Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has named Chris Rupp EVP and chief customer and digital officer, effective Dec. 3. Rupp joins Albertsons Cos. from Microsoft Corp., where she most recently served as GM of the companyâs Xbox business engineering team. Rupp will be responsible for integrating and enhancing customersâ experiences across all digital touchpoints, accelerating the […]
Category: Amazon Fresh
Amazon Fresh revolutionized the grocery retail landscape upon its inception in 2007. Emerging as a branch of the tech giant Amazon, the first store opened its doors in Seattle, Washington. Founded on the principles of convenience and innovation, Amazon Fresh aimed to redefine the grocery shopping experience through its online platform and physical locations. Over the years, it has grown exponentially, catering to the evolving needs of customers in the realm of fresh produce, pantry staples, and household essentials. As of 2023, the brand boasts a significant presence, with multiple locations established across various states in the U.S.
Distinguished for its seamless integration of technology into the shopping journey, Amazon Fresh continues to expand its reach, delivering an extensive range of products while emphasizing speed and efficiency. The brand’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge advancements in logistics and customer experience has facilitated its steady growth. Amazon Fresh remains dedicated to offering a diverse selection of goods, prioritizing customer satisfaction through streamlined services and an evolving assortment of offerings.
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Salsify Ranks 87th On Deloitteâs 2019 Technology Fast 500
Salsify, a product experience management (PXM) platform, has been ranked 87th on Deloitteâs Technology Fast 500. This ranking highlights the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. Salsify is the only Boston-headquartered software company to rank in the top 100 of the Fast 500. A significant driver of […]
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Soto: Know Your Multicultural Customers So You Can Grow Sales
by Terry Soto/multicultural marketing expert The California Grocers Associationâs âMinding the Gapâ Strategic Conference took place recently in Palms Springs, California, where retailers brought up specific challenges they currently are attempting to manage when it comes to growing sales among multicultural grocery shoppers. Understanding how to assort authentically for diverse Hispanic and Asian shoppers came […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market, Amazon Again Offering Turkey Deals
Starting Nov. 13, Amazon and Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market are offering deals on organic and classic turkeys for Thanksgiving. All customers can choose from select organic ($3.49 per pound) and classic turkeys ($2.49 per pound). Prime members will save $2.99 per pound on organic and $1.99 per pound on classic turkey. All turkeys sold […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Organic Natural, Produce News, Suppliers, West, Whole Foods
Barnana Brings Industry Veteran Multari On Board As New CEO
Barnana, the natural snack brand that makes banana and plantain-based snacks, has brought in the former CEO of instant noodle company, Nissin North America, Al Multari, to lead its team. Barnana founder and former CEO CauĂȘ Suplicy said, âWe are proud to announce Al Multari as the new CEO. Barnana has always been driven by […]
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Beverage Companies Unite For âEvery Bottle Backâ Initiative
The Coca-Cola Co., Keurig Dr Pepper and PepsiCo launched the Every Bottle Back initiative, an effort to reduce the industryâs use of new plastic by making significant investments to improve the collection of the industryâs valuable plastic bottles so they can be made into new bottles. These competitors are coming together to support the circular […]
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Good Day Chocolate To Launch Functional CBD Chocolate Line
Boulder, Colorado-based Good Day Chocolate, the nationally distributed, category creator of chocolate supplements, is launching a new CBD product line that combines Fair Trade chocolate with pure, third-party-tested CBD in the form of broad spectrum hemp extract, organically grown at farms in Oregon and Colorado, with zero percent THC. The company says as a whole […]
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Joolies Named Best First-Time Exhibitor At PMA Fresh Summit 2019
Joolies, an organic medjool date company, won the award for Best First-Time Exhibitor at the Produce Marketing Associationâs Fresh Summit 2019. The Joolies booth was a standout amongst the more than 1,200 exhibitors as the summit had a record-breaking 24,000 attendees. âJoolies was chosen as the Best First-Time Exhibitor out of more than 160 first-time […]