The Kroger Co. is sharing additional insights about how the company lowered prices via previous mergers and plans to do the same through its proposed deal with Albertsons Cos. “We believe the way to be America’s best grocer is to provide great value by consistently lowering prices and offering more choices. When we do this, […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Survey: Self-Checkout Adoption Among Retailers Rising
According to a survey conducted on behalf of NCR Voyix by Incisiv, 43 percent of retailers have mature self-checkout in place, and an additional 17 percent are further scaling their self-checkout deployments. The State of the Industry: Self-Checkout in Convenience & Fuel and Food & Grocery Retail study revealed insights from senior executives in convenience, […]
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The Future Of Consumer Demands
Consumers have more choices and information than ever before when it comes to making food purchase decisions that meet their needs and the needs of their families. The retailers who win with these shoppers deliver assortment and service that better meet their needs. Independent retailers are the heart of communities across the country and are […]
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Kellanova To Achieve 90% Renewable Electricity In 2024
Kellanova, formerly known as Kellogg Co., is on track to reach its goal of creating a climate-positive future, including achieving 100 percent renewable electricity in its manufacturing facilities by the end of 2030. This step is part of Kellanova’s Better Days Promise. Ninety percent renewable electricity in North America The company’s Kellanova-owned North America manufacturing […]
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Ahold Delhaize Omnichannel Brands Coming To DoorDash
Ahold Delhaize USA has announced an agreement with DoorDash to offer an additional on-demand grocery delivery marketplace to customers at each of its omnichannel brands. DoorDash is already available in nearly all markets Ahold Delhaize USA brands serve, with the service live for most customers at Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford and Stop & […]
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Celebrity Chef To Emcee NGA Creative Choice Awards
Celebrity chef Curtis Aikens will emcee the National Grocers Association’s (NGA) Creative Choice Awards program March 10 during the 2024 NGA Show in Las Vegas. The annual competition, presented by Kellanova and Unilever, honors the best marketing and merchandising programs in the grocery industry. Award winners gain respect throughout the industry via their national recognition. […]
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Education Will Drive Your Experience At 2024 NGA Show
For many independent grocers, the NGA Show is a beacon. It’s a signal that spring is almost here, after an exhausting holiday selling season and many dreary weeks of winter. The show is a chance to work on your business, and it’s also an opportunity to recharge and get inspired by the many expert-driven educational […]
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How Independent Grocers Can Score On Game Day
Kansas City barbecue or San Francisco sourdough? This year’s Super Bowl offers an opportunity to feature them both in your store – along with all the other game day favorites as your customers shop in preparation for enjoying the Chiefs-49ers matchup on Sunday, Feb. 11. Three in five consumers plan to watch Super Bowl LVIII, […]