Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Gelson's, National

More Grocers Adopting Instacart’s Carrot Tags, Elevating In-Store Experience

Instacart has shared that three additional grocers – Aldi, Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s – are connecting their electronic shelf labels hardware to Carrot Tags‘ pick to light functionality, following a recent chainwide rollout at Schnucks earlier this year. Carrot Tags is Instacart’s software solution that integrates into a retailer’s electronic shelf labels (ESL) hardware to enable […]

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 inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Begins Annual Holiday Food Bank Fundraiser

Natural Grocers has begun its annual in-store holiday fundraiser for food bank partners through Dec. 31. This campaign is in addition to the company’s ongoing “Bring Your Own Bag” program, which donates five cents per shopping trip to local food bank partners when customers bring in their own reusable bags. Commitment to community A “Commitment to Community” […]

Posted inSupply Chain News, Hy-Vee, Midwest

Hy-Vee Optimizes Supply Chain With Manhattan Solutions

Manhattan Associates Inc. has shared the results of its partnership with Hy-Vee Inc., an employee-owned grocery retailer with locations in nine Midwestern states. The grocer uses Manhattan’s Warehouse Management System, Transportation Management System and Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization to operate a distribution network that drives business results and customer satisfaction. Manhattan’s solutions have helped the retailer advance operations, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Bozzuto's Wholesale Distribution, Northeast

Bozzuto’s Acquires Majority Stake In Roche Bros.

Bozzuto’s, one of the largest grocery suppliers in the Northeast, has acquired a majority stake in Massachusetts-based Roche Bros. grocery chain. After many decades of family ownership, Roche Bros. said the decision marks an important step in its evolution, aimed at sustaining the company’s legacy while positioning it for new opportunities. The transaction will enable the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest

Fareway Celebrates New Store Opening In Story City, IA

Fareway Stores Inc. held a ribbon cutting and grand-opening ceremony Nov. 5 for a new 10,800-square-foot store at 1550 Broad St. in Story City, Iowa, that fills the void left after the town’s previous grocery store closed in August 2021. “Communities depend on a local grocer to offer high quality products and unmatched service. Fareway values […]

Posted inMarket Profile, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods

North Carolina’s Business-Friendly Environment, Efforts Draw National Accolades

For the fifth year in a row, CNBC has named North Carolina one of the top three states in which to do business. Gov. Roy Cooper attributed the ranking to the continued investment the state is making in its skilled workforce and thriving economy. He added that major investments by companies across all sectors are […]