Convenience retailers say they are continuing to enhance store operations to address new consumer preferences related to safety protocols and convenient shopping options that have emerged from the coronavirus pandemic. Nine in 10 stores (89 percent) have installed plexiglass barriers at checkout, and 87 percent provide hand sanitizer inside the store. Convenience stores sell an […]
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SMG Study: Consumers Prioritizing Health And Safety
Service Management Group, a global customer, patient and employee experience management partner to more than 500 brands, has published new grocery research about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting consumer behavior, shifting expectations and changing shopping habits. Using BrandGeek – SMG’s market intelligence tool – SMG collected feedback from nearly 6,400 respondents to understand consumer preferences and what grocery brands […]
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Vibenomics, Kroger Team Up To Expand Audio Advertising In Stores
Indianapolis-based Vibenomics, a location-based audio out-of-home advertising and experience company, has entered into a multi-year relationship with Kroger, the nation’s largest supermarket retailer. Vibenomics will expand its audio OOH advertising marketplace to enrich the customer experience in more than 2,300 Kroger locations and automate the audio ad buying process to current programmatic standards. This will […]
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FMI Emerge Ownership Transitions To Emerge Network LLC
FMI -The Food Industry Association recently announced the transition of ownership of its FMI Emerge program to Emerge Network LLC, a woman-owned small business led by former FMI Emerge Director Julie Pryor. FMI Emerge, a supportive educational, networking and business building community, has helped numerous growing brands achieve success by reaching their distribution and growth […]
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Finalists Named For Sparkling Ice’s Cheers To Heroes Contest
Sparkling Ice, made by Talking Rain Beverage Co., has announced the selection of three finalists for its first-ever Cheers to Heroes campaign and contest to celebrate America’s hometown heroes, in conjunction with its fifth annual partnership with the Honor Flight Network. Each individual is being honored for their support and dedication to their communities and […]
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Happi Foodi Expands To New Retailers Across The U.S.
Nutley, New Jersey-based Happi Foodi says it has expanded distribution of select products to additional retailers across the U.S., including Meijer, Safeway, Albertsons and Winn-Dixie. Meijer shoppers can find Happi Foodi’s Keto Bowls in all stores as well as Street Tacos and Flatbreads in nearly every location. The lineup of product flavors includes: Keto Bowls – Southwestern Chicken Keto Bowl, Chicken Alfredo Keto Bowl, Cheddar Parm […]
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America Celebrates July As National Hot Dog Month
Whether one enjoys a frankfurter, frank, wiener, weenie, coney, red hot or hot dog, July is a month for celebration. This month marks National Hot Dog Month, 31 days that celebrate one of America’s most iconic foods. Hot dogs are part of American culture, summer celebrations, travel and grilling traditions. They are synonymous with the […]
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Kroger Announces Leadership Changes With Grieshaber’s Retirement
The Kroger Co. recently announced the retirement of Joe Grieshaber, SVP and chief merchant, after more than 37 years of distinguished service. Grieshaber will be succeeded by Stuart W. Aitken, current SVP of alternative business and CEO of 84.51˚, Kroger’s data analytics subsidiary. Yael Cosset, SVP and CIO, will assume responsibility for alternative business and […]