Fareway Stores has begun a partnership with Bitcoin Depot to deploy its Bitcoin Depot Kiosks in 66 Fareway locations, beginning in the second quarter of the year. The kiosks will be located in stores throughout Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas and Missouri. “We’re thrilled to work with a growing grocery store brand like […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, National
Instacart Adding Dolan, Former Revlon Exec, To Board Of Directors
Instacart has appointed Victoria Dolan, former CFO of Revlon, to the company’s board of directors. Separately, after years of service, Jeff Jordan, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, and Barry McCarthy, president and CEO of Peloton, will retire from the board when their terms expire at the company’s annual meeting of stockholders. Dolan, a seasoned financial […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Aldi, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest
Aldi Debuts Checkout-Free Shopping At Chicago-Area Store
Grabango has launched ALDIgo checkout-free shopping at a Chicago-area Aldi store, making the German discount retailer the first major U.S. grocer to deploy the technology in a full-size location. Will Glaser, CEO of Grabango, described the launch of ALDIgo in the store at 2275 West Galena Blvd. in Aurora, Illinois, a “pivotal moment for the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods
Alliance Retail Group, Swiftly Unveil Retail Media Network
Alliance Retail Group has launched its Retail Media Network in conjunction with Swiftly, offering more than 1,400 independent retailers a way to connect more personally with their 22 million unique consumers through digital and in-store campaigns. “What sets our Retail Media Network apart is that our retailers will receive 100 percent of the dollars we […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Feature, National
Combined Capabilities Of Mercatus Create Connected Ecosystem
Relationshop recently finalized the merger of two providers of e-commerce solutions for independent and regional grocers – Mercatus Technologies and Stor.ai. The new company is operating as Mercatus, a wholly owned subsidiary of Relationshop Inc. Galen Walters, CEO of Relationshop, spoke with The Shelby Report’s Jan Meade. He said Stor.ai, which is based in Tel […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Online Grocery Sales Total $8B, Flat Versus Last Year
The overall U.S. online grocery market ended March with total monthly sales of $8 billion, holding steady compared to a year ago, according to the most recent Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey, fielded March 29-30. These monthly results are an improvement over March 2023, when total monthly online sales had fallen 8 percent on a […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, National, The Kroger Co.
Insite AI Adds Industry Vets To Executive Advisory Council
Insite AI, an AI-enabled category and revenue growth partner for consumer brands, has selected five retail industry veterans to join the company’s executive advisory council. Each member has spent decades at leading retailers and brands, including Walmart, Sam’s Club and Albertsons, as well as top brands like Procter & Gamble, Nabisco and Clorox. The advisory […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Among Webby Awards Nominees
For its digital app experience, the Albertsons Companies has been nominated in the Best Apps & Software – Shopping & Retail category of the 28th Annual Webby Awards. The awards program, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, honors excellence on the Internet. Winners will be announced April 23 during a show […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
LOC Software Introduces ThriVersA
LOC Software, with a history spanning 35 years in the retail technology industry, has launched ThriVersA, the newest evolution of its back-office and point of sale solutions. ThriVersA represents a new chapter in LOC Software’s journey, building on its foundation in LOC’s previous generation product, Store Management Suite (SMS). The name highlights LOC Software’s mission of […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Northeast
Trion’s Merchandising Systems Boost Presentation, Security
by Jack R. Jordan / content creator Founded in 1965, Trion is a true American manufacturer. The Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-based company is known for quality and service, according to Craig Weiskerger, director of sales and marketing. And these values set Trion apart from competitors. “Once you get to know your customers, and you can truly partner […]
Posted inGiant Food, Center Store, Executive News, Merchandising News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Names Crishock As VP, Center Store Omnichannel Merchandising
The Giant Company has named Joanna Crishock as VP of center store omnichannel merchandising, effective immediately. Crishock will report to John Ruane, president of The Giant Co. “With vast experience in consumer insights, strategy and, most recently, commercial planning, price strategy and marketing, Joanna brings tremendous knowledge and strength to her new role,” Ruane said. “She […]
Posted inPackaging News, National, Sustainability News
Coca‑Cola Co. Debuts Lightweight PET Bottle Designs
As part of a commitment to create a circular economy for its packaging, The Coca‑Cola Co. is rolling out redesigned, lighter-weight PET bottles for its sparkling beverage portfolio across the U.S. and Canada this year. For the first time in a decade, 12-, 16.9- and 20-ounce bottles of Coca‑Cola, Sprite and Fanta – as well […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, West
iFoodDS Gives Firms Confidence Their Data Is Secure, Yet Sharable
Shelby Publishing’s Bob Reeves recently visited with Allyson Sharron, VP of marketing for Seattle, Washington-based iFoodDS, who spoke about how the company offers connected traceability, quality and food safety solutions for the fresh food supply chain. “We help grocery retailers, foodservice operators, distributors and their suppliers optimize quality and reduce food waste by giving them […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Willy Street Co-op Deploys eGrowcery To Improve Experience
Willy Street Co-op, a group of cooperative supermarkets in Wisconsin, has deployed digital ordering and fulfillment solutions from eGrowcery, a retail food industry e-commerce platform for grocers. Willy Street Co-op is offering online shopping of nearly its entire product range for customer pick up or delivery. “Our primary stakeholders – the cooperative’s members and employees – […]
Posted inAssociation News, Merchandising News, National
FMI: Consumers View Value In Terms of Quality, Experience
Value is the name of the game for consumers today. Rick Stein, VP of fresh foods for FMI – The Food Industry Association, recently spoke about trends in fresh with The Griffin Report’s Maggie Kaeppel. Stein said FMI research shows that “value isn’t just what it used to be.” Instead of solely a price point, consumers […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS Appoints Parsons As Product Owner Of Self-Service
Boone, North Carolina-based ECRS has appointed John Parsons as the product owner of self-service. Parsons brings with him a successful history in the information technology and services industry, with expertise in retail, customer relationship management, IT service management, management and account management. Having accumulated 47 years of experience in retail automation and store systems, Parsons’s […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Online Grocery Technology, West
Albertsons Cos. Introduces Simplified ‘For U’ Loyalty Program
Albertsons Cos. has introduced “for U,” a new, simplified loyalty program with the goal of providing more value for the retailer’s 38 million loyalty members. The “for U” loyalty program offers customers a single points-based system, with double the time to earn points and a new automatic cash off option for more convenient savings, among other benefits. The program […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest, Sustainability News
H-E-B Commemorates Earth Month With Expanded Support
In commemoration of Earth Month, H-E-B has announced its 2024 Community Recycling Grant recipients and has expanded multiple environmental programs across Texas. Guided by its Our Texas, Our Future commitment, H-E-B’s mission is to increase awareness and adoption of sustainability efforts that help preserve Texas’s land, water and air, now and for generations to come. Community recycling […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Schnucks Completes Store Remodels In Evansville, IN
Schnucks has recently completed upgrades and renovations at two Evansville, Indiana-based stores: its Green River and Evansville West locations. “Schnucks has served the Evansville community for nearly 50 years, and we remain committed to offering our dedicated customers the best grocery shopping experience possible,” said Stephen Rennels, division manager. “We invite them to not only stop by to check out […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, Imperial Distributors, Northeast, Supply Chain News
Imperial Distributors Makes Several Leadership Changes
Imperial Distributors has announced key organizational changes to its leadership team, effective April 1. Michael Sleeper, who joined Imperial in 1964 and became president and CEO in 1970, will transition into the role of executive chairman of the board. Sleeper’s entrepreneurial and visionary leadership and commitment to Imperial’s values have shaped its success and influence […]