DoorDash is welcoming Brookshire Grocery Co., FreshDirect, Harps Food Stores and Market of Choice to its platform, expanding local and regional selections and addressing increased consumer demand for variety. “We hear from our consumers all the time that they are always looking for more selection on DoorDash,” said Charles Shoener, head of North America grocery […]
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Keurig Dr Pepper, Nestlé USA Extend Strategic Partnership
Keurig Dr Pepper has renewed its partnership with Nestlé USA, including the manufacturing and distribution of Starbucks K-Cup pods in the U.S. and Canada. The agreement builds on the collaboration established with Nestlé in 2020 and includes new programs focused on expanding distribution and innovation for the Starbucks brand in the Keurig brewing system. Under […]
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Checkout ‘Tunnel Vision’ Threatens To Shrink Grocers’ Razor-Thin Margins
Shrink continues to be a major issue for retailers to the tune of over $100 billion annually. It is especially true for grocery stores. Razor-thin margins of 1-3 percent means every loss drastically impacts profitability. The answer so far has been to fixate on checkout. More specifically, on self-checkout (SCO) counters. Walmart, Dollar General, Kroger, […]
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Kroger Celebrates $2.2M Store Remodel In Pekin, IL
On April 23, Kroger celebrated the completion of a nearly $2.2 million renovation of its store at 1607 Broadway in Pekin, Illinois. “The remodeling reflects the changing needs and interests of our customers, ” said Mike Goodwin, president of Kroger Central Division. “We added features and upgrades that make the store’s layout more appealing than […]
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Wakefern Food Corp. Welcomes Earth Month Challenge
Wakefern Food Corp. is marking Earth Month with the 2026 Greener Stores, Greener Communities Earth Month Challenge, a month-long initiative encouraging family-owned ShopRite stores to highlight eco-friendly practices that reduce environmental impact, engage employees and support their communities. The Earth Month Challenge focuses on practical, everyday actions in stores and communities that engage customers and […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets Achieves 1,070% ROI With Logile
Vallarta Supermarkets generated a 1,070 percent return on investment after implementing Fresh Inventory Management technology from Logile Inc., according to a new ROI Case Study report by Nucleus Research. After changing how it forecasted demand, reduced spoilage and aligned fresh production with sales, Vallarta recovered its investment in 15 months and generated more than $10 […]
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Report: Specialty, Discount Grocers Outperforming Supermarkets
Consumer Edge’s U.S. Grocery Outlook 2026 shows that shoppers are changing where they buy groceries, with specialty grocers gaining market share while traditional supermarkets are losing ground. Overall grocery spending declined about 3 percent year over year on a 12-month basis ended Feb. 28. However, Consumer Edge’s transaction data shows consumers are not just spending […]
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BRdata Named AWG’s First Vendor Partner Of Year For Services & Solutions
Software company’s 17-year partnership with Associated Wholesale Grocers culminates in first-ever industry recognition As Associated Wholesale Grocers celebrated its 100th anniversary at this year’s annual convention, the Kansas City-based cooperative marked the milestone with something new: the introduction of its Vendor Partner of the Year awards. And the inaugural award for services and solutions went […]