Walmart Widens Share of the E-Grocery Pie
Walmart has significantly expanded its e-grocery market presence, capturing an impressive 37% share of online grocery sales in the United States during the second quarter of 2024. This breakthrough, highlighted in the recent Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey, indicates…
E.W. James & Sons Names VP of Sales and Operations
E.W. James & Sons Inc., a prominent grocery chain based in Union City, Tennessee, has officially named Nick Flippin as its new Vice President of Sales and Operations. Flippin, who started his journey with the company at just 16, has…
H-E-B Searching for Texas’s Top Educators
As the back-to-school season gains momentum, H-E-B is putting a spotlight on educators in Texas through its annual search for outstanding public school professionals. The nomination period for the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards has officially commenced. This initiative…
Illinois to Eliminate Grocery Tax
On August 5, 2024, Democratic Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed HB3144 into law, effectively eliminating the state’s grocery tax. This decision, part of the local government tax omnibus bill, was a key component of Pritzker’s 2025 budget plan, which gained…
Grocery Stores Are Easiest to Steal From: Survey
A recent survey by LendingTree reveals a startling trend: 23% of Americans admit to shoplifting, with a significant 90% of those motivated by inflation and economic pressures. This statistic underscores the growing reliance on five-finger discounts, as 34% claim that…
ALDI and Instacart Reveal Major New Collab
ALDI and Instacart are amplifying their collaboration, signaling an era of innovation in grocery shopping. As two of the industry’s fastest-growing entities, they aim to integrate Instacart’s Connected Stores technologies into ALDI’s U.S. locations while also testing smart carts in…
Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili
# Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili: A Taste of Authenticity Unilever’s Knorr brand, renowned for its high-quality bouillons, soups, and seasonings, has unveiled an exciting addition to its U.S. product lineup: Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili. This new offering has already gained…
Food Lion Widens Footprint in Growing South Carolina Area
Food Lion is expanding its presence in the flourishing area of Florence, South Carolina, with the opening of a new store at 1945 W. Palmetto Street. Set to debut on August 7, this location marks the seventh Food Lion in…
IHOP Syrups
Kraft Heinz is set to enhance the breakfast offerings in grocery stores with the launch of IHOP syrups, featuring the classic IHOP Original and Butter Pecan flavors. This initiative allows consumers to bring the iconic taste of IHOP meals into…
Barritt’s Mixers
Barritt’s Beverages International Ltd, a family-owned company from Bermuda, celebrates a significant milestone: 150 years of its iconic ginger beer. To mark this occasion, Barritt’s has introduced a new range of mixers, reflecting both tradition and innovation. The product line…
