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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 inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnucks Markets Begins Drive To Help Food Banks, Pantries

Through Nov. 11, Schnuck Markets Inc. is holding a food drive at all 113 stores to support food banks and pantries as demand grows due to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits being paused because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. Customers will be able to donate food items by purchasing them and putting them in […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Fareway, Midwest, News

Fareway Adds Personalized Cash Back Offers Through Upside

Fareway Stores, a Midwest grocery retailer with locations across Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota, has partnered with Upside, a digital marketplace that connects retailers with customers through personalized cash back offers. The partnership brings Upside to Fareway’s 140 grocery and meat market stores, giving shoppers more value on the products they […]

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 […]

New Research Reveals Effective Retention Strategies

Mike McNamee has spent more than a decade helping retailers grow through data-driven insights. As senior director of account management at Upside, he partners with grocers nationwide to maximize profitability and build stronger customer relationships through personalized, margin-bound promotions. That mission is reflected in Upside’s new “Winning the Uncommitted Customer” report, built on more than […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, West

Upside, HGG Collaborate On Spanish Language App Feature

The Upside app is now available in Spanish, expanding access for millions of Spanish-speaking consumers and bilingual families across the U.S. Users whose device language is set to Spanish will automatically see the app in their preferred language as they earn cash back on everyday purchases.  To help raise awareness, Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) is […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Marketing News, National, News

C&S Wholesale Grocers Partners With Upside On Cash-Back Offers

C&S Wholesale Grocers is partnering with Upside to bring new and infrequent shoppers to company-owned stores like Piggly Wiggly and Grand Union, as well as independent grocers across its network, driving repeat visits and measurable sales growth. Upside, a digital marketplace that connects consumers with retailers through personalized cash-back offers, helps drive incremental sales and […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnucks Exec Calls Partnership With Upside ‘A Win-Win For Everyone’

Upside launched in early 2016 to help retailers offer their customers another incentive to shop. Gas stations were the first retailers to join the platform, followed by restaurants in summer 2017 and then grocery stores the following summer. The Upside app allows shoppers to earn cash back at participating retailers. The customer just follows a […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, C-Store News, National, News

Upside Named ‘Best Gas Rewards Program’ By Expert Consumers

Expert Consumers has named Upside as the Best Gas Rewards Program of 2025. As a free cashback app, Upside empowers users to earn real cash back on their routine purchases, notably at gas stations, grocery stores and restaurants. This recognition from Expert Consumers followed a thorough evaluation of various rewards programs, focusing on user-friendliness, potential […]