Posted inSouthwest, Albertsons, Corporate Store News

United Supermarkets Launches ’28-Day Challenge’ For New Year Resolutions

United Supermarkets, a Lubbock, Texas-based division of Albertsons Companies Inc., has launched its “28-Day Challenge” campaign to the United Supermarkets, Albertsons Market, Market Street and Amigos banners. The program, first introduced in January 2024, features a series of interactive games and actions linked to customers’ rewards loyalty accounts that the retailer’s registered dietitian designed to help users […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Schnucks

Schnucks, Cognira Partner To Boost Promotions

St. Louis-based Schnucks Markets Inc. is using Cognira’s AI-powered PromoAI solution to transform promotional planning, optimization and analysis across the grocer’s 114 stores. Schnucks selected Cognira’s PromoAI for its advanced artificial intelligence capabilities and promotional workflows. PromoAI will help Schnucks enhance cross-department collaboration, leveraging data-driven insights to drive smarter, more effective promotions. The solution will manage all […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Food Stores, West

AFS, Kent’s Market Make Holiday Donation To Utah Hospital

Associated Food Stores (AFS) and Kent’s Market, a family-owned grocer with roots in northern Utah, donated $40,000 to Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City during the hospital’s annual patient holiday event Dec. 17. Themed this year as the “Twelve Days of Christmas, the event provided patients and their families with an afternoon of activities, an appearance […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, The Kroger Co.

Forbes Recognizes The Kroger Co. For Workplace Culture, Pharmacy Customer Service

The Kroger Co. has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers and for providing exceptional customer service through its Kroger Family of Pharmacies. “We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Tech Workers and for our unparalleled customer service specifically in pharmacy. This recognition […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Feature, National

Ibotta Digital Promo Network Powers Loyalty Programs

Denver-based Ibotta powers cash-back rewards for companies including Albertsons, Dollar General, H-E-B, Instacart, Kroger, Schnuck Markets, Sprouts, Walmart and many others. Shoppers download the app and can get rewards by scanning a receipt or linking their store loyalty account to the app to earn points. To date, 50 million people have downloaded the app and […]

Posted inMarket Profile, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods

High Per Capita Income Of Maryland Residents Makes For Competitive Grocery Market

It may be the 42nd largest state, but Maryland has consistently ranked among the nation’s top in terms of per capita income over the past few years. Its economy benefits greatly from its proximity to Washington, D.C., where many of its residents work. This higher-than-average income level continues to positively impact spending in the state. […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds’ Holidays Without Hunger Program Sets Record Donation

Food Lion Feeds and its customers have helped provide the equivalent of more than 29 million meals this holiday season. This set a record, quadrupling the previous highest Holidays Without Hunger meal count in 2021, which was equal to more than 6.6 million meals. The initiative benefits Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks

Schnucks Donates $200K To The Salvation Army

Schnucks Markets customers and the company donated $200,000 to The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign through the most recent “Round Up at the Register” fundraiser. Schnucks customers had the option to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with 100 percent of donations from the 15-day campaign benefiting The Salvation Army. Customers donated […]