Over the next few weeks, H-E-B will begin a phased rollout of a digital tap-to-pay service at all of its flagship stores. The offering will allow customers to make purchases using digital tap-to-pay services such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay. H-E-B will launch the service region by region, with it becoming available […]
Category: Retailers
Parent category custom client pages
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 […]
Posted inExecutive News, Lowes Markets, Southwest
Lowe’s Market Mourns Death Of Roger Lowe Sr.
Lowe’s Market has announced the death of Roger Lowe Sr., president and chairman, who died Oct. 3 following a brief illness. Lowe and his father, Bud, opened their first grocery store in Olton, Texas, in 1963; however, the family’s history can be traced to the late 1940s, when his father started selling candy and sundries […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Merchandising News, Northeast, The Kroger Co.
C&S Wholesale Grocers’ EVP, Chief Procurement Officer Papaleo To Retire
Michael Papaleo, EVP and chief procurement officer for Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers, is retiring. He will continue to serve the company as a strategic advisor through the coming year. Mark McGowan, EVP of retail and CMO, will lead C&S’s merchandising organization. Andrew Connell, SVP of procurement, will lead all procurement, demand planning and inbound planning. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, National
Afresh Introduces DC Forecasts, Albertsons Cos. First Customer To Implement
Afresh Technologies has launched its first solution for distribution centers, Afresh DC Forecasts, with Albertsons Cos. as its first customer to test the product. The new AI-powered DC Forecasts offer the first fresh-specific technology solution for DC buyers that automatically compiles the data the buyers must consider every day to forecast upcoming orders from the […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Close Downtown Denver Location Due To Theft, Safety Issues
Natural Grocers will close its downtown store at the corner of Colfax and Washington streets in Denver, Colorado, on Oct. 31. Natural Grocers’ employees will begin store-wide closing sales on Oct. 4, with discounts of 10 percent off everything at the 1433 Washington St. location. All sales will be final. The Denver – Colfax and Washington store is one of 46 Natural […]