Channel: Delivery SN Top 10: Rite Aid, Kroger, Instacart top the week's headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Rite Aid, CVS face lawsuits for misleading shoppers. A lawsuit was filed recently in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Supermarket News June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartRite AidKrogerDeliveryLegal & CriminalShoppersCVS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Aldi Uses Instacart To Launch New Virtual Convenience Format Aldi announced yesterday that it is working with Instacart to launch what they are calling Aldi Express, described as a “virtual convenience store.” According to the announcement, Aldi will use Instacart to get “Aldi-exclusive products to customers’ doors quicker than ever. From convenience items such as prepared foods, snacks and drinks to grocery staples and […] MorningNewsBeat June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 2 min read InstacartAldiDeliveryTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarPartnershipsDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Instacart piloting ‘favorite shopper’ feature The feature, which allows consumers to single out their preferred in-store shoppers to fulfill future orders, will roll out in the coming weeks among select users. Dive Brief: Instacart said in a Tuesday blog it will pilot a feature for customers that lets them select their favorite personal shoppers to fulfill online orders. Select customers and personal shoppers […] Grocery Dive May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 2 min read InstacartShoppersDeliveryConsumersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart rolls out ‘Ask Instacart’ ChatGPT feature The company is also testing a feature that allows users to “favorite” their preferred shoppers Supermarket News May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryChatGPTAIShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart begins nationwide rollout of ChatGPT search tool The tool allows customers to find products as well as recipes, food prep tips and more using “natural language” instead of keyword-based searches. Dive Brief: Instacart announced Wednesday it has begun the rollout of an artificial intelligence powered search tool that leverages ChatGPT called Ask Instacart. The company said the new capability will scale to all […] Grocery Dive May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 2 min read InstacartDeliveryChatGPTAIDept. Natural / OrganicDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Ad Sales Add Up To Big Growth For Instacart From The Information: “Instacart has become an advertising powerhouse. “The grocery-delivery firm’s ad revenue totaled about $740 million last year, up 30% from 2021, according to a person familiar with the matter. That’s a striking increase, given that the digital ad market was largely stagnant last year. Nearly 30% of Instacart’s 2022 revenue came from […] 0 Author Missing May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 2 min read InstacartDeliveryWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Podcast: Grocery is hard. AI and ChatGPT can help. Instacart has jumped on board. And grocers are following suit. AI technology (and ChatGPT) isn’t going anywhere anytime soon Supermarket News May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 < 1 min read AITechnology & InnovationChatGPTPodcastsInstacartDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart agrees to pay $46.5M to shoppers, drivers in California Workers were underpaid as independent contractors over the course of five years Supermarket News May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartShoppersDeliveryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General, Dollar Tree Come Under Activist Investor Fire for Workforce Issues Dollar General and Dollar Tree are both facing proposals from activist investor firms aiming to improve their worker safety and wages. Domini Impact Investments has called for an independent audit into worker safety and well-being at Dollar General, while United Church Funds is seeking the creation of a wages and inequality report on Dollar Tree. […] Retail TouchPoints May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 2 min read AssociatesDollar GeneralDollar TreeOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessDeliveryMarketing: SocialTargetResults & InvestmentCompetitionCustomer ExperienceReturnsInstacartMerchandisingStrategyShoppersExecutivesKrogerInclusivityHoliday & EventsWalmartGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General, Dollar Tree Come Under Activist Investor Fire for Workforce Issues Dollar General and Dollar Tree are both facing proposals from activist investor firms aiming to improve their worker safety and wages. Domini Impact Investments has called for an independent audit into worker safety and well-being at Dollar General, while United Church Funds is seeking the creation of a wages and inequality report on Dollar Tree. […] Retail TouchPoints May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 2 min read AssociatesDollar GeneralDollar TreeOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessDeliveryMarketing: SocialTargetResults & InvestmentCompetitionCustomer ExperienceReturnsInstacartMerchandisingStrategyShoppersExecutivesKrogerInclusivityHoliday & EventsWalmartGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Why Amazon Can’t Be Counted Out Of The Grocery Wars The Wall Street Journal this morning starts with this basic observation: “Amazon.com hasn’t taken over your refrigerator yet. But the size and importance of the grocery market is precisely what compels the Everything Store to keep trying.” The meat of the story: As it has developed its approach to physical grocery stores, it has focused […] MorningNewsBeat May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 2 min read AmazonWhole FoodsConsumersBrick and MortarDeliveryShoppersResults & InvestmentWalmartTechnology & InnovationInstacartTech: CashierlessData & InsightsDept. FreshEconomyOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsSustainabilityInsight ProvidersKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Google boosts AI chatbot Bard with visual search, third-party plug-ins The chatbot will soon have third-party partners including Adobe, OpenTable and Instacart and is now accessible in over 180 countries. Dive Brief: Google unveiled a slew of updates for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Bard at its annual Google I/O developer conference on Wednesday, per a blog post, notably eliminating the waitlist for the tool and […] MarketingDive May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 < 1 min read AIMarketing: VoiceTechnology & InnovationGoogleInstacartPartnershipsDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Delivery Uber Continues Commerce Media Push as Sprouts Launches its Own Media Network Powered by Instacart As the retail media landscape continues to grow, Uber is expanding the types of ads available to CPG brands on the Uber Eats platform, and Sprouts Famers Market is leveraging Instacart’s Carrot Ads platform to launch its own retail media network. Sprouts Expands Instacart Partnership to Include Retail Media Offerings Sprouts Farmers Market has launched […] Retail TouchPoints May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 4 min read InstacartDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersPepsiCoUbereatsShoppersBOPISTechnology & InnovationMarketing: ShopperCustomer ExperienceDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsKraftHeinzDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: SocialFood DeliveryGeneral MillsRestaurantsExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. DairyDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentData & InsightsTargetTrends: MarketingInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Hand-Held Food Marketing Partnerships Can Garner New Customers Who is your customer and where are they shopping today. That said, don’t stop where will they be shopping next week, next month, next year. What channels of distribution are your entrees, sides, or deserts selling? Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that if you are not evolving with […] Grocerant Guru May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 4 min read InstacartPartnershipsMarketing: BroadcastStreamingDeliveryData & InsightsConsumersDept. GroceryMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: SocialDept. FreshShoppersDept. BeverageDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Retail MediaDept. ApparelResults & InvestmentTwitterBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodTrends: TechDept. PetESG and CSRDept. HBCInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media It’s Time for a Retail Media Rebellion: a CEO’s POV Forecasts predict retail media ad spend will grow to $61.15 billion in 2024, making it the most dynamic and influential advertising marketplace that could benefit from revenue boosts and first-party data. From 2021 to 2022, the retail media space gained significant traction but forced retailers to turn to out-of-the-box solutions without set goals to solve […] Retail TouchPoints May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 3 min read Marketing: Retail MediaTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsPartnershipsSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsAmazonExecutivesResults & InvestmentCompetitionMarketing: In StoreWalmartBigTechInstacartMarketing: SocialTargetMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Digital MediaMeta (Facebook)GoogleDeliveryVendorsCOVID19Marketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Sprouts partners with Instacart to launch new retail media network The grocer is leveraging Instacart’s ‘Carrot Ads’ feature Supermarket News May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartMarketing: Retail MediaDeliveryPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Sprouts launches retail media platform The specialty grocery chain is using the Instacart Ads platform as the foundation for the new service, which will allow CPGs to directly reach the retailer’s health-focused shoppers. Grocery Dive May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaInstacartShoppersHealth & WellnessDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Will ChatGPT Transform Retail CX? Making the Case for AI in Customer Support Since its launch in November, Open AI’s ChatGPT has left no industry untouched and retail is no exception. Grocery delivery giant Instacart recently partnered with Open AI to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot feature called “Ask Instacart.” Shopify has integrated ChatGPT into its Shop app. Many retailers are quickly realizing they need to […] Shannon Flanagan May 4, 2023May 12, 2023 3 min read AITechnology & InnovationShoppersCustomer ExperienceChatGPTData & InsightsMarketing: VoicePredictions and ForecastsInstacartConsumersDeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShopifyDept. NonfoodMarketing: SocialCoca ColaTrends: RetailESG and CSRMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationOwned Brands (Private Label)Pricing & PromotionsStrategyTech: AITech: Robotics 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Delivery Instacart expands PetSmart relationship Same-day delivery will now be offered for pet stores in the U.S. Supermarket News May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartDept. PetDeliveryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Instacart updates aim to improve customer-worker relationship The three changes the company has made include expanding the information that customers can see about their shoppers and providing customers with more order status details. Grocery Dive May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersInstacartDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Sunkist, Instacart partner on innovative marketing plan Sunkist Growers has teamed with Instacart — with a little help from the White House. SMP Produce April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Fanatics moves one step closer to IPO, hiring Meta’s head of investor relations [[ Getty Images Fanatics has long been rumored as a potential IPO candidate as the e-commerce and sports business platform has continued to increase its valuation and its reach. While an IPO is not on the immediate horizon, the company is taking a step in the direction of preparing for one, hiring Meta’s investor relations […] CNBC April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 4 min read Results & InvestmentStart UpsMeta (Facebook)ExecutivesCryptoAssociatesNFTStreamingMarketing: SocialInstacartDeliveryJohnson & JohnsonConsumersDept. FuelDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesEconomyPartnershipsHealth & WellnessKraftHeinzMarketing: Digital MediaPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart rolls out inflation-fighting tools for customers Customers now have access to a “Stores to Help You Save” section on the main screen, AI-driven recommendations for previously bought items that are on sale and discounts for buying larger quantities of certain products. Grocery Dive April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartTechnology & InnovationEconomyDept. NonfoodDeliveryAIPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart, University of Buffalo Test Nutrition Intervention Program The Buffalo News reports that researchers at the University of Buffalo are teaming up with Instacart “for new research aimed at making shopping for healthy foods easier for families on a budget.” The goal is “to test nutrition intervention programs for families at higher risk for obesity.” The university researchers want “to enroll 70 families, […] MorningNewsBeat April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 2 min read InstacartDeliveryTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessConsumersDept. GroceryTargetSustainabilityIndustry Conferences and EventsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Your Views: Speculation One MNB reader sent me an email with some thoughts about the lawsuit filed by consumers objecting to the Kroger-Albertsons merger: Do you think concerned grocery shoppers are most worried about a lack of competition (choices) or low prices? I think many of us are guilty of supporting a “just cause” and shopping the opposite. […] MorningNewsBeat April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 5 min read ConsumersShoppersLegal & CriminalMergersKrogerAssociatesTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsCompetitionWhole FoodsAlbertsons / SafewayGovernmentInstacartMerchandisingAmazonProcter & GamblePepsiCoDept. BakeryDept. PetEconomyExecutivesTargetDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising How To Drive Business Growth With Total Growth Accountability DSI “This idea of doing things holistically for one common goal may not seem that crazy of an idea, but show me someone who’s really doing that. Very few large organizations — especially in CPG today — are.” — Chris Perry, co-founder and chief learning officer at firstmovr Brand manufacturers are looking for more ways to […] Digital Shelf Institute April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 8 min read MerchandisingConsumersOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelStrategyInstacartMarketing: SocialExecutivesTechnology & InnovationAcquisitionShoppersPartnershipsCOVID19Marketing: In StoreDept. ApparelDeliveryBrick and MortarSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How to Make Sense of the Complex Modern Grocery Retail Landscape As consumers look to save money on takeaways and eating out, grocery retailers can be the quiet winners during an economic downturn. We saw this at the start of the pandemic when food store sales shot up by 21%. Despite dining out becoming an unrestricted option once again, 71% of people in the U.S. still plan […] Retail TouchPoints April 12, 2023April 13, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIDept. GroceryShoppersMarketing: In StoreConsumersOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarDeliveryTrends: RetailPredictions and ForecastsStrategyDept. FreshMarketing: SocialSustainabilityEconomyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCOVID19Results & InvestmentMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonInstacartRestaurantsPartnershipsMerchandisingMeta (Facebook)MondelezPricing & PromotionsTikTokQ CommerceDept. BeverageTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: TechMarketing: TradeDept. BakeryAssociatesBigTechExecutivesDept. PerimeterVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart hikes valuation 18%, The Information reports Delivery giant Instacart raised its internal stock price by 18% in late February compared with December, according to reporting by The Information, which cited a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Instacart’s improvement reflects financial results from December, January, and February, according to the report, which also noted that the new price of stock issued […] Supermarket News April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 3
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Boxed Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection Boxed, which describes itself as “an e-commerce technology company that provides bulk pantry consumables to business and household customers,” said yesterday that it will wind down its retail business and sell its Spresso software business to its first lien secured lenders as it “initiated voluntary proceedings under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.” Spresso […] MorningNewsBeat April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 2 min read DeliveryBankruptcyExecutivesInstacartOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationQ CommerceAcquisitionDept. DairyDept. NonfoodDoorDashEconomyFood DeliveryShoppersSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart launches Instacart Marketing Solutions The product gives grocers the ability to customize marketing campaign sales via tailored promotions Supermarket News March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Mass Channel: Specialty & Other Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Stores & Formats Target Leapfrogs Walmart For Upscale Grocery Approach Bloomberg has a story about how “a slew of retailers are beefing up their grocery investments to lure in consumers cutting back on non-essentials like clothing and electronics. But as they lay out plans to improve their food offerings and supply chains, the big question is how does one compete with the mighty Walmart Inc. on […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage CPG: Adult Beverage CPG: Beverage CPG: Food CPG: Food & Bev CPG: HBC Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Adult Beverage Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Circana reveals 2022 New Product Pacesetters CHICAGO – Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has released its 2022 New Product Pacesetters, the 28th annual report revealing the top new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood sectors. The report illustrates the enduring power of CPG innovation, revealing that consumer spending on new product offerings remained elevated last year despite challenges […] Written by MMR June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Media & Marketing Retailer Media Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Owned Brands (Private Label) Walmart Upgrades Its Digital Ad Network From Advertising Age: “Walmart Connect, which has made huge gains in recent years through digital advertising, is testing ways to bolster in-store pieces of its retail media network. “For the first time, Walmart Connect is selling ads on its revamped in-store radio network and integrating sampling programs with online offerings. While aspects of Walmart Connect’s […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats H-E-B expands its discount format Several years after opening its last Joe V’s location, H-E-B is reigniting the banner with two locations set to open in Dallas by 2025. Dive Brief: H-E-B announced Tuesday it is opening two Joe V’s Smart Shop by H-E-B stores in Dallas, marking the first time the grocer’s discount format will appear outside of the Houston area. […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media ESG Media & Marketing Retailer Media Shopper & Customer Operations & Supply Chain Giant Eagle launches in-house retail media network Leap The platform leverages the chain’s loyalty program, bringing personalized ads to shoppers in-store, in-app, on social media and elsewhere, said Damian Scott, who heads up the grocer’s retail media and front-end digital operations. Dive Brief: Giant Eagle announced on Wednesday the debut of Leap Media Group, an in-house retail media arm that leverages the regional […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked