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AI’s role in grocery so far this year

From creating personalized shopping experiences to streamlining back-end operations, the technology is playing a pivotal role across the industry.

Why The Fresh Market revamped its loyalty program after just 4 years

The grocer’s refreshed rewards program and first native app are part of an effort to extend its in-store guest hospitality to its digital touch points, its chief marketing officer said.

The Friday Checkout: Walmart’s biggest private brand is finally getting a makeover. Grocers should pay attention.

The retailer is modernizing its Great Value line for the first time in over 10 years after discovering that shoppers didn’t feel proud displaying the brand’s products.

Walmart to modernize Great Value private label design

The consumer product assortment was launched 30-plus years ago, and its packaging has been the same for a decade.

Gelson’s debuts 2nd convenience store

The newly opened ReCharge by Gelson’s in Costa Mesa, California, includes 40 electric-vehicle power stations operated by charging center startup Rove.

AWG launches 2 specialty private label brands for retailers

The distributor’s new Wellwerks and Nüwerks brands include nutraceuticals along with snacks and breakfast items infused with functional benefits.

Inside Giant Food’s strategy for linking healthy eating with affordability

The Mid-Atlantic supermarket chain’s team of nutritionists produces weekly podcasts that offer advice on how to create healthy meals using items the grocer has on sale.