Amarillo, Texas-based Affiliated Foods Inc. is investing in forward-thinking technology to enhance the shopping experience for consumers and improve operational efficiency for its retail members. Among the most visible innovations is the implementation of digital video rails in member stores – a project led by Josh Silvia, AFI’s network and PC manager. Vusion v-rails is […]
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Utz Brands To Upgrade Campus In Hanover, PA
Utz Brands Inc. is planning a multi-phase project aimed at upgrading facilities across its campus in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The following investments will begin in the coming months: Utz Employee Hub: Construction will begin in 2026 to upgrade Utz’s headquarters at 900 High St. and transform it into a modern Utz Employee Hub. Teams working across […]
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J. Skinner Baking Appoints New CEO, Chief Commercial Officer
J. Skinner Baking, a U.S. bakery manufacturer, has appointed David Kowal as CEO and David Meltzer as chief commercial officer. The appointments mark a significant milestone in the company’s growth, reflecting its commitment to service, innovation and distribution expansion. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, J. Skinner Baking is a manufacturer of artisanal pastries and ready-to-eat baked […]
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Algolia Launches AI Grocery Solution For Digital Shopping
Algolia has introduced its Intelligent Grocery Solution, a new artificial intelligence (AI) application designed specifically for the grocery industry. The platform combines real-time search, personalized recommendations and inventory-aware discovery to simplify and personalize the digital grocery shopping experience. For decades, the grocery store has been a place of familiar and functional habits. Now, an undeniable […]
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Utz Brands To Eliminate FD&C Colors From Products By 2027
Utz Brands Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has issued the following statement regarding the removal of certified Food, Drug and Cosmetic (“FD&C”) colors from its product portfolio: “Since 1921, Utz Brands Inc. has been committed to making snacks with quality, transparency and simple, trusted ingredients. As consumer tastes and government regulatory initiatives […]
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Swiftly Aims To Level The Playing Field With Audience Optimizer
Swiftly has introduced its Audience Optimizer solution, empowering regional and independent grocers to thrive in today’s digital-first marketplace. Since publicly launching in 2024, Audience Optimizer has driven millions in incremental sales and double-digit returns across hundreds of stores nationwide. For decades, print circulars have been the primary way grocers drive weekly traffic. However, as circulation […]
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Instacart Launches Consumer Insights Portal To Help Brands
Instacart has introduced the Consumer Insights Portal, a new software platform for brands to access its first-party grocery shopping data. Built on daily activity from nearly 100,000 stores and more than 1,800 retail banners, Consumer Insights Portal gives marketing, sales and insights teams self-serve access to SKU-level performance, search behavior, substitution patterns and promotion impact […]
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Independent Grocers Unlock More Impact With Less Work
Running an independent grocery store isn’t easy. Between competing with national chains, juggling rising costs and trying to keep up with shoppers who expect more every year, it can feel like you’re being asked to do everything with fewer resources. That’s why many grocers are looking for simple, practical tools that make everyday operations easier […]