A new consumer study conducted by SPAR Group Inc. reveals that product availability is the single most important factor for consumers when choosing to shop in-store, with 74 percent citing it as their top priority. At the same time, 73 percent of shoppers identify out-of-stocks as a leading barrier to the in-store experience, underscoring the need […]
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NACS Appoints Gleeson President, CEO
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has named Frank Gleeson, former president and CEO of Aramark Northern Europe and 2018-19 NACS chairman of the board, as its new president and CEO, beginning Jan. 1. Gleeson will succeed Henry Armour, becoming just the fourth CEO in the organization’s 64-year history; all four came to the […]
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The Kroger Co. Shares Key Leadership Changes
The Kroger Co. has announced leadership changes in several key roles across the company, with Ed Oldham, Ann Reed, Jake Cannon and Josh Harpole appointed to new roles. Ed Oldham Oldham has been named head of sourcing, effective Aug. 4. He joins Kroger from PetSmart, where he was SVP and chief supply chain officer. Oldham […]
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NRS Partners With DoorDash To Help Independent Grocers
National Retail Solutions Inc. (NRS) has begun a partnership with DoorDash, using its retail APIs to strengthen small independent retailers across America. “This important partnership allows those businesses to thrive in the face of uncertainty, ensuring local communities flourish,” said Elie Y. Katz, CEO and president of NRS. “[The collaboration] with DoorDash gives these local […]
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Grocery Industry Welcomes Produce Safety Roadmap
The grocery industry is welcoming the release of the Reagan-Udall Foundation’s report, “Roadmap to Produce Safety: A Conceptual Framework.” The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), at the request of the FDA, recently led a stakeholder dialogue process to explore new strategies for produce safety and the development of a collaborative […]
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Whole Foods, Mad Agriculture Launch National Biodiversity Highway Initiative
Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture have collaborated to launch a national biodiversity highway initiative aimed at reconstructing native ecosystems across American farmland. The program, beginning in and around the Lowery Creek Watershed in Wisconsin, seeks to connect climate-resilient habitats restoring biodiversity, improving soil and water health and strengthening the long-term resilience of the food […]
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Wawa Selects RELEX Solutions To Boost Forecasting, Replenishment
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 […]