Dunnhumby, the world’s leading customer science company, says it has taken an equity stake in Aptaris, an enterprise marketing and promotions management technology innovator. This investment follows the announcement of a strategic partnership agreement in January between dunnhumby and Aptaris to integrate their complementary software solutions. Throughout its 25-year history, dunnhumby says it has been […]
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Raley’s Launches New Digital Platform Called E-Cart
Raley’s Family of Fine Stores has partnered with Unata, an award-winning leader in 1-to-1 omni-commerce solutions, to launch an improved web and mobile e-commerce platform, E-Cart. The new system will replace Raley’s current online order and curbside pickup solutions across all existing e-commerce-enabled locations. The new e-commerce platform is part of Raley’s commitment to making […]
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Supervalu’s 4Q Sales ‘Softer’ Than Forecasted
Supervalu’s new president and CEO, Mark Gross, said Tuesday that, although the company’s fourth quarter sales were “softer than we had forecast, I am optimistic about our future prospects … We have a lot of positives to build on as we move forward.” Fourth quarter consolidated net sales were $3.95 billion compared to $4.07 billion […]
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Schnucks Rolls Out ‘Schnupons’ Digital Coupon Program
Schnucks shoppers now have the option to clip and save their grocery store coupons online. Schnupons, as they are referred to, are digital coupons that provide a convenient way for customers to receive additional weekly savings and a simpler way to redeem them during checkout, according to the St. Louis-based grocer. Shoppers can register for […]
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Manomet Grocery Certification Program Nets 500th Store
The Manomet Grocery Stewardship Certification (GSC) Program has reached 500 stores enrolled in its grocery sustainability certification program. Food retailers working with the GSC are responsible for saving more than 648,000 tons of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere and diverting 33,000 tons of waste from landfills. The 500th store enrolled is part of the Giant Eagle […]
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C&S Veteran Joins Supervalu As Corporate Development And Chief Innovation Officer
Supervalu has appointed veteran wholesale executive James Weidenheimer, 57, to the newly-created position of EVP, corporate development and chief innovation officer, reporting to Supervalu President and CEO Mark Gross. Weidenheimer joins the company after having spent the last 16 years in senior leadership positions with C&S Wholesale Grocers. He is expected to start in his […]
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WMU Food Marketing Conference Outgrows Previous Venue, Sets Attendance Record
A new venue was needed for the Western Michigan University Food Marketing Conference this year. Previously held at the Radisson Plaza at Kalamazoo near the campus of WMU, the 51st annual conference took place April 11-12 at Devos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “This venue was chosen because of the fact that we’ve outgrown our […]
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Southeastern Grocers Fast Tracks Cage-Free Egg Commitment
Southeastern Grocers, parent company to Bi-Lo, Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores, said Friday that it has committed to converting 100 percent of its private label eggs to cage free during 2017 and targeting the expansion of that commitment to the remainder of eggs sold by 2025, based on availability. In 2015, Bi-Lo, Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores […]