Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, Northeast

Allegiance Retail Services Holds Annual Golf Classic For Scholarship Program

Allegiance Retail Services recently held its 12th Annual Golf Classic at the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, New Jersey. Co-op members, staff, vendors and partners gathered to support the Robert Powell Scholarship Program, which awards $5,000 annually to eligible students related to employees. “The turnout was fantastic as usual. The food, the drink, and most […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, The Kroger Co.

Instacart Introduces New Caper Cart Personalized Capabilities

Instacart has launched three new Caper Cart capabilities – gamified quests, location-based coupons and aisle-aware advertising formats. These new offerings build on the AI-powered smart cart’s capabilities to make grocery shopping more personalized through its digital screen, allowing brands and retailers to engage with customers as they shop in-store. These capabilities are rolling out to retailers like Schnucks […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, National

Fetch Becomes First RMN Partner With Albertsons Media Collective

Madison, Wisconsin-based Fetch has announced its first retail media network (RMN) partnership with Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm of Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. The integration extends the reach of the collective, expanding the grocer’s service model offerings to consumer-packaged goods brands looking to drive retailer-specific sales. Fetch will fold into Albertsons Media Collective’s […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Health & Wellness, Midwest

The Kroger Co. Closes Sale Of Specialty Pharmacy Business To Elevance Health

The Kroger Co. has finalized the sale of its specialty pharmacy business to Elevance Health. The grocer announced the agreement on March 18. In closing the transaction, the retailer and Elevance Health have worked to ensure minimal disruptions for customers and associates. The specialty pharmacy serves patients with chronic illness that requires complex care. Skilled […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Southwest

The United Family Launches Tally Robot Program In Select Stores

The United Family, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Cos., has launched Tally, an autonomous robot that is part of Simbe’s store intelligence platform. This pilot will introduce Tally in select stores to enhance inventory management, improve out-of-stock items and elevate the overall guest shopping experience. The United Family will utilize this technology across its Texas […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Harps Food Stores, National

Birdzi Enhances Retailer Onboarding Process With Armeta Analytics

Birdzi has announced an integration with data engineering firm Armeta Analytics that streamlines workflows and reduces the technological lift for Birdzi’s retail customers. Armeta will facilitate onboarding through a simplified integration process that makes it easier for Birdzi customers to use the company’s customer engagement tools and personalized marketing solutions, including VISPER Live. “By automating data management […]