St. Louis-based Schnucks Markets Inc. and Instacart will expand their omnichannel partnership by deploying Caper Carts, Instacart’s smart carts, in select stores. Caper Carts can identify items as they are added to the cart using computer vision and artificial intelligence, allowing customers to bag as they shop, skip the line and checkout on the cart […]
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Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Boost Members Saved $115M During Inaugural Year
In the first year of Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co.’s paid membership program, Boost by Kroger Plus, members saved more than $115 million. In its inaugural year, Boost membership enrollments have exceeded the company’s expectations. The savings members experienced drove increased customer engagement across stores, e-commerce channels and fuel centers. The retailer is celebrating with a […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Plans Annual Expo For Independent Grocers
More than 2,000 independent grocers, vendors and employees will gather July 26-27 at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the SpartanNash Food Solutions Expo. During the two-day event, attendees will get a firsthand look at advancements in the company’s supply chain and merchandising transformations, as well as enhanced customer service solutions and […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Midwest
Kraft Heinz Invests In Automated CPG Distribution Centers
The Kraft Heinz Co. will invest more than $400 million to build one of the largest automated CPG distribution centers in North America. Located in DeKalb, Illinois, the 775,000-square-foot national distribution facility will feature automation technology and national railway access, enabling Kraft Heinz to drive greater supply chain efficiencies and distribute its products to retail and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Wheaties Names New Champions On Cereal Box
Minneapolis-based Wheaties has named professional football athletes and brothers J.J. Watt and T.J. Watt as the new champions to be featured on its orange box. The Watt brothers have always prioritized family and community throughout their football careers, making them “ideal Wheaties Champions and first-ever brother pair to be featured on the Wheaties box,” according to […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Schnucks To Feature University Athletes On Packaging
St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets Inc. and Every True Tiger Brands have partnered to develop a variety of products, exclusive to Schnucks in its home markets, that will feature University of Missouri student athletes. The first-of-its-kind program features student athletes from various sports on a variety of products, through new name, image and likeness rules where […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Hiland Dairy Serves Up Summer Cravings Contest
Springfield, Missouri-based Hiland Dairy is offering coupons, recipes and prizes in its “Savings for Summer” Cravings Contest through July 31. Consumers are asked to visit the website for a chance to win Hiland kitchen items and Silver Dollar City prizes. The contest also features coupons on Hiland products to make summer recipes. “We know consumers […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Festival Foods Taps Upshop To Optimize Fresh Ops
With the goal of revolutionizing its fresh perimeter, Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Festival Foods has partnered with Upshop, a provider of AI-driven retail software, for store operations. This partnership is timely for Festival Foods as the organization gears up for growth and requires systems that can rapidly scale. With Upshop, store employees gain the ability to […]