Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions, has released findings of an executive survey, “Role of AI/ML in Supply Chain and Demand Forecasting,” conducted in partnership with Incisiv. Survey respondents indicated their prioritization of data-related initiatives, with 82 percent focusing on data-driven demand forecasting and 61 percent […]
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RSA America Hires Easley And Osborne For Executive Positions
Chicago-based RSA America has announced that Robert Easley will serve as its chief growth officer and Mark Osborne as director of retail execution. Easley served as SVP operations, chief change officer and chief marketing officer at H-E-B. At RSA America, he will lead all strategic business development and sales partnership activities to grow the company. “The […]
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FDA Traceability Rule Approaching November Deadline
The FDA has proposed establishing additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for those who manufacture, process, pack or hold foods the agency has designated for inclusion on the Food Traceability List. The proposed Food Safety Modernization Act regulations require capturing batch or lot and similar shipment level data for a wide variety of fresh produce, seafood and […]
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Albertsons Cos., Marketplacer Partner For Executive Fireside Chat
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has partnered with Marketplacer to present an executive fireside chat on May 11 titled, “The New State of Marketplaces and Their Opportunity for Growth,” at the Retail Innovation Conference in Chicago. The session features a discussion on the state of the industry between Jas Krdzalic, senior director of marketplace strategy at Albertsons Cos., and […]
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SpartanNash, DoorDash To Scale On-Demand Grocery Offerings
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has entered into a partnership with DoorDash to expand the company’s grocery services and solutions across both digital and physical platforms through various different initiatives. DoorDash is partnering with SpartanNash to offer on-demand grocery delivery from more than 100 SpartanNash-owned stores, including Family Fare and Martin’s Super Markets. The partnership will also include the […]
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Kraft Heinz, Microsoft Partner To Accelerate Supply Chain Innovation
The Kraft Heinz Company and Microsoft Corp. are joining forces to develop solutions designed to accelerate the consumer goods company’s transformation and enable a more resilient supply chain. The initiative is one of Kraft Heinz’s largest technology investments to date and a key driver of the company’s AGILE@SCALE approach. With Microsoft Azure as its preferred […]
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NGA Urges Swipe Fee Reform, Calls For End To Anticompetitive Tactics
The National Grocers Association called on lawmakers to fix the “broken” U.S. card payments system and stem the rising tide of swipe fees that compound the impact of inflation and cost merchants and consumers billions of dollars annually. NGA submitted a statement for the record to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary in advance […]
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Cognira To Provide AI Promotion Solution For Cub Locations
Cognira has announced a new relationship with Stillwater, Minnesota-based Cub to manage the company’s promotions with the help of Cognira’s Artificial Intelligence Promotion Solution. Cub is one of the largest grocers in the Midwest, operating 80 grocery stores and pharmacies. Modernizing the promotion management process is a part of Cub’s vision to discover a solution that can better plan, […]