IRI has launched the IRI OmniConsumer Receipt Panel, which will source receipt data from 120,000 active households where they shop. “The IRI OmniConsumer Receipt Panel offers an unparalleled view of consumer purchase behavior, allowing clients to gain key insights into how consumers are shopping across channels,” said Jeremy Allen, president of Americas and APAC. “Today’s omnichannel environment presents […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Morton Launches Refillable, Recyclable Grinder
Chicago-based Morton Salt has announced its new collection of refillable, adjustable grinders. Morton’s new glass grinder is designed to offer consumers a more sustainable option compared to the single use disposable options in the market today. The newly redesigned grinder will also feature an adjustable grinder top, recyclable glass bottle and will be available in […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Supply Chain News
Giant Food Deploys Two Electric Vehicles For Customer Deliveries
Giant Food, a greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, has deployed two new electric Giant Delivers vehicles. The electric step-van vehicles join Giant’s fleet of 128 vehicles based in Hanover, Maryland, making daily deliveries to customers throughout Giant’s markets of Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The deployment was made possible through a grant awarded […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
OLIPOP Launches Limited-Edition ‘Minions’ Banana Cream Flavor
Oakland, California-based OLIPOP has announced a partnership with Illumination and Universal Pictures to create a limited-edition Banana Cream flavor, timed with the global theatrical release of “Minions: The Rise of Gru” on July 1. Gopuff, a CPG delivery company, will also be selling single cans in select markets beginning in mid-June. The flavor will be available […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Expands Supplier Program With ReposiTrak
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is using ReposiTrak MarketPlace to increase its purchasing from businesses with diverse and underrepresented ownership. With ReposiTrak MarketPlace, Southeastern Grocers is implementing an automated solution that makes it easier for diverse and underrepresented suppliers to introduce their product offerings and special certifications, with no associated costs. “Working with ReposiTrak to tailor […]
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Wheaties Recognizes Simone Biles On 100th Anniversary Box
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Minneapolis-based Wheaties is featuring gymnast Simone Biles as the finale box of its Century Series and year-long commemorative celebration. Biles’s accomplishments include a record-breaking seven National All-Around titles, three consecutive and five overall World All-Around Titles, seven Olympic medals and pioneering four gymnastic skills named in her honor. But […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Southwest
Pod Foods Adds Sprouts Farmers Market To Distribution Network
Austin, Texas-based Pod Foods has added Sprouts Farmers Market to its distribution channel and has begun to make its first deliveries in the Southeast. Pod Foods will provide 130 Sprouts stores with access to its virtual warehouse of emerging CPG brands, so the retailer can circumvent supply chain delays and get the products its customers want on […]
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RJW Logistics Group Acquires Ninth Warehouse In Chicago
Romeoville, Illinois-based RJW Logistics Group Inc., a provider of retail logistics solutions for CPG companies, has acquired its ninth centralized warehouse in the greater Chicago area. The state-of-the-art facility represents the latest in the company’s addition of four warehouses within the last 24 months. As its largest warehouse to date, the 667,000-square-foot building increases RJW’s footprint […]