Ahold Delhaize USA has named Moira O’Toole VP of pharmacy services. In this role, O’Toole and her team will provide pharmacy services to the local brands of Ahold Delhaize USA, including prescription drug procurement, managed care reimbursement and network contracting, drug pricing, clinical program development, regulatory compliance, pharmacy systems administration and customer-facing service development. “Moira […]
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Walgreens Accepting SNAP EBT Online Through Instacart
Walgreens is working with Instacart to offer online SNAP/EBT payment acceptance for same-day grocery delivery from more than 7,500 locations nationwide, including more than 100 Duane Reade locations in New York. The move broadens access to SNAP benefits for online grocery shopping, impacting millions of Americans who rely on the program. “Our collaboration with Instacart […]
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Toshiba Executive: AI Powering Improvements For Self-Checkouts
Self-checkout systems have revolutionized the grocery shopping experience, offering numerous advantages for both customers and retailers. By empowering shoppers to scan and bag their own items, these systems reduce wait times, allowing customers to move through the checkout process with greater speed and convenience. This increased efficiency not only benefits customers but also frees up […]
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Driving Produce Sales As Parents Prepare For 2024-25 School Year
A new study by The Foundation for Fresh Produce reveals most children are not eating enough fruits and vegetables every day. To boost consumption, the foundation has launched a month-long campaign, “Hacks for Healthy Back-to-School Habits.” Designed to promote simple and engaging food, cooking and meal prep “hacks,” the effort aims to instill healthy eating […]
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FMI Honors State Association Execs With Public Affairs Award
FMI – The Food Industry Association has recognized Rob Ikard, president and CEO of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association (TGCSA), and Rob Karr, president and CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA), as the 2024 recipients of the Donald H. MacManus Award for their achievements in public affairs. After joining TGCSA in 2014, […]
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Back-To-School Spending Shifts As Parents Sacrifice Loyalty To Stay Within Budget
It may be the dog days of summer, but many families have already made a dent in their back-to-school shopping. With about two months of spending under their belts, some interesting trends are beginning to emerge. Chief among them is that increasing economic pressure is pushing consumers to adjust spending patterns, from how much they […]
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Report: Walmart Captures 37% Of Online Grocery Sales In Q2
Walmart, excluding Sam’s Club, captured 37 percent of the U.S. online grocery sales in the second quarter of 2024, climbing 150 basis points (bps) versus last year. This marks its highest share level to date, according to a new edition of U.S. eGrocery Market Share Report – 2Q24, powered by data from the monthly Brick […]
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Potatoes USA To Boost IGA Members Through Marketing Resources
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) and Potatoes USA have partnered to help independent grocers capitalize on the popularity of potatoes, which account for more than 10 percent of all vegetable sales. Potatoes are a key grocery basket-builder, with a $90.50 average basket with potatoes versus $47.47 without the vegetable, according to an IRI product affinity study. […]