Department: Food SOS: In Praise Of The Single-Option Store The Atlantic had a piece over the weekend entitled “The Paradox at the Grocery Store,” which considers the downside of choice. “According to the American Time Use Survey, an average grocery trip takes more than 40 minutes,” the story says. “That may not sound like much, but the task can feel overwhelming and time-consuming in […] MorningNewsBeat June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 2 min read AldiDept. GroceryShoppersDept. FreshDept. PerimeterTrader JoesSpartanNashPackagingDept. PetAmazonThick DataDept. FrozenDept. BakeryCostcoAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Is Grocery Store Deli Delivery the Next Big Thing Restaurants and Convenience stores operators have to be worried if grocery stores deli’s start doing a good job with online ordering and delivery that their sales and customer frequency numbers just might drop. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® grocery store deli’s have the advantage of incremental order […] Grocerant Guru June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 4 min read Dept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDeliveryData & InsightsShoppersBOPISDept. GroceryPartnershipsFood DeliverySpartanNashTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarDoorDashMarketing: In StoreDept. FreshLowesRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainUbereatsCOVID19InstacartStrategyPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesPepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising SpartanNash names Brandon Pasch VP of center store merchandising Pasch will play a key role in advancing the company’s merchandising transformation Supermarket News June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 < 1 min read MerchandisingSpartanNashDept. Center Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash sees slowing comps in Q1 but predicts solid full-year results The grocery distributor and supermarket operator recorded a same-store sales increase of 5.4% during its first quarter — its slowest rate of growth by that measure since Q3 of 2021. Grocery Dive June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 < 1 min read SpartanNash 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Three reasons for SpartanNash’s strong Q1 growth CEO says organization is at “an inflection point” Supermarket News June 1, 2023June 2, 2023 < 1 min read SpartanNashExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer What is the marketing mix and how can you use it? The marketing mix is a strategy for considering the different elements that go into promoting a brand and its products. It offers broad guidelines for putting the right products in the right place, at the right time, and price. Originally comprised of 4 key basic marketing categories known as the 4 “P”s (product, place, price, […] GWI (Global Web Index) May 18, 2023October 5, 2023 5 min read ConsumersHealth & WellnessData & InsightsShoppersTargetMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRThick DataStrategyStore LocationSpartanNashCompetitionTechnology & InnovationAIResults & InvestmentAssociatesDeliveryBig DataDept. ApparelInternational - UKData VisualizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPricing & PromotionsExecutivesTrends: Consumer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery FMI Announced 2023 Store Manager Award Finalists FMI-The Food Industry Association has announced the 12 finalists for the 2023 Store Manager Awards, culled from a record 175 nominations. FMI says that “these outstanding store managers stood out from the crowd for their ability to generate sales growth; effectively communicate company and store goals and objectives; demonstrate team leadership in their store/company; provide […] MorningNewsBeat May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryBrick and MortarKrogerInternationalWakefernSpartanNashShoppersMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreAssociatesAlbertsons / SafewayAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Your Views: Voices of Service I did a FaceTime video yesterday about a bartender who explained his priorities when making recommendations this way: “You pay my wages, not the guys in the back.” I thought that was a pretty good way to think about customer service. One MNB reader wrote: I think your commentary on “The Wages of Service” has […] MorningNewsBeat May 4, 2023July 11, 2023 5 min read AITechnology & InnovationShoppersGovernmentBrick and MortarDept. GroceryAssociatesWalmartRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainMeijerMerchandisingWegmansResults & InvestmentDept. BakeryDept. DairyDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedVendorsSustainabilityHEBKrogerMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeSpartanNashAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing FMI picks 12 store manager award finalists ARLINGTON, Va. — FMI—The Food Industry Association on Wednesday announced 12 finalists for its 2023 Store Manager Awards. From a record 175 nominations, these outstanding store managers stood out from the crowd for their ability to generate sales growth; effectively communicate company and store goals and objectives; demonstrate team leadership in their store/company; provide exceptional […] MMR May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 2 min read GoogleData & InsightsDept. GroceryBrick and MortarAssociatesKrogerInternationalMarketing: Social MediaSpartanNashShoppersPredictions and ForecastsAlbertsons / SafewayMarketing: In StoreExecutivesCoca ColaWakefernAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) SpartanNash promotes private label with new scholarship Named for its flagship store brand, the company’s newly launched Our Family 2023 Scholarship Program will award 25 student recipients with $2,000 each. Grocery Dive April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)SpartanNashFlagship Stores 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer SpartanNash CEO: Inflation is the only thing calming Staffing and supply chain issues are still problems, and consumer behavior is changing Supermarket News April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 < 1 min read SpartanNashExecutivesEconomyConsumersOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Grocery Stores Targeting C-Stores and Restaurant Customers with Meals There is nothing new about grocery stores trying to regain market share after capitulating quality, service, and price for slotting fees. What is new is just about every food trade magazine and food consulting company is singing the same song; don’t let your grocery store look more like yesterday’s food marketing messaging. Does your […] Grocerant Guru April 15, 2023July 11, 2023 6 min read Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationShoppersDept. GroceryAIAssociatesData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainConsumersBrick and MortarDept. Fresh PreparedRestaurantsDept. DeliDept. PerimeterMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationBOPISCompetitionWegmansMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodMerchandisingEconomySustainabilityConsultingMeta (Facebook)DeliveryTwitterDept. BakeryDept. DairySpartanNashStrategyTrends: ConsumerAmazonWalmartMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionResults & InvestmentCOVID19ESG and CSRMarketing: TradeExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy SpartanNash promotes David Sisk to executive vice president, chief customer officer Sisk will lead the food solutions company’s customer and sales teams Supermarket News April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesShoppersSpartanNashDept. Grocery 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
Corporate Strategy SpartanNash promotes Ileana McAlary to executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary McAlary currently leads the food solutions company’s legal, government affairs, compliance and aviation team Supermarket News March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesLegal & CriminalSpartanNashGovernmentDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance SpartanNash’s comps rise but earnings plummet For fiscal year 2022, the grocery distributor and supermarket operator recorded net earnings of $34.5 million, down over 50% from the prior fiscal year. Grocery Dive February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentSpartanNash 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash Q4 sales up 10.3%, profits down Inflation, cost increases impact sales and margins Supermarket News February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 < 1 min read SpartanNashEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category SpartanNash Welcomes Ryan Speakes as VP, Fuel Center and Convenience Stores Speakes will oversee operations at 37 fuel centers as well as convenience stores with focus on business optimization and growth Supermarket News February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FuelBrick and MortarSpartanNashOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy FMI elects new board members ORLANDO – FMI – The Food Industry Association announced on Monday its 2023 board of directors elected at the association’s annual Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando. The new slate will guide the implementation of FMI’s 2023-approved strategic plan during a time of rapidly evolving industry challenges and opportunities and reflects the breadth of the product […] MMR January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 4 min read ExecutivesDept. GroceryBrick and MortarInternationalAssociatesKraftHeinzWakefernHy-VeeAhold DelhaizeKellogg'sDept. FreshMondelezThe Fresh MarketPublixResults & InvestmentSpartanNashSustainabilityTargetTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainEconomyUnileverHEBAlbertsons / SafewayC&S Wholesale GrocersCoca ColaCPG: Adult BeverageDanoneHealth & WellnessWalmartGeneral MillsGiant EaglePartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category SpartanNash acquires Midwestern grocery supplier Great Lakes Foods In purchasing the food wholesaler, the food solutions company also took ownership of its 300,000-square-food distribution center located in Menominee, Michigan. Grocery Dive January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GrocerySpartanNashOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash acquires Great Lakes Foods Retailer and wholesaler SpartanNash said Thursday it has acquired Great Lakes Foods, an independent grocery wholesaler that serves about 100 independent grocery retailers in the Midwest. Supermarket News January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 < 1 min read SpartanNashOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category SpartanNash Foundation Donates $400,000 to 126 Food Pantries Across the Country GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Food solutions company SpartanNash (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) continues to support local food pantries across the country. The Company recently raised $313,000 on behalf of the SpartanNash Foundation through in-store fundraising efforts. The SpartanNash Foundation pledged additional funding to make a total donation of $400,000 to help fight food insecurity. During the […] BusinessWire - Supermarket December 24, 2022December 29, 2022 < 1 min read SpartanNashDept. GroceryPhilanthropyShoppersMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation SpartanNash turns to artificial intelligence to ensure freshness, reduce waste The grocery distributor and wholesaler is piloting predictive ordering and inventory management tech from Afresh at 10 Family Fare stores in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. Grocery Dive December 16, 2022July 11, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationSpartanNashSustainabilityAIOperations & Supply ChainBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery FMI Foundation announces Gold Plate Award recipients Arlington, Va. – The FMI Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2022 Gold Plate Awards. The winners were named during a livestreamed Gold Plate Awards Celebration, co-hosted by FMI Foundation Executive Director David Fikes and FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin. The Gold Plate Awards highlight outstanding family meal programs implemented by the […] MMR December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 2 min read Health & WellnessDept. GroceryBrick and MortarHy-VeeWeis MarketsSpartanNashExecutivesPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food SpartanNash leverages AI for fresh food orders A 10-store pilot seeks to cut waste and add efficiencies Supermarket News December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationSpartanNashDept. PerimeterDept. GroceryDept. FreshSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash Ranks No. 12 on Indeed.com’s Top 25 Most Flexible Companies List GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Food solutions company SpartanNash (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) earned the No. 12 spot on Indeed.com’s list of 25 most flexible companies. Indeed, the world’s No. 1 job site, compiled data from more than 10 million surveys in Indeed’s Work Happiness Score and ranked the top employers in the nation. SpartanNash is featured […] BusinessWire - Supermarket November 28, 2022November 29, 2022 < 1 min read SpartanNashGoogleDept. GroceryDept. ApparelData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash net sales climb 10.8% in third quarter Same-store sales gain 8% in retail grocery business Supermarket News November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 < 1 min read SpartanNash 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash set to launch Uber Eats delivery Same-day service to roll out to nearly 100 corporate-owned supermarkets this week Supermarket News November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 < 1 min read UbereatsSpartanNashDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Uber ramps up grocery partnerships The e-commerce delivery company announced this week it has expanded its services chainwide with Grocery Outlet and forged a new deal with SpartanNash. Grocery Dive November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 < 1 min read PartnershipsSpartanNashGrocery OutletDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash to cut banners as it looks to sharpen its image The grocery distributor and retailer plans to consolidate its fleet of about 150 stores under its Family Fare, Supermercado, Martin’s and D&W banners, company executives said during its inaugural investor day. Dive Brief: SpartanNash plans to consolidate its fleet of supermarkets under four banners as it looks to sharpen its value proposition with shoppers and consumers, the […] Grocery Dive November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 < 1 min read SpartanNashExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Channel: Mass Corporate Strategy Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Kroger Delivers its First-Party Data to the Yahoo DSP Yahoo Advertising and Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) — the retail media business of Kroger, powered by 84.51° — are teaming up to bring Kroger’s first-party, purchase-based audiences to the Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP). Yahoo DSP advertisers can now activate KPM’s audiences to reach targeted consumers with their advertising and measure campaign results. While off-site advertising […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Technology & Innovation Amazon services outpace retail growth in Q1 The e-commerce giant’s third-party services, advertising, subscriptions and cloud unit generated double-digit revenue increases in the period. Written by RetailDive May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery - Natural Department: Nonfood Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Data & Insights International Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Amazon tops expectations for revenue, earnings SEATTLE – Amazon posted better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the quarter ended March 31. Net sales increased 13% from a year earlier to $143.3 billion. The company reported first-quarter net income of $10.4 billion, or 98 cents a diluted share, compared to $3.2 billion a year earlier. Amazon’s operating income surged to $15.3 billion, up […] Written by MMR May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers 5 things top news: Kroger tries to strengthen merger deal The most impactful news in the grocery industry for the week ending April 26 Written by Supermarket News April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Department & Category Department: Food Department: HBC Corporate Strategy ESG Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walmart to close all 51 health centers BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart today said it has made the “difficult decision” to close its Walmart Health and Walmart Virtual Care clinics, citing a lack of profitability. “The decision to close all 51 health centers across five states and shut down the virtual care offering was not easy. We understand this change affects lives – […] Written by MMR April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked