Brick-and-Mortar Pharmacies Lag Behind Mail-Order, Digital Counterparts
Brick-and-Mortar Pharmacies Lag Behind Mail-Order, Digital Counterparts Recent trends indicate a significant shift in how consumers access their medications, with mail-order and digital pharmacies gaining ground in customer satisfaction. According to the “J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Pharmacy Study,” satisfaction with…
Loblaw Grocery Stores Offer Free Marvel Superhero Trading Cards
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. has announced an exciting new promotion in collaboration with Marvel, set to engage customers and enhance their shopping experience. Beginning August 1, shoppers at Loblaw’s various banners across Canada—including No Frills, The Real Canadian Superstore, Maxi, and…
Americans Prefer Smartphone App Coupons: Survey
A recent survey by United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) and retail technology firm Swiftly reveals a significant trend in consumer behavior: 43% of Americans now prefer using digital coupons via smartphone apps during grocery shopping, compared to only 23% who…
How Forager Teams and Health-Minded Shoppers Are Driving Growth at Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts Farmers Market has reported impressive gains in its recent second quarter, demonstrating the effectiveness of its unique strategies. The specialty grocer achieved a notable 12% increase in net sales year-over-year, while same-store sales surged by 6.7%. Additionally, diluted earnings…
Amazon Fresh Back in Expansion Mode
Amazon Fresh is making a notable return to expansion, recently opening a new store in Arlington Heights, a northwest Chicago suburb. Launched on July 25, this location, which occupies a former Dominick’s supermarket, is the 10th Amazon Fresh store in…
Instacart Thinks Outside of the 'Aisle'
Instacart has recently introduced innovative advertising solutions designed to enhance consumer exploration and brand engagement on its platform. These new tools take advertising beyond the traditional in-aisle displays seen in grocery stores, such as pairing crackers with cheese or salsa…
How One East Tennessee Co-Op Leans Into its Cooperative Model
Three Rivers Market in Knoxville, Tennessee, is not just any grocery store; it epitomizes the cooperative model in action. Since its inception as a buying club in 1981, it has evolved into a thriving co-op that prioritizes local sourcing and…
HelloFresh Debuts New Family-Friendly Menu
As back-to-school season approaches, HelloFresh has launched a new family-friendly menu designed to simplify meal preparation for busy parents. This initiative helps families navigate one of the year’s most hectic periods with ease. The new menu introduces several innovative features….
SpartanNash Brings Together Independent Grocers for Annual Expo
SpartanNash recently concluded its annual Food Solutions Expo, a significant event for independent grocers seeking innovative solutions to enhance their business. Held at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this expo brought together over 1,500 grocers and…
UK scrutinises Google-Alphabet AI deal
The regulatory landscape surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly stringent, particularly in the UK. Recent investigations into the partnership between Google and its parent company Alphabet highlight a growing global concern about the implications of AI in terms of…
