Upshop has appointed Chris Renda as chief revenue officer and Patrick Eichen as chief operating officer to drive global expansion and accelerate customer adoption of its enterprise operating platform for food retail. Renda joins Upshop with a record of driving revenue growth for software companies. As the former CSO at Richardson Sales Performance, he led significant […]
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Posted inSustainability News, Natural Grocers, Southwest
Natural Grocers Shares 2024 Sustainability Report
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s values and practices to human health, animal welfare and the planet. “At Natural Grocers, we see grocery stores as a vital link in the food chain – integral to the health of people and the planet,” said Kemper Isely, co-president. […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Southeast
DeCA Selects NCR Voyix As Maintenance, Operations Services Provider
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), which oversees 240 commissaries, or grocery and household goods stores, has selected NCR Government Systems LLC, a subsidiary of NCR Voyix Corporation, as the maintenance and operations services provider for their point-of-sale (POS) technology assets. NCR Voyix, a global provider of digital commerce solutions, will provide sustainment of current maintenance […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, National
FMI, NielsenIQ Report: Shoppers Blend In-Store, Online Experiences
As grocery shopping enters a new era of digital transformation, FMI – The Food Industry Association and NielsenIQ have released a new report, “Digital Engagement Transforms Grocery Shopping,” which premiered at FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference. The report found that more than 90 percent of shoppers participate in both online and in-store shopping. “Consumers are seamlessly […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
AppCard Introduces Pinky 2.0 For Independent Grocers
AppCard has introduced Pinky 2.0, an innovation that aims to boost the relevance of coupons and optimize consumer behavior tracking by using artificial intelligence for independent grocers. The advancements are designed to enhance grocery shopping experiences, driving higher customer retention and stronger coupon redemption rates. Pinky 2.0’s new capabilities are grounded in personalized, data-driven insights, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, National
Badge Wins 2025 FMItech Pitch Competition
FMI – The Food Industry Association announced Badge as the champion of the fourth-annual FMItech Pitch Competition held during the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference Jan. 30-Feb. 2 on Marco Island, Florida. Three finalists presented food industry technology solutions, with conference attendees casting votes to determine the winner. “I’m thrilled to see how the FMItech Pitch Competition continues […]
Posted inExecutive News, Hy-Vee, Marketing News, Midwest
Mazza Promoted At Hy-Vee, Will Oversee RedMedia
Kathryn Mazza has been promoted to SVP and CMO for Hy-Vee and president of RedMedia, the grocer’s retail media network. Mazza, who joined Hy-Vee last February and previously served as SVP of RedMedia, will oversee the continued growth and development of the RMN, which was launched in 2023. In its first months of operation, RedMedia […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Media Boosts Advertising Options On Platform
Meijer Media, the retailer’s retail media network, has introduced new advertising tactics – Pinterest and Online Video (OLV) and Connected TV (CTV) – to advance its capabilities in the digital advertising industry. The offerings are designed to help brands connect with shoppers in more personalized, impactful ways that support product discovery. “By combining creative storytelling, […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Feature, Northeast
Trion’s Extensive Investments Have Boosted Production Efficiencies
Among the many participants at the 2024 NACS Show in Las Vegas was Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-based Trion Industries, which manufactures merchandising solutions for retail displays and shelf management. Craig Weiskerger, director of sales and marketing, took time after the show to field some questions from The Griffin Report. What is new with Trion? Trion has […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Upgrades In-Store Digital Commerce With eGrowcery
Houchens Food Group is working with eGrowcery to deploy its technology to select IGA, Price Less and Food Giant stores. “Our shoppers require and deserve better experiences online and in-store. Additionally, our retail operations team needs a platform that makes it easier for both our banner and store-level staff to digitally support our shoppers. We found answers to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Produce News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Adds Afresh Technology To All Produce Departments
After a successful pilot, Southern California-based Stater Bros. Markets is rolling out Afresh’s store ordering solution across produce departments at all 169 of its stores. Stater Bros., which is replacing its previous manual ordering processes with Afresh’s artificial intelligence-powered solution, measured significant improvements during the pilot. Notably, produce teams reduced overstock, prevented excess inventory from […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Rolls Out Savings Station Kiosks To All Stores
Stop & Shop is completing the brand-wide rollout of its Savings Station, an in-store kiosk designed to make digital coupons more accessible for all customers. The Savings Station will be installed in all 223 stores across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut by Feb. 1. With the completion of the rollout, all 350-plus Stop & […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, West
Bungee Tech’s Platform Offers Actionable Insights, View Of Competitive Landscape
The Shelby Report caught up with Caitlin Orosz, senior director of marketing for Redmond, Washington-based Bungee Tech after Groceryshop 2024 in Las Vegas. The software company aims to revolutionize retail operations through efficient automation and improve the ability of customers to compete and win in the market. Retail pricing solutions such as its Retailscape by […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Bungee Tech, Clear Demand Merge
Clear Demand and Bungee Tech have merged to create a single artificial intelligence-powered pricing optimization and competitive intelligence platform. The merger combines Clear Demand’s price and promotion optimization solutions with Bungee Tech’s advanced competitive intelligence program. The combined company will operate under the Clear Demand name. Alex Moorhead, executive chairman of Clear Demand, is the company’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, Northeast
Upside’s Offers Now Reaching About 35M Consumers Across U.S.
Tyler Renaghan, VP of grocery at Upside, visited with The Griffin Report following Groceryshop 2024 in Las Vegas. The app from the Washington, D.C.-based technology company rewards cash back to users through partnerships with retailers. The scope of its services includes all aspects of retail, but the grocery industry in particular has used it to […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, National, Sustainability News
Aldi Joins Supplier LOCT Initiative To Reduce Carbon Emissions
Aldi, along with Avantor and McCain Foods, has joined the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (Supplier LOCT), a consortium launched in 2021 to accelerate progress toward science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. The new members join a group of sustainability leaders from across the globe that are dedicated to reducing Scope 3 carbon emissions. “Suppliers […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
Increasing Loyalty And Profitability From New Mom Shoppers
Sponsored content It’s not every day that you get a Sunday morning voicemail from the CEO of one of the largest grocery chains in the U.S. He had just encountered a problem all too familiar to many new moms shopping with an infant. While shopping at one of his stores with his daughter and 5-week-old […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
Logile Introduces Scale Management Solution For Fresh Operations
Logile has launched its cloud-based Scale Management Solution, an addition to its Fresh Inventory Management portfolio. This solution streamlines scale operations for food retailers, enabling seamless data synchronization, accurate labeling and enhanced regulatory compliance. Following a pilot at Vallarta Supermarkets, the solution is rolling out across all its locations, with additional implementations planned for 2025 at other retailers. Developed with […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
ReposiTrak, Upshop Begin Partnership To Enable Grocery Retail Traceability
ReposiTrak and Upshop have announced a global partnership to integrate their technology platforms, connecting traceability data from the supply chain to the retail store. The partnership creates a connection that: Leverages ReposiTrak’s network of thousands of suppliers and their traceability shipment data and Upshop’s network of more than 450 retailers and their retail stores; Enables […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Health & Wellness, National
FDA Revokes Use Of FD&C Red No. 3 Dye In Food Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday revoked the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and beverage products, as well as in ingested drugs. The FDA is amending its regulations in response to a 2022 color additive petition, which sought agency review on whether the Delaney Clause applied […]