a new Eco-Pack for the company’s line of cured meats. The new paper material used is curbside recyclable once separated from its thin liner. Additionally, the shelf life of the Eco-Pack packaging is equivalent to that of Volpi’s previous plastic packaging, so there is no increase in food waste resulting from […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Novolex Introduces Power Prep Wrap Packaging
Hartsville, South Carolina-based Novolex is introducing Power Prep wrap for grab-and-go hot sandwiches and other freshly-made foods. Manufactured by Novolex brand Bagcraft, the new wrap is laminated and insulated to keep food fresh as it moves from the freezer to thawing and re-heating, and while it’s held under heat at the point of sale. Power Prep wrap […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Northeast
AppCard In-Lane Terminal Combats Digital Coupon Discrimination
Sponsored content Digital coupon discrimination disproportionately affects low-income and elderly populations The rise of digital coupons has brought great convenience to shoppers, but it has also brought an unintended consequence: digital coupon discrimination. This type of discrimination occurs when some shoppers are unable to take advantage of digital coupons because they do not have access […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Marketing News, Southwest
Grocery TV Launches Large Format Digital Advertising Displays
Austin, Texas-based Grocery TV has announced the addition of 32-inch digital displays to its new front end product line, located in one of the most high-traffic areas of the store. Currently launched in a group of ShopRite supermarkets within the NYC DMA, Grocery TV’s new displays will continue being installed in more stores across its network. “As […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
March eGrocery Sales Drop As Cost Pressures Increase
The U.S. eGrocery market in March posted $8 billion in total sales, down 7.6 percent compared to last year, according to the monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded March 30-31. The year-over-year decline was driven by the large core eGrocery segments of delivery and pickup, which contracted 7.4 percent and 8.5 percent respectively, as well […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Co.’s Sincerely Health Platform Integrates With Apple
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies Inc. has announced a collaboration with Apple to bring activity data from Apple Watch and iPhone to the Sincerely Health digital health and wellness platform. Sincerely Health is a free tool available on 16 Albertsons Cos. grocery banners and websites, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Shaw’s, Jewel-Osco, Acme and Tom Thumb. Customers who wear Apple […]