Butterball, a provider of turkey products, recently unveiled a comprehensive redesign of its retail packaging, aiming to enhance brand visibility, consumer engagement and overall shopping experience. Rebecca Welch, director of retail marketing at Butterball, talked to The Shelby Report about what was behind the strategy. She noted that Butterball’s last retail portfolio redesign took place […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Merchandising News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Names New Chief Merchant, Chief Growth Officer
Schnucks Markets has announced that Kim Gray will lead the company’s merchandising team as chief merchant, succeeding Ryan Cuba, who will become the company’s first chief growth officer. Gray brings to Schnucks more than 20 years of merchandising and leadership experience across fresh, center store and e-commerce category management. She previously held senior merchandising roles at […]
Posted inH-E-B, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Favor Delivery Introduces H-E-B Now Service
Favor Delivery has launched H-E-B Now, a new grocery product offering in partnership with its parent company, H-E-B. Available in the delivery service’s app, H-E-B Now offers a fast, convenient solution to take care of last-minute grocery needs. Whether it is a forgotten recipe item or a midweek restock on produce and pantry staples, customers can get up […]
Posted inExecutive News, Marketing News, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Welcomes Storm As SVP, CMO
SpartanNash has welcomed Erin Storm as SVP and CMO, leading the company’s marketing function, including the OwnBrands portfolio, retail marketing programs, e-commerce and digital experience, creative services, shopper insights and loyalty. Storm joins SpartanNash following an 18-year career with Kellogg’s and its spin-off Kellanova, where she was most recently VP of commercial strategy. Prior to that, Storm […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, National, Online Grocery Technology
Report: Grocers Leave Millions On Table In New Markets
New markets present exciting opportunities for independent and regional grocery retailers, but a recent report by dunnhumby, a leader in customer data science, warns that expansion can be a double-edged sword. The report, “Maximizing Brand Equity in New Markets,” reveals that grocers often leave tens or hundreds of millions a year on the table when […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, New Seasons Market, Sustainability News, West
New Seasons Market Begins Grant Initiative For Local Farmers, Ranchers
New Seasons Market has teamed up with Zero Foodprint to kick off the Restore Northwest Grant Program, providing direct financial support to local farmers and ranchers to improve sustainability. “We believe in fostering an environment where sustainability and the prosperity of our local partners go hand-in-hand,” said Athena Petty, senior manager of sustainability at New Seasons Market. “This grant […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest
AWG, University Of Illinois Forge Data Analytics Partnership
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has partnered with the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business on a data research project that is providing AWG with advanced analytics, while giving participating students a unique edge in their careers. The collaboration brings together the spirit of AWG Brands, AWG’s private brand program, with the data science skills […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Heritage Grocers Group Redesigns Tony’s Website, Enhances Loyalty Program
Tony’s Fresh Market, one of the banner companies of Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group, has enhanced its digital presence through a website redesign and updated customer loyalty program. “Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and their feedback plays a vital role in how we operate each location,” said Heritage Grocers Group […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Merchandising News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Names Lupfer As SVP, Chief Merchant
The Giant Co. has named Rebecca Lupfer as SVP and chief merchant, leading all aspects of merchandising for the company, as well as commercial planning and pricing. “With nearly 20 years of retail grocery experience spanning nearly all areas of the business, Rebecca brings a tremendous amount of expertise to the table as well as […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Equipment, National, Online Grocery Technology
TimeForge Joins IGA Red Oval Family To Help Independents
TimeForge has become a Red Oval Family Partner with the Independent Grocers Alliance, providing IGA’s network of independent grocers with labor management solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and employee satisfaction. The Red Oval Family is an exclusive alliance of the industry’s food manufacturers and service providers that partners with IGA to offer extensive resources […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southeast
Food Lion Finishes 167 Store Remodels In Raleigh-Durham Market
With a $365 million capital investment, Food Lion has enhanced the customer shopping experience with remodeled stores in the greater Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, area and Mecklenburg County, Virginia. At 7:45 a.m. Aug. 21, Food Lion will hold ribbon-cutting events at 167 stores in the Raleigh-Durham market. Afterward, the first 100 customers in line will receive […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
Vori, Good Stuff Distributor Partner To Help Independent Grocers
Vori has announced a strategic partnership with Good Stuff Distributor, a Northern California grocery product distribution leader. This collaboration leverages Vori’s new all-in-one POS platform, VoriOS, and Good Stuff’s distribution network, product data and industry expertise. The collaboration will support Good Stuff’s mission to provide exceptional customer service and a diverse product assortment to the grocers they […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
July Online Grocery Sales Climbed 9% Versus Year Ago To $7.9B
The total U.S. online grocery market ended July with $7.9 billion in monthly sales, a 9.2 percent increase over last year. Delivery sales surged 22 percent in July, aided by continued promotional efforts. Ship-to-home also posted strong results, climbing 6 percent, and pickup held steady year-over-year, according to the Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey, fielded […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Dollar General, Feature, Food Lion, National
Self-Checkouts A ‘Double-Edged Sword’ For Grocery Customers, Retailers
Self-checkouts in grocery stores present both benefits and challenges for the retailers that utilize them. In the benefits column, they allow customers buying just a handful of items to not get in a line behind someone doing two weeks’ worth of shopping. They also lessen the labor and eventually payroll burden for retailers, many of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Harps Food Stores, Health & Wellness, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
Grocery TV Expands In-Store Retail Media Network In ShopRite Pharmacy
Grocery TV has expanded its in-store retail media network into pharmacies, providing brands and retailers with another touchpoint to engage shoppers and provide valuable health-related information to pharmacy customers during their store visit. Grocery TV’s in-store digital pharmacy solution has been rolled out with a number of the retailers in its network, including ShopRite Pharmacy, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, National
Walgreens Accepting SNAP EBT Online Through Instacart
Walgreens is working with Instacart to offer online SNAP/EBT payment acceptance for same-day grocery delivery from more than 7,500 locations nationwide, including more than 100 Duane Reade locations in New York. The move broadens access to SNAP benefits for online grocery shopping, impacting millions of Americans who rely on the program. “Our collaboration with Instacart […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Feature, Southeast
Acosta Group Execs Talk Key Trends, Challenges
As the landscape of fresh foods continues to evolve, two executives with Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta Group shared some of their insights with The Shelby Report of the Southeast. Kathy Risch, SVP of shopper insights and thought leadership, and John DuBois, VP of fresh foods, were presenters at the recent IDDBA Show and talked about key […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Feature, National
Toshiba Executive: AI Powering Improvements For Self-Checkouts
Self-checkout systems have revolutionized the grocery shopping experience, offering numerous advantages for both customers and retailers. By empowering shoppers to scan and bag their own items, these systems reduce wait times, allowing customers to move through the checkout process with greater speed and convenience. This increased efficiency not only benefits customers but also frees up […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Report: Walmart Captures 37% Of Online Grocery Sales In Q2
Walmart, excluding Sam’s Club, captured 37 percent of the U.S. online grocery sales in the second quarter of 2024, climbing 150 basis points (bps) versus last year. This marks its highest share level to date, according to a new edition of U.S. eGrocery Market Share Report – 2Q24, powered by data from the monthly Brick […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
ECRS, IX-One Collaborate To Enhance Product Data Content Sharing
ECRS has entered into a strategic partnership with IX-One, also known as The Data Council and a subsidiary of SPINS LLC. ECRS, a provider of POS and inventory management systems, uses CATAPULT, a unified transaction platform that integrates operational sectors such as inventory, supply chain, analytics, marketing, sales and payments in real time. Featuring the […]