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 […]
Category: Online Grocery Technology
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
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, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Supply Chain News
RJW Logistics Group Expands Supply Chain Analytics With Edge Insights
Woodridge, Illinois-based RJW Logistics Group has launched Edge Insights, an advanced supply chain analytics platform designed to quickly deliver enhanced data that drives better decision-making and total supply chain control. These technologies expand on the company’s supply chain analytics platform, RJW Edge, to create greater visibility into inventory management and performance analysis. With demand forecasting and […]
Posted inSustainability News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Sprouts Announces First Sustainability Vendor Summit
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market will host its first Our Brands focused Sustainability Vendor Summit June 21-24 as part of the company’s commitment in bringing responsibly grown and sourced food to our customers. The virtual event, hosted in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe, will allow Sprouts to discover new suppliers to support the expansion of Sprouts branded […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Northeast
ChaseDesign Reports Shoppers Eager To Return To In-Store Experiences
According to analysis of new research from Skaneateles, New York-based ChaseDesign, the category growth design agency, retailers need to make digital investments in their stores to attract and retain returning shoppers. Eighty-five percent of customers will do more in-store shopping in 2022 than last year, up from the 79 percent reporting increased visits in 2021. Factors driving this return […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Southwest
Relationshop Hires Wakim As VP Of Business Development
Houston, Texas-based Relationshop, a provider of digital customer engagement solutions, has added Linda Wakim as the company’s VP of business development. “Linda has deep industry knowledge, experience in omni-channel personalization in the retail space and excels at developing winning strategies,” said Galen Walters, CEO. “She will bring exceptional value to our clients and we are excited […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
GetUpside Rebrands As Upside, Raises $165M Series D Funding
Upside, the retail technology company rebranded from GetUpside, has raised $65 million in equity financing and $100 million in debt financing from General Catalyst with participation from existing investors including Bessemer Ventures and Builders VC. This latest round brings Upside’s valuation to $1.5 billion. “With inflation at a 40-year high, we are at an inflection […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Southeast
Tompkins Robotics Expands Executive Team Due To Growth
Orlando, Florida-based Tompkins Robotics has added two industry leaders to its executive team. Wes Goode and Sean O’Farrell will both be serving in the roles as VP of operations and were brought on to keep pace with the company’s accelerated growth. Goode has been in the material handling industry for 25 years and has experience […]