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  1. Trends & External Forces

Your Views:  Filling The Gaps

I mentioned this on FaceTime this morning – two emails that decried the cuts in SNAP payments that will take place as the pandemic comes to an end, affecting both the people who use food stamps and the stores that serve them. MNB reader Robert Pulda wrote: Kevin, It is a disgrace this this wealthy […]
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  1. 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 […]
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  1. 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 […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

A Stop & Shop To Close, Apparently Falling Victim To Wegmans

The Connecticut Post reports on the closing of a Stop & Shop store in Greenwich, Connecticut, linking it to the opening a couple of years ago of a Wegmans in Harrison, New York, an “an easy drive for many in Greenwich.” A spokesman for the Ahold Delhaize-owned chain confirmed the closing, saying that it was […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Mike Stigers, Cub Foods CEO, Named New President of Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, said yesterday that Mike Stigers – since 2019 the CEO of UNFI-owned Cub Foods – has been named the company’s new president. Stigers will take on the role effective June 1.  Joe Sheridan, who announced his retirement as Wakefern president last year, will remain with the company […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Wakefern names industry veteran Mike Stigers president

KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners, announced that Mike Stigers will assume the role of president, effective June 1. Following an extensive national search, Mike Stigers will […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

ShopRite Grocerant Niche Focus ‘Fresh to Table’

  At the intersection of what’s for dinner and fast food recently two east coast Shoprite’s have debuted a foodservice at retail concept: “Fresh to Table,” with an emphasis on fresh, easy to prepare ingredients, and grab-and-go. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®reiterated once again on the importance of “focusing on […]
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  1. Retailer Media

H-E-B is No. 1 in dunnhumby Index

CHICAGO –– H-E-B has regained the leadership position in the sixth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), an examination of the U.S. grocery market by data science firm dunnhumby. Costco Wholesale holds the second position in this year’s index, followed by Amazon. Wegmans held the fourth position for the third consecutive year. Rounding out the […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

H-E-B Takes Top Spot In dunnhumby Grocery Preference Index

The sixth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI) is out, concluding that “three years after the pandemic upturned the grocery industry, H-E-B has regained its leadership position from Amazon with Costco following closely behind in second place. Amazon fell to third while Wegmans took the fourth spot for the third year in a row. “The […]
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  1. Retailer Media

H-E-B tops dunnhumby RPI for 2022

CHICAGO –– H-E-B has regained the leadership position in the sixth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), an examination of the U.S. grocery market released today by data science firm dunnhumby. Costco Wholesale holds the second position in this year’s index, followed by Amazon. Wegmans held the fourth position for the third consecutive year. Rounding […]
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  1. 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 […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Where arrogance and sophistication collide: the week’s six biggest retail technology news stories

It’s Friday, the weekend is almost upon us, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here’s your briefing on the most important stories from the past five days, including H-E-B, AutoStore, Sainsbury’s, Just Eat, Wakefern Food Corp., and Trigo. 1. H-E-B taps AutoStore tech for ‘world’s most […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Wakefern seeking diverse private label suppliers

KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp. today announced its Own Brands Supplier Diversity Summit. The latest summit is an open call to diverse private label manufacturers to source exciting new and trending food and beverage products for potential addition to Wakefern’s award-winning Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry store brands portfolio. Certified Diverse private label […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Years Before Wegmans Arrives in CT, Competitor Girds For Battle

CT Insider has a story about how years before Wegmans opens its first Connecticut store on Route 1 in Norwalk, one supermarket competitor – just a quarter-mile or so away – already is getting busy competing. Here’s how the story frames the scenario: “ShopRite customers in Norwalk will see the bustle of activity near the […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

New Instacart Tech To Connect Physical, Virtual Store Experiences

Instacart yesterday introduced a program it is calling Connected Stores, described as “a bundle of six new Instacart Platform technologies that layer on top of existing offerings, helping grocers bring together the best of online ordering and in-store shopping for consumers.”  The goal, Instacart says, is to “create a unified, personalized experience for customers by […]
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  1. 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 […]
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  2. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
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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 […]
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  1. Stores & Formats
  2. Merchandising
  3. Owned Brands (Private Label)
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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 […]
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  1. Associates & Employees
  2. Department: Nonfood
  3. Technology & Innovation
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  5. 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 […]
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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 […]
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