Channel: Grocery Aldi, H-E-B among growth leaders in 2022: Report Publix, Grocery Outlet also add new stores and expand in new markets Supermarket News January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read HEBAldiPublixBrick and MortarGrocery Outlet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital H-E-B expands college delivery service The grocer’s partnership with the University of Texas at Austin, which provides delivery to select on-campus locations, builds on other recent tie-ups with higher education institutions. Grocery Dive January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read DeliveryHEBPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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
Trends & External Forces The Friday Checkout: The unexpected impacts of weather on supply chain A session at the NRF Show this week highlighted how categories like peanut butter can be impacted and how retailers like H-E-B are using technology to cope. Grocery Dive January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 < 1 min read WeatherOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationHEB 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
Channel: Grocery H-E-B outpaces Texas grocers in foot traffic Foot traffic at stores operated by the supermarket chain was ahead of the levels recorded by competitors like Safeway and Kroger, data released by Placer.ai shows. Grocery Dive January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 < 1 min read Store LocationHEBTechnology & InnovationKrogerData & InsightsBrick and MortarAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation H-E-B taps AutoStore tech for ‘world’s most sophisticated and advanced grocery store’ Supply chain consultant and former Amazon executive, Brittain Ladd, has provided a first look at an AutoStore micro fulfilment centre (MFC) installed in a H-E-B store in Plano, Texas, USA. In a LinkedIn post, Ladd said: “I can state with no hesitation that the installed MFC is the most incredible AutoStore MFC I’ve ever […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 16, 2023January 17, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonHEBHy-VeeMarketing: SocialAcquisitionTescoExecutivesTech: RoboticsSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyDept. OTC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Drones, awards, and e-commerce evolution: RTIH’s biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. These are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Walmart, DroneUp, Advanced Commerce, Metapack’s The Delivery Conference 2023, TalkShopLive, and JLo Beauty. UK e-commerce startup Advanced Commerce bags funding for merchandising platform […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 1, 2023January 1, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTwitterDeliveryWalmartInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsDept. HBCBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsConsumersShoppersAmazonMerchandisingTrends: TechOmnichannelExecutivesResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodShopifyDept. ApparelESG and CSRFlagship StoresGoogleHEBMetaverseTech: AR and VRStore LocationQ CommerceMarketing: UGCAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation That was the retail technology year that was. Micro-fulfilment centres grow in popularity Some of the most noteworthy retail technology innovation during 2022 came via the micro-fulfilment centre (MFC) space. 2022 was the year many companies installed MFCs. including H-E-B which deployed an AutoStore MFC inside its flagship store located in Plano, TX, USA. 2023, meanwhile, will be the year several fulfilment companies breakout of the pack, according […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub December 29, 2022January 23, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesMarketing: SocialOperations & Supply ChainTech: RoboticsAssociatesTwitterResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterTrends: TechFlagship StoresHEBStrategyMarketing: UGCAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery In Texas, The Positive Impact Of A Rising H-E-B Tide From the Dallas Morning News, a story about how “the owners of nearby retail properties and buyers of land near future H-E-B stores are also excited to see the popular grocer expanding to Dallas-Fort Worth.” These companies believe in the aphorism that a rising tide will lift all boats, generating new occupants for shopping centers […] MorningNewsBeat December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 < 1 min read HEBBrick and MortarCostcoPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B continuing Texas expansion with upcoming Austin store The multi-level store announcement caps off a busy year for the grocer as it expanded to new cities and updated numerous existing locations. Grocery Dive December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 < 1 min read HEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B launches branded merchandise shop The grocer recently opened its first in-store fixture featuring branded shirts, socks, stickers and more, with plans to bring the fan merch concept to more locations next year. Grocery Dive November 24, 2022November 25, 2022 < 1 min read HEBMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Home Improvement Your Views: Stack & Rank The other day we took note of an Associated Press report that “a coalition of consumer groups is asking grocery chains to rethink their digital-only coupons, saying the deals discriminate against people who don’t have smartphones or reliable internet access.” The argument, as advanced by Edgar Dworsky, a consumer advocate and former assistant attorney general […] MorningNewsBeat November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 7 min read Dept. FreshConsumersAmazonAssociatesShoppersMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarHoliday & EventsCompetitionEconomyLowesDept. Natural / OrganicDept. DairySustainabilityWalmartDept. BeverageTargetKrogerOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsCOVID19Dept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterHEBOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Consumer Coalition Calls For End To Digital-Only Deals The Associated Press reports that “a coalition of consumer groups is asking grocery chains to rethink their digital-only coupons, saying the deals discriminate against people who don’t have smartphones or reliable internet access.” According to the story, “Edgar Dworsky, a consumer advocate and former assistant attorney general in Massachusetts who runs the website Consumer World,” […] MorningNewsBeat November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 2 min read ConsumersShoppersPricing & PromotionsBrick and MortarMarketing: TradeTechnology & InnovationAlbertsons / SafewayMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsHEBKrogerAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons tie-up faces hurdles in Texas and Illinois Data powered by Earnest’s Orion spend dataset. Supermarket sales excludes food sales at big box and warehouse club retailers like Walmart and Costco. Albertson’s (ACI) short run as a public company may be coming to a close as it enters talks to merge with the nation’s second largest grocer and largest supermarket chain, Kroger (KR). […] Earnest Research - DataBites October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerData & InsightsDeliveryQ CommerceInstacartEconomyConsumersMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentWeatherCOVID19Trader JoesPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersFood DeliveryStart UpsTargetBrick and MortarWalmartGrocery OutletHEBDoorDashDept. GroceryDept. FuelCostcoAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Grocery Your Views: Of Mergers & Vaccines More reactions to the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger, one MNB reader wrote: I’ve worked closely with both chains in the past and spent 14 years working for Kroger. This acquisition doesn’t make sense to me for the following reason: Duplication of stores with Kroger in all major Safeway/Albertsons divisions: Seattle, Portland, Southern California, Southwest (PHX), Denver, […] MorningNewsBeat October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 4 min read MergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayCOVID19Owned Brands (Private Label)ConsumersWalmartOperations & Supply ChainAcquisitionInsight ProvidersBig DataHealth & WellnessData & InsightsBrick and MortarDept. Natural / OrganicHEBResults & InvestmentShoppersTrader Joes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Industry Day focuses on health, partnerships PHILADELPHIA — High inflation and the fear that the only way to fix it is to start a recession are among the concerns facing mass retailers and consumer packaged goods manufacturers in the coming months, according to speakers at The Emerson Group’s recent Industry Day event here. But while the challenges are real, participants in […] MMR October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 7 min read Health & WellnessPartnershipsShoppersWalgreensExecutivesCVSWalmartKrogerConsumersCOVID19MerchandisingBrick and MortarDept. GroceryDept. OTCEconomyPredictions and ForecastsCustomer ExperienceMarketing: In StoreDept. PharmacyHEBSustainabilityESG and CSRKraftHeinzOperations & Supply ChainVendorsPepsiCoPricing & PromotionsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Cleanlogic teams with H-E-B to raise awareness SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Cleanlogic, the inclusive and socially conscious beauty brand that has used functional braille across all its product packaging since 2001, recently hosted H-E-B’s leadership team at a multi-sensory “Dining in the Dark” educational dinner. Held on September 28, the event served to kick off another month-long campaign to shine a light […] MMR October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 3 min read InclusivityHEBPackagingPartnershipsAssociatesExecutivesTechnology & InnovationDept. HBCOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessPhilanthropyDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Your Views: The Good Fight MNB reader Steven Ritchey emailed us about two different Friday stories: I’m thinking Walmart could take those 1,458 jobs they are cutting in their warehouse and put those people to work in their stores. The stores I go to desperately need front end help, and store stocking is a joke. Back when I was retail […] MorningNewsBeat October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 4 min read Brick and MortarShoppersWalmartTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainInsight ProvidersDeliveryWegmansTech: CashierlessSustainabilityStore LocationMerchandisingHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery 5 things: Walmart smart garage | H-E-B is top banana 5 grocery industry items you may have missed Supermarket News September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 < 1 min read WalmartHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Your Views: High-Brow, Elitist, & Unqualified We took note the other day of a Washington Post story about specific food product shortages that exist in a number of different countries. The one identified in the US was Sriracha, which prompted me to joke about hoarding a bunch of it after I read about a coming shortage several months ago. One MNB […] MorningNewsBeat August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 5 min read Brick and MortarAmazonHealth & WellnessDept. FreshDept. GroceryWhole FoodsDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedStore LocationWalmartTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainHEBTrader JoesCompetitionCostcoWeatherMerchandisingShoppersDept. DairyDeliveryConsumersCOVID19VendorsDept. HBCDept. PerimeterEconomyKrogerResults & InvestmentTech: Cashierless 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Weis Markets hires John Driscoll as construction VP Store development professional comes to regional grocer from H-E-B Supermarket News August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 < 1 min read Weis MarketsHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B to host its largest career fair yet The Texas grocer is hoping to fill full- and part-time store-level roles at all of its existing locations under the H-E-B, Central Market and Mi Tienda banners. Grocery Dive August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 < 1 min read HEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery In Past Year, H-E-B, Kroger Saw Biggest Jumps In Avg. Transaction Values Bloomberg Second Measure is out with an analysis of how consumer spending has changed during a time of high inflation and supply chain issues, concluding that “average transaction values increased the most year-over-year at H-E-B and The Kroger Company, but Ahold Delhaize saw the most growth in year-over-year sales. “H-E-B and Kroger saw the most […] MorningNewsBeat August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 < 1 min read Albertsons / SafewayHEBKrogerAhold DelhaizeDept. FuelDept. GroceryTrader JoesAldiConsumersDept. PharmacyEconomyFreshDirectOperations & Supply ChainPublixShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B leads grocery chains in consumer transaction growth Ahold Delhaize generates most U.S. sales growth among major chains, Bloomberg Second Measure analysis finds Supermarket News August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 < 1 min read HEBConsumersAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Ranking the Merchants With the Best Gift Card Programs NAPCO Research, in conjunction with Blackhawk Network, recently executed a comprehensive review of the state of U.S.-based merchants’ gift card offerings. The 2022 report included an assessment of retailers’ e-commerce/digital, mobile, and in-store gift card offerings, providing an omnicommerce view into the consumer gift card purchase and recipient experience. The subsequent report, the fifth annual version, features data […] Joe Keenan August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 3 min read OmnichannelMarketing: In StoreData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsConsumersTechnology & InnovationRestaurantsDept. HBCHealth & WellnessKrogerAmazonTargetBest BuyHEBPublixDept. ApparelDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainTractor Supply Company 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Your Views: “Like the Ancient Mariner…” Walmart announced last week a new program – “Walmart Restored … created to help customers discover refurbished products at everyday low prices. In a year when customers are looking for ways to save money, like-new refurbished products have become an increasingly popular way to cut down on costs without sacrificing quality.” One MNB reader responded: […] MorningNewsBeat August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 3 min read AmazonCompetitionHEBWalmartOmnichannelRecommerceDept. ApparelConsumersDeliveryGovernmentKrogerMarketing: BroadcastBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionVendorsDept. GroceryTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC H-E-B stands at the top in pharmacy customer satisfaction Supermarkets rate highly but surpassed by mass retailers in J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Pharmacy Study Supermarket News July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 4 min read Dept. PharmacyHEBShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces J.D. Power finds retail health, wellness services thriving TROY, Mich. — With more than 258.1 million total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and an estimated 40 million flu vaccinations seasonally dispensed at retail pharmacies, U.S. consumers have grown accustomed to—and very comfortable with—the idea of receiving health services at their local pharmacies. According to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Pharmacy Study, released Thursday, the evolution toward health and […] MMR July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 3 min read Health & WellnessDept. PharmacyShoppersAmazonMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCustomer ExperienceCOVID19WalgreensConsumersCompetitionWegmansTechnology & InnovationTargetPublixCVSPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationHEBBig DataCostcoData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital SN Top 10: Amazon, Kroger, H-E-B top the week's headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Amazon Prime Day 2022 sales growth estimated at double digits. Seattle-based Amazon said that during the annual sales event, one of the w Supermarket News July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 < 1 min read AmazonKrogerHEBMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department: Consumer Durables ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Grocery - Natural Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Grocery Department: Food Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Nonfood Data & Insights Technology & Innovation 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked