Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods

Relationshop Acquires Stor.ai To Create Unified Platform

Magnolia, Texas-based Relationshop, a digital engagement platform for retail chains, has acquired Stor.ai, a global e-commerce solution for regional grocers. The companies said the acquisition will empower regional grocers with a unified i-commerce platform, combining operational excellence with data analytics and omni-channel engagement capabilities to increase transactions, enhance loyalty and grow sales.  The new entity […]

Posted inExecutive News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods

Pod Foods Hires Three Executives To Leadership Team

Austin, Texas-based Pod Foods has hired three new executives to its leadership team. Leading the new additions is Peter Gialantzis who previously led the growth team at KeHE. Timothy Wee and Ankit Patel also join the leadership team with relevant industry experience coming from companies like Amazon and Boxed. As Pod Foods expands its national presence, the team has grown […]

Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds Provides 5.4M Meals Through Holiday Campaign

Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds provided 5.4 million meals through its annual Holidays Without Hunger campaign. The initiative benefits Feeding America and its 33 local member food banks, as well as partner feeding agencies throughout the grocer’s 10-state operating area. From Nov. 9-Dec. 24, customers purchased a prepackaged Holidays Without Hunger food box for $6 […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Hy-Vee, Southwest, Whole Foods

Kazoo Snacks Saves 1M Gallons Of Water Through Upcycled Food

Dallas, Texas-based Kazoo Snacks said it has save one million gallons of water since its launch in September 2021. Kazoo Snacks, whose chips save 20 gallons of water per bag, is on a mission to save one billion gallons of water by 2025. “We’re so proud to have reached this pivotal milestone,” said Josh Death, Kazoo […]

Posted inBig Y Foods, Corporate Store News, Northeast

Big Y Sets Records During Second Annual Big Vax Week

Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Pharmacy reports that its vaccination numbers are increasing daily as 2022 comes to a close.  Part of that effort was Big Vax Week, which spanned Big Y’s 73 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut through a combination of pharmacy locations and on-site clinics for customers, employees and families.  While clinic locations offered seasonal […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger Appears On Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies List

Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2023, earning the distinction for the fourth consecutive year. Newsweek recognizes the Top 500 most responsible companies in the U.S., spanning 14 industries. To view the full list, click here. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication of […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast

BJ’s Introduces 10 Days Of HoliDeals, Shares Survey Results

Americans love the thrill of the hunt, according to a new survey of 2,000 consumers conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club. The survey found that 65 percent of shoppers compare looking for the right gifts to hunting for treasure, with 52 percent claiming “the hunt” is just as fun as […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items

Kroger Health, Prime Therapeutics Increase Health Access

Cincinnati-based Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., and Prime Therapeutics have announced an agreement for the Kroger Family of Pharmacies to remain in-network, effective Jan. 1. “Kroger is always looking for new opportunities and collaborations to make Medicare more accessible, and our direct agreement with Prime delivers benefits for our customers and […]