Axiom Cloud has announced its “apps for refrigeration” have been deployed in 79 Grocery Outlet stores throughout California. Axiom’s apps will be used by Grocery Outlet to enhance refrigeration uptime, reduce refrigerant leak rates and generate new revenue through automated demand response. In the first 3 months of operation, the apps have helped Grocery Outlet stores save $418,000 on […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Instacart Introduces Community Carts For Food Bank Donations
Instacart has introduced Community Carts, which allows consumers to donate groceries that food banks need most. Community Carts gives consumers the opportunity to provide groceries to more than 100 local Feeding America member food banks, with delivery and service fees waived on every donation order. Through Dec. 4, Instacart will match every dollar spent on Community Cart orders […]
Posted inPackaging News, Association News, National
NGA Urges Modernization Of WIC Food Packaging
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a proposed rule Nov. 17 to revise food packaging within the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The last such review occurred in 2009. The National Grocers Association has issued the following statement from Stephanie Johnson, VP of government relations: “WIC is an indispensable nutrition safety […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
NielsenIQ Launches Omnichannel Sales Data For Small Brands
Byzzer by NielsenIQ, a data intelligence platform developed to help emerging brands drive growth and win market share, announced the availability of Omnisales data for users of its platform. The reporting functionality provides emerging brands with the intelligence to navigate the challenges of omnichannel behaviors and shopping. Emerging brands can access several pre-built, easy-to-use reports […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Survey Reveals Online Holiday Grocery Shopping Behavior
Phononic has announced new survey findings that highlight the attitudes and behaviors of consumers and retailers towards grocery shopping, with a focus on curbside pickup and delivery of fresh and frozen food. Phononic’s “The State of Online Grocery Shopping 2022: This Holiday & Beyond,” conducted by Regina Corso Consulting, surveyed more than 1,200 consumers and grocery […]
Posted inSustainability News, Southwest
Sysco Releases Company Reports On DEI, Sustainability
Houston-based Sysco Co. has announced the launch of its 2022 Sustainability Report and the company’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report. “Sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy, called the Recipe For Growth, to ensure we are growing responsibly and purposefully,” said Neil Russell, SVP of corporate affairs and chief communications officer. “We are proud of […]
Posted inMarketing News, Southeast
Market Force Shares Report On Holiday Inflation Prices
Consumers are faced with price inflation at the grocery store this holiday season. Atlanta-based Market Force surveyed more than 2,000 of them about their experience and satisfaction with major grocery brands across the country. More than 50 percent of consumers say that inflation has changed their spending at the grocery store, with about a third saying […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
EVgo Opens Electric Vehicle Charging Station In San Leandro, CA
EVgo opened a public fast charging station Nov. 21 at Marina Square Shopping Center in San Leandro, California. The charging station serves up to four vehicles at the same time through 100kW and 350kW chargers. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured a lineup of local speakers, including Patty Monahan, commissioner, California Energy Commission; Pauline Cutter, mayor of […]