Sponsored content In Part I of the series, the data showed that there’s a mismatch between loyalty membership and loyalty behavior. Here in Part II, we take a closer look at those loyalty customers to explore what grocers can do to make super-users out of those infrequent loyalty members. For any given grocer, there are […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop, Badger Technologies Celebrate School Partnership With Donation
Stop & Shop celebrated the fifth anniversary of its partnership with P.S. 105 The Bay School in New York by donating $17,500 to enable the school to meet the needs of its more than 600 students. In 2019, The Bay School was the first school in New York to be a recipient of the Stop […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS, InComm Healthcare Partner For Benefit Card Integration
InComm Healthcare has joined ECRS’ CATAPULT point-of-sale integration ecosystem, which will allow Dual Network Benefit Card holders to use their health plan supplemental benefit funds at ECRS retailers nationwide. Serving more than 320 healthcare plans and more than 10 million members, InComm Healthcare created the Dual Network Benefit Card so members of participating health plans […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, UNFI, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Introduces Retail Media Network Powered By Swiftly
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has introduced its retail media network for independent and regional grocery retailers across the U.S. The UNFI Media Network, powered by Swiftly, a provider of retail technology, tools and solutions, is intended to bring retail technology solutions to UNFI’s network of more than 30,000 customer locations and about 11,000 brand […]
Posted inMarketing News, National
Acosta Group Acquires CROSSMARK, Product Connections
Acosta Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CROSSMARK, including its headquarter sales agency and retail solutions businesses, and Product Connections, a marketing services business, from WIS International, which will retain its inventory verification services business. This transaction will accelerate Acosta Group’s ongoing transformation, enhancing the company’s role as a growth engine for brands across […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Home Page Latest News, Meijer, National, The Kroger Co.
Best In Class: Maximizing Memorial Day Sales
Memorial Day, a federal holiday honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military, also marks the unofficial start of summer, synonymous with backyard barbecues, family gatherings and festive picnics. It’s also a prime opportunity for supermarkets to maximize Memorial Day sales by focusing on customer experience, value and community spirit. Firing Up Customer Engagement Interactive Grilling Demonstrations: Host in-store […]
Posted inGelson's, Online Grocery Technology, West
Gelson’s Strengthens Fresh Food Operations With Invafresh
Gelson’s Markets has expanded its partnership with Invafresh to include in-store production and centralized kitchen operations. By using the AI-enhanced capabilities of the Invafresh Fresh Retail Platform, Gelson’s has been able to improve operational efficiency across its 27 full-service specialty grocery stores by reducing shrink, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and having a centralized repository of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Joins Ibotta Performance Network For Product Offers
Schnucks Markets Inc. has joined the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN), the first digital network that delivers promotions in a coordinated fashion across retailer platforms, large third-party publisher sites and Ibotta’s direct-to-consumer properties. In addition to Ibotta providing customers access to exclusive product offers in Schnucks’ stores throughout the Midwest, a key component of the partnership […]