Schnucks Markets Inc. has begun a partnership with DoorDash to provide consumers with access to on-demand delivery of groceries and daily essentials, as well as accept SNAP/EBT payments on the DoorDash Marketplace. “Consumers look to DoorDash to shop fresh, affordable groceries on-demand,” said Mike Goldblatt, VP of grocery and retail partnerships. “We’re thrilled to welcome […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inSupply Chain News, Southeast, Walmart
Walmart Opens New Distribution Center In Jacksonville, FL
Walmart celebrated the grand opening of a 1-million-square-foot distribution center April 17 at 1511 Zoo Parkway in Jacksonville, Florida. The facility receives and processes items for delivery to 18 Sam’s Club locations across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, as well as seven clubs in Puerto Rico. Located 10 minutes from the Port of Jacksonville, the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest, Supply Chain News
H-E-B Truck Driver Marks 4M Miles Safely Driven On Texas Roads
H-E-B truck driver Homer Flores recently accomplished a new milestone – driving four million miles consecutively without a single accident or traffic incident. On April 14, he reached the mark after a delivery run from Kingsville to Corpus Christi, Texas. Upon arrival, his official tally was 4,000,007 consecutive miles. He was greeted by family, friends, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, Walmart
Walmart Uses Geospatial Technology To Expand Delivery Zones
Walmart is using advanced geospatial technology to divide geographic areas into precise hexagonal grids, optimizing delivery zones. According to Walmart, the technology allows for more accurate mapping of delivery areas, enabling multiple stores to fulfill a customer’s order in one trip. “Convenience is a key driver of our growth, and technology is what enables us […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, ShopRite
Cingari Family Markets Begins Renovating ShopRite In Derby, CT
Cingari Family Markets has begun renovating the ShopRite at 49 Pershing Drive in Derby, Connecticut. The updates will introduce a fresh, contemporary store design, along with expanded departments and upgraded amenities that provide greater convenience, variety and an elevated shopping experience. Construction is expected to wrap up by late spring. The store will remain open […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Promotes Cates, Garcia To New VP Roles
Heritage Grocers Group has promoted Kim Cates to group VP of merchandising and Allison Garcia to group VP of marketing. Cates and Garcia will report to Suzy Monford, chairman and CEO for Heritage Grocers Group. “Both Kim and Allie bring a wealth of knowledge, innovative thinking and a deep passion for our customers and communities,” Monford said. […]
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Instacart Expands In-Store Advertising To All Brands On Caper Carts
Beginning this month, Instacart’s more than 7,000 brand partners will have access to in-store advertising on Caper Carts, its AI-powered smart carts, with no additional work required. Caper Cart ads are inventory- and aisle-aware, which means that ad campaigns will extend only to carts when shoppers are in relevant aisles and where items are in […]
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El Rio Grande Latin Market Improves Pricing, Promotions Strategy With RELEX
El Rio Grande Latin Market, a grocery chain specializing in Latin American products with locations across Texas, has selected RELEX Solutions to advance its pricing and promotions optimization strategy. By moving away from manual processes to an AI-powered solution, El Rio Grande aims to offer more competitive prices, increase promotional effectiveness and improve the overall […]