The Giant Co. has named John MacDonald as VP of marketing, effective immediately. He will report to President John Ruane. “John is a passionate and talented marketer, with a knack for building dynamic teams that deliver creative and strategic marketing initiatives to drive results,” Ruane said. “With his extensive knowledge of both our business and […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National, Online Grocery Technology
eGrowcery, CresLane Partner To Launch E-Commerce Solutions
eGrowcery and CresLane Retail Solutions have begun a new partnership to equip supermarket retailers with shopper-centric e-commerce solutions that integrate with in-person sales channels. Today’s supermarket retailers are increasingly adopting an omnichannel approach to merge grocery e-commerce with physical store interactions, aiming to create comprehensive insights into consumer purchasing patterns. Modern point-of-sale systems facilitate a unified […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Walmart Opens High Tech FC In Greencastle, PA
Walmart recently celebrated the grand opening of a new 1.5 million-square-foot fulfillment center 10 miles north of Hagerstown, Maryland, located at 1915 Ebberts Spring Court in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. This next generation facility will enable the retailer to fulfill more orders, more quickly. Company associates were joined by local elected officials and community members to mark […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Sustainability News, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Reports Progress in 2023 Sustainability Report
Weis Markets has released its 2023 Sustainability Report: Doing Good for Food, Friends and Nature, which details the company’s progress in reducing its overall environmental impact in its seven-state market area. The report reviews Weis Markets’ continued efforts to conserve resources, embrace green design and reduce environmental impact. Since 2008, the company has reduced its […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Ibotta Names Bailey To Board, Patel As Head Of Investor Relations
Ibotta, a technology company providing digital promotions and performance marketing solutions, has made two recent appointments. As previously disclosed, Stephen Bailey, CEO and co-founder of ExecOnline, joined the Ibotta Board of Directors when Ibotta completed its IPO, and Shalin Patel has joined to lead investor relations. “Embarking on the next phase of our journey as […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Packaging News, Southwest
TIPA, Viva Fresh Open Honor Texas Produce Icon Fox
During this year’s Viva Fresh, the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) celebrated the vibrant spirit of the fresh produce industry while also paying tribute in memoriam to Texas produce icon Craig Fox of Fox Packaging. The Viva Fresh Open golf tournament, presented by BEBO Distributing and H-E-B, posthumously honored Fox with a $25,000 scholarship in his name. Funds were raised through registrations from the annual golf tournament, which was held this year at the […]
Posted inNortheast, Corporate Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Tops Friendly Markets
Birdzi To Enhance Shopper Communications For Tops Friendly Markets
Northeast Grocery Inc. (NGI), the parent company of Tops Friendly Markets, has selected Birdzi’s personalization and analytics platform to enhance customer connections at all 148 Tops locations in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Once fully implemented, shoppers will benefit from individualized emails and unique promotional offers, made possible by Birdzi’s approach to AI-driven personalization. NGI’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Givex’s Coupon Portal To Boost ROFDA’S Wholesale Partners
Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates (ROFDA) has begun a partnership with Givex Inc. to use its Enterprise Coupon Portal for new coupon and deal management, with the goal of enhancing shoppers’ savings and increasing loyalty and brand awareness. Formed in 1962 to enhance the success of independent retail grocers, ROFDA is a cooperative representing […]