Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, National

Wonder To Acquire Grubhub For $650M

Wonder is acquiring Grubhub, a food ordering and delivery platform with more than 375,000 merchants and 200,000 delivery partners across the U.S. Founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore, Wonder is pioneering a new category of ā€œFast Fineā€ dining. It offers multi-restaurant ordering, a first in the industry, where customers can choose from 30 or more restaurants […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Northeast

Food Industry Conference Focuses On Security, Loss Prevention

The 2024 Mid-Atlantic Loss Prevention Conference and Expo, which was held Oct. 30 at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe, New Jersey, addressed the most pressing security issues in the food industry. The annual event – hosted in partnership with the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, the New Jersey Food Council, the New Jersey Retail Merchants […]

Posted inCoborn's, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Dollar General, Festival Foods, Guest Contributors, Independent Store News, Midwest, The Kroger Co.

Midwest Grocery: How Rural Nuance Allows Regional Independents To Thrive

by Diana Leza Sheehan While many factors help to shape the state of grocery retailing in the Midwest, geography plays a critical role in how retailers have evolved and thrived over time. National chains such as Walmart, Kroger and Aldi continue to hold a significant share in the market, yet the region features many small […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, Midwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods

Independent Grocers Making Name For Themselves In Illinois

While established chains such as Albertsons, Kroger and Jewel-Osco continue to hold significant market share in Illinois, independent grocers are a growing segment. Armed with a passion for food, commitment to community and knack for innovation, they are reimagining the shopping experience and carving out a niche that is reshaping the way people shop. Among […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Albertsons, Executive News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. Names Sapp As VP Of Pharmacy, Wellness

Wakefern Food Corp. has appointed Aaron Sapp asĀ VP of pharmacy and wellness, reporting to Chief Sales Officer Darren Caudill. Sapp, who brings nearly 20 years of retail pharmacy leadership experience to his new role, will provide guidance to Wakefern members that operate ShopRite Pharmacies in the ever-evolving pharmacy landscape. Sapp most recently served as VP […]

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Uber Eats Accepting SNAP EBT Through Albertsons Cos., Walgreens

Uber Eats is accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments, beginning with regional grocery banners Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco and Vons, as well as Walgreens locations nationwide and Duane Reade stores in New York. Eligible customers can use their SNAP EBT benefits to order groceries from participating locations through the Uber Eats […]

Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Southwest

ā€˜Regressive’ Grocery Tax Removal Hailed As Largest Tax Cut In OK History

On Aug. 29, the 4.5 percent Oklahoma state sales tax on groceries was eliminated. The bill was passed in February during the state legislative session. It is the largest tax cut in state history, according to an Aug. 26 press release from the office of Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, which said the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, National

Survey Highlights How Grocery Stores Can Improve In-Store Experience

Experience agencyĀ ChangeUpĀ has published results fromĀ a nationwide surveyĀ that highlights how grocery stores can better meet and exceed customer expectations. ChangeUp’s team of retail experts and strategists surveyed 800 grocery shoppers to explore the growing disconnect between today’s sophisticated shoppers and grocery stores.Ā The report, “How Shoppers are Outpacing Store Evolution,” was conducted to provide retailers with critical […]