Channel: Grocery Gelson’s replaces president and CEO The grocery company said Albertsons veteran Ryan Adams has assumed the top roles at the Southern California chain. Grocery Dive April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesRegional GroceryAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Publix honors associates for community service LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix honored six of its associates for their community involvement, recognizing them with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting. The company notes that Publix founder George Jenkins, affectionately known as Mr. George, believed that Publix and its associates should make […] MMR April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesRegional GroceryPublixPredictions and ForecastsPhilanthropyOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Retailers Must Adopt a Technology-First Strategy to Survive We’ve all heard the analogy of the boiling frog: when a frog is put into a pot of boiling water, it will instantly jump out. However, when the frog is immersed into a pot of lukewarm water that is slowly brought to a boil, the frog doesn’t sense any danger and ultimately perishes. There’s an […] Retail TouchPoints April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersStrategyPredictions and ForecastsWalmartAmazonOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceMarketing: In StoreResults & InvestmentData & InsightsReturnsMarketing: Social MediaKrogerRegional GroceryMarketing: TradeMarketing: ShopperMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAlbertsons / SafewayTargetDept. GroceryData VisualizationCOVID19ConsultingBig DataTrends: RetailDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Why Amazon’s Just Walk Out initiative failed – and why it’s not the end of checkout free technology It recently emerged that Amazon’s Just Walk Out offering is being dropped from Amazon Fresh stores. However, it’s not checkout-free tech that’s failing, it’s the fact that Amazon’s checkout free solution doesn’t work, especially in grocery retailers, argues Will Glaser, Founder and CEO at Grabango. In the dynamic grocery retail landscape, a transformative wave is […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonMarketing: Social MediaTwitterTech: CashierlessShoppersMerchandisingConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshAldiRegional GroceryBrick and MortarStore FormatDept. PerimeterTrends: TechDept. Natural / OrganicCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesHealth & WellnessTrends: RetailMarketing: TradeTrends: ConsumerSponsored 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery JCPenney Aims to Give $500 Million Back to Customers with Revamped Rewards Program JCPenney is the latest retailer to reconfigure its rewards program with the debut of a simplified loyalty offering that nearly doubles the rate at which members earn rewards. With this enhanced earning potential, JCPenney estimates that it could return as much as half-a-billion dollars back to its customers in the form of rewards, said Katie […] Retail TouchPoints April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersTargetRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaCustomer ExperienceLowesCVSPricing & PromotionsStrategyDept. HBCExecutivesBrick and MortarMarketing: TradeMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Publix CEO joins company’s board of directors Two long-time board members also announced their retirement at the grocer’s annual stockholders meeting. Grocery Dive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesRegional GroceryPublix 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Aisles Abroad: Spotlighting Ahold Delhaize’s sustainability efforts in Europe From renewable energy to bottle-return vending machines, here’s how the grocery company’s banners abroad have turned to climate-focused innovation. Grocery Dive April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityAhold DelhaizeTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash acquires Metcalfe’s Market The transaction expands the food solutions company’s footprint in Wisconsin. Grocery Dive April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 < 1 min read SpartanNashRegional GroceryAcquisitionDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Retailers Get Real with AI: Four AI-Powered Apps We’ll See this Year We are past the point of conjecture about whether AI will upend the retail industry; it already has. In a recent study sponsored by Nvidia, 69% of retailers that used AI in 2023 reported that it increased revenues, and 72% said it reduced operating costs. With these kinds of results, it is no wonder 81% […] Retail TouchPoints April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersShoppersData & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: UGCInternationalDept. ApparelKellogg'sIndustry Conferences and EventsPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaAmazonGoogleCompetitionDept. NonfoodCustomer ExperienceExecutivesStore LocationMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainRestaurantsDept. FreshSponsoredAlbertsons / SafewayStrategyTargetTrends: FinanceDept. BeverageBrick and MortarBNPLBest BuyDeliveryRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2024: The Latest News on Sessions, Speakers & Experiences Are you ready to explore the evolved customer journey? The Retail TouchPoints team is reporting on all the news breaking before, during and after the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, taking place June 4-6, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. This year, we’ll hear senior-level executives’ perspectives on how customer experiences are evolving as content, […] Retail TouchPoints April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsConsumersPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDept. PetMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaTrends: RetailShoppersIndustry Conferences and EventsDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreStrategyCustomer ExperienceOmnichannelAcquisitionOperations & Supply ChainLowesESG and CSRData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastHome DepotMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPodcastsCannabisDept. ApparelMetaverseTrends: TechCVSSustainabilityRegional GroceryBrick and MortarAlbertsons / SafewayAssociatesHealth & WellnessDept. HBCEconomyDeliveryThick DataFlagship StoresGoogleLegal & CriminalTrends: ConsumerMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStreamingBankruptcyResults & Investmentsocial commerceTrends: MarketingDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Primark President: ‘Our Business is Set Up for People to Grow Into’ Editor’s Note: As the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo (RICE) nears, we’re highlighting recent coverage of some of the speakers and companies that will be taking the stage in Chicago, June 4-6, 2024. Kevin Tulip, President of Primark U.S., will be one of several C-level leaders speaking in the C-Suite Corner, where they’ll delve into the macro […] Retail TouchPoints April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 5 min read AssociatesTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreInternational - UKIndustry Conferences and EventsSustainabilityTrends: RetailESG and CSRExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationThick DataAcquisitionInternationalOmnichannelOperations & Supply ChainHome DepotHealth & WellnessCOVID19Albertsons / SafewayAmazonStore LocationResults & InvestmentEconomyBOPISRegional GroceryCVSMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Oreo reimagines ubiquitous internet menu icon to dole out discounts A commerce activation exclusively with Kroger offers deals to those who reimagine what is often dubbed the “hamburger menu” as “The Oreo Menu.” MarketingDive April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 < 1 min read MondelezPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Weis Markets adds tech-driven salad bars to two stores The Northeastern grocer opened Picadeli bars at a pair of Pennsylvania stores Wednesday and is preparing to bring the self-service stations to six more locations over the coming weeks. Grocery Dive April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 < 1 min read Brick and MortarWeis MarketsRegional GroceryTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Aldi consistently outpaces Lidl in drawing shoppers, data shows The two discounters reach distinctly different groups of shoppers, according to a report from Placer.ai. Grocery Dive April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 < 1 min read LidlShoppersRegional GroceryData & InsightsAldiTechnology & InnovationAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery NRF unveils 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today announced the 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers. Conducted by Kantar, the 2024 list ranks international retailers, based on their operational performance as of the beginning of 2023. “In our increasingly interconnected global economy, retailers are continually expanding their international customer base,” NRF Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews said. […] MMR April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsInternationalData & InsightsShoppersInsight ProvidersResults & InvestmentWalmartAhold DelhaizeExecutivesTechnology & InnovationEconomyInclusivityAmazonCostcoAldiRegional GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Ahold Delhaize and 4 other grocers establish venture capital fund W23 Global will invest $125 million over five years in small businesses that support in-store and online shopping experiences as well as sustainability initiatives. Grocery Dive April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 < 1 min read Ahold DelhaizeResults & InvestmentSustainabilityMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery What the IAB/MRC New Retail Media Guidelines Means for Brands DSI “If we can hold everybody accountable to meeting these standards, I think it’s going to be really a sea change in how we do business.” — Kelly Kachnowski, VP of Marketing Tech at The Mars Agency From Walmart Connect to Target Roundel and Amazon, brands have an array of choices for where to buy media. But as retail media has […] Digital Shelf Institute April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 11 min read Marketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsMerchandisingTechnology & InnovationResults & Investment84.51AgenciesPredictions and ForecastsKrogerWalmartStrategyTrends: RetailPodcastsMarketing: In StoreInsight ProvidersShoppersDeliveryAmazonMarketing: Social MediaTargetRoundelBig DataMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: ShopperPartnershipsSustainabilityGoogleWalmart Connect 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Ahold Delhaize says a final goodbye to the Peapod brand The grocer is sunsetting the storied e-commerce name as it merges its Peapod Digital Labs and Retail Business Services into a unified support group for its U.S. banners. Grocery Dive April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 < 1 min read Ahold DelhaizeDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons Simplifies Loyalty Program with Move to Single Points Currency Albertsons has joined the growing list of retailers revamping their loyalty programs. The supermarket chain will now use a single points currency for its “for U” program and give members two months to earn and redeem their points before they expire. Additionally, an automatic cash-off option that converts points into cash discounts at checkout will […] Retail TouchPoints April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTargetPredictions and ForecastsCVSMarketing: Social MediaPricing & PromotionsLowesShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: TradeDeliveryExecutivesDept. HBCBrick and MortarTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons Cos. debuts simplified loyalty program BOISE, Idaho—Albertsons Cos. has launched a new, simpler version of its “for U” loyalty program, designed to provide more value and greater ease for the retailer’s 38 million loyalty program members. The program now uses a single points-based system, giving customers twice as much time to earn points and a new automatic cash-off option for […] MMR April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryShoppersPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeDept. FuelMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutivesBrick and MortarMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Schnucks rewards shoppers for taking more steps The retailer is providing $5 in loyalty points per week throughout April to consumers who log at least 50,000 steps in a seven-day period. Grocery Dive April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 < 1 min read ShoppersRegional GroceryConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B charges ahead with expansion in Dallas-Fort Worth area The Texas grocery chain’s groundbreaking for its Prosper store marks the latest step in its rapid expansion in the metropolitan region. Grocery Dive April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee dietitians to offer free A1C screenings in April WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. will provide 2,000 free A1C screenings in April at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region, the company said Wednesday. This simple blood test measures average blood sugar levels over the past three months. This is a common test used to identify prediabetes or diabetes. Registration is required […] MMR April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 < 1 min read Hy-VeeRegional GroceryHealth & WellnessData & InsightsUnileverPartnershipsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger’s Home Chef launches food waste program Through partnerships with local nonprofit organizations at its four facilities, the meal kit company’s new initiative aims to redirect surplus food and reduce food waste. Grocery Dive April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityDept. GroceryKrogerHomeChefPartnershipsDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Deli 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The Giant Company shifts online fulfillment away from Pennsylvania wareroom The grocer will use a third-party partner to deliver orders while team members at other stores will fulfill customers’ orders. Grocery Dive April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 < 1 min read Ahold DelhaizeBrick and MortarPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The Giant Company names Joanna Crishock VP of center store omnichannel merchandising Crishock first joined the company in 2019 as director of strategy and innovation Supermarket News April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 < 1 min read OmnichannelMerchandisingDept. Center StoreAhold DelhaizeStrategyTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Could Aldi surpass Kroger Co. store count? Closure of Southeastern Grocers acquisition sets the stage for the German discount grocer to take on the country’s top supermarket chain Supermarket News April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerAldiSoutheastern GrocersAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons Companies to Release Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Earnings on April 22, 2024 BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies, Inc. will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 before the market opens on April 22, 2024. BusinessWire - Supermarket April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryPredictions and ForecastsAlbertsons / SafewayResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons streamlines loyalty program The grocer is simplifying the way shoppers can accumulate points and offering new ways for them to redeem. Grocery Dive April 1, 2024April 9, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Grocery Publix announces May 2024 dividend LAKELAND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Publix board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 10.75 cents per share on its common stock. When the dividend will be paid The dividend will be paid on May 1, 2024, either through direct deposit or mailed as a check to stockholders of record as of the close of business on […] BusinessWire - Supermarket April 1, 2024April 2, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentRegional GroceryPublixPredictions and ForecastsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Walmart’s new combo will aid suppliers Walmart Luminate and Walmart Connect to become Walmart Luminate Insights Activation Written by Supermarket News April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Amazon introduces shoppable, ad-supported channel to Prime Video, Freevee The channel leverages Amazon’s “shop the show” technology to enable viewers to easily purchase content seen on their TV screen via a mobile device. Written by MarketingDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Asics creates a circular shoe, returns program The sporting goods company designed a shoe ready to undergo recycling at the end of its use. Written by RetailDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Retailers Gain Control of Their Sustainability Goals as the ESG Storm Clouds Start to Gather Over Operations Using event-driven architecture (EDA), retailers must link essential data at speed and scale throughout their ecosystems near and far to come to grips with now essential environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting in three key areas. 1. Dead Heading — Optimizing Transportation/Emissions on Every Journey When it comes to transportation within the retail sector, any […] Written by TotalRetail April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Why Amazon’s Just Walk Out initiative failed – and why it’s not the end of checkout free technology It recently emerged that Amazon’s Just Walk Out offering is being dropped from Amazon Fresh stores. However, it’s not checkout-free tech that’s failing, it’s the fact that Amazon’s checkout free solution doesn’t work, especially in grocery retailers, argues Will Glaser, Founder and CEO at Grabango. In the dynamic grocery retail landscape, a transformative wave is […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked