Key by Amazon In-Garage Grocery Delivery is expanding to everywhere grocery delivery from Amazon is available, providing service to more than 5,000 U.S. cities and towns. Launched in five cities last November, Key delivery can now be used by millions of eligible Prime members to have their Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market groceries delivered […]
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AFFI Augments Public Policy And Communications Teams
The American Frozen Food Institute has hired Elissa McLerran Gilliam as senior director of public policy. AFFI advocates on behalf of the $65.1 billion frozen food industry before legislative and regulatory entities, elevates the attributes of frozen foods and drives solutions for innovation by providing opportunities for industry leaders to convene. “I am pleased to welcome Elissa […]
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Independent Grocers Operations Summit Scheduled June 15-16
The Independent Grocers Operations Summit, presented by the National Grocers Association and Harold Lloyd Presents, is scheduled for June 15-16 in Cincinnati, Ohio. This summit is designed for store leaders who are focused on store operations and merchandising and have core responsibilities aimed at growing the bottom line for the business. Get a roadmap of […]
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NGA Poses 5 Questions For … Lowe’s Markets’ Roger Lowe Jr.
NGA’s “Five Questions” is a regular feature that explores the insights of independent grocery operators. This week, Roger Lowe Jr., VP and CEO of Lowe’s Markets, shares his thoughts with us. What were the most important lessons of 2020? Learning to diversify in product supply chain to meet customer needs. The importance of cleanliness and sanitation. […]
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Chicory’s New Survey Decodes The Omnichannel Shopper’s Path
The grocery shopper’s path to purchase from digital to in-store and other online environments has always been obscure. Chicory, a digital shopper marketing platform, conducted a survey of 1,041 consumers who are the primary cooks in their households in order to discover how digital habits influence in-store and digital grocery purchases. These are just a […]
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IRI Launches New OmniMarket And OmniConsumer Solutions
IRI, a provider of innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, has expanded its omnichannel measurement capabilities with the launch of two new solutions: IRI OmniMarket and IRI OmniConsumer. “These two new solutions represent the first omnichannel measurement, at scale, for our industry,” said Andrew Appel, president and CEO of IRI. “We have […]
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Tyson Fresh Meats Case Ready Capabilities Address Packaging Needs
Sponsored content After the whirlwind that was 2020, a resilient company and business partner is one that can adapt to changing times. And Tyson Fresh Meats continues to do just that as a premium meat processor, packer and supplier, innovating to cater to the challenges that grocery stores face with its Case Ready capabilities. In a […]
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New Study Highlights Economic Impact Of Food, Agriculture Industry
by Lowell Randel / SVP, Government and Legal Affairs for Global Cold Chain Alliance The Global Cold Chain Alliance was among 34 food and agriculture organizations that commissioned a nationwide study measuring the impact of the food and agriculture sectors of the economy. The results of the research were released in March and can be found at […]