The National Grocers Association has issued a statement in response to an unsealed Federal Trade Commission complaint alleging preferential pricing and promotional treatment for Walmart. The unsealed FTC complaint, which was made public Dec. 12, alleges preferential pricing for Walmart with special product promotions and discounts that were not offered to other retailers. The complaint […]
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Simbe Forms Client Advisory Board With BJ’s, Schnucks, SPAR Executives
Simbe, a retail shelf digitization and store intelligence company, has formed its inaugural Client Advisory Board, uniting leaders from retailers including BJ’s Wholesale Club, Schnuck Markets, SPAR, Harmons Grocery and Country Supplier. The board will inform product strategy, foster peer collaboration and guide the future of shelf digitization technology. “The CAB reflects our belief that […]
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Thrive Market Launches Expanded Non-Alcoholic Category
Online grocer Thrive Market is exiting its alcohol category and launching a new non-alcoholic beverage category with more than 100 SKUs. The shift comes ahead of the traditional “Dry January” period and in response to growing member demand for alcohol alternatives. Shift reflects consumer trends Thrive Market cited shifting consumer drinking habits and research that challenges […]
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Mars Receives Final Approval for $36B Kellanova Acquisition
Mars Inc. received approval from the European Commission Dec. 8 for its acquisition of Kellanova, clearing the final regulatory hurdle for the $36 billion deal. The companies anticipate closing the transaction Dec. 11. The European Commission’s approval was the last of 28 required regulatory clearances. Kellanova shareholders approved the transaction on Nov. 1, 2024, following the […]
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NGA Names Wolkwitz Director Of Membership Engagement, Growth
The National Grocers Association has promoted Kari Wolkwitz to the newly created position of director of membership engagement and growth. In her new role, Wolkwitz will oversee engagement strategies for NGA’s retailer and wholesaler members, leading initiatives to drive participation in association events and share groups and strengthen member involvement in advocacy efforts. She also […]
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November Online Grocery Sales Surge 29% To $12.3B
U.S. online grocery sales surged 29 percent year over year to $12.3 billion in November, driven by higher order frequency and a record share of users placing three or more orders during the month, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. Online grocery’s share of total weekly grocery spending climbed […]
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Upside Report Highlights Consumer Spend Across Multiple Retailers
Upside has released its Consumer Spend Report 2025, which found that grocery shoppers are increasingly uncommitted, spreading their spend across more retailers, comparing prices constantly and relying on promotions to stretch their budgets. The report also finds that some of the investments retailers made to improve accessibility, from expanded pickup options to enhanced loyalty programs, […]
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Instacart Launches First Grocery App Inside ChatGPT
Instacart is the first grocery provider to launch an app within ChatGPT, offering fully embedded shopping and “Instant Checkout” inside the artificial intelligence chat interface. The integration allows consumers to browse, build a cart and complete payment without leaving the ChatGPT conversation. With the new ChatGPT integration, users can shop with Instacart by typing a […]