Half of Respondents Plan Higher Spend Online During Festive Season: A Survey Analysis
The festival season is an exciting time for retailers, and recent survey results emphasize the growing trend in online shopping. A recent Ipsos survey, commissioned by Amazon, reveals that nearly 50% of respondents plan to increase their online spending this…
AutoStore Unveils Subzero Robots for Grocery Fulfillment
In a significant leap for automated grocery fulfillment, AutoStore has introduced a cutting-edge automated fulfillment system specifically designed for sub-zero temperatures. This new Multi-Temperature Solution allows retailers to efficiently manage the increasing demand for online grocery orders while ensuring that…
The United Family Expands Texas Footprint With New Supermarket
The grocery landscape in Texas continues to shift as The United Family opens its latest Market Street location in Amarillo. Launched on September 11, this store marks the 99th outlet for The United Family and the ninth in Amarillo, representing…
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…
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….
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…
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…
