Robust growth continued for U.S. online grocery sales in April, with total sales reaching $9.8 billion, a 15.2 percent increase compared to last year and the ninth consecutive month above $9.5 billion, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, fielded April 29-30 and sponsored by Mercatus. This run of positive results, largely fueled […]
Category: Grocery Industry
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Market 32/Price Chopper Expands Access To Health Benefits At Checkout
Market 32/Price Chopper is partnering with NationsBenefits, a healthcare financial technology (fintech) company, to make it easier for eligible customers to use their health plan benefits to buy groceries and over-the-counter health and wellness items at all 129 stores across its six-state footprint. The result is a simplified shopping experience that aligns with the company’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, News, Southeast
AD Retail Media, Chicory Partner To Expand Off-Site Advertising Solutions
AD Retail Media, the retail media arm of grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, has partnered with Chicory to offer enhanced off-site advertising solutions, including contextual commerce media for consumer-packaged goods, and help reach customers and unlock more incremental value. “As retail media continues to evolve, the ability to influence purchase decisions beyond owned channels […]
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Webinar Explores Tariffs, E-commerce, Omnichannel Imperatives In Grocery
A recent webinar hosted by Grocery Doppio, “Decoding Q1 2025: Tariffs, E-commerce Realities and Omnichannel Imperatives in Grocery,” provided a candid look at the grocery industry’s performance in the first quarter of 2025, navigating the complexities of new tariffs, the evolving role of e-commerce and the need for technological and cultural shifts. The panel, featuring […]
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Family Dollar Joins Uber Eats To Expand Delivery Access
Family Dollar has partnered with Uber Eats to bring its broad selection of affordable household items to the platform. With more than 5,000 Family Dollar locations available for delivery, customers can shop for a wide variety of everyday items from cleaning supplies and pantry staples to beauty products and baby care – delivered to their […]
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Giant Eagle Advances Sustainability Efforts With Zero Waste Milestone
Giant Eagle Inc. has reached zero waste status across its nine warehouse and manufacturing sites, implementing environmentally-friendly waste-reducing practices across more than 2.7 million square feet in total. The warehouse and manufacturing site milestone is a notable step toward Giant Eagle’s goal to achieve zero waste companywide by 2030. As it tracks its progress, the […]
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Mercatus Launches DXPro To Benefit Grocery Customers
Mercatus, a provider of digital commerce solutions for grocery retailers, has launched DXPro, a fully connected digital experience platform designed to help grocers grow sales, deepen loyalty and streamline commerce operations amid intensifying competition. Grocery shopping has fundamentally changed. According to recent research from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus, more than 80 million U.S. households placed […]
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Dunnhumby, Bridg Forge Partnership To Enhance Customer Reach
Dunnhumby and Bridg, an identity resolution and shopper intelligence platform, have begun a partnership to enhance customer reach, engagement and retail media activation for retailers and brands. “We’re thrilled to partner with Bridg to deliver unique retail media and loyalty solutions,” said Leo Nagdas, head of corporate development at dunnhumby. “Our combined capabilities help retailers and brands […]