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Only the 2D Barcodes Will Be Accepted at Registers Globally by 2027.
Axios reports that "the humble and familiar barcode will soon be replaced with a more robust and muscular successor that offers far more...
Apr 20, 20231 min read


We Asked ChatGPT: Should Grocers be Worried About the Kroger/Albertsons Merger?
-If Kroger & ABS were to merge, it would create one of the largest supermarket chains in the U.S. This could have several implications...
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Kroger/Albertsons May Need to Divest Even More Stores
Dealreporter named potential buyers, include: Ahold Delhaize, Whole Foods, Dollar General, regional grocery operators and some Hispanic...
Apr 18, 20231 min read


EXCLUSIVE: Consumers Wary of Shrinkflation
New You Gov research affirms consumer awareness of packaging, portion and pricing changes. As it turns out, not only do consumers notice...
Apr 11, 20232 min read


Albertsons Expanding Food, Medicine Access Via Supplemental Health Benefits
Grocer Partners with fintech company FIS, health equity org Soda Health. Pre-paid debit cards funded by Medicare Advantage plans,...
Apr 10, 20231 min read


Customers Weigh In On Most Trustworthy Grocers, Brands
Newsweek shares results of 2nd annual ranking of "Most Trustworthy Companies in America." The news site is out with its annual list of...
Apr 9, 20231 min read


Walmart's Website, App Gets a Makeover
Walmart is rolling out a completely redesigned homepage, building customer-centric and complete storefront on walmart.com and the Walmart...
Apr 8, 20231 min read


How Grocery Retailers Can Learn To Thrive In The Face of Change
Get and stay ahead using customer experience, front-line employee engagement, POS tech and supply chain planning. Over the past three...
Apr 7, 20232 min read


Unilever Transforms Into Cloud-Only Enterprise
With help of Accenture and Microsoft, company reportedly completed 1 of the largest cloud migrations in CPG industry. Unilever is one of...
Apr 6, 20231 min read


Walmart Trumps Dollar General When It Comes to Price
Dollar General can't compete with the one place where there are always low prices. In fact, the discount retailer trails many grocers...
Apr 5, 20231 min read


Narcan Approved for OTC Sales
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Narcan, prescription nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses, to be sold over the...
Apr 3, 20231 min read


Wonderbelly's Antacids Hit Target Shelves
Flavors the retailer will carry include strawberry milkshake, watermelon mint and the Target-exclusive fruity cereal. Free of talc, dyes,...
Apr 3, 20231 min read


Rex Awards 2023-OTC
Since 1976, more than 120 medications have switched from prescription to over-the-counter availability. According to the Consumer...
Mar 29, 20231 min read


Stater Bros. Markets Holds Grand Reopening of Oceanside Store
The rehabed California location now includes a fresh-cut fruit station, sushi station, expanded beer department, among other amenities....
Mar 29, 20231 min read


Fresh Tyme Upping In-Store Education at Shelf
Grocer will be 1st to roll out Merryfield's Learn & Earn program. As a participating retailer in the program, which first rolled out last...
Mar 29, 20231 min read


Despite Planned Closures, Sprouts Farmers Market Remains in Growth Mode
Sprouts announced last week that it would shutter 11 underperforming stores. On Friday, the health-focused grocer will open a new...
Mar 27, 20231 min read


Massive Coalition Out to Stop Kroger/Albertsons Deal
Group has launched a campaign called "Stop the Merger". A coalition of 100 organizations representing diverse interests from around the...
Mar 25, 20231 min read


FTC Turns to Competition About Kroger/Albertsons Merger
Government agency wants to know everything about how a deal could change the market landscape. According to a Wall Street Journal report,...
Mar 24, 20231 min read


Digital Grocery Sales Hit $128B
As sales continue to grow, retailers are looking for the keys to profitability. Online grocery sales have settled down to a level below...
Mar 24, 20231 min read


Weight Watchers Enters Telehealth Space, Acquires Digital Company Sequence
WW plans to integrate its weight-loss plans and recipes with telehealth consultations and doctor-approved prescription drugs in a planned...
Mar 23, 20231 min read
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