Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, National

Riedy Joining Ibotta As Chief Revenue Officer

Chris Riedy will join Ibotta as chief revenue officer, effective Jan. 13. He will report to CEO and founder Bryan Leach and will join the company’s senior leadership team. Riedy will oversee all revenue-generating activities of the company. He will be focused on leading Ibotta’s sales team, strengthening ties with Ibotta’s portfolio of premium brand […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Schnucks

Schnucks, Cognira Partner To Boost Promotions

St. Louis-based Schnucks Markets Inc. is using Cognira’s AI-powered PromoAI solution to transform promotional planning, optimization and analysis across the grocer’s 114 stores. Schnucks selected Cognira’s PromoAI for its advanced artificial intelligence capabilities and promotional workflows. PromoAI will help Schnucks enhance cross-department collaboration, leveraging data-driven insights to drive smarter, more effective promotions. The solution will manage all […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Feature, National

Ibotta Digital Promo Network Powers Loyalty Programs

Denver-based Ibotta powers cash-back rewards for companies including Albertsons, Dollar General, H-E-B, Instacart, Kroger, Schnuck Markets, Sprouts, Walmart and many others. Shoppers download the app and can get rewards by scanning a receipt or linking their store loyalty account to the app to earn points. To date, 50 million people have downloaded the app and […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast

ECRS Marks Milestone With Gateway EDI Solution

ECRS has reached 100 supplier integrations for Gateway, its electronic data interchange (EDI) solution, a module within the comprehensive retail management software suite, CATAPULT Retail POS. Among these 100 supplier integrations, some of the most notable partners include UNFI, KeHE, Associated Wholesale Grocers, McKesson, Phillip & King and Southern Glazers. These EDI partnerships empower independent retailers to further streamline their supply […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Health & Wellness, National

CaringBridge Adds Instacart Delivery For Family Caregivers

CaringBridge, a nonprofit health platform, and Instacart have partnered to allow easier community-led support for groceries and essentials for family caregivers. Users on the CaringBridge platform will have the option to use Instacart to send and receive groceries and other key household items from local, regional and national retailers across the country. Instacart reaches more than 98 […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, National

The Fresh Market Adds Vusion 360 Tech Solutions To All Locations

VusionGroup has been selected by The Fresh Market, a fresh food and specialty grocery chain, to digitalize both signage and inventory management of its stores. This partnership will bring in a suite of Vusion 360 technology solutions, including digital shelf labels, VusionCloud, Captana’s computer vision and AI technology and Memory Store Analytics to all 166 locations across […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Independent Store News, Southeast

AWG Member Roberts Co. Joins Upside To Boost Loyalty

Roberts Company Inc., a grocery chain operating Corner Market and Grocery Depot locations in the Jackson/Hattiesburg, Mississippi, area, has partnered with Upside, building on the technology firm’s efforts to support Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) members.  “We are committed to delivering exceptional service, and Upside’s work to drive more customers to our Corner Market and […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Layout, National

Incisiv, Toshiba Highlight Store Innovation In 2025 Industry Report

As the retail industry faces pressure to redefine the role of physical stores, Incisiv – in partnership with Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions – has released “2025 State of the Industry: Store Innovation.” The report outlines key challenges and transformative opportunities in retail as stores move beyond the traditional commerce model to embrace roles as experience […]