New design eases online shopping E-commerce is projected to continue its acceleration in 2022, with Insider Intelligence reporting online grocery sales likely will surpass $100 billion. Tech advancements and e-commerce growth have changed the way shoppers behave when making purchases. In a Google study, researchers found that as page load time increases, revenue drops. The […]
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Central Market’s Annual Citrus Fest Continues Through Jan. 25
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market’s annual Citrus Fest has returned and will be held through Jan. 25. Central Market’s buyers have been searching the globe for the brightest and freshest flavors to bring to Texas at the peak of season. Customers will find different citrus varieties and specialty foods including cookies, drinks and sauces. Central Market’s […]
Research Recognizes Retailers’ Customer Service Experiences
Research conducted by Incisiv, in partnership with Genesys, has found that one in two brick and mortar retailers are Laggards or Followers in terms of omnichannel customer service. The Incisiv 2022 Omnichannel Service Index benchmarks top retailers’ ability to provide a seamless customer service experience across channels. The research found that: 90 percent of shoppers […]
Whole Foods Market Introduces Resolution Renovator
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has unveiled the Resolution Renovator, an online hub that helps people rethink New Year’s resolutions. According to a survey from Whole Foods Market and Wakefield Research, nearly two-thirds of Americans agree that New Year’s resolutions put extra pressure on them at the start of the year. In addition, many doubt their […]
Walmart Plans To Hire 3,000-Plus To Expand InHome Delivery
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is resolving to bring InHome delivery to even more customers in 2022. The retailer has announced plans to scale the service larger to reach more customers, going from InHome being available to six million households to making it accessible to 30 million U.S. households by the end of the year. To support […]
Southern Glazer’s Wine And Spirits Purchases Electric Delivery Trucks
Miami, Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has purchased a fleet of 10 Xos Class 7 refrigerated beverage trucks from Xos Inc. This initial test of electric trucks will be used to inform future deployments of Xos electric vehicles into the company’s national fleet. “We’re proud and excited to be the first North American wine […]
Schnucks Kicks Off New Year With ‘Good For You’ Program
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets Inc. is launching its free “Good For You” program, open to all Schnucks Rewards members. Rewards members that opt in will notice their receipts will show a count of the total number of “Good For You” items and a percentage of the food items that were just purchased that are […]
Coin Cloud Nearing 600th DCM Location For UNFI
by Eric Pereira /content creator Coin Cloud founder and CEO Chris McAlary told The Shelby Report the Las Vegas-based company is about to install its 600th Digital Currency Machine for United Natural Foods Inc. These DCMs allow customers to buy more than 40 different kinds of digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin with cash […]
FoodChain ID Acquires Verdant
FoodChain ID, a provider of technology-enabled food safety, quality and sustainability solutions, has acquired Verdant, a leader in consulting, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products and development services. FoodChain ID is a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners. Verdant utilizes deep domain expertise and innovative technologies to automate compliance and product development for many of the world’s leading brands in […]
Buyk Expands To Chicago, Targets Rapid Expansion Across U.S. In 2022
Buyk, a real-time retail grocery delivery service, has launched its service in Chicago with plans of further expansion across various U.S. geographies in 2022. Following its launch in New York City three months ago, Buyk will begin operations in Chicago with six dark stores, bringing the company’s total to 35 stores across both cities. In […]
Symphony RetailAI Named To Food Logistics’ Top Software Providers
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and CPG manufacturers, has been named to Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Software & Technology Providers list. The Food Logistics award recognizes vendors whose solutions ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain. Symphony RetailAI’s solutions […]
DoorDash Partners With Lowes Foods For On-Demand Grocery Delivery
DoorDash and Lowes Foods have partnered to offer on-demand grocery delivery from more than 70 store locations across North and South Carolina. DoorDash currently offers more than 50,000 items and premium quality products including fresh produce, meat, bread and baked goods, and everyday essentials. Consumers can now shop for their favorite Lowes Foods products on […]
IRI Postpones 2022 Growth Summit Due To COVID-19
As questions remain regarding the current safety of large events and the current rise in COVID-19 cases, and the impact of the Omicron variant, IRI has decided to postpone its 2022 Growth Summit to 2023. “This is difficult news to deliver, given our excitement in announcing the return of our iconic in-person event just over […]
DoorDash Partners With SEG For On-Demand Grocery Delivery
DoorDash has partnered with Southeastern Grocers Inc. to offer on-demand grocery delivery from more than 400 stores throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Customers can now order groceries on-demand from their local SEG store, delivered in as little as 45 minutes, through DoorDash’s marketplace app and website. SEG will offer tens of thousands of […]
AdAdapted Expands Executive Team With O’Keefe, Sukenic
Ann Arbor, Michigan-based AdAdapted, a shopping list marketing and insights platform for CPG brands, agencies and retailers, has hired Joshua Sukenic as VP and general manager of AdAdapted Direct and Alison O’Keefe as general manager of retail partnerships. The addition of Sukenic and O’Keefe highlight AdAdapted’s continued emphasis on expanding into new business verticals and […]
Grocery Shopii Featured On Season Finale Of Unicorn Hunters
Grocery Shopii is featured on the final episode of the season for Unicorn Hunters, “the most iconic business series of recent times,” according to Forbes magazine. The show is now streaming on UnicornHunters.com, LinkedIn Broadcast, Binge Networks, Facebook Video, YouTube and Vimeo. Millions of viewers around the world will have the opportunity to watch the episode, learn about the company and invest […]
Instacart Expands EBT SNAP Payments Program
San Francisco-based Instacart, an online grocery platform, has expanded its EBT and SNAP online payments integration. From free delivery and pickup for all EBT SNAP orders to an added convenience offering and new value retailers, Instacart is creating more ways for individuals to access fresh food and pantry staples through its online platform. Instacart is […]
Instacart President Everson To Resign At End Of Year
Instacart President Carolyn Everson announced on her Facebook account Dec. 10 her intention to resign at the end of the year. “I wanted to share some professional news. My time at Instacart will be coming to a close at the end of the year,” Everson wrote. “[CEO] Fidji [Simo] and I have been friends for […]
Former Walmart And Ahold Delhaize Exec Shaw Joins Farmstead
Burlingame, California-based Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh groceries delivered for free, has hired former Walmart and Ahold/Peapod executive John Shaw as head of supply. In this role, Shaw leads merchandising, sourcing and supply chain activities. Shaw has more than 10 years of experience leading large teams for two major retailers and an […]
Wynshop, Shipt Partner On Same-Day Delivery For Regional Grocers
Wynshop (formerly ThryveAI) has partnered with Shipt to offer a fully integrated, out-of-the-box solution for regional grocers to offer same-day delivery to their shoppers. Many grocers are looking to expand their digital capabilities. According to State of Digital Grocery: Growth at the Cost of Profitability, a recent study conducted by Incisiv and Wynshop, the majority […]
