FMI – The Food Industry Association has responded to recent USDA guidance on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) waiver implementation, emphasizing the need for a clear transition period to help retailers prepare for new requirements that will affect point-of-sale systems, compliance and customer transactions. In its statement, FMI highlighted the importance of a well-managed transition […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, Feature, Finance News, News, Southeast
ADUSA Launches Edge Retail Media Platform With In-store Digital Screens
Ahold Delhaize USA will launch Edge, a new retail media platform designed specifically for grocery retail, on Jan. 5, marking a significant shift in how the company manages advertising across its digital and physical store environments. The platform, which will initially power on-site sponsored-product display ads and a network of in-store digital screens, represents a […]
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California Pear Farmers Seek Relief From Surging Imports
California pear farmers are fighting for survival as a surge of low-priced pear imports from Argentina continues to flood the U.S. market each year just as the domestic harvest begins. Industry leaders are in discussions with staff at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to find relief from a situation they say has […]
Posted inCenter Store, Finance News, News, Northeast
Patriot Pickle Completes Acquisition Of Cosmo’s Food Products
Patriot Pickle has acquired Cosmo’s Food Products, a West Haven, Connecticut-based manufacturer of premium pepper products and antipasto specialties. The acquisition brings together two family-rooted businesses and expands Patriot’s product portfolio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1944 by the Laudano family, Cosmo’s is a supplier to grocers, restaurants and foodservice distributors. […]
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Pete & Gerry’s Named To 2025 Best In Business List For Social Good
Bridgewater, Massachusetts-based Pete & Gerry’s Organic Eggs has been named to Inc.’s 2025 Best in Business list in the Social Good category, an annual ranking that recognizes companies making positive impact through purpose-driven initiatives and community engagement. The Best in Business list celebrates companies across a range of categories, including sustainability, customer engagement, innovation and […]
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Co-Ops Use ECRS’ CATAPULT To Strengthen Community Support
ECRS is highlighting the efforts of Littleton Food Co-op (Littleton, New Hampshire) and Orcas Food Co-op (Orcas Island, Washington) in driving charitable initiatives and supporting their communities. During a recent webinar, the co-ops shared ways to use tools within CATAPULT and the CATAPULT Loyalty Suite to simplify and encourage charitable giving at the point of […]
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The Save Mart Companies Adds Amazon Return Kiosk Program
The Save Mart Companies has introduced Amazon return kiosks across its Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx banners, offering customers a way to return eligible Amazon purchases at its stores in California and western Nevada. After a pilot program in 15 stores, the service has expanded to 140 additional locations and will be available at […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Relocating Corpus Christi Store
Sprouts Farmers Market is relocating its store at 1440 Airline Road down the street to 4717 S. Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi, Texas. The current location will close Jan. 7, with a grand-opening weekend at the new location set for Jan. 9. From everyday essentials to specialty finds, Sprouts aims to make healthy living […]