Posted inMarketing News, National

Instacart Launches Product Suite For Food As Medicine Programs

Instacart has announced the availability of a suite of digital tools for providers to enhance collaborative care, promote healthy choices and give nutritious foods to patients. “We know that access to nutritious foods can deliver healthier outcomes, but a number of challenges have prevented healthcare providers from effectively adopting food as medicine programs at scale. With […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast

The Fresh Market Begins Video Partnership With Chef Rossi

Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has begun an annual partnership with celebrity chef Anna Rossi. In her new role as a brand ambassador and spokesperson, Rossi will create recipes, lifestyle content and host a monthly livestreaming shoppable event on the company’s website. The celebration began in March as Rossi hosted, “Plan an Easter to Remember with The […]

Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Corporate Store News, West

Stater Bros. Showcases Remodeled Store In Oceanside, CA

San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has announced the grand reopening of its enlarged, remodeled supermarket at 3770 Mission Ave. in Oceanside, CA. The store has expanded by 10,000 square feet and the additional space has allowed it to add amenities, such as stations for fresh-cut fruit and sushi and an expanded beer department. The store has also received an updated interior that matches other recent stores. Shoppers […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

Retailers Focused On Deploying Technology To Improve Efficiency

The recent 2023 Connected Retail Experience Study, conducted by Incisiv in collaboration with Verizon Business, shows that retailers are prioritizing investments in technologies that improve operational efficiency to reduce costs and increase profitability. Real-time inventory management has risen to the top of the investment agenda in the face of uncertain supply chain issues that retailers have […]

Posted inMerchandising News, Marketing News, National

Food Costs Remain High As Consumers Look For Other Options

Last year, food inflation at retail and foodservice exceeded levels reached during the Great Recession. Even with inflation moderating, higher food prices will continue influencing consumers’ spending and eating behaviors this year, reports Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group. Food will always be consumers’ priority in tough and good economic times, whether eaten at or […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News

Kroger Opens Customer Fulfillment Center In Aurora, CO

The Kroger Co. has opened its customer fulfillment center at 6125 N. Jackson Gap Way in Aurora, Colorado. The 300,000-square-foot facility will delivery groceries and home essentials to customers up to 90 minutes away. Kroger Delivery uses temperature-controlled vans and efficiently-optimized delivery routes to ensure fresh products are delivered to customers’ homes. This facility expands […]

Posted inCoborn's, Marketing News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology

Coborn’s Adds EBT SNAP Benefits Through Instacart

St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. will accept EBT SNAP payments online for same-day delivery through Instacart. With this program, EBT SNAP participants will now be able to use their benefits to access fresh food and pantry staples from Coborn’s, Cash Wise and Marketplace Foods when shopping via the Instacart website and mobile app.   This launch […]

Posted inPackaging News, Sustainability News, West

Traditional Medicinals Introduces Compostable Tea Wrapper

Rohnert Park, California-based Traditional Medicinals, a botanical wellness company, has announced a new compostable, plastic-free tea wrapper, the first compostable tea wrapper to receive a Biodegradable Products Institute certification. After more than 10 years of development with ProAmpac, Traditional Medicinals will transition to the BPI-certified wrappers starting with 10 organic teas in 2023. The company has also […]