Big Gay Ice Cream is now available on the west coast, celebrating the expansion with three new flavors. Big Gay Ice Cream pints will be available in stores in cities such as Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno and San Francisco. “We are so excited that Big Gay Ice Cream has arrived on the West Coast,” […]
Category: Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market, founded in 1980 by John Mackey, Renee Lawson Hardy, Craig Weller, and Mark Skiles, originated in Austin, Texas. As a pioneer in the natural and organic foods movement, the brand has evolved into one of the world’s leading retailers of natural and organic foods.
The company’s business model revolves around offering high-quality, responsibly sourced products that promote health and well-being. The brand distinguishes itself by maintaining strict quality standards, including bans on artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives in its products. With a commitment to sustainability, the chain supports local farmers and suppliers, prioritizing organic and non-GMO options whenever possible. Whole Foods Market operates over 500 locations across North America and the United Kingdom.
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VICKI: ViaTouch’s AI-Driven Kiosk For High-Theft Items
New York-based ViaTouch has introduced a new solution to make the purchase of high-theft items easier for both shoppers and retailers. ViaTouch’s automated solution is dubbed Via Touch Intellishelf Cognitive Kinetic Interactions, or VICKI. “VICKI is an AI-driven self-checkout device that auto inventories itself and also provides media at the point of sale,” Tom Murn, […]
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Diabetic Kitchen Cinnamon Pecan Granola Cereal Tops Amazon Grocery Ranking
Diabetic Kitchen’s Cinnamon Pecan Granola Cereal is the most popular breakfast cereal sold on Amazon. Diabetic Kitchen produces and markets low-carb, keto-friendly foods for diabetics and the health-conscious consumer. Due to a large number of traditional cereals offered for sale, the cold cereal category is one of the most competitive among all grocery categories at […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Suppliers, Whole Foods
The Fresh Market Puts HyVida Sparkling Water In 160 Stores
HyVida is now available in more than 160 The Fresh Market stores in 22 states. The partnership with the Greensboro, North Carolina-based gourmet supermarket chain will increase HyVida’s distribution footprint. “We are especially proud to partner with The Fresh Market,” said Rick Smith, president and CEO of HyVida. “The company focuses on providing customers quality, […]
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Leverage AI to Enhance Shoppers’ Beef Knowledge & Increase Loyalty, Spending, Trips
Sponsored content by Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. It’s hard to go more than a day in the retail industry without hearing about another artificial intelligence (AI) advancement or partnership. AI is being embraced by retailers, and businesses at large, for a range of business enhancing tactics: everything from optimizing inventory and pricing strategies to […]
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Publix Among Retailers Now Offering Dunkin’ Coffee Thins
Dunkin’ Coffee Thins are now on sale at Publix Super Markets nationwide. Dunkin’ Coffee Thins are distributed by Miami, Florida-based Tierra Nueva. The treats are made using whole Dunkin’ coffee beans crafted into edible coffee squares combined with other natural ingredients. The edible coffee thins offer a burst of caffeine in two popular Dunkin’ flavors: […]
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NPI To Showcase Its Health Lines At ECRM Conference
Nutritional Products International plans to showcase its products at the 2019 ECRM Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, Vitamin & Hemp Solutions trade conference in Orlando, Florida. “We have a close, working relationship with ECRM and the buyers,” said Brian Gould, president of NPI. “The relationship extends beyond the four-day trade show. We are in contact with each […]
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Nielsen: Walmart, Instacart, Kroger Gaining On Amazon
The race to master omnichannel retail within the grocery/consumer packaged goods space is on, according to research conducted by Nielsen. With Walmart’s successful push toward online migration, the rapid rise of grocery delivery players like Instacart and Amazon’s foray into physical stores, it’s really anyone’s game to win. While it’s premature to predict how Amazon […]