Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

Acosta Subsidiary Expands North American Market Leadership

Los Angeles-based CORE Foodservice has acquired Quebec-based TTS Marketing & Sales, a foodservice sales agency with footholds in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Canada. CORE Foodservice, part of the Acosta group of companies, is strengthening its organization through this acquisition to better support clients and customers across the continent. “We have had a strong presence in Canada and know it is a different marketplace. By bringing together our […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast

Greene Concepts Provides Update On Hydration Tracking App

Marion, North Carolina-based Greene Concepts and Metatron have announced additional information regarding the new hydration application that was shared in a joint press release in October. Metatron is developing the hydration app for Greene Concepts. It enables consumers to log their water intake and encouraging people to drink water regularly until they reach their recommended daily water […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest

Walmart Completes 6K Drone Deliveries In Seven States

Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart’s drone delivery program has completed its intended expansion plans for 2022. The company operates 36 drone delivery hubs across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah and Virginia. “I’m incredibly proud of our team for creating the largest drone delivery footprint of any U.S. retailer and providing customers with an incredibly fast – and innovative […]

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NGA Show Announces New Technology Summit

The NGA Show will offer a new education component, the Technology Summit, giving grocery retailers a look at technology from multiple perspectives.   Topics will span the spectrum of technology, from AI and tech designed to improve the customer experience, to food-centric technologies, including store-level vertical farms, to retail media networks that can shape interactions between […]

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NGA Foundation Chosen To Advance SNAP Online Programs

The National Grocers Association Foundation has been awarded a $5 million grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to establish a technical assistance center that will guide grocers through the process of implementing online SNAP grocery purchasing. “Independent community grocers have been pursuing expansion of their online purchasing platforms, including online […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods

Relationshop Acquires Stor.ai To Create Unified Platform

Magnolia, Texas-based Relationshop, a digital engagement platform for retail chains, has acquired Stor.ai, a global e-commerce solution for regional grocers. The companies said the acquisition will empower regional grocers with a unified i-commerce platform, combining operational excellence with data analytics and omni-channel engagement capabilities to increase transactions, enhance loyalty and grow sales.  The new entity […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West

GrubMarket Named On Best Workplaces Of The Year List

San Francisco-based GrubMarket has been selected as one of the 50 Best Workplaces for 2022 by The Silicon Review, a business magazine for global business leaders, decision-makers and professionals. “We are honored to receive this recognition alongside many of the world’s most revolutionary businesses,” said Mike Xu, CEO of GrubMarket. “With an employee-centered culture and a rapidly growing […]

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Survey Finds Industry Changing Tactics To Navigate Inflation

Price increases at the shelf may slow next year as a majority of consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers believe price points are “more important” in today’s marketplace. Fewer than 40 percent of product makers say they plan to increase their list price in the first half of 2023, according to a report by Advantage Sales, […]