The U.S. online grocery market increased by 5 percent versus last year, ending October with $8.2 billion in sales, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded Oct. 30-31. Higher average order values, especially in delivery, offset a slowdown in total order volume for the month. In addition, mass continued to […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
ECRM Celebrates Anniversary With In-Person Sessions
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary next year, ECRM will be returning to its roots hosting a full roster of in-person sessions across categories within food and beverage, health and beauty care, general merchandise and pharmacy/medical markets. ECRM was founded in 1994 by Charlie Bowlus as a way for buyers to connect with brands in-person […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, C-Store News, National
Mercedes-Benz To Add EV Charging At All Buc-ee’s Locations
Mercedes-Benz HPC North America LLC has entered into a new strategic agreement with Buc-ee’s, marking a milestone in the journey to create a national charging network for drivers across the country. Mercedes-Benz will build charging hubs at most Buc-ee’s travel centers, starting with about 30 by the end of 2024, and has begun work on charging […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Southeast
Survey Notes Barriers To Boosting In-Store Experience
Significant disconnects between physical and digital commerce and store and corporate leadership are among the key barriers to improving the grocery experience, according to a study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. The study, which surveyed 346 high-volume store leaders and corporate level customer experience […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Amazon Fresh Offering Delivery Without Prime Membership
Previously available only to Prime members, Amazon is making grocery delivery and free pickup available to customers in all U.S. cities and towns where Amazon Fresh is offered. “All customers can order groceries online for delivery or pickup from Amazon Fresh across the U.S. – with Whole Foods Market coming soon – even if they […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte Pioneers Plastic Banana Containers
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a producer, marketer and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables based in Miami, Florida, is partnering with Arena Packaging to introduce reusable plastic containers for bananas. The invention aims to transform industry standards for the leading fruit in fresh produce, while reducing food waste, carbon emissions, operational costs and preserving […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
AWG, Upside Plan Profit-Generation Opportunities
Upside has begun a new partnership with Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. that will further expand the technology company’s growing network of 100,000 retailers nationwide and open opportunities for profit generation for AWG members. “Grocers across the nation are actively seeking innovative avenues to boost profits while catering to the preferences of their customer […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Sprouts Taps Instacart’s FoodStorm For Catering Services
Sprouts Farmers Market has partnered with Instacart to launch FoodStorm, an order management system, to help streamline catering operations and modernize the handling of holiday inventory across the grocer’s more than 400 locations. Sprouts is now accepting pre-orders for the holiday season through its website, app and in-store with FoodStorm’s OMS. The addition of the […]