Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has partnered with New York-based AppCard to offer digital coupon, personalized marketing technology and shopper analytics to its independent AWG member retailers. AppCard’s platform and expertise in leveraging data-driven insights will enable AWG member retailers to offer targeted promotions and personalized offers to its customers. With this partnership, AWG member retailers will […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Schnucks Receives Google Cloud Customer Of Year Award
St. Louis-based Schnucks Markets has received the 2023 Google Cloud Customer of the Year Award in two categories – retail industry and social impact. Schnucks was recognized for its achievements utilizing the Google Cloud ecosystem, helping customers excel in retail operations and community engagement. “The Google Cloud Customer Awards are an opportunity to recognize the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Southeast
Butterball Releases 2023 Thanksgiving Outlook Report
Garner, North Carolina-based Butterball has released its 2023 Thanksgiving Outlook Report, revealing consumer plans and sentiment. According to the findings, people are optimistic and planning to celebrate – with turkey as the centerpiece – again this year, but inflation is top of mind for many. Notably, 79 percent of consumers who plan to celebrate Thanksgiving expect inflation to impact […]
Posted inPackaging News, Sustainability News, West
Tasteful Selections Introduces Sustainable Fiber Trays
Arvin, California-based Tasteful Selections, a specialty potato brand from RPE LLC, has introduced a new sustainable fiber tray for its Organic Sea Salt and Herb bite-size potatoes. With a range of baby potato types and varieties, Tasteful Selections strives to meet consumers’ culinary aspirations by offering new products and flavors. Anchored by its sustainability pillars […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest, Sustainability News
H-E-B Releases Conservation Documentary Film Series
H-E-B has teamed up with filmmakers to release a series of documentary films that highlight stories of people and organizations conserving wildlife habitat, landscapes and parks across Texas. In the five-film docuseries, H-E-B, through its Our Texas, Our Future commitment, brings attention to the work being done across the state to protect wildlife habitats and […]
Posted inMarketing News, Southeast
The Fresh Market To Sponsor Season 12 Of ‘VeryVera’ Show
Teaming up with Southern cooking show host, entrepreneur and cookbook author Vera Stewart, Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market will be the title grocery sponsor and brand featured on season 12 of “The VeryVera Show.” Airing in 42 markets across the country, each 30-minute episode of “The VeryVera Show” features guests, savory recipes, diversity in food preparation, surprises and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
ReposiTrak Reports First No-Scan KDE Record
Salt Lake City, Utah-based ReposiTrak has created a no-scan Key Data Element (KDE) record, which it bills as a breakthrough to revolutionize the advancement toward tech-enabled food traceability as defined by the FDA’s FSMA Section 204(d) regulation. “This is a major milestone for the industry and proves that FSMA 204 compliance is in fact achievable,” […]
Posted inAssociation News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, National
FMI Report: Parents Buying Groceries Online More Often
The most recent survey of grocery shoppers’ spending habits and attitudes by FMI – The Food Industry Association found that parents are using online grocery shopping more than most consumers. According to FMI’s “Back to School” report, 42 percent of parents noted a year-over-year increase in frequency for buying groceries online. As a group, they […]