Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

Instacart Begins New Advertising Solutions For Brand Partners

Instacart has announced Instacart Promotions, a suite of advertising solutions for brand partners to deliver value and savings to consumers as they shop across the marketplace. For the first time, all brand partners, including emerging brands, have self-service access and capabilities to launch new deal structures, promotions and incentives with their Instacart Ad campaigns. Consumers will […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West

Grocery Outlet Deploys Axiom Cloud Apps In California

Axiom Cloud has announced its “apps for refrigeration” have been deployed in 79 Grocery Outlet stores throughout California. Axiom’s apps will be used by Grocery Outlet to enhance refrigeration uptime, reduce refrigerant leak rates and generate new revenue through automated demand response. In the first 3 months of operation, the apps have helped Grocery Outlet stores save $418,000 on […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

Instacart Introduces Community Carts For Food Bank Donations

Instacart has introduced Community Carts, which allows consumers to donate groceries that food banks need most. Community Carts gives consumers the opportunity to provide groceries to more than 100 local Feeding America member food banks, with delivery and service fees waived on every donation order. Through Dec. 4, Instacart will match every dollar spent on Community Cart orders […]

Posted inPackaging News, Association News, National

NGA Urges Modernization Of WIC Food Packaging

The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a proposed rule Nov. 17 to revise food packaging within the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The last such review occurred in 2009. The National Grocers Association has issued the following statement from Stephanie Johnson, VP of government relations: “WIC is an indispensable nutrition safety […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

NielsenIQ Launches Omnichannel Sales Data For Small Brands

Byzzer by NielsenIQ, a data intelligence platform developed to help emerging brands drive growth and win market share, announced the availability of Omnisales data for users of its platform. The reporting functionality provides emerging brands with the intelligence to navigate the challenges of omnichannel behaviors and shopping. Emerging brands can access several pre-built, easy-to-use reports […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

Survey Reveals Online Holiday Grocery Shopping Behavior

Phononic has announced new survey findings that highlight the attitudes and behaviors of consumers and retailers towards grocery shopping, with a focus on curbside pickup and delivery of fresh and frozen food. Phononic’s “The State of Online Grocery Shopping 2022: This Holiday & Beyond,” conducted by Regina Corso Consulting, surveyed more than 1,200 consumers and grocery […]

Posted inSustainability News, Southwest

Sysco Releases Company Reports On DEI, Sustainability

Houston-based Sysco Co. has announced the launch of its 2022 Sustainability Report and the company’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report. “Sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy, called the Recipe For Growth, to ensure we are growing responsibly and purposefully,” said Neil Russell, SVP of corporate affairs and chief communications officer. “We are proud of […]