U.S. online grocery sales surged to a new high of $12.5 billion in September, marking a 31 percent increase over the previous year and the second consecutive month a record was set, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. Driven by a record-setting number of monthly active users (MAU), sustained […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Grocery Store Layout, News, West
Dan’s Foothill Celebrates Grand Reopening In Salt Lake City, UT
Dan’s Foothill in Salt Lake City, Utah, gathered employees, vendors and guests Oct. 8 in an upper parking lot overlooking the store to celebrate its grand reopening. Director of Construction and Maintenance Jan Whiteley, Regional Director Chris Otteson, VP of Retail Operations Greg Welling and Dan’s Foothill Store Director Janel Grangroth shared their appreciation for […]
Posted inC-Store News, Grocery Research, National, News
Report: C-Store Customers Looking For Curated Products, Promotions
While fuel drives most consumers to convenience stores, 92 percent come inside to shop for food or beverages. And with 63 percent of these shoppers visiting at least weekly, c-stores have become a regular stop for more than gas. New findings from Acosta Group’s Convenience Store Shopper Study show that today’s c-store customers shop for convenience […]
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FMI Study Highlights Grocery Stores’ Role In Convenient, Affordable Dining
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released “The Power of Foodservice at Retail 2025” report, revealing a significant shift in dining habits as consumers are increasingly choosing deli-prepared foods in place of restaurant meals, with this share more than doubling from 12 percent in 2017 to 28 percent in 2025. Many shoppers also are blending […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, News, Northeast
NJFC To Discuss Technology’s Role In Asset Protection At Conference
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) is partnering with the New Jersey Retail Merchants Association (NJRMA), the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) and the Delaware Food Industry Council (DFIC) to address security issues in the food industry at the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Loss Prevention Conference and Expo. Set for Oct. 29 at Forsgate Country Club in […]
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Report: Buc-ee’s, Sheetz, Wawa Are Top 3 U.S. C-Store Retailers
Texas-based Buc-ee’s ranks as the top U.S. retailer in the Convenience Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a nationwide brand equity study by dunnhumby that examines the approximately $860 billion U.S. convenience market. Buc-ee’s outperformed the other 40 convenience stores surveyed, scoring 17 points higher than Sheetz, which ranked second on the RPI. Wawa, Kwik Trip and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, Corporate Store News, News
Ahold Delhaize USA, NationsBenefits Partner To Expand Food Access
Ahold Delhaize USA has begun a collaboration with NationsBenefits that enables eligible members to use the Benefits Mastercard Prepaid Flex Card to buy fresh produce, pantry staples and over-the-counter wellness items in-store at Ahold Delhaize USA brands. “This collaboration is another important step in our healthier people strategy to make nutritious choices affordable, easy and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets, Cognira To Enhance Promotion Efficiency
Weis Markets has selected Cognira’s PromoAI platform to enhance its promotion planning and analysis. Following an in-depth evaluation process, Weis Markets chose PromoAI for its advanced artificial intelligence, intuitive workflows and analytics capabilities that will streamline promotional efforts in-store and across digital channels. “This partnership reflects a shared vision for smarter, data-driven promotions that deliver […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, National, News
SPINS Introduces Commercial Platforms To Meet Brands’, Retailers’ Needs
SPINS has introduced two commercial platforms designed to meet the evolving needs of brands, retailers and business leaders as they contend with industry disruption and to position the company for rapid growth. For more than three decades, SPINS has helped fast-growing brands and retailers, along with analytics teams, with data and insights on point-of-sale behavior […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, West
Starday Foods Launches AI-Powered Platform For F&B Product Development
Starday Foods, the artificial intelligence-driven product innovation platform, has launched Starday Innovation, a new strategic partnership offering for food and beverage (F&B) companies. Starday Innovation integrates AI and data-powered research and development to help teams accelerate decision-making throughout the product development cycle. Designed to mitigate risk, shorten time to market and drive organic growth, the […]
Posted inSustainability News, Guest Contributors, Hidden Profit, National, News, The Grocer's Playbook
Close The Freezer, Open The Margin – Ratchet Effect Of Energy Efficiency
From leaky gaskets to overnight heat loss, small inefficiencies add up fast. As we continue our sustainability series on resource management, we focus this month on the benefits of energy efficiency and how effective energy use can positively impact the bottom line. Alongside labor, a grocery store’s electric bill is typically one of its highest […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast
Upside Adds Giant Food To Platform For Personalized Offers
Upside is adding all 163 Giant Food stores to its platform for personalized rewards. Giant Food is the largest Mid-Atlantic grocer to activate Upside. “At Giant Food, we’re proud to lead in grocery innovation, particularly in how we personalize the shopping experience,” said Ryan Draude, director of omnichannel loyalty and shopper marketing. “Partnering with Upside will […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, Southwest, Sustainability News
Natural Grocers To Donate 1% Of Sales On World Food Day
In honor of World Food Day on Oct. 16, Natural Grocers will hold an in-store fundraising campaign benefiting The Cornucopia Institute. The company has pledged to donate 1 percent of sales from all stores nationwide, with a goal of raising more than $45,000 for the nonprofit. By shopping at a Natural Grocers that day, customers will help support The Cornucopia […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News, Rosauers, Rouses Market
Uber Eats Adds More Regional Grocers To Platform
Uber Eats has begun partnerships with Citarella, Rouses Markets, Town and Country, Wild Fork and Rosauers Supermarkets, bringing more regional grocers onto its platform. “We’re excited to offer our neighbors the convenience of delivery with Uber Eats – and introduce more people to the unbeatable quality and excellent service we’ve established over the last 100 […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market, Careit Rescue 30M Pounds Of Food Waste
Since August 2022, Sprouts Farmers Market has used the Careit app to track more than 30 million pounds of food donated to 216 nonprofits across the U.S. In addition, more than 14 million pounds of surplus fresh produce has been given to local food-rescue agencies to distribute. Sprouts aims to be a leader in the […]
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Instacart Rolls Out Additional Savings Features On Caper Carts
Instacart has introduced new savings features for its artificial intelligence-powered Caper Carts aimed at enhancing the omnichannel shopping experience. Building on Caper Cart’s real-time budgeting capabilities, these updates turn the cart’s screen into a more powerful savings tool with the introduction of Electronic Benefits Transfer for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP) item eligibility tracking, […]
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Study: SNAP Restrictions Could Cost Retailers $1.6B To Implement
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), National Grocers Association and FMI – The Food Industry Association have released the “SNAP Restrictions Impact Analysis,” which estimates that the costs food retailers will face under proposed restrictions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will total about $1.6 billion. That amount is equal to 1.9 percent […]
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New Research Reveals Effective Retention Strategies
Mike McNamee has spent more than a decade helping retailers grow through data-driven insights. As senior director of account management at Upside, he partners with grocers nationwide to maximize profitability and build stronger customer relationships through personalized, margin-bound promotions. That mission is reflected in Upside’s new “Winning the Uncommitted Customer” report, built on more than […]
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Study: Americans Experiencing Highest Rates Of Food, Financial Insecurity
More than 35 percent of American families with children skipped a meal in the past month due to financial reasons, according to the 11th wave of the dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker released Sept. 29 during Groceryshop. This is the highest rate of food insecurity since August 2023, when inflation for groceries hit 3.7 percent. Overall, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Expands DoorDash Partnership Across All Banners
The Kroger Co. has expanded its partnership with DoorDash to bring its full grocery assortment, including exclusive Our Brands products and everyday essentials, to customers. Kroger has been one of the most searched and requested grocers on DoorDash. Beginning Oct. 1, customers can shop its full grocery assortment across banners like Mariano’s, Fred Meyer, Ralphs […]