Wawa has selected RELEX Solutions to deploy machine learning-based forecasting and replenishment capabilities across all its 1,100 stores in nine states and Washington, D.C. Wawa is known for its large selection of fresh food offerings, including built-to-order hoagies and variety of coffee and hand-crafted beverages. RELEX will provide a scalable forecasting and replenishment system for […]
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Survey: 71% Of Consumers Shop For Groceries Online
A new national survey from VTEX, composable commerce platform provider, finds that 71 percent of consumers have shopped online for groceries, with 50 percent doing so at least once a month. However, many shoppers are holding back from deeper digital engagement due to persistent friction in the experience. The findings reveal insights for grocers looking to […]
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2025 Butterball Togetherness Report Provides Profitable Insights For Retailers
Butterball has released the Butterball Togetherness Report: Unlocking Retail Potential Through Social Meal Gatherings. The Butterball Togetherness Report reveals consumers’ shopping behaviors and trends when buying groceries for social meals with friends and family outside of the holidays and special occasions. The results highlight the desire for more social meals throughout the year, which according […]
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Simbe Survey: Shelf Execution Gaps Undermine Shopper Trust
Simbe has released findings from a new independent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. grocery shoppers that shows execution at the shelf is a critical and overlooked factor shaping retail loyalty. While overall satisfaction with grocery retailers remains high, many shoppers hesitate to recommend their primary store – pointing to a growing “execution trust gap” fueled […]
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Grocery Stores Offer Assist As Tailgating Season Approaches
Sept. 6 marks the 10th annual celebration of National Tailgating Day. The day of celebration was created by Luke Lorick, president of Tailgating Challenge, a tailgating-focused social media brand. Lorick’s enthusiasm for tailgating turned into a brand with a mission: test out the coolest tailgating gear and give fans a chance to win. Over the […]
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SQFI Appoints Updegraff As Financial Planning, Analysis Director
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association, has appointed Brian Updegraff as director of financial planning and analysis. In this role, Updegraff will lead the SQFI team in developing and executing financial strategies while collaborating on revenue initiatives to support the global food safety and certification program. “Brian comes […]
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Termination Of Tomato Trade Deal Stirs Supply Concerns
The U.S. government’s decision to terminate the Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA) threatens to upend the fresh tomato supply chain, severely reduce availability and put food safety at risk for American consumers, according to San Antonio-based NatureSweet. Nearly 70 percent of the fresh tomatoes consumed in the U.S. are imported from Mexico, particularly during the winter […]
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Upshop, Inmar Partner On Marketing, E-Commerce Capabilities
Inmar Intelligence and Upshop have begun a partnership to align personalized marketing with reliable, real-time product availability, enabling retailers to synchronize demand generation with store-level fulfillment. The integration brings together Inmar’s shopper-facing platforms – retail media, promotions, loyalty and e-commerce – with Upshop’s capabilities in order management, inventory and fulfillment. It ensures that digital promotions […]