Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods industry, has released its latest COVID-19 Shopper Insights report, COVID-19 Shopper Insights: Which Habits Are Sticking? The report examines pandemic-related shopping behaviors that are continuing to impact the CPG industry as COVID-19 evolves. According to Acosta’s research, about 45 percent of […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Study: Shoppers Willing To Pay More To Improve Grocery Delivery Time
During the early COVID-19 lockdowns, committing to a speedy delivery seemed particularly important. Now, as many consumers emerge from the pandemic, they care more about being able to select a specific delivery day and time when it’s convenient for them to take in their groceries. A new analysis finds that a grocery customer is willing […]
UNFI And RangeMe Accelerate Growth Between Retailers And Suppliers
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has reached a new milestone in its relationship with RangeMe, an online platform that streamlines new product discovery between more than 200,000 suppliers and retailers. The evolved relationship between the companies, which have worked together for the past four years, enhances the ability for retailers and emerging suppliers […]
O’Leary, Liebmann To Present At ECRM Global Market: Fall Experience
ECRM, a provider of end-to-end product sourcing solutions for retailers, announces its lineup of more than 25 presenters for its 2021 Global Market: Fall Experience, including keynotes from Kevin O’ Leary, “Mr. Wonderful” from Shark Tank, and Wendy Liebmann from WSL Strategic Retail, as well as presentations from Bed, Bath & Beyond, CVS Health, The Giant Co., Peapod, Petco, […]
Peapod Digital Labs Launches Accelerator For Diverse-Owned Suppliers
Chicago, Illinois-based Peapod Digital Labs, the digital, e-commerce and commercial engine for the brands of Ahold Delhaize USA, has launched an accelerator for diverse-owned suppliers. The accelerator is designed to share Ahold Delhaize USA’s companies’ knowledge and networks with participants. It also promotes supplier diversity as Peapod Digital Labs looks to support Ahold Delhaize USA’s […]
Wakefern, ShopRite Adopt Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Wakefern Food Corp., one of the largest retailer-owned grocery cooperatives in the U.S., is adopting the latest in RPCs (reusable plastic containers) in its produce department to improve quality, sustainability and lower costs for customers. By partnering with companies such as IFCO and Tosca that specialize in RPCs, Wakefern is able to maximize supply chain efficiency through […]
ADC Appoints Hughes As First Chief Growth Officer
John Hughes has joined Applied Data Corporation, a global provider of store operations platforms built for grocery and convenience retailers, as its first chief growth officer. He will lead ADC’s sales, customer success, partner, marketing and HR teams to align and drive the company’s go-to-market strategy. He will join ADC’s executive leadership team led by CEO […]
NCR Signs Agreement To Acquire Cryptocurrency Leader LibertyX
NCR Corp, an enterprise technology provider, has agreed to acquire LibertyX, a cryptocurrency software provider. “Due to growing consumer demand, our customers require a complete digital currency solution, including the ability to buy and sell cryptocurrency, conduct cross-border remittance and accept digital currency payments across digital and physical channels,” said Tim Vanderham, chief technology officer for NCR […]
