National Retail Solutions Inc. (NRS) has begun a partnership with DoorDash, using its retail APIs to strengthen small independent retailers across America. “This important partnership allows those businesses to thrive in the face of uncertainty, ensuring local communities flourish,” said Elie Y. Katz, CEO and president of NRS. “[The collaboration] with DoorDash gives these local […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inSustainability News, National, News, Whole Foods
Whole Foods, Mad Agriculture Launch National Biodiversity Highway Initiative
Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture have collaborated to launch a national biodiversity highway initiative aimed at reconstructing native ecosystems across American farmland. The program, beginning in and around the Lowery Creek Watershed in Wisconsin, seeks to connect climate-resilient habitats restoring biodiversity, improving soil and water health and strengthening the long-term resilience of the food […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, C-Store News, National, News
Wawa Selects RELEX Solutions To Boost Forecasting, Replenishment
Wawa has selected RELEX Solutions to deploy machine learning-based forecasting and replenishment capabilities across all its 1,100 stores in nine states and Washington, D.C. Wawa is known for its large selection of fresh food offerings, including built-to-order hoagies and variety of coffee and hand-crafted beverages. RELEX will provide a scalable forecasting and replenishment system for […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Research, National, News
Survey: 71% Of Consumers Shop For Groceries Online
A new national survey from VTEX, composable commerce platform provider, finds that 71 percent of consumers have shopped online for groceries, with 50 percent doing so at least once a month. However, many shoppers are holding back from deeper digital engagement due to persistent friction in the experience. The findings reveal insights for grocers looking to […]
Posted inGrocery Research, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News
2025 Butterball Togetherness Report Provides Profitable Insights For Retailers
Butterball has released the Butterball Togetherness Report: Unlocking Retail Potential Through Social Meal Gatherings. The Butterball Togetherness Report reveals consumers’ shopping behaviors and trends when buying groceries for social meals with friends and family outside of the holidays and special occasions. The results highlight the desire for more social meals throughout the year, which according […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, National, News
Simbe Survey: Shelf Execution Gaps Undermine Shopper Trust
Simbe has released findings from a new independent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. grocery shoppers that shows execution at the shelf is a critical and overlooked factor shaping retail loyalty. While overall satisfaction with grocery retailers remains high, many shoppers hesitate to recommend their primary store – pointing to a growing “execution trust gap” fueled […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Gelson's, News, West
Gelson’s, Upshop Collaborate On Store Operations Technology
Gelson’s Markets is embracing a data-driven transformation in store operations by partnering with Upshop. By adopting the tech firm’s total store platform, Gelson’s aims to infuse intelligence into its forecasting, total store ordering, production planning and real-time inventory processes, ensuring every location is tuned into local demand dynamics. The initiative means shoppers will find what […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southeast
ECRS Adds Text-Em-All Capabilities To CATAPULT Software
At Ignite 2025, ECRS announced that it had begun a strategic partnership with Text-Em-All, a provider of mass messaging solutions. The collaboration designates Text-Em-All as the preferred SMS marketing provider integrated with the CATAPULT software suite, enabling independent retailers to engage customers more effectively and drive growth. With the integration, CATAPULT users can send SMS messages directly to their shoppers without time-consuming manual workarounds. Whether promoting a weekend […]