Posted inProduce News, National, Sustainability News

Data Highlights Increase Of Wasted Food During Summer Months

West Concord, Massachusetts-based Divert Inc., an impact technology company, has shared new data highlighting that wasted food from grocery stores increases by an average of about 20 percent during the summer months compared to the winter months. “Summer marks peak growing season across the U.S. While this is a time to celebrate an abundance of […]

Posted inPackaging News, Midwest

Bizzy Cold Brew Introduces Craft-Inspired Branding, Packaging

Minneapolis-based Bizzy Cold Brew has introduced new branding and packaging for its products. The refreshed look comes with a new logo and bottle and was updated to better represent the product and brand’s ethos, such as quality, transparency, sustainability and high caffeine content. Designed by Los Angeles-based creative agency Day Job, Bizzy Cold Brew’s elevated […]

Posted inSustainability News, National

Circana Report: Sustainability Trending Across Retail

Spending on sustainability is trending upward across several areas of discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods, according to new research by Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group.  As of September 2022, 40 percent of consumers reported that environmental issues impact their decision whether to shop at a specific manufacturer or retailer. It was […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Marketing News, West

Albertsons Media Collective Seeks To Standardize Retail Media Networks

In a new whitepaper, Albertsons Media Collective has shared a preliminary framework to standardize specifications, methodologies, terminology and disclosures across retail media networks. The collective, the retail media arm of Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos., is hosting a discussion on the topic  – Transforming Retail Media Through Standardization –  alongside leaders from Omnicom Media Group, Pinterest […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News

UNFI Ups Buying Systems With RELEX Solutions

Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has partnered with RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail optimization solutions, to implement its cloud-based procurement solution.  When delivered, the system will consolidate and replace multiple UNFI buying systems and drive efficiencies in demand planning and replenishment. The platform is expected to become operational over […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast

Enhanced Smart Shopping Carts To Debut At Two Stores In Northeast

Instacart has announced the arrival of enhanced smart shopping carts at the ShopRite of Spotswood in New Jersey, with a planned launch in the coming weeks at Fairway Market in Kips Bay/Manhattan, New York.  The updated Caper Cart recognizes and rings up groceries, provides tailored shopping recommendations and lets customers check out from the cart.  […]

Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Midwest

Remodeling Underway At Schnucks Store In Cahokia, IL

Remodeling of the Schnucks store at 1615 Camp Jackson Road in Cahokia, Illinois, is expected to wrap up in early fall and, when finished, will include updates to every area and department of the 44,000-square-foot location. The store, which has 62 employees, opened in 1986. According to the company, customers will notice new flooring, shelving, […]

Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Southwest

Richard’s Rainwater Rolls Out Refreshed Look

As part of a brand refresh that the company hopes will “reinvigorate its purpose,” Austin, Texas-based Richard’s Rainwater has unveiled new packaging that features a rainbow, an element of the water cycle. According to the company, the rainbow represents the “vibrancy and vitality that comes from a renewed rainstorm and symbolizes the optimism Richard’s Rainwater […]