Boosting retailer capabilities with MarTech and expert know-how. Understaffing and a lack of talented staff are affecting many industries — grocery retailers are no exception. The grocery industry is feeling the pinch of understaffing. Grocery turnover is about 49%, and many stores are reporting that it’s harder and harder to...(Read Full Article)
Digital advertising is essential for grocery retailers to navigate recent market transformations and maintain a competitive edge. In the last five years, the grocery retail sector has witnessed two significant transformations that have reshaped consumer shopping habits and competitive dynamics. Initially, the pandemic triggered a swift pivot towards online shopping...(Read Full Article)
New Digital Circular Platform will power Ace Hardware and Ace Members’ Shoppable Digital Circulars Oak Brook, IL. & Palm Harbor, FL, June 3, 2024 – Ace Hardware Corporation, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative with locally owned stores and Webstop, the largest privately-owned provider of retail digital marketing solutions and circular...(Read Full Article)
Craft a digital experience that aligns with shoppers’ needs. It’s safe to say that grocery’s move to digital hasn’t been entirely seamless. With so many options available to relay information, it’s easy to lose track of what information is appearing where. This potential for disorganization and misinformation creates a huge...(Read Full Article)
Make a shopping experience that connects with customers beyond just ads. Every retailer wants to boost revenue and, hopefully, improve the customer’s shopping experience. But is it possible to do both without making sacrifices on one end or the other? Retail media offers this unique opportunity. It’s where brands and...(Read Full Article)
Build stronger connections with your customers with the next wave of grocery promotions. For decades, grocery marketing efforts were built around the weekly printed circular. These flyers were packed with deals and promotions, and the biggest decision for reaching your target audience was whether they were going to be sent...(Read Full Article)
Discover the trends, technologies, and transformations that are moving from the conference floor to the grocery store. The annual National Grocers Association show recently wrapped in Las Vegas. This year’s event was hosted at Caesars Forum and saw over 3,600 industry professionals, a new record for attendance. With over forty...(Read Full Article)
The grocery industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with the rise of an omnichannel experience reshaping how consumers shop for groceries. As consumers’ preferences and behaviors have shifted towards a more digital-centric lifestyle, the line between brick-and-mortar stores and online shopping is becoming increasingly blurred. This means that...(Read Full Article)
Why integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the grocery sector is more than a trend; it’s a revolution. Standing at the forefront of technological innovation, we witness the introduction of AI and automated language-based solutions like ChatGPT, which have rapidly gained popularity and acclaim. By now, nearly everyone has experienced the...(Read Full Article)
Forecasting where the industry is heading in the coming year… The grocery industry has always been dynamic, but this upcoming year has the potential to introduce a whole new level of complexity. With the shadow of 2023’s challenges lingering, grocery executives are navigating a landscape marked by evolving consumer behaviors...(Read Full Article)
