1. Department: Food

Schnucks Tests App That Announces Arrival Of Fresh Produce In Stores

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Schnucks announced that it is piloting a new program, Fresh Produce Now, powered by a marketing app, Foodshed.io, so that customers can get real-time digital updates on when fresh, seasonal produce arrives at their stores.

In addition to telling folks about when the produce has arrived in-store, the updates which will come via the Schnucks mobile app, will include harvesting information, such as timing and location.

KC’s View:

Brilliant idea.  Who would’ve thought that actually informing shoppers when products that they want arrive in stores would be seen as a radical advancement.

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