Instacart and Pack Health, a Quest Diagnostics company specializing in patient engagement, are working to improve food access and healthy eating habits in underserved communities. By integrating Instacart into Pack Health’s programs, the companies will deliver a complementary suite of services aimed at increasing access to the food, nutrition education and coaching support people need […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, West
Thrive Market First Online-Only Retailer To Accept SNAP EBT
Membership-based Thrive Market has announced it will begin accepting SNAP EBT, making it the first online-only retailer to receive USDA approval to do so. Beginning Feb. 26, SNAP EBT will be accepted on Thrive Market in the U.S. All EBT cardholders who join as new members are eligible for a free membership. Founded in 2014, […]
Posted inWalmart, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Walmart Acquires Vizio To Improve Operating System
Walmart has entered into an agreement to acquire Vizio and its SmartCast Operating System. This will help the retailer connect with and serve its customers in new ways, including innovative television and in-home entertainment and media experiences. It would also create new opportunities to help advertisers connect with customers, empowering brands with differentiated opportunities to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Eagle’s Leap Media Group Joins Stingray’s Network
Leap Media Group, Giant Eagle’s retail media network, will join Stingray Advertising’s retail audio advertising network. Launching in 194 Giant Eagle stores across western Pennsylvania, Ohio, northern West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana, this partnership will allow the regional food retailer to engage with high-intent shoppers through innovative audio advertising solutions. “The addition of Giant […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
January Online Grocery Sales Total $8.5B
The U.S. online grocery market finished January with $8.5 billion in total sales, up 1.8 percent compared to 2023, according to the recent Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey. Despite a jump in the number of households buying groceries online during the month, January’s overall sales growth was moderated year over year by a downward […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Shopkick Turns Grocery Shopping ‘Into A Scavenger Hunt’
Getting the attention of customers has always been one of the biggest challenges for retailers. As technology improves, they are having to find new ways to put eyes on their stores. Historically, retailers have been able to accomplish this through coupons, rebates, promotions and rewards, according to Brad Godwin, SVP head of CPG/retail partnerships at […]
Posted inFeature, Grocery Store Equipment, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
CEO: Upshop Helping ‘Lessen The Load’ On Grocery Employees
The Shelby Report’s SVP Jan Meade recently caught up with Shamus Hines, CEO of Upshop, to talk about how the software company can aid grocery retailers and their employees. Hines said Tampa, Florida-based Upshop has operational technology that supports some of the more complicated workflows in the grocery store. These may be considered through three […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Shop ’n Save Using Upside To Lift Loyalty Initiatives
Upside has partnered with about 80 independently owned Shop ’n Save locations in western Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Ohio and West Virginia to connect the retailers with the digital marketplace’s users, who will be incentivized with personalized promotions to spend more money with them. “Our partnership with Upside is a testament to our commitment to […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
Self-Checkout Meets Top Shopper Priorities
For more than two decades, self-checkouts have played an important role in shaping the retail landscape. Initially created as a tool to enable retailers to deploy team members to perform more high-touch tasks in the store, self-checkouts have taken on a much larger role. As retailers look to create a frictionless POS system and a […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Southwest
Mercatus Introduces New AisleOne Solution
Mercatus, a Houston-based provider of grocery e-commerce solutions, has launched AisleOne. The intelligent targeting and enhanced personalization solution uses the customer engagement technology from its parent company, Relationshop, to provide regional grocers and independents with a competitive advantage over national chains, mass merchants and discounters. AisleOne enables grocery retailers to activate data insights to deliver […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Rolling Out Simbe’s Tally At 60 More Stores
SpartanNash plans to add Simbe’s autonomous inventory robot Tally at 60 additional company-operated stores across the Midwest. Simbe’s Store Intelligence platform informs product stocking, ordering, merchandising and e-commerce fulfillment, with real-time inventory insights across every store area. The data precision that Tally gives ensures items are available for SpartanNash shoppers with accurate location and price, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Survey: Self-Checkout Adoption Among Retailers Rising
According to a survey conducted on behalf of NCR Voyix by Incisiv, 43 percent of retailers have mature self-checkout in place, and an additional 17 percent are further scaling their self-checkout deployments. The State of the Industry: Self-Checkout in Convenience & Fuel and Food & Grocery Retail study revealed insights from senior executives in convenience, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger Expands Digital Shelf Optimization With Intelligence Node
Kroger Marketplace has partnered with Intelligence Node to enhance online shopping by providing an experience that better informs shoppers’ product selections and purchase decisions. Additionally, third-party sellers will benefit from a content management solution that aligns with improving the ranking criteria of modern search engine results pages (SERPs), enabling enhanced visibility and clarity across product […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Center Store, Midwest
Crystal Light Debuts Brand Refresh, New Products
Crystal Light has debuted a brand refresh that features an updated logo and three additions to its portfolio. The new products – Mixology, Immunity and Energy – offer an enhanced beverage experience with cocktail-inspired flavors, immunity-supporting Zinc and Vitamin C and caffeine. The Crystal Light Mixology Multipack offers a solution for customers wanting to make […]
Posted inSustainability News, Center Store, National
Kellanova To Achieve 90% Renewable Electricity In 2024
Kellanova, formerly known as Kellogg Co., is on track to reach its goal of creating a climate-positive future, including achieving 100 percent renewable electricity in its manufacturing facilities by the end of 2030. This step is part of Kellanova’s Better Days Promise. Ninety percent renewable electricity in North America The company’s Kellanova-owned North America manufacturing […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Grocery TV’s Retail Media Network Expanding In NYC
New York City supermarket chains D’Agostino and Gristedes are now available on Grocery TV, an in-store digital advertising network. ‘”This expansion not only enhances our reach but also gives our NYC-based agency partners and brands the opportunity to experience Grocery TV firsthand,” said Marlow Nickell, CEO of Grocery TV. With the additions, Grocery TV will […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Ahold Delhaize Omnichannel Brands Coming To DoorDash
Ahold Delhaize USA has announced an agreement with DoorDash to offer an additional on-demand grocery delivery marketplace to customers at each of its omnichannel brands. DoorDash is already available in nearly all markets Ahold Delhaize USA brands serve, with the service live for most customers at Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford and Stop & […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Via Instacart, Hy-Vee Adds Same-Day Grocery Delivery
Hy-Vee has expanded a partnership with Instacart to integrate its fulfillment capabilities for same-day delivery into the grocer’s owned and operated websites and apps. Instacart’s Fulfillment as a Service offering makes it easy for retailers to plug the fulfillment technology into their e-commerce via API, integrating with storefronts and brand identity. Retailers can choose from […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Executive News, Northeast
Trion Industries Mourns Passing Of President
Trion Industries has announced the death of President John Thalenfeld, who died unexpectedly Feb 4. Thalenfeld, 67, was the son of company founder David Thalenfeld. “All who knew him, his corporate endeavors, and years of involvement in community charitable efforts mourn this unfathomable loss,” the company said in a statement. “The corporation’s officers, management and […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Southwest, Sustainability News
Free Nutrition Education Tops Natural Grocers’ ESG Report
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. has released its environmental, social and governance (ESG) report for fiscal year 2023. In its third annual ESG report, the specialty retailer emphasizes its support for practices that promote environmental sustainability, human health and community well-being, including new product standards. Founded in 1955, the retailer said it believes that […]