Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods

Snowflake Launches Retail Data Cloud To Optimize Retailer Operations

Bozeman, Montana-based Snowflake has launched its Retail Data Cloud, which unites Snowflake’s data platform, Snowflake- and partner-delivered solutions and industry-specific datasets. The Retail Data Cloud empowers retailers, manufacturers, distributors, consumer packaged goods vendors and industry technology providers to leverage their own data, access new data and seamlessly collaborate across the retail industry. Snowflake and its ecosystem of partners […]

Posted inAsk The Experts, Home Page Latest News, Home Page Slider, Lipari Foods

Navigating Supply Chain Issues, Maintaining Growth In A Volatile Market

  Q&A with David Wagstaff, V.P. North America, St. Pierre Bakery  Supply chain issues are front of mind for retailers – how have you helped them keep shelves stocked through the pandemic?  The supply chain is problematic for everyone in the industry – but we’re not afraid to do things differently in order to help […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, National

FMI Names Recipients Of Executive Leadership Awards

FMI – the Food Industry Association has recognized six individuals for its annual Executive Leadership Awards. Throughout the past year, these executives displayed leadership in overcoming challenges of the food industry. The 2022 awards were presented at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference Awards luncheon in Orlando, Florida. “From inflation and supply chain challenges to federal mandates and COVID-cautious […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Precision Marketing Expands Access To Advertising Inventory

Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Precision Marketing, the retail media business of the Kroger Co., is expanding access to its on-site advertising inventory. Advertisers may use one of three advertising management platforms to buy product listing ads on Kroger e-commerce sites. Pacvue, Skai and Flywheel Digital are the inaugural platforms with access to the API. The new capability makes […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Donates $1.1M To Support Ukraine Humanitarian Aid Efforts

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix customers and employees donated more than $1.1 million in a 10-day point-of-sale campaign in support of global Red Cross relief efforts for those affected by the crisis in Ukraine. Donations will be used to distribute food, deliver medicine and medical supplies, assist with evacuations and help provide shelter. The donation campaign began on […]

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Fred Meyer’s World-Class Service, Experience Build Loyalty

Dave Richard, VP of operations for Fred Meyer, began his food retail career nearly four decades ago.  “I’ve been in the business my whole life,” he said. “I started as a bagger over 36 years ago. I have worked all over the West Coast, including Alaska and California.” Richard left Safeway and joined Cincinnati, Ohio-based […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology

BJ’s Wholesale Club Partners With DoorDash For On-Demand Delivery

Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club is partnering with DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery from 226 BJ’s locations across 17 states. BJ’s is the first wholesale club available on the DoorDash marketplace, providing consumers with access to home essentials and grocery needs on-demand. Its products can be purchased directly on the DoorDash app, offering members and non-members alike […]