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Rite Aid expands partnership with Instacart

PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid announced Tuesday an expanded partnership with Instacart, allowing use of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as an online payment option for eligible items on its Instacart digital storefront. Available from over 1,400 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs locations nationwide, this new online payment […]
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Food Industry Association reaffirms mission through updated Food Waste Reduction Alliance memorandum

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Food Industry Association (FMI) reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to reducing food waste as a founding member of the Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA). FWRA renewed its Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reduce food loss and waste […]
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Bath & Body Works Deploys Gen AI to Help Customers Sniff Out the Perfect Fragrance

Seeking to modernize its core technology platforms, Bath & Body Works is working with Accenture to leverage the latest digital, martech, AI and generative AI solutions. The retailer will collaborate with Accenture on new capabilities like a digital Fragrance Finder, a gen AI-powered conversational experience designed to help customers find the perfect fragrance tailored to […]
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Accessible AI: Don’t Fear the Sequel

By Sara Rosenman, Analyst, Connected Intelligenceand Eddie Hold, President, Connected Intelligence Artificial intelligence has entered the scene with gusto. Over a relatively short amount of time, it has taken many forms, including text and image generation via online platforms, as well as search assistance and social media support. Now, the term appears prominently for device […]
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Now is the Time for C-Stores too Cultivate Fresh Food Fanatics

  Roll, roll, roll away roller grill, was the refrain from Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.  Clearly Johnson’s call was on target and years ahead of other industry experts.  Once again however, fresh prepared foods are a potential goldmine for convenience stores (c-stores), but convincing customers to ditch the roller […]
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It’s unfair for Labour to single out energy drinks for age verification, says natural brand

Labour’s plan to introduce a ban on under 16s from buying highly caffeinated energy drinks, has found some support from plant-based energy drink brand Tenzing. However, the natural brand’s CEO believes the proposed ban is too narrow in its focus. Tenzing’s chief executive, Huib van Bockel, said: “As… This story continues at It’s unfair for Labour to single […]
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England’s Euro 2024 opening game to give retailers £233.5m boost, report shows

A new report by VoucherCodes.co.uk predicts that 19.4m people will tune into England’s first Group Stage match against Serbia at UEFA Euro 2024 on Sunday 16 June. The late kickoff time of 8pm on a Sunday means British retailers will see a revenue boost from… This story continues at England’s Euro 2024 opening game to […]
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Coachella Vibes in Your Store? How Offsite Events Drive Loyalty

Imagine throngs of festival-goers pulsing with energy, immersed in the electrifying atmosphere of Coachella. The air is alive with the beat of the music, the vibrant colors of the crowd and the tangible excitement that permeates every corner of the festival grounds. Now, imagine capturing that very essence and weaving it into the fabric of […]
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Boxbar Tech teams with Parklife 2024 to deliver world’s largest self-serve auto-pouring festival bar

This past weekend, Boxbar Tech rolled-out what is pitched as the biggest ever self-service, auto-pour festival bar. This took place at Parklife 2024 in the UK. In a LinkedIn post, the company said: “What can we say? WOW! Over the weekend, as well as running several other events and venue installations across the country, we […]
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Hospitals Are Relying More on PBMs to Manage Manufacturers’ 340B Contract Pharmacy Restrictions: DCI’s 2024 Market Analysis

The 340B contract pharmacy market shows little sign of slowing down. Drug Channels Institute’s exclusive analysis of the 2024 market reveals that: About 33,000 pharmacy locations—more than half of the entire U.S. pharmacy industry—act as contract pharmacies for the hospitals and federal grantees that participate in the 340B program.  Five multi-billion-dollar, for-profit, publicly traded pharmacy […]
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Walgreens to Offer Free HIV and STD Testing at 550 Stores

For its National HIV Testing Day event on June 27, Walgreens will provide free testing for HIV and other STDs at a record 550 stores. No appointment is needed to get the tests, which typically provide results in 20 minutes or less, at any of these participating Walgreens stores. The retailer, which has been working […]
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Shoptalk Europe Omnichannel Retail Recap with The FMCG Guys & The CPG Guys

The CPG Guys and FMCG Guys collaboratively recap the recently concluded Shoptalk Europe conference. Sri Rajagopalan & Daniel Torres Dwyer attended the conference LIVE and are interviewed by CPGGUYS co-host Peter VS Bond as he digs deep on trends, retail participation and what’s next. Follow Sri Rajagopalan on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sri-rajagopalan-09a0062/ Follow Daniel Torres Dwyer […]
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SharkNinja Webcast

Join YipitData’s Nick Shields and Alex Matters, on June 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT for a deep dive on SharkNinja’s market performance and strategic insights. The team will discuss: 2QTD trends in sell-through Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) Growth drivers across key categories and products Retailer-specific trends Having trouble registering? Please email us at [email protected]. […]
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Do-It-Yourself Nutrition Labeling for Emerging Food Brands

Food entrepreneurs have a lot on their plates. From sourcing the best ingredients to finding the perfect packaging – there’s no shortage of tasks to take up your limited time and resources. However, no matter how dialed in your product is, you can’t start taking over retail until you conquer compliance.  Nutrition labeling requirements can […]
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Despicable Me 4 on-pack promotion from Premier Foods

Premier Foods is partnering with Universal Studios to launch an on-pack promotion to coincide with the release of Despicable Me 4 this summer. Running across 24 products in the Mr Kipling, Ambrosia and Angel Delight ranges, the competition will give consumers the chance to win… This story continues at Despicable Me 4 on-pack promotion from […]
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BRC responds to Conservative Manifesto

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has responded to the Conservatives’ 2024 General Election Manifesto, launched today (11 June). The manifesto includes a number of commitments to continue with legislation that was interrupted by the dissolution of Parliament as a result of Rishi Sunak announcing the… This story continues at BRC responds to Conservative Manifesto Or […]
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Jam Shed to launch ‘spin to win’ on-pack promotion

Wine brand Jam Shed is launching a new on-pack promotion featuring a ‘spin to win’ mechanic, offering consumers the chance to win from a pool of more than 25,000 prizes. To take part, shoppers need to scan the QR code found on the packaging, supporting… This story continues at Jam Shed to launch ‘spin to […]
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SGF General Election hustings addresses vital issues

Convenience retail representatives from across the UK grilled party representatives on the impact of crime and illicit trade, overregulation and trust in politics, at a hustings event hosted by the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF) in Falkirk. With only 23 days until voters go to the… This story continues at SGF General Election hustings addresses vital […]
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Starbucks Launches National Rollout of Grubhub Delivery Partnership

Starbucks is rolling out a delivery partnership with Grubhub to select markets in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Illinois this month and plans to expand it to all 50 states by August 2024. Starbucks is the most searched merchant not yet available on the Grubhub Marketplace, according to the company, and this deal will allow customers to […]
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Green logistics: how taxi firms can reduce their carbon footprint

Sustainability is no longer a niche concern – it’s a central priority for many businesses, especially in the taxi sector. With increasing awareness and regulatory pressures, leaders in the taxi industry are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Here are some practical strategies to implement green logistics and promote sustainability in taxi operations. Embrace […]
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Rescuing Your Retail Media Network: 3 Key Strategies for Retailers to Improve Performance

In the fast-paced world of retail, maintaining a robust and high-performing retail media network can be a strong competitive advantage. If a retail media network is underperforming, there are strategic steps retailers can take to turn things around. Here are three key strategies to consider: 1. Embrace identity platforms. The first strategy that can help […]
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Roku Aims to ‘Democratize Access’ to CTV Advertising with New Selling Platform

Streaming TV platform Roku has launched a new service called Roku Exchange to connect streaming TV ad inventory with advertiser demand. By combining Roku’s TV advertising supply with identity data and AI-driven optimization capabilities, the process of buying Roku Media and TV streaming ad placements will be accessible to more buyers. As the central supply […]
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