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Ahold Delhaize introduces new in-store audio retail media solution
The grocery company’s East Coast banners will give CPG partners the ability to create in-store audio ads and strategies through a partnership with Vibenomics.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Why Whole Foods’ Daily Shops won’t feature Just Walk Out tech
Display movement is “very restricted” when the tech is in use, a Whole Foods executive said during a store tour of the new format.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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TrendlineFresh food innovation
From new delivery services to technology designed to battle food waste, fresh foods and the ways grocers sell them are rapidly evolving.
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What’s on grocers’ radars as retail media plows ahead
IAB’s Connected Commerce Summit last month brought together major players to discuss standardization, in-store tech, privacy laws and more.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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5 ways grocers can master shoppable video, connected TV
Social media platforms like TikTok put consumers in shopping mode 24/7, so retailers need to know how to create engaging content, said Chris Bruderle, IAB's VP of industry insights and content strategy.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Albertsons testing Afresh’s new forecasting solution
The grocer is piloting the AI-powered tool across produce, meat, seafood, deli and foodservice for 17 distribution centers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Top grocery trade shows in 2025
From retail industry shows to category-specific events, here’s a look at the key grocery conferences happening next year.
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‘Not a banana’: Ahold Delhaize USA, Giant Eagle talk retail media strategies
Running an advertising arm is very different from selling groceries, grocery executives said during a virtual event hosted by Grocery Dive and Marketing Dive last week.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Gopuff launches new ad tools aimed at young consumers
The delivery service has beefed up its platform to help brands connect with Gen Z and millennial consumers whether in-app, in-bag or off-platform.
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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SpartanNash dials up its tech talent efforts
More than 300 of the company’s workers participated this week in its first IT Training Palooza.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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A closer look at Grocery Outlet’s unique shopping app
Unlike other retailers’ omnichannel apps, the discount grocer’s one focuses on personalized savings and in-person shopping.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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What to know about privacy laws when collecting personal data on shoppers
Retailers have moved away from collecting identifiable information from consumers, but need to be aware of requirements for the personal data they do collect, an Albertsons privacy official said at IAB's summit last week.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Avery DennisonThe advantages of data-driven freshness for grocery perimeter products
Grocery sushi shows RFID has freshness advantages.
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Walmart’s major grocery moves so far in 2024
From in-store restaurant tie-ups to a new private label, the retailer has ramped up its efforts to stand out as a food destination.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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How Kroger is using standardized metrics to boost its retail media network
During a conference panel, the grocer shared how IAB’s guidelines have improved accountability as the chain looks to release its own updated measurement model.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Key takeaways from the industry’s first in-store retail media standardizations
IAB’s newly published set of definitions and measurement standards aims to improve transparency and consistency.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ECRSThe appeal of free money: 8 reasons retailers need a digital coupon strategy
Despite having thousands of digital coupons available, many consumers are unaware they exist. The solution? A digital coupon strategy.
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Confusion persists with food traceability rule as compliance date nears
From reporting metrics to how the FDA investigation process works, several major questions loom for industries impacted by the rule, a new report found.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Deep DiveWhat will it take to unlock in-store retail media?
The technology is advancing rapidly, but without a consistent way to measure the impact of ad campaigns, grocers and CPGs may be left grappling with data, according to experts.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Instacart focuses on diversifying tech, brand partners to fuel growth
The company is expanding its advertising base to include emerging brands and growing its retail partnerships by providing more services, CEO Fidji Simo said at a conference.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Who’s afraid of the digital grocery store?
Concerns that electronic shelf labels will fuel a Wild West of ever-changing product prices underscore the need for grocers to explain how new tech benefits consumers and workers.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Amazon Fresh gets new private brand, expanded Prime savings
The updates, which also include a revamped online storefront, highlight the retailer’s continued efforts to bolster the grocery banner.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Stater Bros. launches online product sampling initiative
The program, in partnership with Mercatus and Swish Brand Experiences, allows the grocer and its CPG partners to personalize online shopping.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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How grocers are building their in-store music playlists
From customer demographics to worker preferences, supermarkets have several key factors to consider when curating their in-store audio.
By Gloria Dawson • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Family Dollar implements AI tech for category management, merchandising
The discount chain has selected Dunnhumby to power a platform aimed at localizing product assortment to better meet shoppers’ needs.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Hy-Vee streamlines c-store food ordering tech
The retailer’s Fast & Fresh banner partnered with Deliverect to automate order input, improve curbside pickup notifications and make other changes.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 5, 2024
