Several key additions have been announced to the Groceryshop 2025 program, including an AI Test Kitchen program and several C-suite leaders to the mainstage speaker lineup. More than 5,000 senior executives from the retailers, brands and technology companies across the global grocery and CPG ecosystem, representing more than 50 countries, will gather Sept. 28-Oct. 1 […]
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eGrowcery, Red Pepper Partner To Boost Customer Engagement
eGrowcery and Red Pepper have begun a partnership aimed at improving how retailers attract, engage and retain customers through advanced digital platforms. The partnership brings together eGrowcery’s e-commerce ecosystem with Red Pepper’s shopper engagement technology, helping retailers deliver personalized experiences online and in-store. The integrated solution provides retailers with real-time data, interactive shoppable digital flyers […]
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Swiftly, Circle K Launch Convenience Retail Alcohol Cashback Program
Swiftly has rolled out the largest alcohol cashback program in U.S. convenience retail, in partnership with Circle K. Currently live in more than 4,300 Circle K stores across 31 states, the program offers legal-age shoppers digital cashback rebates on beer, wine and spirits – delivered after purchase. The program is powered by Swiftly’s proprietary rebate […]
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Survey: Cheez-It, Pringles Are Favorite Road Trip Snacks
Americans rank Cheez-It and Pringles in their top favorite snack brands for summer road trips, according to a new survey from Kellanova on the snacking preferences of 2,000 U.S. adults who had recently gone on or plan to go on a road trip. “With the summer road trip season kicking off, we wanted to find out what people love to munch […]
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Food Experts Weigh In On What Kids Will Be Clamoring For This School Year
School cafeteria management company Chartwells checked in with school chefs and dietitians to come up with a list of the top 10 food trends for kids this year. The company undertook the research to discover what kids want to see not only in their lunchrooms but on their tables at home. That’s where grocers come […]
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Ferrero To Acquire WK Kellogg Co.
The Ferrero Group has agreed to acquire WK Kellogg Co. for $23 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of $3.1 billion. The acquisition, which includes the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of WK Kellogg Co.’s portfolio of breakfast cereals across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, expands Ferrero’s reach with renowned brands and strong consumer relevance. Upon the […]
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NGA, IFDA Begin Partnership For Industry Education
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have begun a partnership aimed at strengthening the food distribution industry through shared educational resources and thought leadership. As part of the alliance, NGA will join the 2025 IFDA Solutions Conference – set for Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in Columbus, Ohio – as an […]
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Ahold Delhaize Announces CTO Succession Plan
Ahold Delhaize has appointed Jan Brecht as chief technology officer (CTO) and member of the executive committee, effective Sept. 26. He will succeed Ben Wishart, who has decided to step down as a member of the executive committee and leave the company after 12 years in the CTO role. Brecht will join the company as […]