Channel: Grocery Meijer plans to open two supercenters in Ohio, one in Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer will open two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters, in Alliance and North Canton, Ohio, on May 14, increasing the retailer’s store count to 55 in the state. Meijer previously announced plans to open a 159,000-square-foot supercenter in Hillsdale, Mich. That store is also scheduled to open on May 14. The Ohio supercenters […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 3 min read Regional GroceryMeijerDept. HBCDept. FreshDept. NonfoodDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliBrick and MortarAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainDept. PerimeterDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. PetDept. Toys & GamesDept. PharmacyDept. ApparelDept. BakeryDept. FuelMarketing: In StorePartnershipsPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Ahold Delhaize Taps Lyda as Chief Legal Officer SALISBURY, N.C. — Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of the grocery brands Food Lion, Giant Food, GIANT Co., Hannaford and Stop & Shop, has named Kim Lyda Chief Legal Officer. In this role, Lyda and her team will work closely Ahold Delhaize’s brands to provide legal counsel, as well as other services such as […] MMR April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 2 min read Ahold DelhaizeLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryRegional GroceryExecutivesGovernmentPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger and Albertsons update divestiture plan with C&S The grocery chains have increased the number of stores they plan to divest and added other assets to the deal as they press ahead with their embattled merger plan. Grocery Dive April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 < 1 min read DivestituresRegional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayMergersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Ranked: The Largest U.S. Corporations by Number of Employees See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. The Largest U.S. Corporations by Number of Employees This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Revenue and profit are common measures for measuring the size of […] Visual Capitalist April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 2 min read AssociatesConsumersWalmartAmazonPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsInternationalDeliveryTargetHealth & WellnessHome DepotTechnology & InnovationKrogerDept. DairyDept. HBCRestaurantsDept. NonfoodGoogleOperations & Supply ChainDept. FreshDept. Refrigerated 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 Meijer Expands Great Lakes Stewardship Commitment with Donation to the Council of the Great Lakes Region Foundation Donation will help improve water and wildlife quality in river corridors throughout Wisconsin Meijer April 16, 2024April 21, 2024 < 1 min read PhilanthropyRegional GroceryMeijer 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 Aldi vs. Lidl: How do the German discount grocers differ? Placer.ai’s new report shows the similarities and differences between the two supermarket chains Supermarket News April 11, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read LidlRegional GroceryAldiTechnology & InnovationAI 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 Whole Foods Market Announces Annual Supplier All-Star Awards AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Whole Foods Market today announced the recipients of its highly anticipated Supplier All-Star Awards for 2023. BusinessWire - Supermarket April 10, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Whole FoodsRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Former Leaders at Walmart, Sam’s Club and Albertsons Join Insite AI Executive Advisory Council BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insite AI has selected five accomplished retail industry veterans to join the company’s executive advisory council. BusinessWire - Supermarket April 10, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutivesWalmartRegional GroceryAlbertsons / Safeway 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 Ahold Delhaize, Empire Cos. are among global grocery companies forming tech investment fund Five backers seek to support solution providers Supermarket News April 9, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Ahold DelhaizeTechnology & InnovationResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Buc-ee’s expansion could have highest impact on Shell, Exxon Mobil, and Circle K Track Gas Station spending for free Access chart data in Dash. Around 73% of Buc-ee’s customers also shopped at Shell in the trailing 12 months ended March 24, 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. It is just one sign that the gas station chain is making inroads with incumbent gas station brands. The jumbo-sized […] Earnest Research April 8, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read Dept. FuelData & Insights7-Eleven & SpeedwayAlimentation Couche-TardCircle KWaWaShoppersBPDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsAmazonCostcoMarketing: In StoreData VisualizationHoliday & EventsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMurphy USAAhold Delhaize 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 revamps loyalty programme [[“value”:”US-based Albertsons Companies has announced a revamp of its ‘for U’ loyalty programme, aiming to simplify the experience and offer greater value to its 38 million members. The post Albertsons revamps loyalty programme appeared first on Retail Insight Network. “]] Retail Insights Network April 5, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAlbertsons / Safeway 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 Kroger Delivers its First-Party Data to the Yahoo DSP Yahoo Advertising and Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) — the retail media business of Kroger, powered by 84.51° — are teaming up to bring Kroger’s first-party, purchase-based audiences to the Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP). Yahoo DSP advertisers can now activate KPM’s audiences to reach targeted consumers with their advertising and measure campaign results. While off-site advertising […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Amazon services outpace retail growth in Q1 The e-commerce giant’s third-party services, advertising, subscriptions and cloud unit generated double-digit revenue increases in the period. Written by RetailDive May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Amazon tops expectations for revenue, earnings SEATTLE – Amazon posted better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the quarter ended March 31. Net sales increased 13% from a year earlier to $143.3 billion. The company reported first-quarter net income of $10.4 billion, or 98 cents a diluted share, compared to $3.2 billion a year earlier. Amazon’s operating income surged to $15.3 billion, up […] Written by MMR May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery 5 things top news: Kroger tries to strengthen merger deal The most impactful news in the grocery industry for the week ending April 26 Written by Supermarket News April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Walmart to close all 51 health centers BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart today said it has made the “difficult decision” to close its Walmart Health and Walmart Virtual Care clinics, citing a lack of profitability. “The decision to close all 51 health centers across five states and shut down the virtual care offering was not easy. We understand this change affects lives – […] Written by MMR April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked