Technology & Innovation Wearable safety technology is making workplaces safer Wearable technology has made waves in health and fitness, enabling everything from more personalised fitness training to doctors monitoring their patients remotely. Now wearable tech is helping to make improvements to workplace safety, with several trends helping to improve safety and reduce serious incidents. Wearable safety devices include a range of products that use tech […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsHealth & WellnessAssociatesInternational - UKMetaverseTech: AR and VRSave A LotStore LocationSustainabilityESG and CSRDept. NonfoodMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot, Food 4 Less are the best-positioned grocers to serve SNAP shoppers, report finds Dollar General, Winco and Grocery Outlet rounded out the top five grocers Dunnhumby concluded are most likely to serve financially stressed shoppers while also having reputations for offering low prices. Grocery Dive May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersSave A LotKrogerDept. GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersGrocery OutletdunnhumbyDollar GeneralBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot Replaces A Whole Foods In Chicago. Not All Are Thrilled. The Chicago Sun Times reports that a new Save A Lot store has opened in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, just one week after “a contentious community forum during which residents said they did not want” the store there. The store is owned and operated by franchisee Yellow Banana, which took over a Whole Foods […] MorningNewsBeat May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 2 min read Save A LotWhole FoodsDept. GroceryVendorsStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Podcast: Owner of troubled Save A Lot store in Chicago says it 'all went sideways' The owners at the site of a former Whole Foods say they’re committed to working out issues with the neighborhood before opening Supermarket News May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotPodcastsWhole Foods 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot launches 'Shop the Dot' price drop campaign Grocer wants to continue to engage consumers during troubled times Supermarket News May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot rolls out new savings program With “Shop the Dot,” the discounter is promoting more savings to its customers through in-store, print and digital marketing. Grocery Dive May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Yellow Banana bags $26.5M to invest in 6 Chicago stores The Save A Lot owner and operator said it will make upgrades to five of its existing stores in the city and also reopen a previously closed location. Grocery Dive April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 < 1 min read Brick and MortarSave A LotStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Save A Lot, BJ’s release inaugural ESG reports Both companies touted their reports as a major step forward in sharing their current practices and laying the foundation for future efforts. Grocery Dive April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotESG and CSRPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Your Views: Dining In We had a story yesterday about how restaurants are gaining market share back from supermarkets in a post-pandemic environment. I commented: During the pandemic, when grocery store sales shot up and restaurant sales cratered, it was an article of faith here that if supermarkets wanted to hold onto those sales, they were going to have […] MorningNewsBeat April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 3 min read RestaurantsCOVID19Technology & InnovationShoppersDept. FreshExecutivesBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterSustainabilitySave A LotOperations & Supply ChainDept. Adult BevHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodCostcoData & InsightsDept. BeverageVendorsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) PLMA’s 2023 Private Label Hall of Fame inductees NEW YORK – The Private Label Hall of Fame Class of 2023 was inducted last night during PLMA’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference in Orlando. Presented by PLMA and Store Brands magazine, the Private Label Hall of Fame was created in 2006 to recognize the men and women who have made significant contributions to the growth and […] MMR March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 2 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesData & InsightsGoogleAssociatesInternationalCVSWalgreensMerchandisingDept. GroceryDept. PetGiant EagleMarketing: BrandSave A LotSpartanNashTargetHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Easy tips for finding the right commercial remodelling service Are you thinking of remodelling your commercial space, but are not sure where to begin? Making the decision and finding the right commercial remodelling service for your project can seem daunting. Well, don’t worry because this article is here to help. We’ll provide some simple tips and tricks on how to evaluate potential services and […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 3 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: UGCShoppersSustainabilitySave A LotMarketing: In StoreInternational - UKDept. NonfoodConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural SN Top 10: Whole Foods, Save A Lot, Albertsons top the week's headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, Whole Foods will now accept Zappos returns ranked as the week’s top story. In an arrangement with Las Vegas-based e-retailer Zappos.com, which special Supermarket News January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Whole FoodsSave A LotAlbertsons / SafewayAmazonReturns 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Save A Lot to shutter two distribution centers The operator also is reducing staff as it converts to a wholesale model Supermarket News January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotOperations & Supply ChainAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot parent refinances debt to increase liquidity Moran Foods says new facilities will help fuel growth of its licensing model Supermarket News January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 < 1 min read Save A LotDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Yellow Banana partners with Flashfood, bringing the grocery-savings app to over 30 Save A Lot stores across the U.S. The app will roll out in all Save A Lot stores owned by Yellow Banana, offering discounts on groceries to shoppers in Chicago, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Jacksonville and Dallas. Supermarket News December 11, 2022December 11, 2022 < 1 min read Save A LotBrick and MortarPartnershipsShoppersPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Flashfood partners with Yellow Banana’s Save A Lot stores The partnership brings the food waste reduction app’s services to two new major cities as it continues its efforts to expand across the U.S. Grocery Dive December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. GrocerySave A LotBrick and MortarSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Chicago Mayor Decries Whole Foods Closure On South Side The Chicago Tribune reports that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has described Amazon-owned Whole Foods as “not a good partner, period” for its closure of a once highly touted store in the city’s Englewood neighborhood. The store was originally opened six year ago, subsidized with $10.7 million in city money, and lauded for being part of […] MorningNewsBeat November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 2 min read Whole FoodsDept. GrocerySave A LotBrick and MortarAldiStore LocationAmazonResults & InvestmentPartnershipsAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Why an online store is great for retailers A significant number of retailers have chosen to go online in recent years. This is likely due in part to the growing popularity of e-commerce and the fact that consumers are increasingly turning to the internet for their shopping needs. In this article, we will discuss why an online store is a great choice for […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 3 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainConsumersBrick and MortarUnileverTechnology & InnovationStore LocationSave A LotDept. NonfoodCrypto 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors Study: Market Basket, Aldi, WinCo Best At Coping With Inflation Pressures dunnhumby has released a special edition of its Retailer Preference Index (RPI), looking at which grocers are best serving their customers in a faltering economy, and concluded that the top five are Market Basket, Aldi, WinCo, Grocery Outlet and Save A Lot. Rounding out the top 10: Lidl, Dollar General, Food4LessFoodsCo, Family Dollar, and Military […] MorningNewsBeat September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 < 1 min read EconomyAldiLidlAmazonWegmansThe Fresh MarketStore LocationSave A LotPublixMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersGrocery OutletFamily DollardunnhumbyDollar GeneralDept. FreshBig DataKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Market Basket tops index of retailers for inflationary times LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Market Basket is rated the top U.S. grocer in terms of gaining customers as consumer prices rise, according to a special edition of the Retailer Preference Index (RPI) from dunnhumby, a provider of customer data and analysis. Market Basket topped all 69 retailers in the Inflation RPI rankings, ahead of household […] MMR September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersEconomyInsight ProvidersBig DatadunnhumbyMarketing: Retail MediaThick DataDollar GeneralWalmartCOVID19LidlData & InsightsDept. GroceryFamily DollarMarketing: TradeAldiConsumersStore LocationWakefernBJ’s Wholesale ClubMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: SocialSave A LotOwned Brands (Private Label)Grocery OutletKrogerDept. NonfoodAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital July E-Grocery Sales Rise 17 Percent To $7.8 Billion The July Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey is out, concluding that “total U.S. online grocery sales for July jumped 17% year over year to $7.8 billion, driven by inflationary pressures and strong demand for Delivery and Pickup services triggered by ongoing COVID concerns.” According to the survey, “During July, more than 68 million households […] MorningNewsBeat August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 2 min read DeliveryCOVID19InstacartShoppersBOPISEconomyGiant EagleThick DataUnileverMarketing: In StoreConsumersPartnershipsSave A LotTechnology & InnovationData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights What Is role-based access control? Here’s everything you should know Understanding the types of computer systems security is essential for handling information within an organisation. Being familiar with the different terms of computer security helps you make a more informed decision on what system you should implement for your business. Among the many different types of computer security systems, role-based access control restricts network access […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 3 min read Data & InsightsBig DataMarketing: In StoreAssociatesSave A LotOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Save A Lot ownership group lands $13.5M grant to improve Chicago stores Yellow Banana plans to remodel five supermarkets and reopen a closed location in the Midwestern city through the project, which is intended to boost access to groceries for people in underserved neighborhoods. Grocery Dive July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 < 1 min read Save A LotBrick and MortarStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot operator readies Chicagoland upgrades City grant to help Yellow Banana LLC overhaul six stores and reopen a seventh Supermarket News July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 < 1 min read Save A LotBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot eyes expanded product sourcing Limited-assortment grocer taps RangeMe to help broaden supplier base Supermarket News July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 < 1 min read Save A LotVendorsMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot partners with RangeMe SAN FRANCISCO – Save A Lot has announced a new partnership with RangeMe to scale the discount grocer’s sourcing efforts for new and innovative products. “Save A Lot is a limited assortment, hometown value grocer. That means we are laser focused on providing convenience, value and quality products for everyone who walks through our doors,” […] MMR July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 2 min read Save A LotVendorsPartnershipsDept. FreshConsumersMerchandisingDept. GroceryOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: SocialExecutivesDept. PerimeterShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Podcast: Save A Lot’s Tim Schroder sees ‘big opportunity’ for value grocer High food prices have shoppers hunting for savings and embracing store brands Supermarket News June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 < 1 min read Save A LotPodcastsShoppersEconomyDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Save A Lot puts private brands front and center in new ad campaign The video spots, which show store brands muscling out their mainstream equivalents, underscore the growing importance of private label in connecting with shoppers amid ongoing high inflation. Grocery Dive June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Save A LotShoppersEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot serves up summer store-brand challenge Curated selection of own-brand items pitted against national brands in seasonal promo campaign Supermarket News June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 < 1 min read Save A LotOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Big Y Foods, Albertsons, Save A Lot top the week's headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Big Y Foods develops small-format store concept. Called Big Y Express Fresh Market, the 10,000-square-foot store will occupy a vacant space on the Supermarket News April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 < 1 min read Save A LotAlbertsons / SafewayDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Adventure and novelty identified as 2023 flavor trends Kerry’s Flavor Insights report reveals 2023 foodservice consumer trends. Written by Food Business News June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces 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 […] Written by Grocery Dive May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Merchandising Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Albertsons gives its Signature private brands a single identity The grocer is bringing its Signature Farms, Signature Care and Signature Cafe private labels under its flagship Signature Select brand and has launched a new advertising campaign to promote the expanded product line. Dive Brief: Albertsons announced Wednesday it is bringing its Signature Farms, Signature Care and Signature Cafe private label products under its flagship Signature Select […] Written by Grocery Dive May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Department: Nonfood Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees More Than 1,700 Amazon Employees Plan Walkout Today From the Seattle Times: “More than 1,700 Amazon employees have pledged to walk off the job on Wednesday, demanding more flexibility with remote work and more attention on Amazon’s climate impact. “Of the 1,726 employees who had signed on to participate by Tuesday afternoon, about 830 plan to physically walk out of offices in Amazon’s […] Written by MorningNewsBeat May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Department & Category Department: Food Data & Insights Technology & Innovation 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 […] Written by Grocery Dive May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked