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Total Online Grocery Sales Reach $11.6B In October

U.S. monthly online grocery sales totaled $11.6 billion in October, a 10.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. October’s moderate growth rate compared to the 2024 surge was the result of an expanding base of monthly active users (MAUs), tempered by anemic gains […]

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Albertsons Cos. Adds Free Uber One Perks For Loyalty Members

Albertsons Companies Inc. is collaborating with Uber, becoming the first major grocer to offer Uber One perks to all free and paid loyalty members. As the company continues to invest in its loyalty program, members of the free for U and paid FreshPass programs can receive extended free trials of Uber One. “At Albertsons Cos., […]

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H-E-B Offers Free Nature Center Admission For Texas Recycles Day

In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, H-E-B is offering free admission to 18 nature centers across the state Nov. 14-16 in exchange for one recyclable plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag per person. Participating nature centers are: Border: Quinta Mazatlán and Sea Turtle Inc.; Central Texas: Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, Meadows Center for Water and […]

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ECRS, Ricoh Partner For Onsite Service Of Self-Checkout Solutions

ECRS has begun a strategic partnership with Ricoh USA Inc., a provider of digital workplace services and information management, that will bring onsite service and support to ECRS’s self-checkout products, enhancing reliability and customer satisfaction across retail environments. Through Ricoh’s Service Advantage program and its extensive service network and expertise in managed services, ECRS customers […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast

Giant Eagle Launches Upside Pay For Instant Cash Back

Giant Eagle Inc. has expanded its partnership with Upside by launching Upside Pay across all of its stores. The secure mobile payment option gives shoppers instant cash back at the register – no receipt uploads required – while helping Giant Eagle strengthen customer loyalty and drive measurable sales growth. “We’re always looking for ways to enhance the in-store experience, […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Food Stores, News, West

AFS Expands Instacart Solutions To Member Retailers, Banners

Utah-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) is bringing Instacart’s white-label e-commerce solutions Storefront and Storefront Pro to its owned and operated banners, including Fresh Market, Lin’s and Macey’s, and independent member stores, including Broulim’s, Davis Food & Drug, Kent’s and Lee’s, providing them with e-commerce and retail media capabilities “We’re excited to partner with AFS to […]

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NRS Integrates With Grubhub For Grocery Delivery, Pickup

Independent grocers in National Retail Solutions’ (NRS) nationwide point-of-sale (POS) network can offer customers remote ordering for delivery or in-store pick-up through the Grubhub app. “We are tremendously excited to announce our integration with Grubhub,” said Elie Y. Katz, president and CEO of NRS.  “This partnership empowers our NRS retailers, which are predominantly neighborhood convenience […]

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The Campbell’s Co. Debuts 2025 State Of The Sides Report

The Campbell’s Company has released its annual State of the Sides report, a study that highlights Thanksgiving’s most popular side dishes. “Generations have turned to Campbell’s to create their holiday side dishes over the years, and this year’s report shows those classics are still at the heart of every holiday celebration,” said Marci Raible, VP of […]