Department & Category Meijer and Flashfood expand tie-up to include SNAP payments The Midwestern grocer is the first of the food waste solution company’s partners to make the payment method accessible on the company’s app. Grocery Dive March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryMeijerSustainabilityPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Meijer and Flashfood expand partnership to include SNAP payments The Midwestern grocer is the first of the food waste solution company’s partners to make the payment method accessible on the company’s app. Grocery Dive March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. GroceryMeijerSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Grove Debuts its Eco-Friendly Products at Walmart, Expands Amazon Assortment In a move that will put its products in more than 5,000 brick-and-mortar stores, later this month Grove will launch its flagship home care brand, Grove Co., on Amazon and at select Walmart stores and on Walmart.com. Since 2021, Grove has been selling its plastic-free personal care brand Peach not Plastic and vegan skincare brand […] Retail TouchPoints February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 2 min read WalmartAmazonMerchandisingAcquisitionSustainabilityConsumersBrick and MortarTargetCVSMeijerPodcastsKrogerHealth & WellnessGiant EagleFlagship StoresExecutivesResults & InvestmentHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass SN Top 10: Meijer, Metropolitan Market, Boxed top the week's headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the first smaller format Meijer Grocery stores open in Michigan ranked as the week’s top story. The condensed layout is designed to simplify the shopping e Supermarket News February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read MeijerDeliveryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Meijer Grocery format debuts with two new stores GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Supercenter pioneer Meijer opened its first two Meijer Grocery stores in the Detroit metro area on Friday, introducing a more streamlined, food-focused shopping experience to customers in communities where there is no room for a full-sized Meijer store. “As a company, we’ve opened more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Meijer […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read MeijerBrick and MortarShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. FreshExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterPartnershipsDept. BakeryDept. HBCDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliMarketing: In StoreTech: CashierlessInclusivityHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodEconomyDept. PharmacyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats The first smaller format Meijer Grocery stores open in Michigan The smaller format stores are designed to streamline shopping Supermarket News January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Brick and MortarMeijer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Meijer expands mPerks loyalty program Members have more opportunities to earn points, personalized rewards Supermarket News January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMeijerMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Mejier enhances its mPerks program GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer Inc. is enhancing mPerks, its digital coupons and rewards program, to allow for more personalized rewards and savings, with customers now earning points for every dollar spent on most items and every qualifying prescription filled, as well as additional opportunities to earn points. “We want to ensure we’re continuing to […] MMR January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 2 min read ShoppersMeijerMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategyPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeMarketing: SocialDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Meijer revamping mPerks loyalty program The retailer said the updates will provide more personalized rewards and more savings for customers. Grocery Dive January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMeijerMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Grove Collaborative’s Low Stock Price Could Lead to NYSE Delisting Grove Collaborative, which offers a range of sustainable household and personal care items, faces delisting on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) if its share price doesn’t rise within six months. The NYSE, which alerted Grove about the problem in a Dec. 14, 2022 Securities and Exchange Commission filing, requires companies to maintain a share […] Retail TouchPoints December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 2 min read SustainabilityAcquisitionGovernmentResults & InvestmentMeijerPredictions and ForecastsIndustry Conferences and EventsMerchandisingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationGiant EagleExecutivesDept. NonfoodData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Meijer deploys all-electric trucks with eye on cold weather performance The retailer says the trucks will operate within a 200-mile radius of its home charging site in Michigan. Grocery Dive December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 < 1 min read WeatherMeijerDept. OTC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Meijer pioneers use of all-electric semitrucks GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer, a retailer that operates one of the largest fleets in Michigan with 250 semitrucks and the first in North America to implement the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2010 near-zero emissions standards in 2009, is once again leading the retail industry by deploying two of the first all-electric semitrucks outside of California. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer […] MMR December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 4 min read MeijerStore LocationSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryShoppersDeliveryDept. FreshExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsPartnershipsDept. OTCEconomyTechnology & InnovationWeatherResults & InvestmentESG and CSRUnileverDept. PerimeterPhilanthropyHoliday & EventsDept. FuelDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Meijer teams with Uber for home delivery The Midwest operator adds nearly 250 locations to the mix Supermarket News December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 < 1 min read MeijerDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Meijer to Debut its Smaller-Format Grocery Stores in January 2023 Superstore retailer Meijer is scheduled to open its first Meijer Grocery stores on Jan. 26, 2023 in Michigan’s Orion and Macomb Townships. The supermarket store concept represents a departure for the Grand Rapids, Mich.-headquartered superstore retailer, relying on a smaller 75,000 to 90,000-square-foot space. The Meijer Grocery locations also will offer a variety of local […] Retail TouchPoints December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 < 1 min read MeijerPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarDeliveryStore FormatShoppersMerchandisingExecutivesDept. PerimeterDept. FreshDept. BakeryBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Meijer Grocery debut set for January 26 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer has set January 26 as the opening day for its first two Meijer Grocery stores, which will be located just outside Detroit in Orion Township and Macomb Township. “By opening Meijer Grocery stores, we’re introducing a new way for our customers to shop that provides convenience, value, and the great quality […] MMR December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 2 min read MeijerBrick and MortarShoppersDept. BakeryDept. FreshDept. PerimeterDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: In StoreStore FormatDept. HBCExecutivesHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationMerchandisingData & InsightsGoogleDept. PharmacyVendorsDeliveryBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Meijer to launch smaller grocery outlet concept Two convenience-oriented stores are set to open in Michigan Supermarket News December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 < 1 min read MeijerGrocery OutletBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass First Meijer Grocery locations set to debut in January Meijer expects to open the first two stores based on its new Meijer Grocery concept on Jan. 26, 2023, the retailer announced Monday. The locations, which are in the southeast Michigan communities of Orion Township and Macomb Township, will be between 75,000 and 90,000 square feet each — substantially smaller than the hundreds of supercenters Meijer operates […] Grocery Dive December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 2 min read MeijerMerchandisingShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 3
Channel: Mass Meijer Announces Opening Date for New Meijer Grocery Store Concept GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Meijer announced Jan. 26, 2023 as the opening day for its first two Meijer Grocery stores in Orion Township and Macomb Township. “By opening Meijer Grocery stores, we’re introducing a new way for our customers to shop that provides… PR Newswire December 5, 2022December 6, 2022 < 1 min read MeijerBrick and MortarPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Meijer reaches 4 million meal donation goal GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer will donate $1 million – equating to 4 million meals – to food pantries across the Midwest after customers made more than 4 million purchases including Meijer brand items Thanksgiving week. The donation came as a result of the retailer’s recent commitment to provide up to 4 million meals to its signature Simply […] MMR November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 2 min read MeijerPhilanthropyHoliday & EventsDept. GroceryGoogleData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsExecutivesMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Meijer readies Thanksgiving meal options Stores well-stocked with turkeys plus nontraditional protein entrees Supermarket News November 12, 2022November 12, 2022 < 1 min read MeijerHoliday & EventsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Your Views: Decent Opportunities Lots of reaction to yesterday’s”What’s wrong with America” FaceTime video. One MNB reader wrote: You are right, people don’t care anymore; there is almost a pathetic pride in doing whatever pleases you and that SUV is a perfect example. That guy could care less or maybe it’s some spoiled kid who would go home and […] MorningNewsBeat November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 7 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevRestaurantsKrogerExecutivesAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarGovernmentTwitterResults & InvestmentHoliday & EventsMarketing: SocialPartnershipsSustainabilityUnileverDept. NonfoodAssociatesAmazonStore LocationDept. GroceryShoppersMergersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsMeijerInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Chick-fil-A Ready-2-Eat Grocerant Niche Salad Dressing on Sale You have to like the fact that Chick-fil-A is continuing its tradition of expanding it brand with grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food elevating its customer focus to the dinner table according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. When Chick-fil-Aannounced it began selling four of its most […] Grocerant Guru October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 3 min read RestaurantsDept. GroceryData & InsightsMarketing: SocialShoppersDept. FreshTwitterMeta (Facebook)PartnershipsKrogerTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsDept. PerimeterMeijerConsumersWalmartESG and CSRDept. Fresh PreparedBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Has Online Grocery Delivery Plateaued? ChaseDesign just finished our annual study of 1,000 shoppers to see what the latest insights are around online grocery shopping, specifically focused on which delivery methods are winning out pre, during and now post-COVID times. For starters, we do see a trend that online grocery shopping has become an important part of a shopper’s repertoire. […] Retail TouchPoints October 19, 2022October 20, 2022 5 min read ShoppersDeliveryCOVID19BOPISMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarTargetWalmartQ CommercePredictions and ForecastsOcadoInstacartGopuffFood DeliveryData & InsightsESG and CSREconomyKrogerMeijerDept. FreshPartnershipsPostmates ConsultingStrategyUbereatsAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Retailers on front line in fight against hunger For the first time since 1969, the White House convened a conference on hunger, nutrition and health. The meeting, which late last month brought together government officials and leaders from the business, civic, philanthropic and academic sectors, was intended to put the country on course to achieve two of President Biden’s major objectives — ending […] MMR October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 2 min read Dept. GroceryGovernmentHealth & WellnessWalgreensBrick and MortarDept. PharmacyCOVID19Predictions and ForecastsAlbertsons / SafewayConsumersHy-VeeExecutivesMeijerMarketing: SocialKrogerAssociatesDept. HBCPublixPhilanthropyDept. PerimeterShoppersDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Food retailers commit to reducing hunger and boosting nutrition NEW YORK — Food retailers and suppliers are making ambitious commitments to help reduce hunger and stem chronic diet-related health conditions, according to FMI — The Food Industry Association, which announced the commitments September 28 following the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, an event intended to galvanize action by anti-hunger and nutrition […] MMR October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 2 min read Dept. GroceryHealth & WellnessDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsConsumersTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarDept. HBCGovernmentWalgreensHy-VeeMeijerPricing & PromotionsPhilanthropyDeliveryMarketing: TradeMarketing: In StoreKrogerAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Meijer offers produce discounts to SNAP customers Thanks to a waiver granted by the USDA, the company will provide discounts on eligible fruits and vegetables for a year, with the first promotional period beginning Oct. 2. Grocery Dive September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 < 1 min read Pricing & PromotionsDept. FreshMarketing: TradeDept. PerimeterMeijer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors Blanor Products Proves to Retailers that Potty Talk Is More Important Than We Think Incontinence, better known as a loss of bladder control, affects approximately 13 million Americans – 85% of whom are women. As a practicing physical therapist since 1977, Faye Pryor commonly encountered the consequences of this problem while treating patients with fall-related injuries. While assisting a patient with a bedpan, major spillage occurred on her clothes […] RangeMe September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 5 min read VendorsDept. NonfoodData & InsightsWalmartWalgreensOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentMarketing: UGCHealth & WellnessPartnershipsCVSMeijerLegal & CriminalBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Meijer again earns EPA recognition for lowest companywide refrigerant emissions Supercenter retailer now 19% below industry average for refrigerant leaks Supermarket News September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 < 1 min read Meijer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Meijer seeks local artisans for Frederik's Line of Gourmet Fare Retailer offers opportunity for Midwest makers to submit their food products for potential inclusion in Frederik’s by Meijer brand of elevated fare Supermarket News September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 < 1 min read MeijerNestlePricing & PromotionsInclusivityDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Meijer debuts ‘food focus’ store format Retail Customer Experience September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 < 1 min read Store FormatMeijerDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value Supermarket giant Tesco came under fire following the announcement that it will be reducing the value of Clubcard reward vouchers from June 2023. The reduction will come into force after… The post Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. Written by ChargedRetail March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation aisle 3 exits the CSS business and uses proceeds to support growth in sneaker category AI powered shopping platform aisle 3 has completed the sale of its Google Comparison Shopping Site (CSS) service to Product Hero. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other than it being all cash. The sale consolidates market share for CSS service provider Product Hero, which works with the likes of Rituals and Ikea. […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Daily QuickWit (3/17): The Top Retail News The top retail news and most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 17, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Kroger lands deal for self-driving truck deliveries Get ready because the empty truck cabs in motion are coming. Gatik, which is involved in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. The operations will launch in a few weeks. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from […] Written by Supermarket News March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Corporate Strategy Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Owned Brands (Private Label) Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] Written by MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked