Ahold Delhaize USA, the U.S. division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, has partnered with SmartCommerce to expand Click2Cart across its five U.S. grocery brands. Starting this month, customers shopping Food Lion, The Giant Co., Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop will be able to add products from digital ads, social media and brand-owned […]
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Posted inFinance News, Crossroads, Featured News, Guest Contributors, National, News, The Grocer's Playbook
Crossroads: Beyond Value – Factors Impacting Decision To Sell
Life is complicated. Every decision creates a ripple effect, and no meaningful decision is ever driven by a single factor. Few choices carry more weight for a business owner than the decision to buy or sell. The decision to purchase often is made at a relatively young age, at a stage when there’s not much […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News
Four Regional Grocers Join DoorDash Platform
DoorDash is welcoming Brookshire Grocery Co., FreshDirect, Harps Food Stores and Market of Choice to its platform, expanding local and regional selections and addressing increased consumer demand for variety. “We hear from our consumers all the time that they are always looking for more selection on DoorDash,” said Charles Shoener, head of North America grocery […]
Posted inBeverage News, Merchandising News, National, News
Keurig Dr Pepper, Nestlé USA Extend Strategic Partnership
Keurig Dr Pepper has renewed its partnership with Nestlé USA, including the manufacturing and distribution of Starbucks K-Cup pods in the U.S. and Canada. The agreement builds on the collaboration established with Nestlé in 2020 and includes new programs focused on expanding distribution and innovation for the Starbucks brand in the Keurig brewing system. Under […]
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Checkout ‘Tunnel Vision’ Threatens To Shrink Grocers’ Razor-Thin Margins
Shrink continues to be a major issue for retailers to the tune of over $100 billion annually. It is especially true for grocery stores. Razor-thin margins of 1-3 percent means every loss drastically impacts profitability. The answer so far has been to fixate on checkout. More specifically, on self-checkout (SCO) counters. Walmart, Dollar General, Kroger, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Celebrates $2.2M Store Remodel In Pekin, IL
On April 23, Kroger celebrated the completion of a nearly $2.2 million renovation of its store at 1607 Broadway in Pekin, Illinois. “The remodeling reflects the changing needs and interests of our customers, ” said Mike Goodwin, president of Kroger Central Division. “We added features and upgrades that make the store’s layout more appealing than […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, ShopRite, Sustainability News, Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. Welcomes Earth Month Challenge
Wakefern Food Corp. is marking Earth Month with the 2026 Greener Stores, Greener Communities Earth Month Challenge, a month-long initiative encouraging family-owned ShopRite stores to highlight eco-friendly practices that reduce environmental impact, engage employees and support their communities. The Earth Month Challenge focuses on practical, everyday actions in stores and communities that engage customers and […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets Achieves 1,070% ROI With Logile
Vallarta Supermarkets generated a 1,070 percent return on investment after implementing Fresh Inventory Management technology from Logile Inc., according to a new ROI Case Study report by Nucleus Research. After changing how it forecasted demand, reduced spoilage and aligned fresh production with sales, Vallarta recovered its investment in 15 months and generated more than $10 […]
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Report: Specialty, Discount Grocers Outperforming Supermarkets
Consumer Edge’s U.S. Grocery Outlook 2026 shows that shoppers are changing where they buy groceries, with specialty grocers gaining market share while traditional supermarkets are losing ground. Overall grocery spending declined about 3 percent year over year on a 12-month basis ended Feb. 28. However, Consumer Edge’s transaction data shows consumers are not just spending […]
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BRdata Named AWG’s First Vendor Partner Of Year For Services & Solutions
Software company’s 17-year partnership with Associated Wholesale Grocers culminates in first-ever industry recognition As Associated Wholesale Grocers celebrated its 100th anniversary at this year’s annual convention, the Kansas City-based cooperative marked the milestone with something new: the introduction of its Vendor Partner of the Year awards. And the inaugural award for services and solutions went […]
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Grocers Mark Earth Day With Operational Shifts, Community Giving
Earth Day 2026 finds major regional grocers investing in sustainability efforts that range from on-site production and waste diversion to associate volunteering and checkout-lane giving campaigns. H-E-B H-E-B is marking Earth Day with its annual reusable bag giveaway, distributing 276,000 free bags featuring Garner State Park along the Frio River – the third and final […]
Posted inMarketing News, Grocery Research, National, News, Retail Media
Dunnhumby Research Shows Evolving Customer Perspective Of Retail Media
Nine in 10 shoppers are open to more retail media experiences, but only when the ads are personalized, according to new research from dunnhumby. The study of UK and U.S. shoppers found that demand for personalized advertising is high, yet its effectiveness depends on how well retailers and brands deliver relevant, timely and trusted messages […]
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Report: Walmart Leads U.S. Supermarkets In Awareness; H-E-B Wins Loyalty
Walmart is the clear favorite in the U.S. supermarket market, preferred by nearly one in three American shoppers, according to new findings from Conjointly Brand Tracker released April 20. The expanded coverage of Conjointly Brand Tracker includes U.S. supermarket chains, shedding light on brand performance across the competitive sector. Market at a glance Walmart stands […]
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Report: Online Grocery Sales To Reach $452B By 2028
Grocery shopping is no longer a choice between store and screen, but a seamless blend of both, according to the latest Digital Engagement Transforms Grocery Shopping 2026 report released April 22 by FMI – The Food Industry Association and NielsenIQ. With omnichannel behaviors as the new normal, total U.S. online grocery sales will reach $452 […]
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Afresh Raises $34M To Scale AI Across Grocery Industry
Afresh, an artificial intelligence platform for grocery, has received $34 million in new funding, accelerating the company’s expansion in the industry. The round was co-led by Just Climate and High Sage Ventures, with all major investors also participating. Just Climate is the climate-led investment strategy of Generation Investment Management, while High Sage Ventures is a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Metcalfe’s, Midwest, News, Sustainability News
Metcalfe’s Market Celebrates Earth Day With Student-Designed Bags
For the 12th consecutive year, Wisconsin-based Metcalfe’s Market will celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with its community tradition of distributing 3,000 reusable shopping bags featuring original artwork from students at 10 local elementary schools. Limited to one per customer, the bags will be available while supplies last at all three Metcalfe’s Market locations. “Every […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, News, Southeast
Stepherson, Superlo Foods Expand Digital Engagement With RSA America
Stepherson Inc. has deployed RSA America’s loyalty and digital engagement platform across all 11 Superlo Foods stores in Memphis, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Structured as a multi-year agreement, the partnership introduces a unified loyalty rewards program, digital coupons and a branded mobile app aimed at increasing shopper engagement and visit frequency, as well as strengthening the […]
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Wiliot, Velociti Scaling Physical AI Deployments Across Supply Chains
Wiliot, a provider of Physical AI, and Velociti, a systems integrator, announced a partnership to accelerate deployment of real-time supply chain intelligence across enterprise networks, enabling organizations to move from pilot programs to full-scale nationwide implementations. “Physical AI is becoming foundational to how modern supply chains operate and compete,” said Amir Khoshniyati, VP of marketing at […]
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FISMC Women In Food Event Raises $8K For Olive Crest, UNFI Foundation
The Food Industry Sales and Marketing Club held its annual Women in the Food Industry event March 10 at Anaheim Hills Golf Course, raising $8,000 for industry charitable partners while recognizing two leaders – Rhonda Tagge of Olive Crest and Jennifer McDonald of UNFI – whose work continues to impact the grocery industry community. Through […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Grocers of New England, Featured News, News, Northeast
AGNE Adds GoSpotCheck Mobile Task Management Platform
Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE) will deploy GoSpotCheck by FORM’s mobile task management platform. The implementation will equip AGNE’s field and member service teams with real-time shelf intelligence, merchandising visibility and task management capabilities. The platform will provide data and insights to the cooperative’s marketing, retail services and category management teams. AGNE was founded […]