Family Dollar has begun a partnership with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery of convenience items and household goods from about 7,000 of its stores across the U.S. “At Family Dollar, we’re focused on meeting our customers where they are, offering the value they depend on and the convenience they deserve,” said Chris Hooks, president and […]
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The Kroger Co. To Close 3 Fulfillment Facilities As Part Of E-Commerce Plan Update
The Kroger Co. has updated its e-commerce plan following the announcement that it will shutter three fulfillment facilities in January and expand relationships with delivery partners. Kroger has identified opportunities to optimize its fulfillment network by closing facilities in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin; Frederick, Maryland; and Groveland, Florida, while monitoring performance at the remaining facilities. Kroger […]
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Pilot Program Highlights Benefits Of Frozen Produce
Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Instacart have released the findings of a pilot program that expanded access to fruits and vegetables for families with lower incomes by including frozen produce as an option. Conducted as an extension of PHA’s flagship Good Food at Home program, the effort […]
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GrubMarket Acquires Procurant For Fresh Produce Supply Chain
GrubMarket has acquired Los Gatos, California-based Procurant, a software-as-a-service platform that streamlines fresh procurement, order management and regulatory compliance for the fresh food supply chain. Founded in 2018 by CEO Eric Peters, Procurant was created as a cloud-native alternative to legacy procurement systems. The platform supports real-time collaboration, operational efficiency and end-to-end visibility across the […]
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Tropicana Brands Group Appoints Chibe As CEO
Tropicana Brands Group has appointed Paul Chibe as CEO, while Glen Walter will remain with the company in an advisory role through the end of the year. “We are excited to welcome Paul as TBG’s new CEO and look forward to working with him to build the company’s next chapter of growth and value creation,” […]
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Taylor Farms Acquires Natures Way Foods
Taylor Farms has acquired Natures Way Foods, a U.K.-based fresh prepared food manufacturer that specializes in the supply of fresh food supporting retail and foodservice customers. Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms and Natures Way Foods will collaborate to share best practices rooted in their commitment to quality, innovation, food safety and sustainability. Together, they will accelerate […]
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Ibotta Launches LiveLift For CPG Brands
Ibotta has introduced LiveLift, a tool designed to help consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands measure and optimize their promotional campaigns and achieve profitable revenue growth. Multiple brands, including Liquid Death, Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Hain Celestial, took part in campaigns during the tool’s pilot phase. “LiveLift brings the principles of performance marketing such as flexibility and […]
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Instacart Adds New AI Solutions To Help Grocers
Instacart has launched AI Solutions, a new suite of enterprise offerings designed to help grocers of all sizes compete in an artificial intelligence-first world. Built specifically for the complexity of grocery, the solutions extend Instacart’s technology across online storefronts, store shelves and shopping carts – helping retailers deliver more personalized shopping experiences through AI. “AI […]