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FMI Appoints Former IDDBA President, CEO Haaf VP Of Fresh Foods

by Shelby Team

FMI – The Food Industry Association has named David Haaf as VP of fresh foods. Haaf brings more than 30 years of experience across retail, foodservice and trade associations to the role. Haaf spent more than 15 years at K‑VA‑T Food City, where he held roles including corporate executive chef and ultimately VP of foodservice […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News

SymphonyAI Launches CINDE Retail Media Intelligence

by Shelby Team

SymphonyAI has announced the availability of CINDE Retail Media Intelligence (RMI), an artificial intelligence platform that connects merchandising, media and shopper intelligence into a single closed‑loop system. The platform is designed for mid‑to‑large grocers with existing or nascent retail media programs. Retail media represents a $62 billion opportunity. CPG advertisers invest billions, but media buyers and merchants […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, National, News, Wholesaler/Distributor News

AWG, RSA America Expand Digital Commerce, Retail Media Platform

by Shelby Team

RSA America, a marketing solutions provider for independent grocers, has partnered with Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. to expand integrated digital commerce and retail media platform offerings across AWG’s network of more than 1,100 member companies and 3,500 stores. RSA provides digital infrastructure to 430 AWG retail locations, connecting with 2.5 million shoppers. The partnership gives […]

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FMI Names 12 Finalists For 2026 Store Manager Awards

by Shelby Team

FMI – The Food Industry Association has named the 12 finalists for the 2026 Store Manager Awards, recognizing outstanding grocery retail leaders from across the U.S. and around the world. The annual recognition honors store managers who demonstrate operational excellence, innovation, leadership and community impact while delivering exceptional experiences for shoppers and associates. Finalists for […]

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Survey: ‘Reward Stacking’ Becomes Essential Tool As Inflation Squeezes Households

by Shelby Team

More than 165,000 U.S. consumers surveyed by KashKick show that “reward stacking” – using cashback and micro‑earning apps alongside grocery and gas purchases – has become a popular strategy for coping with persistent inflation. The data arrives as March recorded its largest monthly consumer price increase in four years. Cashback and rewards app usage now […]