Food-at-home prices rose 0.7 percent in April – the sharpest monthly increase so far this year – as energy market disruptions and ongoing supply chain pressures pushed grocery costs higher for American families and retailers alike. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported May 12 that the overall Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers […]
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Food City Positions Itself As One-Stop Graduation Headquarters
As graduation season ramps up across Arizona, Food City is positioning its 45 stores as a single destination for families looking to celebrate on a budget. From made-from-scratch graduation cakes and party platters to gift cards and festive supplies, the Bashas’-owned Hispanic banner is rolling out a suite of promotions designed to help customers honor […]
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Instacart Expands Ads Manager To Retailers With New Self-Serve Tools
Instacart announced it has extended Instacart Ads Manager to retailers, enabling them to activate campaigns within the scaled, self-serve advertising platform. The company is opening the same high-intent reach, optimization and closed-loop measurement infrastructure that supports brand campaigns to retailers. At the same time, it is building new tools designed for their goals, from driving […]
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Albertsons Deploys AI Vision Tool To Boost Produce Consistency Across DCs
Albertsons Companies has launched an artificial intelligence-powered supply chain tool designed to help distribution center inspectors maintain tighter quality control over fresh fruits and vegetables. The Intelligent Quality Control tool, built in-house by Albertsons’ technology and supply chain teams, uses Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise (including Vision AI and Gemini models) to support quality inspectors. The […]
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NGA, FMI Praise House Passage Of ORC Act, Citing Threat To Independents
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMI – The Food Industry Association have praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the “Combating Organized Retail Crime Act” (HR 2853), calling the bipartisan measure a critical tool in the fight against theft rings that are squeezing independent grocers. In a letter of support sent to the […]
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Wakefern Food Corp. Names Ruane Director Of Own Brands
Wakefern Food Corp. has promoted Chris Ruane to director of Own Brands. In his new role, Ruane will focus on advancing product innovation, optimizing assortment, strengthening supplier partnerships and delivering quality and value across brands including Bowl & Basket, Wholesome Pantry and Paperbird. He will report to Chief Sales Officer Darren Caudill. “Chris’s deep industry […]
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Whole Foods Market Bringing Daily Shop Concept To 3 U.S. Markets
Whole Foods Market will be adding its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, to Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia over the next two years, continuing the brand’s expansion of the format into dense urban neighborhoods. Whole Foods Market Daily Shop stores feature a streamlined footprint, with an emphasis on product selection and an […]
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NRF: Retail Sales Rose For Seventh Consecutive Month In April
Retail sales grew for the seventh straight month in April despite rising gas prices and persistent inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released May 13 by the National Retail Federation. Total retail sales, excluding automobile dealers and gasoline stations, rose 0.34 percent month over month on a seasonally adjusted basis and 5.73 percent year […]