Walmart is expanding delivery offerings, integrating pharmacy medications and general merchandise into one single delivery order. The new offering is available in six states: Arkansas, Missouri, New York, Nevada, South Carolina and Wisconsin. By the end of January, Walmart’s pharmacy delivery is expected to be available in 49 states, reaching millions of customers. Pharmacy delivery […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Afresh Store Ordering To Foodservice
Fresh Thyme Market, a better-for-you Midwest grocer, is rolling out Afresh Store Ordering for Food Service. With this addition, Afresh gives Fresh Thyme the ability to tap into AI that is built for the nuances of fresh foods to deliver high quality ordering and inventory management for deli and prepared foods. Fresh Thyme is on […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, International Foods, West
Island Pacific Partners With GCash For Financial Services
Island Pacific Seafood Market has forged a partnership with GCash, the Philippines’ leading financial technology app, that will allow shoppers to send money, pay bills and access other financial services from the grocer’s more than 20 stores across California and Nevada. “This partnership is a testament to our commitment to serving the Filipino community,” said Maite Defensor, CEO […]
Posted inProduce News, National, Sustainability News
IFPA CEO Burns Highlights ‘Fight For Fresh’ During Industry Address
Kicking off the annual International Fresh Produce Association State of the Industry keynote with a recap of various advocacy victories in 2024, IFPA CEO Cathy Burns highlighted the impact fresh produce and floral have on people, plates and the planet. “While it’s challenging to maintain connection today, whether watching TV or scrolling social media, the […]
Posted inProduce News, National, Sustainability News
Sprouts Expands Sustainability Partnership With IFCO
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market and Tampa, Florida-based IFCO, a provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, report that they have made significant advancements in their ongoing partnership. The arrangement began in December 2020 with a pilot program at Sprouts that focused on the use of reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh produce items packed […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, National
Semifinalists Advance In FMI’s Tech Pitch Competition
FMI – The Food Industry Association has named the six semifinalists in the FMItech Pitch Competition, a chance to showcase groundbreaking technology solutions to the food industry at the 2025 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. Out of 20 submissions, the judges have narrowed the field to six semifinalists. Semifinalists Badge’s no-code mobile wallet platform allows retailers to reach […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Introduces Loyalty Rewards Program
Save A Lot has introduced its first loyalty program: Save A Lot Rewards. Provided through its mobile app, Save A Lot offers points or “dots” for shoppers to redeem for rewards at their local retailer. Though independent Save A Lot retail partners will have flexibility to customize the app with local offers, the loyalty program […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest
Foxtrot Café & Market Relaunches Digital Order, Delivery Service
Foxtrot Café & Market in Chicago has relaunched its app, enabling digital order ahead in-store pickup and delivery service. The company offers an expanded coffee experience and reimagined food offerings, including exclusive coffee blends and breakfast tacos, panini sandwiches and bowls and freshly baked cookies. Items, including a large spirits selection, are available for pickup […]