Associated Food Stores Opts for Birdzi’s Customer Intelligence Platform
In a strategic move to enhance customer engagement and loyalty, Associated Food Stores (AFS) has joined forces with Birdzi, a market leader in customer intelligence and personalized engagement. This partnership is set to provide AFS’s corporate and independent member supermarkets…
PHOTO GALLERY: Amazon Fresh Moves Forward With Store Openings and Remodels
The grand reopening of an Amazon Fresh store in Naperville, Illinois, marks an exciting chapter for the company as it continually adapts to evolving consumer needs and retail trends. This 35,000-square-foot location initially opened its doors in December 2020, yet…
H Mart Partnering With DoorDash
In a significant move that marks the future of grocery shopping, DoorDash has announced a new partnership with H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States. With a footprint of over 75 locations nationwide, H Mart is…
Maximizing Martech: Bridging the Gap Between Adoption and Effective Utilization
In the digital age, the integration of marketing technologies (martech) has transformed how businesses operate. According to the latest Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Survey by Duke University, which was conducted with the support of Deloitte, a significant 75% of marketers…
Catalina Crunch Appoints CFO to Accelerate Growth
In a strategic move that signals its commitment to expanding its footprint in the better-for-you food sector, Catalina Crunch has appointed Sarah Van Houten as Chief Financial Officer. With a wealth of experience in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) sector, Van…
PHOTO GALLERY: Amazon Fresh Moves Forward With Store Openings and Remodels
On September 12, Amazon Fresh celebrated the grand reopening of its Naperville, Illinois store, originally opened in December 2020. This extensive 35,000-square-foot refresh includes an array of fresh offerings, meal solutions, and everyday essentials, showcasing the latest in grocery technology….
Graybar Electric Co. Names Andy Ciccone as Vice President of Customer Experience
On November 1, Andy Ciccone will step into a pivotal role as the vice president of customer experience at Graybar Electric Co. Inc. This appointment marks a significant chapter in Graybar’s commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction in an increasingly digital…
Upcoming Publix-Anchored Shopping Centers
Publix Super Markets has officially opened its latest store in Gainesville, Georgia, covering 54,964 square feet. This location, part of the Limestone Marketplace, marks a significant expansion for the brand amid its strategic focus on developing new grocery-anchored shopping centers…
Walmart Deploys Invisible Barcodes to Combat Shoplifting
Walmart, one of the largest retailers in the world, has recently introduced a groundbreaking method to enhance security and streamline the customer experience at its self-checkout stations. This innovation features invisible barcodes on products under its Great Value brand, a…
Kroger Attributes Q2 Gains to Fresh, Digital Sales
In its second-quarter report for 2024, which ended on August 17, The Kroger Co. showcased a robust financial performance, bolstering its strategies of Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital. The grocer reported a 1.2% increase in identical sales excluding…
