Incisiv, an industry insights firm that helps retailers and brands navigate digital disruption, has released the findings of an executive survey, titled “Digital Complexity: Thriving in Unpredictable Times.” Conducted in partnership with Fluent Commerce, commercetools and Contentstack, the survey found that retailers expect major increases in operational requirements around fulfillment and digital-related functions in 2023. With the pace and complexity […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
BJ’s Wholesale Club Accepts Online SNAP EBT Payments
Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced that SNAP EBT payments will be accepted across all of its clubs when members use their cards at checkout online or through the BJ’s mobile app. “Over the course of the last few months, we’ve been actively working to expand our online SNAP EBT payment options for our members across […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
ShopOne Acquires Lake Ridge Commons In Woodbridge, VA
Together with its joint venture partners Pantheon and a leading global institutional investor, New York-based ShopOne Centers REIT announced it has acquired Lake Ridge Commons, a 74,367-square-foot Giant Food-anchored shopping center in Woodbridge, Virginia. Situated in a densely populated suburban community about 20 miles southwest of Washington D.C., Lake Ridge Commons features a 52,706 square-foot Giant […]
Posted inPackaging News, National, Snacks Brands
Mars Releases M&M’s Caramel Cold Brew Candies
M&M’s, a brand of Newark, New Jersey-based Mars, has released its latest product, M&M’s Caramel Cold Brew. The product features a combination of coffee and caramel, covered in milk chocolate and wrapped in a colorful candy shell. “More and more coffee drinkers are exploring new flavor combinations, with cold brew ranking as one of Gen Z’s […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
Casa Azul Launches Recyclable Metal Packaging Cans
Two beverage entrepreneurs have partnered to launch Los Angeles, California-based Casa Azul featuring a recyclable metal packaging can. Building a brand is not new for Lance Collins and Mike Repole. Collins started Fuze and NOS Energy, while Repole launched Smart Water and Vitamin Water. Together, the two creators have crafted the Casa Azul Tequila Soda. Packaged in […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Heinz Releases ‘Tomato Blood Ketchup’ Bottle For Halloween
Chicago-based Heinz has announced the return of Heinz Tomato Blood Ketchup, a limited edition bottle for Halloween. The brand enlisted the help of Toby, a vegetarian vampire influencer. Through an informational PSA, Toby hopes to convert his fellow vampires to enjoy tomato blood and spare the necks of humans. “Being a vegetarian vampire and only […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Dunnhumby Reports Food Inflation Higher Than Anticipated
According to the latest dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker, Americans believe that food-at-home inflation has hit 22.8 percent, 9.7 points higher than the 13.1 percent annual rate reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The perceived rate of food inflation is 5.1 percent higher than the dunnhumby Consumer Pulse report from February, just after Ukraine was invaded. The […]
Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, Southwest
AFM Supports Breast Cancer Month With Pink Avocado Packaging
Dallas-based Avocados From Mexico is partnering with Susan G. Komen to feature limited-edition pink packaging for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Avocados From Mexico partnered with Walmart and Kroger’s network of banners to make it convenient for shoppers to support the “Good Fats. Good Cause” with pink packaging. The bags feature a QR code that drives shoppers to […]