Thanks to its partnership with DailyPay, Washington-based Yoke’s Fresh Markets has reported a 34 percent increase in employee tenure among staff who use the on-demand pay method. On average, employees who use DailyPay stay 31 days longer on the job than those who do not, according to Yoke’s, an employee-owned chain of grocery stores. Through […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, Guest Contributors, National
Exploring How Retail Grocery Can Tap Into Coming Benefits Of AI
Remember when the buzz was all about category management? E-commerce? Block chain? Big data? Well, the new chatter is all about artificial intelligence, or AI. But this time the breakthrough tech is traveling through everything – business, consumers, governments and even artists. Unlike those other transformative technology waves, AI is something we can experience and […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
Wakefern Rolling Out Tally At More ShopRite Stores
Following a productive pilot program, Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. is expanding Simbe’s business intelligence solution, Tally, into additional ShopRite stores to optimize inventory management. Over the past several months, Wakefern vetted Simbe’s platform in more than 20 stores to ensure that the technology solution integrated into their environments. They were able to use […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Vendor Deadline Nears For Meijer’s Sustainability Summit
In an effort to expand its sustainable product offerings in categories storewide, Meijer will hold its second annual virtual Sustainability Summit Oct. 11-13. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company wants to engage suppliers in categories ranging from food/health/beauty and everyday essentials to pets, apparel and general merchandise. Meijer is targeting 38 different certifications on vendor products […]
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, West
Save Mart, Lucky Stores Begin Monopoly Savings Game
Modesto, California-based Save Mart and Lucky stores have launched their “Monopoly Kick Off the Savings” collect-and-win game. Through Oct. 31, Save Mart and Lucky shoppers throughout California and Western Nevada have a chance to win prizes and money-saving offers valuing more than $25 million. “We are excited to offer our shoppers incredible savings and prizes that range in value from instant […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Online Grocery Technology, West
Albertsons Adds Nutrition Insights To Sincerely Health Platform
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has shared the latest digital enhancement to its Sincerely Health platform, a nutrition insights tool that measures grocery purchases based on the serving recommendations of USDA’s MyPlate guidance. The “Nutrition” functionality within the Sincerely Health experience empowers customers to make informed food choices based on their dietary preferences, household size and age group. “With the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, National
Instacart Campaign Helps Parents Prep For School Year
Instacart has begun a six-week back-to-school campaign that spans more than 1,400 retail banners in the U.S. and Canada. The “You’ve Got This, Parents” program covers fresh groceries for breakfast and lunch, school supplies, sports equipment, backpacks, kids’ clothing, electronics and other everyday essentials. The effort, which marks Instacart’s biggest back-to-school campaign, includes brands such […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Midwest
Hy-Vee, Uber Eats Partner For Grocery Delivery
In a move that will strengthen Uber Eats’ grocery selection in eight Midwest states, the company has announced a new partnership with Hy-Vee for on-demand and scheduled deliveries. More than 260 Hy-Vee grocery and liquor stores in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin will be available to shop through Uber and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Sustainability News
ShopRite Of Carteret Introduces EVgo Fast Charging Station
The ShopRite of Carteret hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 2 to debut an EVgo electric vehicle fast charging station at its 801 Roosevelt Ave. location in Carteret, New Jersey. The EVgo charging station can serve four vehicles simultaneously. The station was supported with funding through the PSE&G Electric Vehicle Charging Program, which is designed […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, National
Instacart To Accept SNAP Payments Online Across U.S.
Instacart has announced that EBT SNAP can now be used to buy groceries online in every state, making Instacart the first and only online grocery marketplace to accept SNAP payments in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The company recently launched online SNAP acceptance in Alaska with Albertsons Cos. banner Safeway, completing the commitment it made in 2022 as part […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
Market Intel: 5 Areas Supercharged By Competitive Pricing
Sponsored content While traditionally a time-consuming and costly endeavor, competitive pricing intelligence is set to undergo a radical transformation thanks to the advancement of retail technologies and software services. Grocers, in particular, are on the brink of a new era of business improvement, with pricing intelligence integrated into every aspect from customer attraction and product […]
Posted inPackaging News, National
Consumer Brands Offers Local Recycling Data Through SmartLabel
The Consumer Brands Association and The Recycling Partnership are providing consumers with up-to-date, localized recycling instructions on product packaging through the CBA’s SmartLabel digital QR code labeling platform. Consumers can scan the thousands of products that use SmartLabel to access The Recycling Partnership’s Recycle Check, a package-specific, data-driven solution to help navigate the system. “Consumer […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
July U.S. Online Sales Decline Versus Year Ago
The U.S. online grocery market posted $7.2 billion in total sales, down 7 percent compared to last year, according to the latest Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded July 29-30. This month’s downtrend was evident across all three receiving methods, driven by a pullback in order frequency plus constrained spending, despite a larger base […]
Posted inBashas', Online Grocery Technology, West
Bashas’ Expands Gift Options With Blackhawk Network
Pleasanton, California-based Bashas’ has joined Blackhawk Network’s distribution, expanding gift options in its 112 supermarket locations across Arizona and New Mexico. Blackhawk’s suite of multi-brand cards pull brands together across top-selling categories onto a themed gift card. Such multi-store cards allow for a more personal gift experience, so that recipients can redeem at any or […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Midwest
Storewise Introduces PriceFind For Competitive Pricing Insights
Overland Park, Kansas-based Storewise has introduced PriceFind, a new competitive pricing tool delivering visibility to competitors’ pricing on hundreds of key value items. As a result of this new tool, independent grocers will know where their KVI prices stand amongst certain regional and national players local to them. Key benefits of the new PriceFind tool by […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Sustainability News
Clearly Clean Launches Recyclable Food Tray Solution
Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania-based Clearly Clean Products LLC, a rolled-edge, recyclable food tray packaging company, has launched a full line of recyclable, overwrap food trays targeted specifically to grocery retailers and wholesalers. This solution, utilized primarily for poultry, meat, produce, seafood and deli, is a boxed program and features downgauged tray thicknesses to enable a quick, easy and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
The Alkaline Water Co. Enters New Co-Packing Partnership
Scottsdale, Arizona-based The Alkaline Water Co. Inc. has further expanded its production capacity through a new co-packing partner in New York. A1 Beverages recently completed a new packaging and bottling production line and has plans to further expand capacity in 2024. The partnership is important to The Alkaline Water Co. for the continued growth of the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Bakery News, Midwest
Bimbo Bakeries USA Minimizes Waste With Zebra Technologies
Pennsylvania-based Bimbo Bakeries USA is using antuit.ai – now part of Illinois-based Zebra Technologies – to transform its organization by improving order accuracy and team visibility. With the Zebra antuit.ai “Predictive Ordering for Direct Store Delivery” solution, Bimbo Bakeries USA has also minimized waste by reducing forecast errors up to 30 percent, as well as achieving […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Merchandising News, National
Study: Families Skip Meals Due To Financial Reasons
Thirty-six percent of U.S. families have skipped meals due to financial reasons in the last year, according to the fourth wave of the dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker study released Aug. 2. The quarterly study – now completing its first year – also found that 30 percent of Americans across all age groups reported they have skipped […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Gelson's, West
Instacart Adds Customizable Storefronts, Shoppable Campaigns
San Francisco-based Instacart has introduced new capabilities for its enterprise e-commerce solutions that make it easier for retailers to customize their storefronts and launch shoppable campaigns for holidays or special occasions. Retailers can modify their homepages, create custom landing pages and build shoppable campaigns from a dashboard in Instacart Storefront and Storefront Pro. Stew Leonard’s is using […]