Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News

AWG, Decorworx Enhance Design Services For Independent Grocers

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. and design and production firm Decorworx have begun a partnership to provide enhanced store solutions to AWG member retailers. As a part of the collaboration, AWG has discontinued its Design and Decor Source Group (DSG), which for more than 30 years provided interior design, production and installation services to AWG members. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Marketing News, News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Selects Birdzi For Personalized Marketing Campaigns

Wakefern Food Corp. has selected Birdzi’s customer intelligence platform to better understand shopper needs and enhance promotional outreach. “From the beginning, Wakefern was impressed by Birdzi’s best-in-class automation and personalization capabilities and the company’s desire for constant innovation,” said Darren Caudill, chief sales officer, Wakefern. “Working with Birdzi enables our supermarket banners to better respond […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor of the Year, Affiliated Foods, Anniversary Issues, News, Southwest

Manufacturing Subsidiaries Fuel AFI Membership’s Success, Growth

At Affiliated Foods Inc. (AFI), a member-owned cooperative headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, the value of community-focused manufacturing is front and center. Noma Burr, the company’s chief financial officer, has seen that impact firsthand since joining the organization in 1996. Burr highlighted how AFI’s manufacturing subsidiaries – which include a bakery, dairy, meat processing plant and […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Gelson's, News, West

Gelson’s Markets Shifts To Interactive Digital Circulars Via Ideal

Gelson’s Markets has shifted to an interactive, 100-percent digital weekly circular, powered by Ideal’s platform, to transform how shoppers engage with the brand while reducing print and newspaper insertion costs. The transition is live across all Gelson’s locations in Southern California, with weekly promotions accessible via website, mobile app, email and social channels. Unlike other digital […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite

Cingari Family Markets Renovating ShopRite In Southbury, CT

Cingari Family Markets, a family-owned and operated supermarket company, has begun renovating its ShopRite at 775 Main St. South in Southbury, Connecticut. The renovation, part of the company’s investment in its 12 stores across southwestern Connecticut, will bring a fresh, modern look and a host of new amenities to enhance the shopping experience. Construction is […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Northeast, Save A Lot

Save A Lot Reopens 27 Stores Across Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania

Save A Lot recently celebrated the grand reopening of 27 stores across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania that had been improperly rebranded in 2024. Working to re-establish high operational and financial standards, the stores offer customers Save A Lot’s value on an assortment of fresh, affordable, healthy foods, along with more than 50 high-quality private label […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Merchandising News, National, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Precision Marketing Expands Managed-Service Capabilities

Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), powered by 84.51°, has launched a suite of new managed-service offsite programmatic capabilities. An in-house team will activate across programmatic audio, programmatic CTV and dynamic creative optimization (DCO) for display. The move comes as more brands are applying purchase-based audiences across streaming media. However, KPM noted, many mid-sized consumer packaged goods […]

Posted inMarketing News, Albertsons, News, Nonfood Items, West

Albertsons Cos. Introduces Travel Booking Experience

Albertsons Companies Inc. has introduced for U Travel, a new booking experience powered by Expedia that allows customers to plan air and non-air travel through the grocer’s free for U loyalty program, accessible via mobile app and website. “At Albertsons Cos., we know saving money and stretching budgets is more important than ever, which is […]