Department & Category Food Lion Pilots New Food Pharmacy Program Ahold Delhaize-owned Food Lion announced that it is collaborating with Novant Health “to launch a food pharmacy pilot program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC … The pilot program provides qualified participants access to nutritious food and encourages them to make healthy lifestyle choices to achieve sustained health. Throughout the […] MorningNewsBeat February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessMerchandisingDept. FreshMarketing: In StoreDept. PerimeterDept. DairyDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media H-E-B tops dunnhumby RPI for 2022 CHICAGO –– H-E-B has regained the leadership position in the sixth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), an examination of the U.S. grocery market released today by data science firm dunnhumby. Costco Wholesale holds the second position in this year’s index, followed by Amazon. Wegmans held the fourth position for the third consecutive year. Rounding […] MMR February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 3 min read Marketing: Retail MediaBig DatadunnhumbyInsight ProvidersShoppersConsumersHEBAmazonDept. GroceryEconomyWegmansTrader JoesWalmartCOVID19Results & InvestmentThick DataData & InsightsOmnichannelOperations & Supply ChainTargetDept. NonfoodAssociatesBrick and MortarDept. FreshAldiWakefernPepsiCoMerchandisingMarketing: TradeCostcoAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Department & Category Food Lion partners with NC hospital on ‘food pharmacy’ pilot The supermarket chain is working with Novant Health on a two-year program that aims to provide nearly 3,000 boxes of healthy food to patients as they are discharged. Grocery Dive January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryPartnershipsDept. PharmacyAhold DelhaizeHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces The Friday Checkout: Healthcare’s growing role in grocers’ ecosystems Announcements this week from Kroger, Amazon and Ahold Delhaize underscored the growing importance of health services in helping retailers boost loyalty and profits. Grocery Dive January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessAhold DelhaizeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionKrogerAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery ADUSA Procurement Names New In-Stock Directors ADUSA Procurement, a partner company of Retail Business Services, has welcomed five new directors for In-Stock. Congratulations to each of these leaders on their appointments! Brian Fleming, Director In-Stock Fresh Brian Fleming started Jan. Retail Business Services January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 < 1 min read Ahold DelhaizeDept. FreshPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Food Lion launches ‘food pharmacy’ pilot program SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion and Novant Health are collaborating to launch a food pharmacy pilot program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. A leading omnichannel retailer serving towns and cities across 10 states, Food Lion is committed to nourishing neighbors and families, setting them up for success in life. […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessMerchandisingPartnershipsOmnichannelDept. FreshBrick and MortarExecutivesMarketing: UGCMarketing: BrandDept. DairyDept. PerimeterResults & InvestmentDept. BeverageData & InsightsPackagingStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Ahold Delhaize USA pulls back the curtain on data Rom Kosla, chief information officer for the grocer’s Retail Business Services arm, shares how the company collects and stores information and turns it into actionable insights. Grocery Dive January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Ahold DelhaizeData & InsightsExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Former Giant Company president joins food waste firm’s advisory board Nicholas Bertram will help guide Divert, a company he worked with as head of the grocery chain, as it continues its nationwide expansion. Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read SustainabilityDept. GroceryAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces FMI Presents 2023 Leadership Awards FMI-The Food Industry Association announced its annual leadership awards this week: MorningNewsBeat January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryExecutivesAhold DelhaizeInternationalGovernmentWakefernMondelezConsumersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation AD Retail Media with Peapod Digital Labs’ Bobby Watts The CPG Guys speak with Bobby Watts, Vice President of AD Retail Media at Peapod Digital Labs, a division of Ahold Delhaize, one of the world’s largest grocery retailers. Follow Bobby Watts on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-watts-48571b74Contact Bobb Watts at: [email protected] Peapod Digital Labs on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peapoddigitallabs/Follow Peapod Digital Labs online at: http://peapoddigitallabs.com Bobby answers […] The CPG Guys January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationDeliveryMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: SocialPodcastsMerchandisingOmnichannelShoppersAhold DelhaizeVendorsCOVID19MetaversePartnershipsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit The Daily QuickWit (1/24): Top Retail News Yesterday's top retail news and most read stories in commerce. RetailWit January 24, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonPhilanthropyPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsMarketing: SocialExecutivesData & InsightsDept. FuelTwitterStore LocationMarketing: Retail MediaWhole FoodsMondelezKrogerTrends: TechDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Corporate Strategy FMI elects new board members ORLANDO – FMI – The Food Industry Association announced on Monday its 2023 board of directors elected at the association’s annual Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando. The new slate will guide the implementation of FMI’s 2023-approved strategic plan during a time of rapidly evolving industry challenges and opportunities and reflects the breadth of the product […] MMR January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 4 min read ExecutivesDept. GroceryBrick and MortarInternationalAssociatesKraftHeinzWakefernHy-VeeAhold DelhaizeKellogg'sDept. FreshMondelezThe Fresh MarketPublixResults & InvestmentSpartanNashSustainabilityTargetTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainEconomyUnileverHEBAlbertsons / SafewayC&S Wholesale GrocersCoca ColaCPG: Adult BeverageDanoneHealth & WellnessWalmartGeneral MillsGiant EaglePartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Yes Bojangles Partnership with Appalachian Mountain Brewery Works Bojangles new brand messaging with a real kick! In an effort to drive brand awareness, brand relevance, and internet buzz all with edifying the Bojanglesbrand with some new electricity, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. So, that’s why Bojangles and Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) have partnered to brew […] Grocerant Guru January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 3 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshMarketing: SocialPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationDept. PerimeterCPG: Adult BeverageGeneral MillsRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainIngles MarketTrends: TechTech: AILowesLegal & CriminalKrogerConsumersDept. Natural / OrganicAI / MLWalmartDept. ApparelAlimentation Couche-TardCircle KDeliveryAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Where arrogance and sophistication collide: the week’s six biggest retail technology news stories It’s Friday, the weekend is almost upon us, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here’s your briefing on the most important stories from the past five days, including H-E-B, AutoStore, Sainsbury’s, Just Eat, Wakefern Food Corp., and Trigo. 1. H-E-B taps AutoStore tech for ‘world’s most […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialDept. NonfoodTwitterPartnershipsTrends: TechAmazonInternational - UKDept. ApparelFood DeliveryWakefernHEBTescoAldiConsumersDept. GroceryExecutivesDeliveryHy-VeeCustomer ExperienceBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshAssociatesStore FormatTech: CashierlessDept. Adult BevStrategyDept. BeverageShoppersStore LocationMerchandisingDept. DairyPress ReleaseOperations & Supply ChainEconomyESG and CSRAhold Delhaizesocial commerceQ CommerceResults & InvestmentWalmartTikTokDept. Perimeter7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit The Daily QuickWit (1/20): Top Retail News Yesterday's top retail news and most read stories in commerce. RetailWit January 20, 2023January 23, 2023 2 min read Dept. NonfoodAmazonHoliday & EventsDept. ApparelCryptoBankruptcyTechnology & InnovationPhilanthropyMarketing: SocialGoogleTrends: TechAlbertsons / SafewayResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Shopper & Customer More With Less: How SKU Reduction Can Drive Category Volume One of the most persistent trends of the last 30 years of CPG marketing has been SKU (Stock-Keeping Unit) proliferation – the addition of more products and a variety of products based on changes to the market, such as adding several new flavors of a top-selling beverage. However, this trend is coming to an end. […] RangeMe January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 4 min read ShoppersMerchandisingDept. BeverageInsight ProvidersBig DataOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsDept. FrozenVendorsDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationDept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedCOVID19AssociatesInclusivityPartnershipsDept. GroceryAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit The Daily QuickWit (1/19): Top Retail News Yesterday's top retail news and most read stories in commerce. RetailWit January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 2 min read ConsumersCOVID19TescoTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. FreshWalmartStrategyDept. GroceryDept. BeverageBrick and MortarDept. Natural / OrganicPredictions and ForecastsTrends: MarketingBest BuyStore LocationTechnology & InnovationAmazonHoliday & EventsAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
RetailWit QuickWit The Daily QuickWit (1/18): Top Retail News Yesterday's top retail news and most read stories in commerce. RetailWit January 18, 2023January 19, 2023 2 min read InstacartPepsiCoDeliveryTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalHealth & WellnessData & InsightsMerchandisingConsumersBOPISWalmartBig DataMarketing: BrandStrategyEconomyAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Technology & Innovation Talking Technology: IT Leaders Visit Food Lion A series of immersive meetings in Food Lion stores have helped IT technology leaders at RBS gain a first-hand understanding of associates’ technology experiences at the retail level. Born out of a conversation between Food Lion President Meg Ham and RBS’s Rom Kosla, EVP, Information Technology and Retail Business Services January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationDept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeAssociatesExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit The Daily QuickWit (1/13): Top Retail News Yesterday's top retail news and most read stories in commerce. RetailWit January 13, 2023January 16, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)ConsumersMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: SocialAssociatesDept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainLowesMetaverseRestaurantsRecommercePredictions and ForecastsMarketing: UGCAmazonESG and CSRDept. NonfoodDept. FuelDept. Adult BevData VisualizationNFTStore LocationTrends: TechWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
RetailWit QuickWit The Daily QuickWit (1/12): Top Retail News Yesterday's top retail news and most read stories in commerce. RetailWit January 12, 2023January 23, 2023 3 min read Ahold DelhaizeExecutivesDept. FreshPartnershipsDept. GroceryBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationStrategyMarketing: BrandHealth & WellnessFood DeliveryDoorDashBOPISAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Grocery CFO Natalie Knight to leave Ahold Delhaize Knight joined the company in 2020 and will help identify a successor Supermarket News January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 < 1 min read Ahold DelhaizeExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Ahold Delhaize’s finance chief to leave company ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize today announced that chief financial officer Natalie Knight is leaving the company to pursue another career opportunity. A search for a successor has begun, the company said. Knight joined Ahold Delhaize as executive vice president, finance, in 2020 after more than four years as chief financial officer at European […] MMR January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 2 min read Ahold DelhaizeResults & InvestmentExecutivesSustainabilityDept. GroceryAssociatesDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsDept. DairyMarketing: BrandMergersDeliveryDept. FreshInclusivityCOVID19FreshDirectDept. Refrigerated 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Grocery Ahold Delhaize CFO to step down Natalie Knight will leave the Netherlands-based grocery company this summer to take an unspecified position in the U.S. Grocery Dive January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 < 1 min read Ahold DelhaizeExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Giant Food launches new brand campaign centered on local The regional grocer’s newest campaign consists of TV, radio, social media, mobile, digital, in-store and out-of-home commercials all produced locally and featuring real-life shoppers. Grocery Dive January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeMarketing: BroadcastShoppersMarketing: SocialMarketing: OOHMarketing: In StoreESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery FreshDirect Seeks More Aspirational Tone Ahold Delhaize-owned e-grocery company FreshDirect has come up with a new slogan – “Food That Delivers You” – that looks to get away from what Advertising Age says was the more “functional” approach of the past that focused on the “logistics and convenience of food delivery.” The goal is to focus on “how food connects […] MorningNewsBeat January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 2 min read FreshDirectAhold DelhaizeConsumersDept. GroceryBrick and MortarDeliveryFood DeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionWeatherDept. DairyDept. OTCEconomyExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Food Lion Donates 5.4 Million Meals to Families in Need Food Lion and its customers helped provide 5.4 million meals to families in need through the supermarket’s annual Holidays Without Hunger campaign. The campaign is part of the Food Lion Feeds initiative, which benefits hunger-relief organization Feeding America through 33 local Feeding America member food banks as well as hundreds of partner feeding agencies within Food […] Retail TouchPoints December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 2 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeHoliday & EventsPartnershipsPhilanthropyAgenciesPredictions and ForecastsData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Food Lion expands grocery pick up The supermarket operator adds 25 stores in the Carolinas Supermarket News December 18, 2022December 18, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food GIANT Co. adds new store in Bellefonte, Pa. CARLISLE, Pa. – The GIANT Co. held grand opening ceremonies today for its new Benner Township store, located at 2699 Benner Pike, in Bellefonte, Pa. The new 50,000-square-foot store will operate from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, and add more than 100 full- and part-time jobs to the Centre Co. community. […] MMR December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 3 min read Dept. FreshShoppersDept. PerimeterDept. FuelDept. Adult BevDept. BakeryPricing & PromotionsDept. BeverageDept. DairyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreHoliday & EventsDept. RefrigeratedMarketing: OOHMarketing: TradePhilanthropyPredictions and ForecastsDept. Fresh PreparedAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Omnichannel Center Store Merchandising with The Giant Company’s Parag Shah The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Parag Shah, Vice President of Center Store Merchandising & Omnichannel Growth for The Giant Company, a division of Ahold Delhaize with nearly 200 stores operating in PA, NJ, VA, MD & WV. Follow Parag Shah on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paragshahmba/Follow The Giant Company on […] The CPG Guys December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 2 min read OmnichannelMerchandisingAhold DelhaizeMarketing: SocialDept. Center StorePodcastsMetaverseBrick and MortarStore LocationCOVID19Technology & InnovationDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Department: Food Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance International Trends & External Forces Mondelēz International Reports Q4 and FY 2022 Results Full Year Highlights Net revenues for the full year increased +9.7% driven by Organic Net Revenue1 growth of +12.3% with underlying Volume/Mix of +2.7%. For the fourth quarter, Net revenues increased +13.5% driven by Organic Net Revenue1 growth of +15.4% with underlying Volume/Mix of +1.6% Diluted EPS was $1.96, down 35.5%; Adjusted EPS1 was $2.95, up +11.9% on […] Written by Mondelez February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Robots could surpass workers at Amazon by 2030, Cathie Wood says KEY POINTS “We are just at the dawn of the robotics age. And I would say artificial intelligence and battery technology are all a part of that movement as well,” Cathie Wood said. Amazon had more than 1.6 million workers at the end of 2021, according to its most recent annual report. Wood’s Ark Innovation […] Written by CNBC February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Department & Category ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit International Stores & Formats Aldi expands Too Good To Go partnership nationwide following successful trial Aldi is rolling out its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, across all of its 990 UK stores. Following a successful trial last year, Aldi is now offering surplus food bags available nationwide, in a bid to tackle food waste while also offering even lower prices to customers. The […] Written by Talking Retail February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Stores & Formats dunnhumby’s Sixth Annual Retailer Preference Index (RPI) for U.S. GroceryTHE GROCERS BEST ‘BUILT TO LAST’ H-E-B, Costco Best Navigate The 2020 – 2022 Pandemic Grocery Market Upheaval, Bumping Amazon From Its Top Ranking Customers emerged from 2020 – 2022 placing more importance than ever on finding the right balance of savings and quality while placing less importance on saving time. Pandemic surge in retailer digital capabilities and consumer digital adoption […] Written by dunnhumby February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department & Category Department: Food Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Holiday & Events Charted: U.S. Egg Prices More Than Double in 2022 Charted: U.S. Egg Prices Double in 2022 Eggs are a staple food for many countries around the world, and the U.S. is no exception. Americans eat between 250‒280 eggs a year on average. Eggs are also easy to cook, protein-dense and supply many daily vitamins needed for healthy living, making them a popular meal or […] Written by Visual Capitalist February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked