Channel: Grocery Hannaford debuts initiative focused on child nutrition The grocer’s Snack Pals Plates feature illustrations of characters and nutritional information about building a well-balanced meal. Grocery Dive September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAhold DelhaizeDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Hy-Vee, Stop & Shop, Kroger top the week's headlines [[“value”:”UFCW cites ‘echoes of Haggen’ in proposed C&S deal. The United Food and Commercial Workers union on Wednesday expressed deep concerns about the proposed acquisition of 413 Kroger- and Albertsons-owned stores by C&S Wholesale Grocers.”It”]] Supermarket News September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 < 1 min read Hy-VeeKrogerRegional GroceryAssociatesAlbertsons / SafewayAcquisitionDept. GroceryC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger breaks ground on first Marketplace store [[“value”:” Kroger has started construction on its first Marketplace store in Plano, Texas, which will replace a smaller Kroger store nearby, reports local news outlet The Dallas Morning News. Kroger’s first Marketplace store is the largest format at 124,000 square — 55,000 square feet bigger than the existing store. The store location is […] Supermarket News September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 2 min read KrogerBrick and MortarStore LocationDept. NonfoodWalmartAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesMergersMerchandisingLegal & CriminalResults & InvestmentGovernmentDept. PerimeterRestaurantsC&S Wholesale GrocersDept. FuelDept. FreshDept. DairyDept. AppliancesDept. ApparelAssociatesMarketing: In StoreDept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery In Washington State, Intensive Scrutiny Of Kroger-Albertsons Deal The Seattle Times has a piece about the proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons by Kroger, and the companies’ saying that they will sell 413 stores, including 104 in Washington State, to C&S Wholesale Grocers in order to get Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approvals. While Kroger has pledged that it will not close any stores […] MorningNewsBeat September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read KrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarStore LocationGovernmentAcquisitionMergersAssociatesCompetitionOperations & Supply ChainShoppersPredictions and ForecastsC&S Wholesale GrocersDivestituresCostcoWalmartDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee Launches Proprietary Retail Media Network The Des Moines Register reports that Hy-Vee las launched “a marketing media subsidiary … RedMedia will allow companies to reach consumers through various Hy-Vee platforms, including advertising in Hy-Vee stores and on Hy-Vee’s digital websites. The business-to-business marketing firm will be at least the 10th Hy-Vee subsidiary. The story says that RedMedia is designed to […] MorningNewsBeat September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 < 1 min read Hy-VeeRegional GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersShoppersCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Your Views: Divestiture Blues Regarding the proposed Kroger-Albertsons deal, one MNB reader wrote: My immediate reaction to the announced sale of stores to C&S was that, outside the Pac NW, the stores being divested in other geographies do not provide enough scale in their markets to become viable competitors to the merged Kroger/Albertsons stores. The small number of stores […] MorningNewsBeat September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read DivestituresAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerBrick and MortarRegional GroceryGovernmentCompetitionAcquisitionPartnershipsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi sales boosted by cost-of-living crisis Aldi has announced that its sales rose by almost ?2 billion to a record ?15.5 billion in the year to December 2022. The supermarket said rising… View Article The Retail Bulletin September 25, 2023September 26, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery VIDEO: Hy-Vee’s RedMedia to compete with big networks [[“value”:”Hy-Vee now considers itself a major player in retail media, and the grocer will go up against the big guns”]] Supermarket News September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 < 1 min read Hy-VeeRegional GroceryMarketing: Retail Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Analysis: Kroger-Albertsons Deal Still In Regulatory Trouble The financial analysis service Seeking Alpha is out with an assessment of the prospects that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will approve Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. In short, Seeking Alpha is dubious, at least in part because of ongoing comparisons of the proposed divestiture of more than 400 stores to C&S Wholesale […] MorningNewsBeat September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 3 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryBrick and MortarKrogerMergersGovernmentAssociatesAcquisitionDivestituresBankruptcyEconomyDept. GroceryC&S Wholesale GrocersResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wakefern launches live tracking for home delivery of online orders [[“value”:”Shoppers at most ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer stores can now get live updates on their grocery deliveries”]] Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read WakefernDeliveryShoppersRegional GroceryDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee debuts in-house retail media network The Midwestern grocer’s announcement furthers the trend of regional grocers building out full-scale platforms that are on par with those offered by national grocers. Grocery Dive September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read Hy-VeeMarketing: Retail MediaRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash e-commerce director details personal shopper training The certification process includes hours of “challenging” online courses and in-person testing, the company’s director of e-commerce and digital experience said at Groceryshop. Grocery Dive September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read SpartanNashShoppersRegional GroceryIndustry Conferences and Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […] Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read Hy-VeeRegional GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaShoppersOmnichannelData & InsightsPartnershipsConsumersMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsIndustry Conferences and EventsCustomer ExperienceDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageBrick and MortarMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: MarketingDept. HBCESG and CSRHealth & WellnessBig DataMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainTargetDept. PharmacyAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart stock languishes after IPO Instacart saw its share price erode in the two days following its initial public offering, after it rose 12.7% in its first day of trading on the NASDAQ exchange. The stock settled down to just slightly over its IPO price of $30 per share on Wednesday, its first full day on the exchange, then ranged […] Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read InstacartDeliveryResults & InvestmentStart UpsWhole FoodsRegional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationConsumersAmazonDept. FreshCompetitionEconomyAcquisitionOcadoAssociatesBrick and MortarFreshDirectOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Pledges Post-Merger Greater Commitment To Local Kroger this week said that once its proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons has been approved by federal regulators and closed, it will extend its commitment to “make more local products available to its customers … Post-close, the combined company will increase the number of local products in its stores by 10%, which equates to […] MorningNewsBeat September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 < 1 min read KrogerMergersExecutivesAcquisitionTechnology & InnovationRegional GroceryDept. FreshBrick and MortarAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger CEO: Merger is not an ‘arm wrestle’ with rest of the industry [[“value”:”Kroger, Albertsons also will offer more shelf space to local products if deal is approved”]] Supermarket News September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 < 1 min read KrogerMergersExecutivesMerchandisingRegional GroceryAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B plans to open three more stores in North Texas [[“value”:”Grocer also finalizes opening date for a 117,000-square-foot store in Allen”]] Supermarket News September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEBBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hannaford pledges support to local organic dairy farms in new partnership The grocer has committed to promoting four New York- and New England-supplied dairy farms as part of a tie-up with the Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership. Grocery Dive September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsHealth & WellnessDept. RefrigeratedDept. Natural / OrganicDept. FreshDept. DairyRegional GroceryAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery UFCW cites ‘echoes of Haggen’ in proposed C&S deal The United Food and Commercial Workers union on Wednesday expressed deep concerns about the proposed acquisition of 413 Kroger- and Albertsons-owned stores by C&S Wholesale Grocers. “It looks like Haggen 2.0,” said Kim Cordova, president of UFCW Local 7 in Colorado and Wyoming, referring to Haggen’s 2015 implosion after acquiring 146 Safeway and Albertsons stores […] Supermarket News September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 4 min read Albertsons / SafewayAcquisitionBrick and MortarRegional GroceryAssociatesMergersKrogerData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainGovernmentShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationResults & InvestmentConsumersC&S Wholesale GrocersExecutivesLegal & CriminalPredictions and ForecastsBankruptcyDept. Fresh PreparedCOVID19Dept. DeliMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food WinCo Foods partners with Invafresh to optimize fresh operations [[“value”:” WinCo Foods has selected the Invafresh grocery platform to optimize the company’s fresh operations across multiple departments, starting with deli, food service and seafood divisions, to reduce shrink, improve in-stocks and deliver a fresher experience to customers. WinCo was looking for a solution to automate production planning to deliver optimal on-shelf availability […] Supermarket News September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 2 min read Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDept. GroceryData & InsightsPartnershipsRegional GroceryStrategyAssociatesExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterMerchandisingSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Coming Attraction: Georgia Grocer Hopes To Hit One Long & Straight MNB often focuses on stores that differentiate themselves through unique products and services, offering a value proposition that seems different from those offered by the competition. That seems to be the pitch for FreshTake, a new grocer scheduled to open next summer in Augusta, Georgia, in a former Whole Foods location, which has been getting […] MorningNewsBeat September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 2 min read Dept. FreshDept. BeverageDept. GroceryDept. Adult BevMarketing: In StoreShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedStore LocationCompetitionWhole FoodsDept. PerimeterWegmansRegional GroceryUnileverDept. BakeryPricing & PromotionsInternationalExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger took a hard look at the past when crafting divestiture deal, CEO says The chain was determined to avoid a repeat of Albertsons’ ill-fated 2015 deal with Haggen as it developed plans to sell stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers, Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen said. Grocery Dive September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesKrogerDivestituresAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger makes local sourcing pledge tied to Albertsons merger The grocery giant said it will increase the number of local products in its stores by 10% once the proposed mega-merger closes. Grocery Dive September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 < 1 min read MergersRegional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Bridging Online and Offline Retail in the ‘Phygital’ Era Via Mobile Phones Physical and digital retail have largely remained separate, with purchases made either offline or online. But consumer behaviors are changing; we scan QR codes in physical stores to make payments or learn more about a certain product; we use mobile apps to redeem offline discounts on our frequent purchases. And now, brands are increasingly embracing […] Toby Rush September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersShoppersCryptoMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsDept. ApparelCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsStore LocationAmazonAssociatesExecutivesPartnershipsTech: CashierlessTech: AR and VRSustainabilityRegional GroceryPop UpsblockchainNFTMetaverseLegal & CriminalGiant EagleMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationBrick and MortarCircle KData & InsightsAlimentation Couche-Tard 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger remodels Houston store with Hispanic focus [[“value”:” Kroger has revamped a Signature store in Houston to include several features geared toward the area’s majority Hispanic population, according to reporting from the Houston Chronicle. In addition to bilingual signage, the newly remodeled store also includes some unique product offerings, including the chain’s first-ever assortment of fresh, store-made ceviche. The ceviche […] Supermarket News September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 2 min read KrogerDept. FreshDept. BeverageRegional GroceryStore LocationInternational - North AmericaConsumersMondelezDept. GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreHealth & WellnessPublixDeliveryPartnershipsBrick and MortarDept. ApparelStore FormatDept. DairyDept. FrozenHEBInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Sam’s Club, Giant Eagle beef up their retail media platforms New capabilities outlined by the companies aim to streamline and organize data gathered from ad campaigns and report relevant performance metrics to ad partners. Grocery Dive September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaRegional GroceryGiant EaglePartnershipsData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart’s Long-Awaited IPO Values Company at $10 Billion Instacart has made its initial public offering (IPO), pricing its stock at $30 per share and valuing the grocery delivery and technology company at approximately $10 billion. Instacart, which will trade on the NASDAQ under the symbol “CART,” sold 22 million shares in the IPO, with 14.1 million coming from the company and 7.9 million […] Retail TouchPoints September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 2 min read InstacartTechnology & InnovationDeliveryAIResults & InvestmentStart UpsPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreData & InsightsEconomyConsumersCOVID19Regional GroceryBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaAldiGovernmentExecutivesBigTechDept. NonfoodMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart’s Long-Awaited IPO Values Company at $10 Billion Instacart has made its initial public offering (IPO), pricing its stock at $30 per share and valuing the grocery delivery and technology company at approximately $10 billion. Instacart, which will trade on the NASDAQ under the symbol “CART,” sold 22 million shares in the IPO, with 14.1 million coming from the company and 7.9 million […] Retail TouchPoints September 19, 2023September 21, 2023 2 min read InstacartTechnology & InnovationDeliveryAIResults & InvestmentStart UpsPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreData & InsightsEconomyConsumersCOVID19Regional GroceryBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaAldiGovernmentExecutivesBigTechDept. NonfoodMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Publix expands tech campus as digital investments ramp up in grocery The chain is spending tens of millions of dollars to upgrade facilities in its hometown of Lakeland, Florida, in an effort aimed at attracting tech talent to fuel its growing omnichannel capabilities. Grocery Dive September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationRegional GroceryPublixOmnichannelDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wakefern adds live tracking feature to grocery delivery The technology is available for orders from more than 200 stores under the ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer banners. Grocery Dive September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 < 1 min read WakefernDeliveryTechnology & InnovationRegional GroceryDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation ‘Money Doesn’t Stink:’ The Sad State Of Affairs In Ad Tech After 12 years of working in – or adjacent to – the ad tech industry, I am coming to terms with the simple answer to many depressing questions. The post ‘Money Doesn’t Stink:’ The Sad State Of Affairs In Ad Tech appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Department: Consumer Durables Corporate Strategy Lego Abandons One of Its Projects To Make Oil-Free Bricks -FT Danish toymaker Lego has reportedly abandoned a prominent initiative to eliminate oil-based plastics from its bricks. This decision comes after the company discovered that the new material, recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET), would result in higher carbon emissions. Lego’s CEO, Niels Christiansen, mentioned that extensive testing revealed it was challenging to find a material that met… Written by RetailWire September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats CVS Is Permanently Closing Hundreds of Stores for a Surprising Reason As the pandemic’s impact on brick-and-mortar retail lingers, the U.S. drugstore landscape is undergoing significant changes. CVS, the largest drugstore chain in America, is implementing a policy change that will lead to the closure of hundreds of stores over the next three years, aiming to optimize store locations based on population shifts and consumer buying… Written by RetailWire September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Amazon Invests $4 Billion in AI Company Anthropic Amazon will invest up to $4 billion in Anthropic and gain a minority ownership position in the company, part of a deal that will have Amazon Web Services (AWS) become Anthropic’s primary cloud provider. Anthropic will make its future AI foundation models accessible to million of developers, as well as provide AWS customers with early […] Written by Retail TouchPoints September 25, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Marketplace Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Shopify Audiences Adds Criteo, Its First Open Web Ads Partner Shopify Audiences debuted last year with only Google and Meta. In January, Pinterest was added to the mix. Now TikTok, Snap and, notably, Criteo will be able to plug into The post Shopify Audiences Adds Criteo, Its First Open Web Ads Partner appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger September 25, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked