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 […]
Category: Grocery Industry
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 […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
BRdata Acquires Accelitec To Expand Loyalty Platform
Melville, New York-based BRdata has acquired Bellingham, Washington-based Accelitec, a software company that specializes in offering a complete loyalty suite to retailers. According to the company in a statement, more independent grocers will be able to implement the same type of rewards program that large chains offer to consumers. This includes access to wallet credits, […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Northeast
LOC Software Helps Customers ‘Shop Confidently’ At City Market
Sponsored content Diversity, community and partnership are a few words that customers, vendors and members alike use to describe City Market, Onion River Co-op. Starting their journey as a buying club known as The Onion River Co-op in 1973, it saw steady growth with this model and expanded its operations to a retail storefront. When […]