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Associated Wholesale Grocers Streamlines Member Access to Instacart Delivery and Smart Carts

Retail TouchPoints

Cooperative food wholesaler Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) , which serves independently owned supermarkets, has expanded its partnership with Instacart to offer ecommerce and same-day delivery solutions as well as smart cart technology to its member retailers. An Instacart shopper will then pick and deliver the order.

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Integrate Pricing, Promotions and Markdowns to Drive Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

But at the same time merchants’ margins are being squeezed, making intelligent pricing and promotions strategies even more critical for success. Now, it’s all about how you reach consumers through tailored promotions.” Then you’d have to take into account the volume differences and the fact that one is organic, and one is not.”

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Claire’s Aims High (and Wide) with Next-Gen Paris Store, U.S. Grocery Expansion

Retail TouchPoints

Designed for total brand immersion with experiences and social storytelling at its core, the company said the new location on Rue Faubourg St. An ear-shaped “chandel-ear” designed by Formichetti welcomes shoppers and highlights the brand’s #EarPrint campaign promoting its ear-piercing services.

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The Future of Shopping: What to Expect in 2032

Retail TouchPoints

AI and robotics will be widespread: By 2032, you should expect pickup only grocers to be open throughout the U.S., In addition, grocers will use robotic MFCs (microfulfillment centers) to pick and pack their goods from the store locations. Apps as a concept will remain, but the next experience will be far more integrated.

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Supermarkets ‘blatantly disregarding’ HFSS rules

Retail Gazette

The stores “were showing a blatant disregard for the policy and children’s health”, according to the report, Location, location, location , which also found breaches in the grocer’s online sites. The research comes a year after the government introduced regulations on HFSS food promotion and placement in England.

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Innovative retail experiences: Inside Singapore’s new pet-friendly mall

Inside Retail

The mall prioritises pet walkability through strategically located leash hooks, lift access, and pet drinking fountains ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience for both animals and pawrents,” he noted. In addition, Sourbombe Bakery will bring in special pet treats, a first at their store and only at One Holland Village.

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How the Store of the Future will Track Shopper Behavior Ecommerce-Style

Retail TouchPoints

Rema 1000 x Revionics Photo courtesy Rema 1000 Norwegian discount grocer Rema 1000 faces intense competition to keep its prices low. These price comparisons happen regularly, but not on a set schedule, so retailers can’t build them into a pricing or promotion calendar. Here are three examples of retailers already doing it today.