SNAP payments can now be made on Instacart’s Caper Carts, allowing SNAP participants to pay for eligible items on the smart cart with their EBT card. The new capability, powered by partner Forage, makes it possible for SNAP customers to shop and check out with the same ease and privacy as any other shopper. Last […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inIndependent Store News, Marketing News, News, Southeast
Sedano’s Launches Donation Drive For Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Sedano’s Supermarkets is responding to the recent earthquakes in Venezuela with a corporate donation of truckloads of bottled water to Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and the launch of a long-term community donation drive across all 32 store locations in South and Central Florida. Beginning June 29, all Sedano’s locations will serve as community donation drop-off […]
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MOM’s Organic Market Selects RELEX To Unify Pricing, Promotions
The retailer chose the technology for its ability to unify pricing, promotional planning, vendor deal management and shelf space optimization in a single platform.
Posted inGrocery Research, Feature, Featured News, National, News
Ibotta Report: Don’t Wait Until August For Back-To-School Launch
If a retailer’s back-to-school offers launch in August, it may be too late. By then, shoppers have already set their budgets, built lists and decided which brands they are willing to consider. The season may look most active in late summer, but the window to influence what makes it into the basket opens earlier. New […]
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NGA Adds 2 VPs To Government, Finance Leadership Teams
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has appointed Macy Lemon as VP of state government affairs and Mark McLaughlin as VP of finance and administration. Macy Lemon Lemon will lead NGA’s state government affairs strategy, working with state legislatures, governors’ offices, coalitions and state partners to advance policies that support independent supermarkets and the communities they […]
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Grocers, Brands Roll Out Patriotic Products, Promotions For Fourth Of July
As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, grocers and brands are rolling out patriotic products, promotions and packaging.
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Circana: AI, Social Media Reshape Discovery
The brands breaking through are the ones meeting consumers where they are: balancing health with enjoyment.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Acquires Vibe.co To Expand Self-Serve Connected TV Ad Platform
Walmart has entered into an agreement to acquire Vibe.co, a self‑serve connected TV (CTV) advertising platform designed to simplify advertising for small and mid‑sized businesses (SMB) and mid‑market brands. The acquisition advances Walmart’s strategy to build more accessible, full‑funnel advertising solutions through Walmart Connect, its commerce media business. By combining Vibe.co’s self‑serve CTV platform with Walmart’s commerce audiences, […]