Tag: grocery industry

March 15, 2023

The last few challenging years have reminded the grocery industry of one undisputed important fact: grocery stores are essential businesses. So what does being an essential business have to do with technology innovation? Everything. Being an essential business requires us […]

August 15, 2022

For many in the retail and grocery industry, a commitment to sustainability begins with their choice of bag. Planet-friendly packaging and totes help with the reduction of waste and send a strong brand message to consumers. Both paper and reusable […]

July 1, 2022

Though supermarket shelves are no longer bare like they were during the height of the pandemic, the grocery industry hasn’t fully stabilized, and some changes could be here to stay. As we move from pandemic to endemic, the nation’s grocers […]

April 10, 2020

Ever since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, Walmart WMT has been impressive. Walmart has waived April rent for its in-store tenants, it has speed rushed contactless payment systems into operation, installed plexiglass barriers to protect employees and customers, and […]

June 24, 2019

From in-store cooking classes to a personal shopping service, grocers across the nation are introducing new ideas to turn their stores into places to spend their leisure time as well as shop. By becoming a destination for shoppers, grocers can […]

March 13, 2017

Here is IGD’s five hot trends expected to impact retail in the coming years, shaping the global food and grocery industry. 1. Physical gets digital As online shopping continues to grow and the world becomes increasingly digitalised, we expect to […]

March 9, 2017

U.S. grocers are increasingly growing their investments in digital communications with consumers, from social media to mobile, in order to offer more relevant promotions to match today’s shopping behaviors. So much so, that nine out of 10 retailers polled said […]

January 31, 2017

There’s no question that competition in the supermarket industry is fierce. And grocery giants such as Kroger are experimenting with digitally enabled shelves and other forward-thinking technologies in order to win market share. Enhancements such as these will no doubt help […]