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Ahold Delhaize USA, Circana Expand Guiding Stars Nutrition Data Access

Ahold Delhaize USA has renewed its collaboration with Circana to expand access to Guiding Stars nutrition data within Circana’s Attribute Marketplace, giving suppliers greater insight into health and nutrition trends. Suppliers participating in Circana’s Attribute Marketplace will have access to aggregated Guiding Stars data to analyze trends in star-earning foods and beverages, identify category opportunities […]

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AppCard Launches Ask Pinky AI Reporting Agent For Independent Grocers

New York-based AppCard has launched Ask Pinky, an artificial intelligence business partner that allows independent grocers to query business data using natural language through a conversational interface, The tool builds on AppCard’s Pinky 2.0, which delivers digital coupons and promotions to shoppers based on individual spending and behavior. While Pinky 2.0 continues to drive shopper […]

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NationsBenefits Launches Fintech Integration At Giant Eagle

NationsBenefits launched a retail technology integration with Giant Eagle, enabling eligible health-plan members to pay for produce, pantry staples and over-the-counter wellness items at more than 200 Giant Eagle supermarkets using their health benefits. Through NationsBenefits’ real-time Basket Adjudication Service and the NationsBenefits Benefits Mastercard Flex Card, item-level eligibility is validated at checkout in milliseconds. […]

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Grocery Outlet Launches First Shoppable Livestream Series

Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. will debut its first shoppable livestream series, “The Grocery Outlet Xtreme Value Stock Up Show,” on Facebook and Instagram at 12 p.m. PST/3 p.m. EST on Feb. 4. Designed to bring bargain hunting to shoppers’ screens, the series offers an interactive Treasure Hunt experience for customers to shop Grocery […]

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DoorDash Adds 5 Grocers, Expands SNAP/EBT Access Across 7 Chains

DoorDash added five grocery partners and expanded SNAP/EBT payment capabilities to seven additional merchants on Feb. 2, broadening access to on-demand grocery delivery across multiple categories, regions and payment options. The new partners include Berkeley Bowl, Cermak Fresh Market, Harmons Grocery, JONS Fresh Marketplace and Pete’s Market. Consumers who have uploaded their SNAP cards to […]

How Independent Retailers Can Maximize Refrigeration Performance, Profitability

Independent retailers face tight budgets and rising operational costs. These pressures are felt even stronger these days as consumers remain hyper-focused on grocery prices and affordability. Refrigeration equipment – critical for merchandising fresh and frozen products – represents a significant investment for retailers. Getting the most out of that investment starts with investing in the […]

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Albertsons Media Collective Opens NYC Office, Unveils Brand Refresh

Albertsons Media Collective has opened its first New York City office in Midtown Manhattan and launched a brand refresh as part of the retail media network’s expansion strategy. The new office positions the retail media division at the center of the advertising industry to enable closer collaboration with agency partners, advertisers and industry leaders. It […]

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Smartway Deploys AI Waste-Reduction Tech Across 39 Vallarta Supermarkets

Smartway, a France-based food waste technology provider, completed deployment of its artificial intelligence-powered waste management system across 39 Vallarta Supermarkets locations in six months, marking the company’s entry into the North American market. The rollout included 34 stores in five weeks across center store grocery, deli, frozen and dairy departments. The deployment followed a three- […]