Wisconsin’s grocery industry is holding steady, but independent grocers are closely watching labor, inflation, consumer confidence and regulatory and legislative issues, according to Mike Semmann, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association. “I think the economy right now is fairly stable in Wisconsin,” Semmann said. “From an industry perspective, we’re hoping to make sure […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Keeps Prices Low On Top Toys For Holiday Season
Meijer is offering top toys and gifts for the holiday season at lower prices and is sending out its annual Holiday Toy Guide to mailboxes across the Midwest. From new LEGO sets and Barbies to the latest technology from Apple, PlayStation and Nintendo, the nostalgic catalog-style guide leads with gifts at a value, including categories […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart, OpenAI Partner On AI-First Shopping Experiences
Walmart is combining its assortment, prices and delivery speed with the power of artificial intelligence, entering a partnership with OpenAI that will start soon by allowing customers and members to shop Walmart through ChatGPT using Instant Checkout. Whether planning meals, restocking household essentials or finding something new, customers can chat and buy, with Walmart handling […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix, Leading Brands Unite To Help Florida Breast Cancer Charities
Publix is joining with 12 consumer brands and Riteway Sales and Marketing in October to turn grocery shopping into giving. From Oct. 4–18, Publix customers can look for a Breast Cancer Awareness Month page in the Publix Extra Savings flyer that features participating products. Each purchase will help generate donations to support women and families […]
Posted inSustainability News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Exceeds $100K Goal In Organic Month Fundraiser
Through proceeds from limited-edition reusable bag sales and customer donations, Natural Grocers’ Organic Month campaign raised $113,220 for the Rodale Institute, exceeding its $100,000 goal. “This incredible achievement is thanks to the generosity of our customers and the dedication of our good4u crew, who helped promote the campaign in stores every day,” said Raquel Isely, VP […]
Posted inFeature, News, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS Reflects On Hurricane Helene Response One Year Later
In the wake of the devastating Hurricane Helene in late September 2024, the ECRS team in Boone, North Carolina, stepped up to support its community and the greater western North Carolina region. ECRS, a transaction and retail solutions provider, is located in Watauga County, which was included in FEMA’s 39-county disaster declaration. “Our dedicated employees […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Preps For Grand Opening In West Caldwell, NJ
ShopRite will hold a grand opening Oct. 21 for its new 90,000-square-foot supermarket at 900 Bloomfield Ave. in West Caldwell, New Jersey, which replaces a former location at 540 Passaic Ave. Sunrise ShopRite, the family business that has been part of the West Caldwell community for nearly 85 years, is hosting festivities for residents and […]
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Publix Ranks As Florida’s Most Reputable Company
Merco, a corporate reputation monitor with a 25-year track record, has announced the first edition of Merco Companies and Business Leaders Rankings in Florida, which features Publix as the top ranked company. According to Merco, its multi-stakeholder evaluation methodology is the only KPMG-verified corporate reputation assessment in the world. Top 100 companies with the best […]