Schnucks and its customers donated $181,677 to The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign through its recent Round Up at the Register program. The 15-day effort invited customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout, with all donations directed to the nonprofit in the communities where they were collected. Customers contributed […]
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Kroger Completes Sale Of Vitacost.com To iHerb
The Kroger Co. has completed the sale of Vitacost.com Inc., an e-commerce retailer of vitamins, supplements and other health and wellness products, to iHerb LLC. The transaction closed Jan. 8. Kroger said the decision to sell Vitacost.com reflects its ongoing review of non-core assets “to determine their ongoing contribution and role within the company as […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Grocery Store Equipment, News, West
Albertsons Media Collective Launches Measurement For In-Store Media
Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media division of Albertsons Companies, has launched an incrementality measurement solution designed to highlight the impact of in-store media campaigns and provide brands with clearer, causal insights into performance. The new capability uses a matched-market test-and-control methodology to isolate incremental sales driven specifically by in-store media. By comparing stores running […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Launches Better Care Services, Rolls Back Prices
Walmart is starting the new year with an expanded focus on customer health and affordability through the launch of Better Care Services and lowering prices on more than 1,000 wellness-focused products across food, supplements, over-the-counter items and fitness essentials. The initiative is part of Walmart’s effort to make healthcare and healthy living more accessible for […]
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Amazon Debuts Redesigned Dash Cart For Whole Foods Market
Amazon has introduced a redesigned version of its Dash Cart smart shopping cart, rolling out the updated technology at select Whole Foods Market stores with plans to expand to dozens of the banner’s locations across the U.S. by the end of 2026. The latest Dash Cart generation incorporates features developed from customer feedback aimed at […]
Posted inExecutive News, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Appoints Mehrotra To Board Of Directors
Walmart Inc. appointed Shishir Mehrotra, CEO of Superhuman (formerly Grammarly), to its board of directors, effective immediately. Mehrotra will serve on two of the board’s committees – compensation and management and technology and e-commerce. “Our focus remains on serving customers through a people-led, tech-powered approach,” said Greg Penner, chairman of Walmart’s board of directors. “Shishir’s […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Announces Executive Changes In Merchandising, Marketing
Food City has announced changes to its executive merchandising and marketing team, including the retirement of a longtime leader and promotions for two others. Ross Purdy, VP of center store operations, is retiring from full-time service after 10 years with the company and will transition to a role focused on strategic initiatives. “We would like […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Host Resolution Reset Week, Jan. 13-17
Natural Grocers is launching its annual Resolution Reset Week, a weeklong wellness and savings event scheduled for Jan. 13-17 that encourages customers to refresh health goals and save on products that support better nutrition and well-being. During the event, Natural Grocers said it will offer special savings, featured items and curated selection highlights designed to […]