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Davis Food Co-op Uses ECRS’ CATAPULT To Battle Food Insecurity

Davis Food Co-op is using ECRS’ CATAPULT solutions to empower and elevate its community impact initiatives by fighting food insecurity in Yolo County, California. On Nov. 3, the co-op launched an initiative designed to deliver relief and sustainable support for those most impacted by rising food insecurity.  “It is during these times of hardship that we pull together […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News, Supply Chain News, The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. To Close 3 Fulfillment Facilities As Part Of E-Commerce Plan Update

The Kroger Co. has updated its e-commerce plan following the announcement that it will shutter three fulfillment facilities in January and expand relationships with delivery partners. Kroger has identified opportunities to optimize its fulfillment network by closing facilities in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin; Frederick, Maryland; and Groveland, Florida, while monitoring performance at the remaining facilities. Kroger […]

Posted inProduce News, National, News

GrubMarket Acquires Procurant For Fresh Produce Supply Chain

GrubMarket has acquired Los Gatos, California-based Procurant, a software-as-a-service platform that streamlines fresh procurement, order management and regulatory compliance for the fresh food supply chain. Founded in 2018 by CEO Eric Peters, Procurant was created as a cloud-native alternative to legacy procurement systems. The platform supports real-time collaboration, operational efficiency and end-to-end visibility across the […]

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Instacart Adds New AI Solutions To Help Grocers

Instacart has launched AI Solutions, a new suite of enterprise offerings designed to help grocers of all sizes compete in an artificial intelligence-first world. Built specifically for the complexity of grocery, the solutions extend Instacart’s technology across online storefronts, store shelves and shopping carts – helping retailers deliver more personalized shopping experiences through AI. “AI […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Fareway, News

Fareway Recognized At TAI’s 2025 Prometheus Awards

Fareway Stores Inc. was recognized Nov. 6 by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) during its 2025 Prometheus Awards, which honor people and organizations driving innovation and excellence in the state’s technology industry. For the first time in company history, Fareway received three nominations across major individual categories, with Director of Retail Systems Zachary Lane […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, National, News

Ahold Delhaize USA Rolls Out Digital, E-Commerce Platform To All Stores

Ahold Delhaize USA has completed the rollout of its digital and e-commerce platform for all five U.S. brands – Food Lion, The Giant Co., Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. This milestone was marked as Hannaford transitioned to the platform this fall. The modern, cloud-based architecture enables the Ahold Delhaize USA brands to collectively […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, News, West

Albertsons Cos. Adds Free Uber One Perks For Loyalty Members

Albertsons Companies Inc. is collaborating with Uber, becoming the first major grocer to offer Uber One perks to all free and paid loyalty members. As the company continues to invest in its loyalty program, members of the free for U and paid FreshPass programs can receive extended free trials of Uber One. “At Albertsons Cos., […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southeast

ECRS, Ricoh Partner For Onsite Service Of Self-Checkout Solutions

ECRS has begun a strategic partnership with Ricoh USA Inc., a provider of digital workplace services and information management, that will bring onsite service and support to ECRS’s self-checkout products, enhancing reliability and customer satisfaction across retail environments. Through Ricoh’s Service Advantage program and its extensive service network and expertise in managed services, ECRS customers […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast

Giant Eagle Launches Upside Pay For Instant Cash Back

Giant Eagle Inc. has expanded its partnership with Upside by launching Upside Pay across all of its stores. The secure mobile payment option gives shoppers instant cash back at the register – no receipt uploads required – while helping Giant Eagle strengthen customer loyalty and drive measurable sales growth. “We’re always looking for ways to enhance the in-store experience, […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Food Stores, News, West

AFS Expands Instacart Solutions To Member Retailers, Banners

Utah-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) is bringing Instacart’s white-label e-commerce solutions Storefront and Storefront Pro to its owned and operated banners, including Fresh Market, Lin’s and Macey’s, and independent member stores, including Broulim’s, Davis Food & Drug, Kent’s and Lee’s, providing them with e-commerce and retail media capabilities “We’re excited to partner with AFS to […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southeast

ECRS Launches Data Bridge To Help CATAPULT POS Transitions

ECRS has launched POS Data Bridge, a new service designed to streamline the migration of historical data from legacy point-of-sale (POS) systems into the CATAPULT Cognition analytics platform. The solution allows retailers transitioning to CATAPULT to preserve and activate historical insights for immediate business impact. “POS Data Bridge is about unlocking the power of a retailer’s […]

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Grubhub Partners With Instacart For Grocery Delivery

Through a new partnership with Instacart, Grubhub customers can order online from its network of more than a thousand grocery retailers. The experience is hosted on Grubhub’s platform, and orders are fulfilled and delivered by Instacart shoppers. To start shopping, customers tap the grocery icon in the Grubhub app, select a nearby store, add items […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast

PWADC Upgrades Digital Platform With eGrowcery

Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. (PWADC), a supermarket warehouse cooperative serving more than 240 stores in the Southeast, is offering its retail members the eGrowcery digital commerce platform. PWADC said it selected eGrowcery to deliver a combination of unified commerce and fulfillment technology, as well as joint retail marketing promotion to ensure operational success. “eGrowcery […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast

Upside Adds Giant Food To Platform For Personalized Offers

Upside is adding all 163 Giant Food stores to its platform for personalized rewards. Giant Food is the largest Mid-Atlantic grocer to activate Upside. “At Giant Food, we’re proud to lead in grocery innovation, particularly in how we personalize the shopping experience,” said Ryan Draude, director of omnichannel loyalty and shopper marketing. “Partnering with Upside will […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News, Wakefern

Instacart Rolls Out Additional Savings Features On Caper Carts

Instacart has introduced new savings features for its artificial intelligence-powered Caper Carts aimed at enhancing the omnichannel shopping experience. Building on Caper Cart’s real-time budgeting capabilities, these updates turn the cart’s screen into a more powerful savings tool with the introduction of Electronic Benefits Transfer for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP) item eligibility tracking, […]

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Ahold Delhaize USA To Launch Edge Retail Media Ad Platform

Ahold Delhaize USA has shared that its retail media arm, AD Retail Media, will launch Edge, a proprietary advertising technology platform, in January. Powering on-site display, sponsored search and in-store digital screens, Edge is built for the grocery sector. The platform creates opportunities for CPG partners to reach customers with a transparent, intuitive way to […]

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Swiftly Aims To Level The Playing Field With Audience Optimizer

Swiftly has introduced its Audience Optimizer solution, empowering regional and independent grocers to thrive in today’s digital-first marketplace. Since publicly launching in 2024, Audience Optimizer has driven millions in incremental sales and double-digit returns across hundreds of stores nationwide. For decades, print circulars have been the primary way grocers drive weekly traffic. However, as circulation […]

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Inmar Intelligence Named Digital Incentive Provider For RSA America

Inmar Intelligence has begun a new partnership with RSA America to become its digital incentive and coupon settlement provider, delivering promotions and savings tools to RSA’s network of more than 250 independent retailers. While independent grocers often are seen as the primary lifeline for food in rural communities, food deserts and price-sensitive communities, economic turbulence is making […]

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 […]