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AFS Launches Platform To Provide Online, Mobile Shopping Opportunities

Associated Food Stores (AFS) is making grocery shopping more convenient through a partnership with Rosie, an integrated software company, which will provide online/mobile shopping opportunities to retailers. The new platform will enable participating AFS corporate and member stores to reach new customers, while providing consumer behavior analytics, data analysis and new marketing opportunities. Saveway Market […]

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Millennials Come In All Shapes And Sizes…And Have Varied Shopping Habits

Millennials are, without a doubt, one of today’s most influential demographic groups when it comes to marketing. The reason so much attention has been given to this group of 18- to 34-year-olds is because of sheer numbers: There are about 74.3 million of them, or about 30 percent of the U.S. adult population. With numbers […]

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Albertsons Market Debuts First Alamogordo, New Mexico, Store

Albertsons Market opened the company’s first Alamogordo, New Mexico, store Jan. 28. Located at 1300 East 10th Street, the 53,727-s.f. Albertsons Market offers a wide variety of specialty foods, including more than 2,000 international and imported items, an expansive bulk food section, a wine steward and a gluten-free selection containing more than 300 items. The […]

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IDDBA’s ‘What’s In Store 2015’: Online Grocery Shopping, Delivery Options On The Rise

Online grocers are projected to account for 11 percent of food purchases by 2025, according to Nielsen and Booz and Co., a trend that illustrates the continued emergence of online and mobile channels where consumers can shop and schedule pick-up or delivery of their orders right from their internet-connected devices. This and dozens of other […]

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Aptaris Taps William Gilmour As CFO

Aptaris, a leading provider of enterprise marketing and promotions management solutions, has appointed William Gilmour as CFO. Gilmour brings more than 20 years of finance leadership in the software industry. “Business agility is a priority for us and our clients,” said Tom O’Reilly, CEO of Aptaris. “Bill’s addition to the executive team will ensure we […]

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Kirk Scott Joins WMMB As Director Of Retail Programs

The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) has named Kirk Scott as its director of retail programs. He will manage and implement the organization’s retail cheese and dairy programs. Scott joins WMMB with nearly 25 years of experience in consumer insights, marketing and brand management, most recently serving as director of retail marketing at Grande Cheese […]

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Industry Expresses Disappointment As Supreme Court Dismisses Swipe Fees Petition

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a petition by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), National Association of Convenience Stores, National Retail Federation, Boscov’s Department Store, National Restaurant Association and Miller Oil Co. that challenged the Federal Reserve’s rule on debit card swipe fees. The court’s rejection of this case ignores its impact on U.S. […]