HAC Inc., an employee-owned grocery chain with a presence in Oklahoma, Texas and Georgia, has begun the first phase of a multi-year digital transformation strategy, partnering with Upshop to implement computer-generated ordering (CGO) technology. This technology will help Homeland stores with inventory management and reduce employee-owner time on ordering, creating more convenience for customers in-store. […]
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NGA CEO Greg Ferrara & Coborn’s SVP Dennis Host On Grocery Innovation, Opportunity
Sponsored content With a shared passion for supporting independent grocers and cultivating the next generation of industry leaders, Greg Ferrara, President and CEO of the National Grocers Association, and Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Coborn’s, a 135+ location Midwest chain, discuss Host’s unconventional path into the grocery industry, key lessons he’s learned […]
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DoorDash Adds More Grocers To Platform, Expands On-Demand Delivery
Since launching on-demand grocery delivery in 2020, DoorDash continues to bring new grocers onto its platform, including the recent additions of Fresh Encounter, Fruitful Yield, Plum Market, Robért Fresh Market and Stew Leonard’s. In the past year, the company has added all Ahold Delhaize USA banners, Haggen, H Mart, La Michoacana, Rouses Markets, Save A Lot, […]
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Groceryshop 2024 Highlights Personalization, AI, Community-Focused Strategies
Groceryshop 2024 drew more than 4,000 senior executives from more than 50 countries for a three-day conference last month in Las Vegas that showcased revolutionary developments in retail technology, consumer engagement strategies and the future of grocery. More than 160 speakers from top retailers, consumer brands and technology companies gathered to share best practices and […]
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Consumer Brands Names Melissa Hockstad President, CEO
The Consumer Brands Association has named Melissa Hockstad as the organization’s new president and CEO, effective Jan. 6. Hockstad joins Consumer Brands from her role as president and CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). She will succeed David Chavern, who was named president and CEO of the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) in September. […]
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Walmart, NFWF Renew ‘Acres For America’ Program
Walmart and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) have announced a 10-year, $34.5 million renewal of the Acres for America conservation program. The new commitment from Walmart, combined with previous contributions, represents the largest corporate donation to NFWF since the foundation’s creation by Congress in 1984. Acres for America began in 2005, when Walmart U.S. […]
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Instacart Introduces SNAP Eligibility Screener To Educate Consumers
Instacart has introduced a new Supplemental Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) eligibility screener on its EBT SNAP information page. The new tool, powered by Advocatia Solutions Inc., lets customers anonymously check whether they may be eligible for SNAP benefits in less than 60 seconds and find relevant state resources to streamline enrollment. The launch marks the first […]
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Circana’s Year-End Outlook Projects Growth For 2025
Circana has released new Circana Compass insights, providing a comprehensive update on the 2024 performance of the global retail food and beverage (F&B) industry and an outlook for 2025. Following Circana’s forecast for 2024 from a year ago and the recent midyear update, the market has mainly trended as predicted. Overall, dollar sales have grown by […]