SPAR Group, a global provider of merchandising and retail solutions, has named Jean Richer as head of North American sales and marketing, reinforcing the company’s focus on accelerating revenue growth and strengthening partnerships across the retail and CPG landscape. In his new role, Richer will oversee SPAR’s commercial strategy across the U.S. and Canada, guiding […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, Feature, News, Southeast
ADUSA Launches Edge Retail Media Platform With In-store Digital Screens
Ahold Delhaize USA will launch Edge, a new retail media platform designed specifically for grocery retail, on Jan. 5, marking a significant shift in how the company manages advertising across its digital and physical store environments. The platform, which will initially power on-site sponsored-product display ads and a network of in-store digital screens, represents a […]
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Co-Ops Use ECRS’ CATAPULT To Strengthen Community Support
ECRS is highlighting the efforts of Littleton Food Co-op (Littleton, New Hampshire) and Orcas Food Co-op (Orcas Island, Washington) in driving charitable initiatives and supporting their communities. During a recent webinar, the co-ops shared ways to use tools within CATAPULT and the CATAPULT Loyalty Suite to simplify and encourage charitable giving at the point of […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, News, West
The Save Mart Companies Adds Amazon Return Kiosk Program
The Save Mart Companies has introduced Amazon return kiosks across its Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx banners, offering customers a way to return eligible Amazon purchases at its stores in California and western Nevada. After a pilot program in 15 stores, the service has expanded to 140 additional locations and will be available at […]
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Ravyx, Eagle Business Technology Form Partnership To Support FL Grocers
Grocery retail technology provider Ravyx is partnering with Florida-based Eagle Business Technology to strengthen technology deployment, service responsiveness and operational support for grocers across the Sunshine State. The collaboration brings together Ravyx’s enterprise-level grocery technology platforms with Eagle Business Technology’s established field-service presence and regional expertise. “Florida is a market where speed, reliability and customer […]
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Trion Industries Names Bauer As Northeast Sales Representative
Trion Industries has welcomed Jack Bauer as the company’s new sales manager, serving and bringing merchandising solutions to the northeastern United States. Bauer joins Trion with knowledge of the American manufacturing process, leveraging his prior professional experience and advanced studies he completed at Wilkes University. While at Wilkes, he was recognized with three All-American awards […]
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Survey: Online Grocery Pushes Retailers To Reimagine In-Store Experience
After three years of contraction, online grocery sales are growing again, but the real economic opportunity for retailers lies in turning digital demand into valuable in-store experiences, according to a new study from SymphonyAI. The findings highlight a structural shift in grocery e-commerce behavior and point to a new retail model powered by artificial intelligence. […]
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Grubhub Report Calls 2025 The ‘Year Of Foodmaxxing’
Grubhub’s latest “2025 Delivered Trend Report” shows that U.S. consumers embraced what the company describes as the Foodmaxxing Era in 2025, a shift in ordering behavior that emphasizes meals, snacks, drinks and groceries designed for maximum nutritional value, functional benefit and visual appeal for social sharing. The annual report analyzes millions of orders placed across […]