As digital payments maintains its prominence as a key trend in retail commerce, Pleasanton, California-based Blackhawk Network is entering a relationship with Aurus, which offers global solutions that address the payments ecosystem. Together with Aurus, Blackhawk’s gift card and payment processing capabilities will help drive continued growth in retail payments. Increased shopper loyalty has become […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, National
Dasani, Sprite Begin Transition To Sustainable Packaging
Two of The Coca-Cola Company’s largest brands are taking steps to support a circular economy for plastic packaging. Dasani is launching bottles made from 100 percent recycled PET plastic, excluding caps and labels, while Sprite is transitioning from green to clear plastic to increase its likelihood of being remade into new beverage bottles. A majority […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Kroger Delivery Opens Fulfillment Center In Dallas
The Kroger Co. has opened of a new customer fulfillment center in Dallas, Texas. Powered by the Ocado Group, the center will use advanced robotics technology and creative solutions to provide delivery services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “Kroger’s fast-growing seamless ecosystem takes the promise of zero compromise to the next level, with Kroger Delivery bringing the freshest […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Supermarkets Completes Upgrades, Enhancements
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has completed a series of store upgrades to stores across the Northeast. During the first six months of 2022, Hannaford celebrated five store remodels resulting in enhanced services with a focus on customer convenience, including a greater selection of grab-and-go meal options, organic and gluten-free items, expanded pharmacies, additional self-checkout kiosks and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Fred Meyer, National
Giant Food Launches Loop Reusable Containers
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has partnered with Trenton, New Jersey-based Loop, a circular reuse platform, to bring its packaging solution to customers. Beginning this fall, customers in the DC-metro area will be able to purchase products in durable, reusable containers that can be found in Loop branded displays in participating stores. “Giant is committed to taking sustainable actions […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Marketing News, National
Catalina Identifies Top Private Brand Categories On The Move
With rising inflation and ongoing supply chain issues continuing to unsettle consumers, Catalina is tracking the sales impact on grocery retailers’ private and store brands. Private brand categories showing the biggest gains year to date through July 17, per Catalina’s Shopper Intelligence Platform, include baking mixes (up 40 percent), soup (up 17 percent), prepared foods (up 12 percent), […]
Posted inCostco Wholesale, Northeast, Packaging News, Snacks Brands
Loacker Expands Distribution To Costco Locations
New York-based Loacker Minis have launched in a single-serve package at Costco stores nationwide. Loacker Minis are baked with four wafers and three layers of hazelnut, vanilla or chocolate cream filling. Loacker Mini wafers are made with non-GMO ingredients, including Alpine milk, Italian hazelnuts harvested and roasted locally, as well as Madagascar vanilla and sustainably-sourced cocoa. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI: Omnichannel Shoppers Key To Growth
Dallas-based Symphony RetailAI has announced the findings of an analysis of nearly 600 million shopper transactions to determine the impact of today’s omnichannel grocery shopper. A key finding is that online household penetration reaches 6.4 percent, up 60 percent from pre-pandemic levels, and households that shop both in-store and online are growing at a rate of 10 […]