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NRF unveils 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers

WASHINGTON  – The National Retail Federation today announced the 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers. Conducted by Kantar, the 2024 list ranks international retailers, based on their operational performance as of the beginning of 2023. “In our increasingly interconnected global economy, retailers are continually expanding their international customer base,” NRF Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews said. […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Albertsons revamps loyalty programme

​[[“value”:”US-based Albertsons Companies has announced a revamp of its ‘for U’ loyalty programme, aiming to simplify the experience and offer greater value to its 38 million members. The post Albertsons revamps loyalty programme appeared first on Retail Insight Network. “]] 
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Albertsons Simplifies Loyalty Program with Move to Single Points Currency

Albertsons has joined the growing list of retailers revamping their loyalty programs. The supermarket chain will now use a single points currency for its “for U” program and give members two months to earn and redeem their points before they expire. Additionally, an automatic cash-off option that converts points into cash discounts at checkout will […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Albertsons Cos. debuts simplified loyalty program

BOISE, Idaho—Albertsons Cos. has launched a new, simpler version of its “for U” loyalty program, designed to provide more value and greater ease for the retailer’s 38 million loyalty program members. The program now uses a single points-based system, giving customers twice as much time to earn points and a new automatic cash-off option for […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Hy-Vee dietitians to offer free A1C screenings in April

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. will provide 2,000 free A1C screenings in April at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region, the company said Wednesday. This simple blood test measures average blood sugar levels over the past three months. This is a common test used to identify prediabetes or diabetes. Registration is required […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Publix announces May 2024 dividend

LAKELAND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Publix board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 10.75 cents per share on its common stock. When the dividend will be paid The dividend will be paid on May 1, 2024, either through direct deposit or mailed as a check to stockholders of record as of the close of business on […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

It just got easier to sign up for the Amazon One palm recognition service for entry, identification, payments

An Amazon One app has gone live, enabling customers to sign up for the service by taking a photo of their palm. Amazon One is a palm recognition service for entry, identification, and payment. Until now, people had to visit a physical location to hover their palm over a device to sign up for the […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Hy-Vee Taps Agency Alum as New CMO, Sets Sights on Retail Media Growth

Since launching its retail media network, RedMedia, in September 2023, Hy-Vee has been focused on building out its media offerings and capabilities. Now, to support this long-term growth vision, the grocery retailer has hired a new EVP and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), who also will act as President of RedMedia.  Jessica Hendrix will begin her tenure […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Hy-Vee hires former Saatchi & Saatchi X chief

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced the hiring of Jessica Hendrix to oversee the regional grocery chain’s marketing and retail media network. Hendrix is joining Hy-Vee as executive vice president, chief marketing officer, and president of Hy-Vee’s retail media network, RedMedia, beginning on April 16. She will oversee Hy-Vee’s marketing efforts and serve […]
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Food Lion hits sustainability milestone

SALISBURY, N.C — For the 23rd consecutive year, Food Lion has earned the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. The omnichannel grocery retailer is the only company in the nation to receive the distinctive honor for 23 years. The U.S. Environmental Protection […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Wegmans to Close Stores (Briefly) for Solar Eclipse Viewing

Wegmans doesn’t want its employees (or its customers for that matter) to miss what will be the last total solar eclipse visible from North America for 20 years. The supermarket retailer will close 48 stores in upstate New York and Pennsylvania that are located in the “path of totality” from 3 to 3:30 p.m. ET […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

ALDI to add 800 stores over five years

BATAVIA, Ill. — ALDI, a retailer already known for its rapid growth, has unveiled plans to increase its store count by 800 locations across the country by the end of 2028. The ambitious five-year expansion plan involves opening new stores and converting existing ones. As part of this expansion effort, ALDI announced that it has […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

How Fire Department Coffee Turned Customers Into Investors With Equity Crowdfunding

During yesterday’s webcast, Fire Department Coffee CEO, Luke Schneider, discussed how he raised $1.8M for his business through crowdfunding with the help of StartEngine. The webcast also included Harrison Bert, Director of Sales for StartEngine and was moderated by Wayne Bennett, SVP of Retail for ECRM and RangeMe. For those of you not familiar with […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Industry mourns the passing of H-E-B’s Robert Morton

SAN ANTONIO — Robert Morton, an innovative leader who worked as the director of healthy living at H-E-B, suddenly passed away while attending the Expo West show.  He was 68 years old. The unwavering commitment that Morton had to advancing health and well-being had a profound impact on the lives of a great number of […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Kroger to Sell Specialty Pharmacy Business Amid Merger Discussions

As it faces regulatory scrutiny over its potential merger with Albertsons, grocery chain Kroger has decided to sell off its specialty pharmacy business to CarelonRx, a subsidiary of Elevance Health. In a press release Monday, Kroger said the sale is expected to close in the second half of the year. “As part of our regular […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Disruptive Retail Media with Hy-Vee’s Kayla Winstead

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Kayla Winstead, VP of Retail Media at Hy-Vee, the Iowa-based grocery retailer with over 280 large-format grocery stores in 8 states. Hy-Vee’s Retail Media Platform in known as Red Media. Follow Kayla Winstead on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylabasart/ Follow Hy-Vee on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hy-vee/ Follow Hy-Vee Red […]
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Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members

​US retail giant Kroger is reportedly in talks with the Walt Disney Company to offer the Disney+ streaming service as a benefit to paying members of its Kroger Boost grocery delivery programme. The post Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members appeared first on Retail Insight Network.
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Sam’s Club Expands Store Rollout of AI-Powered Exit Tech

Walmart-owned Sam’s Club says it’s turning to artificial intelligence to speed up its own exit technology. Instead of requiring store staff to check members’ purchases against their receipts when leaving the store, Sam’s Club customers who pay either at a register or through the Scan & Go mobile app can now walk out of the […]
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