Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

With the start of another year in the new normal, retailers are still questioning how to best engage with consumers in the post-pandemic world. In the past two years, consumers’ expectations and preferences have vastly changed. If one thing has become clear during the last two years, it’s that consumers value options for convenience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2022

Instacart already powers the ecommerce and fulfillment experience for hundreds of retailers across North America. Now the online grocery marketplace has launched a suite of technologies to help its partners continue their digital transformation with new fulfillment , advertising and insights capabilities.

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Star Miconics

MARCH 8, 2024

Consumers are sold on the convenience of food delivery. Restaurants must fulfill orders placed online through their websites or apps and third-party delivery services in addition to orders at the table, counter, drive-thru, or self-service kiosks. Grocers have repurposed space and reallocated labor to manage online orders.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 14, 2021

CINCINNATI – Kroger announced that the first of 20 customer fulfillment centers (CFC) it is developing in partnership with British online grocer Ocado Group PLC is ready to fulfill orders from online shoppers. ” The post Kroger unveils first Ocado-powered fulfillment center appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 21, 2023

Grocers will rise or fall based on their ability to align themselves to the dominant demographic, cultural, economic, and technological trends that will slowly reshape the market context over decades to come. Only when income exceeds $150,000 per year do finances even out with health and the environment as sources of stress for consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

Save A Lot has entered a new partnership with RangeMe to scale the discount grocer’s sourcing efforts for new and innovative products. The deal will help Save A Lot fulfill its mission of providing consumers with products that meet their needs via new product discovery of emerging and established brands.

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Mass Relators

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Consumers flocked online for essential purchases, adding $102.08 Overall in 2021, consumers spent $870.78 To help answer that question and keep up with this growth between now and then, grocers need to upgrade their e-commerce platforms — and functionality — with scalable and integrated solutions. billion online with U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2024

The California-based grocer will roll out Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, and FoodStorm, an order management system designed to power the retailer’s food service and catering experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2021

Uber has found partners in regional supermarkets like Southeastern Grocers and recently started a relationship with Albertsons Companies that will offer delivery from 1,200 stores under more than half a dozen banners. Today nearly 3 million consumers order groceries and other essentials each month through Uber, and we’re just getting started.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Ahold Delhaize, which operates Food Lion, Fresh Direct, Giant, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, has a long history in the digital grocer space, starting with its acquisition of Peapod 21 years ago.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2022

Consumers’ continued reliance on omnichannel fulfillment has created new opportunities for industry giants like Walmart to differentiate and gain market share. comparable sales growth and growing market share in grocery during Q4 2021, and much of this success can be attributed to its robust last mile and fulfillment strategy.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 6, 2020

DoorDash is taking dark store fulfillment in a new direction with an online delivery service that sells products from its owned and operated local distribution centers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2022

Online grocer Farmstead has partnered with convenience retailer Circle K to advance both business’ operation with new capabilities. suburban consumers using ecommerce and last mile systems that lead to actual long-term profitability.”. “We We are in the early innings of significant change in the U.S.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Sunway Malls’ turnover has now exceeded pre-Covid 19 levels, and Chan expects the overall increase in consumer traffic to be about 15 per cent above pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022. Changing consumer behaviour. A great example of this is Grab’s acquisition of Jaya Grocer back in January of this year.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2023

Instacart will expand its delivery capabilities beyond the consumer space with the launch of Instacart Business, a B2B service aimed at helping small businesses. and Canada. Instacart Business has no monthly minimum fees or requires additional contracts.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2023

While not officially a grocer, many Americans, especially those in rural areas, rely on the retailer for everyday essentials, including food (approximately 80% of Dollar General stores serve communities of 20,000 or fewer people).

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 6, 2022

As grocers around the world work furiously to meet consumers’ demand for delivery without breaking the bank, Chinese online grocer Missfresh looks to have a winning model. Where Chinese consumers do need some convincing, however, is in buying fresh produce online. So many people rely on our network during lockdowns.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 28, 2023

The delivery platform unveiled a series of major updates and service additions at its first-ever product showcase on June 27, 2023, including search and shopping features to help consumers find and buy whatever they are looking for (well beyond just meals), and a new integrated rewards program for merchants. Canada and Australia.

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Mass Relators

MAY 24, 2021

last month announced that the first of 20 customer fulfillment centers (CFCs) it is developing in partnership with British online grocer Ocado Group PLC was ready to fulfill orders from online shoppers. The post First of Kroger’s CFCs ready to fulfill orders appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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Retail Minded

MARCH 14, 2022

According to WSJ , “64% of consumers list recycling and reusing among their top three concerns” which spells it out pretty clearly: brands are expected to address their impact on the climate, regardless of industry. . Tell Consumers How You’re Going to Change . Consumers want to see your business being accountable.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Consumers want more information about the products they buy, and retailers want more visibility into the products their customers buy. Additionally, as consumers demand more transparency from the brands they purchase from, retailers can use these codes as an opportunity to share information on a product’s origin. Who doesn’t want that?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The rise of buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) and the lingering demand for more open spaces have made centers offering plenty of fresh air, easy access between parking facilities, and stores and amenities that go beyond just retail, all very attractive to consumers. Open Air Shopping Centers Enable Easy Omnichannel Services.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2022

By investing in strong grocery partnerships and building features that consumers, merchants and shoppers are looking for, we’re bringing the whole world one step closer to truly getting anything delivered to their doorsteps.”. grocers to offer same-day delivery, including Walgreens , Albertsons Cos. and Costco.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

“As we accelerate our mission to help consumers access all the best of their neighborhood with convenience and ease, we’re excited to collaborate with Kroger to offer a broad selection of their customer favorites on-demand,” said Shanna Prevé, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at DoorDash in a statement.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 7, 2023

The study found that regional grocers in particular will struggle to compete with Walmart on online grocery sales. It is less reliant on service fees to support the cost of its pickup operations, and it generates more than eight times more net revenue from retail media per online order compared to some regional grocers.

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Mass Relators

MAY 1, 2024

“Randy has been a champion of empowering employees to make decisions – focused on the consumer, on giving back to the communities where Hy-Vee operates stores, and on being a company of great purpose. During Randy’s tenure, he transformed Hy-Vee from a regional grocer into a nationally recognized retail brand.

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

WASHINGTON – Slower growth in wages and job creation are expected to weigh on consumers in the months ahead, according to the National Retail Federation, which nonetheless foresees an increase in spending in 2024 but at a rate slightly below overall economic activity.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Retail brands and consumers alike are feeling the pressure of inflation. In the first part of an exclusive four-part series developed in partnership with McKinsey , The Future of Retail Growth , we dig into the pressures impacting consumer behaviors and spending patterns. We recently published two reports that dig into this topic.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2020

and Canada, is rolling out its first-ever online store and mobile app for consumers within the delivery or pickup radius of its locations. The retailer has tapped Local Express , an e-Commerce platform for independent grocers, as its white-label technology provider.

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M19 Retail

JULY 15, 2020

Introducing the Next Generation of Digital Commerce for Grocers. Mi9, a pioneer in grocery e-commerce, helped grocers create their first digital storefronts when online grocery was a novelty. Our mission is to help our customers fulfill their potential while future-proofing their businesses so they can Thryve in any environment.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

Digital engagement platform Relationshop has acquired global ecommerce company Stor.ai, which offers a solution that supports regional grocers by cultivating omnichannel engagement with consumers. Currently, Relationshop serves clients such as Albertsons , United Supermarkets and Big Y Foods as well as 11 U.S.

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Mass Relators

JULY 25, 2023

We have put ‘Food First’ this year because we see a need and to fulfill the desire for even more options.” While not a grocer, approximately 80% of DG stores serve communities of 20,000 or fewer people with many Americans, especially in rural areas, relying on the retailer for their basic, everyday and household essentials.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 22, 2024

The companies now intend to sell 579 stores under a revised deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers. Kroger also says that deal will also result in lower prices for consumers and better and more secure jobs for workers. CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. That is 166 more than were called for in the original agreement.

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Rangeme

MAY 19, 2022

To stay competitive, more retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers are taking specific actions to emulate Amazon’s signature inventiveness and customer obsession. Walmart added AI to its fulfillment processes to fill online orders faster. Walmart to build local fulfillment centers at dozens of stores. Grocery Dive.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 28, 2022

Publix is launching a 15-minute delivery service in Miami powered by Instacart’s nano-fulfillment solution, Carrot Warehouses. Publix is the first grocer to collaborate with Instacart on new fulfillment models through Carrot Warehouses, the companies said. LAKELAND, Fla.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 12, 2022

The intuitive interface and consumer-focused designs facilitate contactless, fast and easy experiences, according to ShopRite, which is promoting the QuickCollect GO ! POD as a key element in the grocer’s effort to drive trend progression and provide customers the convenience they expect from e-commerce.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Backing up Tesco’s decision to buy more turkeys, research from the grocer shows that 31% of shoppers want a bigger celebration than in 2022. Christmas starts early for the grocers M&S is not the only grocer benefiting from an early Christmas surge.

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