Whole Foods Market is introducing a new, quick-shop store format to provide customers in urban neighborhoods with easier access to fresh offerings. The new format – Whole Foods Market Daily Shop – will initially launch on the Upper East Side in Manhattan with additional locations in New York City to follow. The first store, located […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, National
IGA, AppCard Partner To Improve Shopping Experience
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has begun a strategic partnership with AppCard, a personalized marketing and shopper analytics solution for independent grocers. This collaboration marks a milestone in both companies’ commitment to enhancing the customer shopping experience and driving greater loyalty in the independent grocery sector. Under this new partnership, AppCard will become a member of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Perishables, West
Afresh Focused On Fresh Product Fulfillment For Grocers
“When we looked at the grocery landscape, we came to believe that fresh was the future of this industry.” That’s how Nathan Fenner, co-founder of San Francisco, California-based Afresh, described the reasoning behind starting the technology company. Afresh’s mission is to eliminate food waste and create greater food accessibility. The A.I.-powered software optimizes order forecasting […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS Welcomes Red Pepper To API Ecosystem
Boone, North Carolina-based ECRS has partnered with Red Pepper to extend customer marketing and insights through the tech company’s shopper engagement platform. Red Pepper’s offering consolidates customer-centric marketing and equips retailers with a 360-degree view of shopper insights and analytics by integrating marketing and sales data between ECRS’ CATAPULT and Red Pepper. The collaboration will […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast
Tops Celebrates Remodeled Store In Williamsville, NY
Tops Friendly Markets celebrated its latest renovated store Feb. 27 in the Village of Williamsville, New York, located three miles from the Tops’ corporate headquarters. The Williamsville location has served the Historic Village of Williamsville for more than 56 years. It offers enhanced services, an expanded assortment of products and an enlarged fresh perimeter with […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Moser’s Foods, ProfitTrax AI Target Whole Store Profitability
Moser’s Foods, in partnership with PFSbrands, has chosen the ProfitTrax AI Solutions Suite to optimize retail operations and enhance profitability. The central Missouri grocer chose Smart Retail Solutions’ ProfitTrax AI for its advanced analytics capabilities, plain English generative AI profit improvement insights and track record in the retail grocery sector. “We are excited to partner […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Dierberg’s, Midwest
Dierbergs Selects Swiftly To Up Omnichannel Experience
Dierbergs Markets has partnered with Swiftly, a provider of retail technology and tools, to enhance its customer experience by integrating digital and in-store offerings for increased personalization. In addition, Swiftly’s retail media network offers Dierbergs a new vehicle for vendors to reach shoppers and grow sales. “Adopting Swiftly’s retail technology is an important step for […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, National
Electronic Shelf Labels – Small In Size, Big In Features
In a business based on penny margins, retailers are perpetually searching for ways to optimize their pricing strategy. Lately, grocers have been turning to electronic shelf labels as part of the solution. According to FMI’s SPEAKS 2023 report, as retailers look for more ways to use technology to improve operations and customer experience, electronic shelf […]