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Dunnhumby Unveils AI-powered Assortment Solution

Dunnhumby has launched its next-generation assortment solution utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to assist retailers in selecting products. New features unveiled in dunnhumby Assortment include: Localized assortments: Retailers can now deliver hyper-localized assortments tailored to the unique preferences of their customer base. Space-aware assortments and planograms: A new integrated planogram tool optimizes layout and facings, giving shelf-ready layouts based on […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, The Kroger Co.

Meijer Celebrates 90th Anniversary As Family-Owned Retailer

Meijer is celebrating its 90th anniversary with more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, express locations and distribution and manufacturing facilities throughout six Midwest states operated by more than 70,000 employees. “We have built an incredible team here at Meijer that is accomplishing great things and enjoys working together, and they are the reason […]

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150 Save A Lot Stores Offering Delivery Through Uber

Save A Lot has begun a new partnership with Uber, allowing customers to have their groceries delivered from more than 150 of the St. Louis-based grocer’s locations. In addition, shoppers also will be able to use their Health Benefit cards to buy thousands of items through Uber Eats.  Health Benefit cards offer a way to […]

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How Grocery Retailing Differs Throughout Midwest

by Diana Leza Sheehan, founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The Midwest has a fascinating history that has helped to shape one of the more unique grocery landscapes in the United States. While national chains such as Walmart and Kroger hold significant weight, the region boasts a strong presence of regional powerhouses and a distinct consumer […]

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Best In Class: Maximizing Memorial Day Sales

Memorial Day, a federal holiday honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military, also marks the unofficial start of summer, synonymous with backyard barbecues, family gatherings and festive picnics. It’s also a prime opportunity for supermarkets to maximize Memorial Day sales by focusing on customer experience, value and community spirit. Firing Up Customer Engagement Interactive Grilling Demonstrations: Host in-store […]