Grocery Industry News: Retail & Supply Chain Updates
Posted inCenter Store, Merchandising News, Midwest

Buehler’s Fresh Foods Promotes Melillo To VP Of Merchandising

Christina Melillo, director of center store and packaged goods, has been promoted to VP of merchandising for Buehler’s Fresh Foods. In her new role at Buehler’s, Melillo will work with store operations to ensure the implementation of operational programs and innovative concepts. She will play a role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of the […]

Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West

Gelson’s First West L.A. Location Boasts Modern Design

Reimagining “the Gelson’s experience” for its 28th full-service store, the grocer has officially opened its first location in West Los Angeles.  Located at 12121 West Olympic Blvd., it serves as the anchor of West Edge, a mixed-use residential, office and retail development that is under construction. Designed by the firm Shook Kelley, Gelson’s West L.A. […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest

AWG Brands Launches New-Look Consumer Websites

AWG Brands, the private brands of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, launched two revamped consumer-facing websites for the Always Save brand and Best Choice Family of Brands.  The new-look sites aim to build brand awareness and loyalty, while driving consumers to AWG member retailers’ stores. ‟We redesigned the Always Save brand and Best Choice […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

Dunnhumby Report: One In Five U.S. Consumers Trust AI

Just 20 percent of American consumers “mostly” or “completely” trust artificial intelligence, according to the fifth wave of the dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker.   Americans’ trust in AI is higher than other markets, such as the U.K., where that figure is 14 percent.  The quarterly study – completing its fifth quarter – found that the level […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West

Chicory Builds Integration For Albertsons’ Online Shopping

Albertsons Companies has partnered with Chicory, a contextual commerce advertising platform, through a direct shoppable integration. According to the Boise, Idaho-based grocer, the arrangement offers several benefits, including the capability to send products to carts at Albertsons and 15 of its banners through Chicory’s shoppable recipe technology and in-recipe contextual advertisements.  “At Albertsons Companies, we […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Midwest, Online Grocery Technology

Kroger Accepting EBT Payments For SNAP Online Orders

The Kroger Co. now accepts EBT payment for digital pickup and delivery orders across its family of stores, expanding access to fresh, healthy food under the SNAP guidelines. “We believe everyone should have access to fresh, affordable and nutritious food,” said Rodney McMullen, chairman and CEO.  “I am so proud of our passionate teams who […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology

BJ’s Wholesale Club To Accept SNAP Payments Through Instacart

Instacart will now accept EBT SNAP to buy groceries from BJ’s Wholesale Club through the Instacart app and website. It is the first club retailer to accept SNAP through Instacart.  “We’re committed to providing convenience and value to our members, and we’re excited to offer our members the ability to use their SNAP benefits through the […]