Newark, New Jersey-based National Retail Solutions, an operator of a point of sale network and payment processing service for independent retailers, has launched three new features available to customers; Find My Biz with add-on service Manage My Reviews and the NRS Loyalty Program. The programs are designed to help small retailers increase visibility online, improve their reviews and […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Northeast
Price Chopper/Market 32 Launches Daily SurPRIZE Digital Game
As a component of National Frozen Food Month, New York-based Price Chopper/Market 32 has launched Daily SurPRIZE, Frozen Food Frenzy, a themed digital game which builds on last fall’s Daily SurPRIZE Spin-the-Wheel contest. Last fall, Price Chopper/Market 32 ran tcc Global’s Daily SurPRIZE mobile game for eight weeks leading up to the holidays. Building on the popularity of mobile […]
Posted inPackaging News, Center Store, Midwest
Bounty Shares New Artwork On Paper Towel Products
As part of its Inclusive Artists Project, Cincinnati-based Bounty has partnered with three artists – surface print and accessories designer Shadé Akanbi, illustrator Reina Castellanos and graphic designer and illustrator Kingsley Nebechi – to create original artwork that will be featured on a new limited-edition collection of paper towels. “We’re delighted to partner with these talented artists who are passionate about […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Marketing News, West
Stater Bros. Markets Begins Using Conveyor Belt Advertising
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets is partnering with MessageWrap to communicate with shoppers at checkout. The partnership consists of installing MessageWrap’s conveyor belt advertising solution at Stater Bros. stores in Southern California. With messaging in English and Spanish, the checkout conveyor belt covers are being used to promote the grocer’s shopper loyalty program, Digital […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Hershey’s Reintroduces SHE Packaging Bars
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Hershey’s has brought back its limited-edition SHE bars to honor the women and girls who make an impact on our lives. This year, Hershey’s brand and its nonprofit partner Girls on the Run joined forces to build upon their mission of uplifting women. Together, they partnered to curate more than 200 adjectives that […]
Posted inFeature, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Marketing News, National, Whole Foods
Experts Share Ways Market Can Keep Profitability Post Pandemic
During the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, two experts discussed how the grocery market can sustain its profitability as the nation moves further from the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen Short is managing director for Credit Suisse, while Scott Moses serves as managing director and head of food retail and restaurants investment banking for Solomon Partners. The […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Walmart’s ‘Live Better U’ Program Selects Springboard As Partner
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has selected Springboard to offer tailored upskilling and reskilling programs through Live Better U, its education benefit program offered at no cost to 1.5 million employees in the U.S. Springboard is an online learning platform preparing students for in-demand careers through comprehensive, mentor- and instructor-led programs. It plans to offer courses in data […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
IRI, NPD Share New Name, Brand Identity As Circana
Following their merger in August, Information Resources Inc. and The NPD Group have unveiled a new combined company name and brand identity: Circana. Circana is an advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data and expertise, Circana helps clients take action and unlock business growth. “We are proud to begin […]