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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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. Conversely, Harris Teeter, Wegman’s, Publix, and Sprouts Farmers Market are most vulnerable to the fiscal conservatism trend.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2021

Both Uber and Uber Eats are making deliveries in markets including San Francisco, New York City and Washington D.C., 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.

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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

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

MARCH 1, 2022

Online grocer Farmstead has partnered with convenience retailer Circle K to advance both business’ operation with new capabilities. Additionally, both retailers will collaborate on distribution and co-marketing across a variety of new projects. 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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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. Striking the right balance remains the challenge.”

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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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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 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 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

DECEMBER 14, 2022

. “By offering customer-favorite sushi options and premium floral bouquets through third-party marketplaces, we are continuing to evolve and meet customers where and how they are shopping,” said Stuart Aitken, SVP and Chief Merchant and Marketing Officer at Kroger Co. in a statement.

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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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Rangeme

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Many consumers with dietary restrictions or who follow strict diets can relate to the frustration of searching for diet-friendly products in grocery stores. From keto-friendly chips to keto-friendly pasta, chocolate, and ice cream, every item at Freshline Keto Market is four grams of net carbs or less. Schmidt: Pictures are critical.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 7, 2022

Perhaps it can be taken for granted but most consumers are struggling to make ends meet. That’s one of the reasons why discount grocers like Aldi and Lidl were able to gain share in the United Kingdom over a decade ago after the last recession. That reduces the need to shop at discount grocers. Source: Bloomberg.

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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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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. Mi9 was determined to significantly improve the technology to support far greater online adoption and started building ThryveAI. About ThryveAI.

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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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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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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2022

With each tightening of the delivery window, consumer expectations rose accordingly — not just for Prime members but for a wide swath of ecommerce shoppers. By 2027, the global last mile delivery market is expected to reach more than $200 billion , nearly double what it was in 2020.

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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

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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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. The post Kroger, Albertsons agree to divest more stores appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2021

The extreme, rapid shifts in consumer behavior during the pandemic reaffirmed several underlying issues with retailer and CPG brand collaboration. But now, as many retailers and brands strive to understand and respond to ever-changing consumer needs, there is a prime opportunity to make improvements. Cleaning products.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 21, 2022

With more than 500 client stores, Local Express offers private-brand web stores, mobile apps, self-checkout, and kiosks for customer convenience, as well as AI tools to manage fulfillment, inventory, deliveries, and shipments. “We The post Walmart GoLocal partners with Local Express appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2020

There are also several discount grocers, such as Food Lion, Lidl and Aldi. Sporting Goods & Fitness: As consumers strive to prioritize personal health and wellness, retailers such as DICK’S Sporting Goods are seeing growth opportunities. Agile Strategy Supports Shifting Regulations and Consumer Needs.

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Mass Relators

DECEMBER 13, 2021

“We believe that brick-and-mortar retailers are the backbone of the future of grocery, as people want to shop from the grocers they know, love and trust.”. At the same time, he notes, “We saw grocery delivery move into the mainstream, with COVID-19 forever changing consumer shopping and buying behavior. Publix Super Markets Inc.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 18, 2022

Mike Stone of Mollie Stone’s Markets, Todd Schnuck of Schnuck Markets Inc. and Norman Mayne of Dorothy Lane Market Inc. Since joining Kellogg in 2017, Cahillane has been instrumental in aligning the company’s impressive growth with its vision of a good and just world, where people are not just fed but fulfilled, FMI said.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Instacart has expanded the offerings under its Instacart Platform umbrella, a suite of enterprise-grade technologies designed to help grocers with their digital transformations. Through our partnership with Instacart, we’re able to leverage Platform technologies that have helped us seamlessly grow our ecommerce business.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 22, 2022

With consumers afraid and taking cover at home people began ordering groceries online at rates Instacart had never seen before. Like Zoom and Peloton and other pandemic success stories that are struggling as consumers return to their pre-pandemic behaviour there are concerns about Instacart’s future. Source: Bloomberg. Fast delivery.

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Frank Mayer

JUNE 17, 2021

Now, as the dust settles on the prior year’s turbulence, grocers are poised to build on their recent experiences and strategize for long-term growth. With disruptors like e-commerce options, delivery services, and labor shortages, investing in the consumer experience is an undeniable strategy to secure a competitive edge in the market.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 12, 2022

One of Uber’s key partnerships in the grocery space is with Tesco, the UK’s largest grocer. Fulfilling grocery orders is believed to be more profitable since Uber doesn’t have to conduct marketing activities to generate a flow of orders, i nstead the grocery retailer provides the supply. Baby and kids is a surprise product.”

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