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Liviri Launches Independent E-Grocer Grant Program
Fort Collins, Colorado-based Liviri is launching its first Independent E-Grocer Grant Program. It is an initiative that will award resources to an independent grocer. Liviri is committed to supporting grocers in driving operational excellence and optimizing supply chain management for the ever-evolving eGrocery sector. To apply, grocers can submit an application here. “Liviri’s primary focus is to […]
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Walmart’s Online Grocery Sales Reach Record High
Walmart captured nearly 36 percent of all U.S. eGrocery sales in the second quarter of 2023, up more than 5 percentage points from the prior year and its highest share to date, according to the new report, “Measuring the Online Grocery Market: eGrocery Share in the U.S.,” created by Brick Meets Click and sponsored by […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
AWG, AppCard Partner For Digital Coupon, Marketing Technology
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has partnered with New York-based AppCard to offer digital coupon, personalized marketing technology and shopper analytics to its independent AWG member retailers. AppCard’s platform and expertise in leveraging data-driven insights will enable AWG member retailers to offer targeted promotions and personalized offers to its customers. With this partnership, AWG member retailers will […]
Posted inAssociation News, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National
FMI Announces 2023 Community Uplift Award Recipients
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced recipients of the 2023 Community Uplift Awards. Out of 18 nominations, three community uplift programs were selected by a panel of judges as recipients for their standout efforts in addressing food insecurity and neighborhood health needs and programs that influence social impact. The 2023 Community Uplift Award recipients include The Giant Co., Hy-Vee Inc. and Brookshire Grocery […]
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Independent Grocers Are Mighty Contenders In Evolving Grocery Landscape
by Christopher Greco / President and CEO, Storewise Recent narratives about the supermarket industry are painting an unnecessarily pessimistic picture of the future for supermarkets. The industry is changing, and smaller stores have seen a marginal dip in market share. But that’s only half of the story, and not the most exciting half. Instead of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Report: Strong Meat Sales During July Fourth Holiday Week
According to the annual report by Circana, 210 Analytics and Hillphoenix, the average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds stood at $4.60 in July, which was unchanged from the levels seen in July 2022. Pricing was slightly higher for fresh meat but processed meat prices came down 1.9 percent […]
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BuzzBallz To Sponsor USA Today Wine & Food Experience Tour
Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz is hitting the road, stopping in 11 cities for 11 installations of the USA Today Wine & Food Experience tour. Through Nov. 4, BuzzBallz will be sponsoring every event on USA Today’s tour. The USA Today Wine & Food Experience tour will feature a variety of local cuisine from new and established chefs, […]