The grocer was honored for its participation in Mass Save programs at stores in Massachusetts that allowed it to save energy and improve efficiency.
Category: Industry News
Posted inBakery News, Independent Store News, Marketing News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Marks 20 Years Of ‘Ultimate Chocolate Cake’ With $20 October Pricing
A company employee created the cake, which the grocer says is one of the most recognized and frequently requested cakes in the Wegmans Bakery lineup.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Health & Wellness, News, Southwest
WIC Online Shopping, Home Delivery Pilot Launches With Chickasaw Nation
The pilot targets WIC participants facing transportation, mobility or geographic barriers to shopping at brick-and-mortar authorized retailers.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Featured News, National, News, Walmart
Walmart CEO Pledges No Personalized Pricing As Surveillance Pricing Scrutiny Grows
Walmart CEO John Furner has committed the retailer to not using income, shopping history or urgency to set prices, extending EDLP to its AI tools and shelf labels.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National, News
Grocers Give: Cardenas Markets Foundation Raises Almost $900K At Golf Tournament
The Cardenas Markets Foundation raised almost $900,000 at its golf tournament, while Winn-Dixie is helping provide 1 million meals for hunger relief.
Posted inIndustry News, Association News, Feature, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News
FMI: Food-At-Home Prices Flat In August As Energy Costs Loom
The Producer Price Index showed jumps in crude oil, diesel, industrial electricity and the warehousing sector.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, National, News
Iridio by RRD, Swiftly Unite Print And Digital Circulars
The companies said retailers have been forced to treat the different media as separate, competing programs.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Produce News
Aldi Begins Automated Fresh Produce Handling At 1.3M-Square-Foot UK Distribution Center
The German discount grocer has started moving fruit and vegetables through its Cimcorp-automated Bardon facility.
Posted inGrocery Research, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
Groceryshop Outlook: GLP-1s, Retail Media, AI Top List
The industry’s next competitive advantage may come from how effectively retailers connect technology and trends.
Posted inGrocery Research, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Fresh Thyme, Midwest, News
Fiber, Brain Food Among Fresh Thyme’s 2027 Grocery Trends
The retailer cites growing interest in innovative products and globally inspired recipes that enliven everyday eating.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News
More Grocers Add No-Markup Pricing On Instacart
Bashas, Fareway, Grocery Outlet, Raley’s and Super King Markets are among the retailers that have made the move.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Walmart Evolves Scintilla Into Commerce Intelligence Platform
Nearly 30 case studies from the U.S., Mexico and Canada showcased how suppliers are using insights from the platform.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, Marketing News, National, Packaging News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Topco Refreshes, Expands Wide Awake Coffee Co. Brand
The updated look centers on a rejuvenated version of the brand’s signature owl, which research identified as a key element of Wide Awake’s identity.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
DoorDash: SNAP Delivery Brings Grocers New, High-Frequency Customers
DoorDash says more than 4.5 million consumers have added SNAP/EBT cards to the app since 2023.
Posted inMarketing News, International Foods, Suppliers, West
Del Real Foods Expands Distribution, Launches Hispanic Heritage Month Campaign
The “Flavors Bring Us Together” campaign shows Del Real products being enjoyed in everyday life.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, National, Online Grocery Technology, Suppliers
Spins Launches Agentic Discovery For AI-Powered Commerce
The platform shows how products appear in AI-generated recommendations so any issues can be addressed.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Sees Grocery Becoming A Managed Service In AI Future
EVP and Chief Digital Officer Yael Cosset said that AI won’t replace human connection and should be used to give associates more time to develop those connections.
Posted inMarketing News, Aldi, Featured News, Midwest, Perishables
Aldi Cuts Prices On Nearly A Third Of Fresh Assortment
The grocer is investing an estimated $86 million on lower prices on seasonal fresh items at stores nationwide.
Posted inBakery News, Featured News, Grocery Research, News
Perimeter Bakery Holds Up Better Than Center Store In Tough August
Though dollar sales were down versus the previous year, perimeter bakery generated $2 billion for five weeks ended Aug. 30.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, National, Retail Media
Instacart Adds Gopuff To Marketplace, Extends Ads Reach
Instacart customers can order fresh groceries, snacks, beverages and household staples through the new Gopuff storefront and get delivery in 15 minutes.