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Instacart Launches Consumer Insights Portal To Help Brands

Instacart has introduced the Consumer Insights Portal, a new software platform for brands to access its first-party grocery shopping data. Built on daily activity from nearly 100,000 stores and more than 1,800 retail banners, Consumer Insights Portal gives marketing, sales and insights teams self-serve access to SKU-level performance, search behavior, substitution patterns and promotion impact […]

Independent Grocers Unlock More Impact With Less Work

Running an independent grocery store isn’t easy. Between competing with national chains, juggling rising costs and trying to keep up with shoppers who expect more every year, it can feel like you’re being asked to do everything with fewer resources.  That’s why many grocers are looking for simple, practical tools that make everyday operations easier […]

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Tops Friendly Markets Invests $4.4M In NY Store Remodels

Tops Friendly Markets has announced a combined $4.4 million investment in remodeling two of its stores – Fayetteville and Manlius, New York. During ribbon-cutting celebrations Oct. 1, Tops will present donations to local community nonprofits that impact first responders, schools, food pantries and veteran organizations. “We’re proud to invest in these remodels that will bring […]

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Inmar Intelligence Named Digital Incentive Provider For RSA America

Inmar Intelligence has begun a new partnership with RSA America to become its digital incentive and coupon settlement provider, delivering promotions and savings tools to RSA’s network of more than 250 independent retailers. While independent grocers often are seen as the primary lifeline for food in rural communities, food deserts and price-sensitive communities, economic turbulence is making […]

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Giant Eagle Introduces New Business Strategy To Drive Growth Plan

Giant Eagle Inc. has introduced its “Because It Matters” business strategy to guide the company’s plan for growth in the coming years. The strategy marks the latest in a series of organizational milestones over the past 12 months, highlighted by the sale of Giant Eagle’s GetGo business and the growth of the retailer’s pharmacy services. […]

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AWG, Decorworx Enhance Design Services For Independent Grocers

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. and design and production firm Decorworx have begun a partnership to provide enhanced store solutions to AWG member retailers. As a part of the collaboration, AWG has discontinued its Design and Decor Source Group (DSG), which for more than 30 years provided interior design, production and installation services to AWG members. […]

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Wakefern Selects Birdzi For Personalized Marketing Campaigns

Wakefern Food Corp. has selected Birdzi’s customer intelligence platform to better understand shopper needs and enhance promotional outreach. “From the beginning, Wakefern was impressed by Birdzi’s best-in-class automation and personalization capabilities and the company’s desire for constant innovation,” said Darren Caudill, chief sales officer, Wakefern. “Working with Birdzi enables our supermarket banners to better respond […]