Hendersonville, Tennessee-based Alliance Retail Group has announced the formation of ARG Marketing, which will allow it to move all ARG businesses under one group to drive retailer success in the independent grocery space. Leveraging the scale of 1,400 independent retailers for digital marketing, ARG Marketing will simplify complex solutions to engage consumers, maximizing marketing dollars […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS Reflects On Successful 2023 Ignite Conference
ECRS is reflecting on its recent Ignite 2023 Retail Success Conference, which drew hundreds of grocery retailers to Charlotte, North Carolina, to experience the latest in retail point-of-sale technology, forge relationships and expand their skills. Begun nine years ago as a customer appreciation gathering, the annual conference has transformed into an industry event. The company […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
FreshTake Grocery Concept Readying In Augusta, GA
FreshTake, a new grocery store concept that blends convenience, dining and recreation, is set to open next summer in the former 42,000-square-foot Whole Foods location at Interstate 20 and Washington Road in Augusta, Georgia. Spearheaded by the owner Jackson Mitchell, CEO of Jackson Mitchell Holdings, which operates five Little Giant Farmers Market sites in the […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Southeast
Toshiba Introduces ELERA Security Suite For Loss Prevention
The new ELERA Security Suite from Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions empowers retailers to minimize shrink while providing consumers with enhanced checkout experiences and reduced friction. According to the latest data from the National Retail Federation, retail shrink accounted for $94.5 billion in losses in 2021 in the U.S. and continues to be a critical challenge for […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Meijer, Southeast
The Fresh Market Offers Grocery Delivery Through Uber Eats
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. has partnered with Uber Eats to offer on-demand and scheduled delivery to customers across the grocer’s operating areas. Beginning Sept. 14, all 161 stores will be available to shop through Uber and Uber Eats. With this new partnership, customers will be able to use Uber’s apps to order […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Introduces New Products, Partnerships
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by donating funds to a nonprofit and introduce two new SE Grocers products developed by Hispanic suppliers. “As a company committed to diversity and inclusivity, we are proud to honor and celebrate the rich heritages of our Hispanic and Latino American neighbors by highlighting their traditions […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Shares ‘What’s New’ Research At Southern Innovations
The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) released its annual “What’s New? 2023″ consumer research in a sold-out educational session at Southern Innovations, held Sept. 14-16 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Pioneering organizations will provide additional innovation-focused presentations in the “What’s New?” theater on the exhibit floor. “Only one-third of consumers tend to consume fresh […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Lipman Family Farms Shares New Products At SEPC Show
Immokalee, Florida-based Lipman Family Farms plans to showcase two new products Sept. 14-16 at the SEPC’s Southern Innovations Show in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lipman Family Farms has increasingly invested in new technology and innovation, but most importantly in their talent. “I’m committed to tapping into the potential of the people of Lipman and fostering an […]