Expanding Salty Snack Portfolio: A Strategic Move by Associated Wholesale Grocers
The snack food market is experiencing remarkable growth year after year. With the increasing demand for convenient and indulgent food options, retailers must stay ahead of consumer trends. Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), a marketing cooperative serving independent supermarkets, recently made…
BigBasket Set to Fully Enter the Quick Commerce Arena
In the rapidly changing landscape of online grocery shopping, Tata-owned BigBasket is set to pivot towards rapid delivery services, an area previously dominated by nimble competitors like Blinkit and Zepto. Once the leading e-grocer in India, BigBasket has seen increasing…
Amazon Offers Another Grocery Delivery Plan for Prime Members
In a strategic move to enhance its grocery delivery services, Amazon has introduced a new subscription plan specifically for its Prime members. This development signifies Amazon’s commitment to catering to the increasingly convenience-driven consumer market. The newly launched plan—priced at…
Retail Strategies for the 2024 Holiday Shopping Season: Preparing for Success
As the calendar year progresses, the savvy retailers are already eyeing the forthcoming holiday shopping season. In preparation, Digital Commerce 360 has engaged a panel of 23 online retailers to glean valuable insights into their strategies and outlooks for 2024….
Kar’s Snack Mix Line with M&M’s
In an exciting move for snack enthusiasts, Second Nature Brands has announced a collaboration that combines the best of both worlds: nuts and candies. The new offerings feature a delightful blend of trail mix brand Kar’s Nuts and the ever-popular…
AI Gun Detection Pioneer to Help Protect Food Retailers in Pennsylvania
In an effort to combat escalating violence in retail settings, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has formed a partnership with ZeroEyes, a leader in AI-based gun detection technology. This collaboration aims to enhance the safety measures of supermarkets, independent…
Lidl US Taps into Affordable Housing Market with New Grocery Store in NYC
In a significant step toward enhancing access to affordable groceries, Lidl US has signed a lease with the Grand Street Guild, an affordable housing nonprofit organization. This partnership aims to bring a new grocery store to 408 Grand Street, located…
Nigeria's Digital Transformation Strategy: Enhancing Policies for Innovations
Nigeria is positioning itself as a leader in digital transformation and innovation through its newly launched Participatory Policy Implementation Framework (PPIF). Spearheaded by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the European Union and the Deutsche Gesellschaft…
Kisanserv Plans to Expand to 250 Stores, Create 6000 Jobs in the Next Four Years
Kisanserv, a retail company that focuses on fresh fruits and vegetables, has set ambitious goals for growth over the next four years, aiming to establish 250 stores and create approximately 6,000 jobs in the process. This expansion represents a significant…
Global Shopping App Installs Soar 61% YoY in H1 2024
The landscape of digital retail is transforming rapidly, with recent data revealing that global shopping app installs surged an impressive 61% year-over-year (YoY) in the first half of 2024. This figure not only highlights a significant growth trend in consumer…
