The app from Washington, D.C.-based technology company Upside rewards cash back to users through partnerships with retailers. The scope of its services includes all aspects of retail, but the grocery industry in particular has used it to draw customers through the doors. “What’s unique about Upside is we work directly with the retailer,” said Tyler […]
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AppCard Helps Grocers Know Shoppers, Understand Preferences
“Last year was the year of the three whammies – labor shortage, logistic issues and, of course, inflation,” said Eran Harel, AppCard’s SVP of corporate development and strategic partnerships. These three issues have been at the forefront of every retailer’s grievance list the past year. And they are continuing to be felt by retailers across […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Big Y Offers Discounted Education Rates With Fisher College
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods has partnered with The Fisher College Graduate Professional Studies department. Through its corporate advantage program, Fisher College will offer online courses for Big Y Foods employees to provide them with new skills and knowledge. Fisher College will offer discounted tuition rates for Big Y Foods employees and their immediate family members and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Survey Indicates Greater Reliance On Online Grocery Shopping
New York-based Chicory has released findings from its 2023 Online Grocery Shopping Report. The annual report, which features results from a survey of more than 1,000 U.S. consumers, analyzes the key characteristics and behaviors of grocery shoppers. Insights include online order frequency, average basket value, retailer preferences, cart composition and shopping challenges. “While online grocery adoption has […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Concludes First Show Of The New Year
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. wrapped up its Natural and Conventional Spring & Summer Show Feb. 7-8 in Orlando, Florida, hosting more than 1,000 brands and 2,000 customers. The show was the first of four major buying shows UNFI will hold in 2023 and was the first to bring together all natural and conventional […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Northeast
New Year, Ongoing Challenges For Grocers Across Pine Tree State
MGFPA director: Rising costs ‘continue to make for a taxing time to be in business’ While the economy in Maine continues to be challenging, the state entered the new year with a more than $280 million budget surplus, according to Christine Cummings, executive director of the Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association. While this is […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
North Coast Seafood Launches Kelp Meatballs, Burgers
Boston, Massachusetts-based North Coast Seafoods is launching new product innovations, such as meatballs and burgers, using ocean-grown kelp from the Gulf of Maine. Items made with kelp are naturally vegan and gluten free with a clean label list of ingredients composed of kelp, green chickpeas, brown rice, and spices. Kelp meatballs and burgers are made using sustainably-grown kelp, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Supply Chain News, The Giant Company
The Giant Company Rolls Out Electric Vehicles In Pennsylvania
The Giant Company has announced four electric vehicles will join its fleet serving the greater Philadelphia area. The electric vans will fulfill Giant Direct customer deliveries while reducing the company’s environmental footprint. “Fulfilling our purpose of connecting families for a better future means taking action today to create a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow,” said Daren Russ, […]